MUSC 3A: Music Theory IIIA
San Jose State University
Continued study of the harmonic techniques and structural principles of tonal music, with emphasis on chromatic harmony and contrapuntal elaboration through written exercises, model composition, and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSC 2A or placement examination.
Average GPA: 3.00
Grade distribution records: 263 students across 11 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 35 | 13.3% |
| A | 71 | 27.0% |
| A- | 10 | 3.8% |
| B+ | 8 | 3.0% |
| B | 46 | 17.5% |
| B- | 24 | 9.1% |
| C+ | 6 | 2.3% |
| C | 36 | 13.7% |
| C- | 1 | 0.4% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.8% |
| D | 6 | 2.3% |
| D- | 2 | 0.8% |
| F | 16 | 6.1% |
Based on 263 student grade records across 11 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Brian Andrew Ciach 148 students, Average GPA 3.39
- Brian Belet 37 students, Average GPA 2.26
- Hwa-Chan Yu 35 students, Average GPA 2.96
- Mauricio Eduardo Rodriguez-Marquez 16 students, Average GPA 1.48
- Gregory A Conway 14 students, Average GPA 2.54
- Jonathan Albert Selmer 13 students, Average GPA 3.00