Courses
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- Offered: On demand
- Prerequisites: IM 110 or instructor permission.
Students will study various preventive maintenance practices and philosophies in conjunction with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of deficiencies and failures of mechanical power transmission systems. Technical communication and its application to maintenance activities will be covered. Lab activities will reinforce theory discussions.
- Offered: On demand
- Prerequisites: IM 110 or instructor permission.
Principles of design, operation and maintenance of pumps, industrial valves and piping systems used to move liquids and materials in industry.
- Offered: On demand
- Prerequisites: Department permission.
- Offered: Summer
In this interdisciplinary course, students will explore and analyze the relationship between natural science and the visual arts. We will examine the historical and current synergy between the art and science and consider patterns based on examples where the two disciplines worked in concert. We will explore the close interrelationship between these two academic areas and consider how both areas can enrich our understanding of the world.
- Offered: Fall
A multidisciplinary course that focuses on creating global awareness, enhancing research skills and providing international career exploration.
- Offered: Contact Department
Courses taken abroad in the student’s area of study. NMU credits determined by applicable departments
- Offered: Contact Department
- Graded: S/U
Courses taken abroad in the student’s area of study. NMU credits determined by applicable departments.
- Offered: Contact Department
An opportunity to participate in and report on campus and community events of an international nature, keep track of and report on current events and issues from around the world, learn about various world countries, and network with classmates and others.
Notes:This course can be repeated for credit.
- Offered: Contact Department
Study of a particular topic of relevance to international studies.
- Offered: Contact Department
Students will learn about the culture of a particular country or countries through a combination of class sessions on the campus of Northern Michigan University and a faculty-led study abroad.
Notes:May be repeated for credit if topic varies. Cross-listed with SN 313X and HS 313X.
- Offered: Contact Department
- Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
Courses taken abroad in the student’s area of study. NMU credits determined by applicable departments.
- Offered: Contact Department
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor’s permission.
Courses taken abroad in the student’s area of study. NMU credits determined by applicable departments.
- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: Completion of study abroad experience and 75 credit hours, junior standing or instructor's permission.
Students reflect on and build on their study abroad experience, including discussion of cultural adaptation. They increase their research skills by researching elements of the country in which they studied abroad, then report in both oral and written formats. They participate in and report on campus and community events with international dimensions, follow current events and issues from around the world, and network with classmates and others.
- Offered: Contact Department
- Graded: S/U
Students will engage in an internship in accordance with NMU internship policies.
Notes:May be repeated for credit as internship opportunities vary.
- Offered: Contact Department
- Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor permission.
Study of a particular topic of relevance to international studies.
- Offered: Contact Department
- Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of advising department.
Individual research in international studies. Final report must be filed with the instructor.
- Offered: Fall
Students will learn fundamental principles for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. A broad overview of topics are covered such as operating system security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and programming. Students will learn to protect themselves and organizations from common cybersecurity threats.
- Offered: Fall
- Prerequisites: CIS 226.
Students learn the core body of knowledge required in the cybersecurity discipline. Technical, operational, and physical security best practices are covered in depth. Students will gain experience using industry standard tools and techniques for preventing, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity attacks.
- Offered: Contact department
A detailed study of one or more special topics in information systems.
Notes:If topic differs, may be repeated for credit with instructor’s permission.
- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: IS 236.
Provides students with an in-depth view of advanced network technology and protocols, intrusion detection and prevention, network security administration, and data administration. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience using current tools and techniques for securing networks.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Graded: S/U
- Co-requisites: Registered for graduation.
The objective of the course is to assess the student’s mastery of degree content, prepare the student to enter the workforce and assist in job placement if required.
- Offered: On demand
This seminar-oriented course addresses topics including employee orientation, organizational structure and other topics appropriate for manufacturing employees.
- Offered: On demand
- Prerequisites: IT 150.
This seminar-oriented course addresses topics including orientation, organizational structure, corporate culture, industrial safety issues and other topics appropriate for a manufacturing employee.
- Offered: Fall
- Prerequisites: MA 100 or higher or math placement equivalency.
An overview of fluid power technology and a working introduction to each of the components used in fluid power circuits. Hydraulic and pneumatic fundamentals of fluid dynamics, conventional fluid circuits and fluid power components.
- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: EN 111.
The application of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations to industrial and manufacturing work places and effects on the individual and collective work force.