2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

MET 420 Fluid Mechanics 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: MET 310 or PH 201.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the fundamentals of fluid dynamics. The application of basic fluid mechanics to the analysis of internal and external flow, pumps, turbines, and fans are covered. Applications to incompressible and compressible flows and the effects of friction are explored.

AD 330 History of Renaissance Art 4 cr.

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

Study of European art from 1400 to 1600 including examples of painting, sculpture, prints, architecture and the applied arts with an emphasis on painting. The art will be analyzed in relation to social contexts and the artists’ intentions and methods.

CLS 416 Diagnostic Genetics, Genomics, and Cytogenetics 4 cr.  (2-0-5)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 312, CLS 436 or CH 450, junior standing, or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The course covers the theory, technique, and applications of diagnostic molecular technologies. Topics include nucleic acid extraction, polymerase chain reaction, isothermal amplification techniques, and genomic technologies to include microarray, Sanger sequencing, and Next Generation Sequencing and the role of Bioinformatics in the diagnosis of inherited, acquired, and infectious disease.  The course also includes cytogenetic techniques used to detect genetic disease. The course is designed for all CLS majors and for Biology or Biochemistry majors interested in medical diagnostic applications.

COS 195 Special Topics in Cosmetology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Topic dependent on individual instructor and student needs.

Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

WD 298 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Selection of problem in area of emphasis, specialized instruction and experiences to reinforce technical skill and knowledge. Written reports of work are required.

WD 295 Special Topics in Welding 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Adviser permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Specialized work not covered by other courses.

WD 244 Welding Inspection and Assessment 1 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: WD 140 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students are introduced to the responsibilities and duties of the welding inspector and learn to interpret welding codes and specifications and evaluate weld discontinuities. They also learn the weldment testing methods applicable to the majority of construction and manufacturing fields.

WD 243 Advanced Multi-Positional Welding 2 cr.  (1-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: WD 140 or WD 180.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An advanced course that includes shielded metal arc welding, (SMAW) gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas shielded flux cored arc welding (GS-FCAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW). An emphasis is placed on preparing for AWS plate certification. Also includes an introduction to the aircarbon cutting and computer numeric control (CNC) process.

WD 140 Introduction to Welding 3 cr.  (1-0-4)

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

This course covers the basic joining process used in metal fabrication industries. Students will gain knowledge of basic welding processes along with setting up welding equipment to make basic welds.

UN 391 FYE Teaching Internship Seminar 1 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Students taking the course must apply and be selected to serve as a teaching intern for the FYE Program. Qualified students must have junior status or have completed at least 56 credits toward graduation. They must also carry a minimum grade point average of 2.50 and be free of any academic or disciplinary probation.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This seminar will provide participating upperclassmen with direct experience leading and facilitating groups of students enrolled in the UN 100 Freshman Seminar.