2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

RUS 101 Elementary Russian I 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (SOCR)

An introduction to Russian language and culture.

RE 372 Fire Crew 3 cr.  (1-0-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: RE 172.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will involve the student in an intense, hands-on field experience in wildland fire management. Extra fees required. Out-of-state travel required. 

Notes:

Formerly RE 377: Field Experience in Wild Land Firefighting

RE 272 Intermediate Fire Behavior 2 cr.  (2-0-0)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: RE 172.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Instruction for prospective wildland firefighters in wildland fire behavior for safe and effective fire management operations. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group requirements for S-290 and S-133. APC granted for NWCG certificates in S-290 and S-133 inclusive. 

Notes:

Formerly RE 278: Intermediate Fire Behavior

CIS 226 Introduction to Networks and Security 4 cr.

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

This is a general introduction to the next generation of operating system technology and information security. The course covers descriptions and workings of network hardware and software components, the operation and management of a computer network, the need for information security, performing a risk assessment, and elements of a security program including the security plan and security tools. The topics of computer and network forensic investigations on network operating systems will be covered.

PE 205A Folk Dance as a Cultural Experience 1 cr.

• Offered: Contact department.
• Co-requisites: HP 205A Folk Dance
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focuses on understanding movement and music as it relates to understanding a culture or cultures. Students will learn about folk dance from a perspective of cultural and cross-cultural communications, societal purposes of dance, body language, etiquette and rhythmic expression.

EN 327 Opinion Writing 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department.
• Prerequisites: EN 217.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The theory and practice of opinion writing across journalistic platforms. Frequent exercises and critiques.

BC 300 Advanced Multimedia Journalism 4 cr.

• Offered: Infrequently
• Prerequisites: BC 200 and EN 217.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will involve advanced research techniques to help journalists uncover information beyond that provided by official sources. Advanced Multimedia Journalism will also offer opportunities to improve writing and aesthetic production skills obtained in Introduction to Multimedia Journalism.

BC 200 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: EN 211.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will introduce students to basic news reporting techniques for multiple media platforms. Students will learn how to research stories and weigh evidence while exploring the technical and aesthetic expertise necessary for professionally reporting news for the web, TV and print.

BI 466 Stream Ecology 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Winter semesters even numbered years.
• Prerequisites: BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Lectures covering the fundamentals of riverine and riparian ecology.

Notes:

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

TH 480 Theatre and Entertainment Arts Capstone 1 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter On demand
• Prerequisites: Completion of at least 36 credits in the Theatre major, and instructor approval.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An individually-designed project to be approved in advance by the theatre faculty, TH 480 will concentrate upon the preparation of a professional portfolio/employment presentation appropriate to the student’s area or areas of expertise. Project may culminate in a performance.