MUS 461
Spring 2026 Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6
Credit: 2 hours.
A copyright survival guide for composers, performers, teachers, and entrepreneurs—in short, any creative professional. One of the aims of this class is to help you avoid unnecessary legal jeopardy and alert you to when you need actual legal advice. The class will discuss the foundations of US copyright law, copyrightability and ownership, the rights of copyright holders and consumers, copyright formalities, duration of copyright, copyright infringement, and copyright in the digital age.
2 undergraduate hours. 2 graduate hours. Credit is not given toward graduation for: MUS 461 and MUS 499 LAW (spring semesters, CRN: 64393). Prerequisite: Completion of MUS 460 is recommended. Restricted to Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing, or with consent of instructor.
| CRN | Type | Section | Time | Day | Location | Instructor | Section Details | |
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78197
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Lecture-Discussion
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A
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2:00PM
-3:50PM
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F
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0323 Music Building
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Daval, C
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