2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

A survey of translated works of literature from Russia, stressing historical development and comparative analysis. 

Cross Listed with EN 311 World Literature: Russia.

• Offered: Every other year/after every two CHN101 offerings.
• Prerequisites: CHN 101 or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The second course in the elementary Chinese sequence. An introduction to the Chinese language and culture. Students learn rudimentary “survival” skills, such as social etiquettes; telling time and giving directions; talking about family, school and work; and writing and recognizing written characters. 

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: MA 370, MA 371, and a passing score on SOA Exam P / CAS Exam 1 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The purpose of the course is to develop the student’s knowledge of the theoretical basis of life contingent actuarial models and the application of those models to insurance and other financial risks.

Covers selected topics on the current SOA Exam MLS / CAS Exam 3L syllabus. 

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: MA 370, MA 371, and a passing score on SOA Exam FM / CAS Exam 2 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

MA 470 covers selected topics on the current SOA Exam MFE / CAS Exam 3F syllabus. The purpose of the course is to develop the student’s knowledge of the theoretical basis of certain actuarial models and the application of those models to insurance and other financial risks.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: MA 161.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The goal of the course is to provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics, and how those concepts are applied in calculating present and accumulated values for various streams of cash flows as a basis for future use in: reserving, valuation, pricing, asset/liability management, investment income, capital budgeting, and valuing contingent cash flows. The student will also be given an introduction to financial instruments, including derivatives, and the concept of no-arbitrage as it relates to financial mathematics.

MA 370 covers all topics on the current SOA Exam FM / CAS Exam 2 syllabus. 

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: CS 222 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course covers how to program the iPhone and Apple Macintosh using Objective C. Topics may include iPhone programming, the Macintosh operating system, Objective C object hierarchy, Cocoa Touch, views, controllers, embedded databases, animation, OpenGL / gaming, motion sensing, map and location services. 

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One or more special problems in athletic training are explored and studied in detail. 

May be repeated if topic differs.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Co-requisites: Registered for graduation.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

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: Fall
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of various forms of “new” media. Topics include description of and practices associated with various forms of new media, the ethics associated with usage, and the impact of new media on society. 

• Offered: Periodically, contact department.
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Course examines the election process and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the coverage in the media. The course will also review the types and quality of information available about candidates, parties, and issues.

Cross-listed with PS 480 Media and Politics.