2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

PR 295 Special Topics in Public Relations 1-4 cr.

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

Study of a particular topic or problem in the area of public relations.

Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

PR 250 Research in Public Relations 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: EN 111 with a grade of "C-" or better and a "C" or better in PR 231 and PR 330. Admission to PR 250 requires a 2.25 GPA and declaration of a major or minor in public relations.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course introduces students majoring or minoring in public relations to the research and writing requirements of the field. Writing proposals is emphasized, as is consideration of career options in the field of public relations.

PR 231 Introduction to Public Relations 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Admission to PR 231 requires a 2.25 GPA.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The theory and practice of public relations, its function in organizations and its role in society. Topics include the history, communication theories and ethics of public relations, areas of practice in public relations and career opportunities.

PMD 100 Pre-medical Pre-dental Seminar 1 cr.

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

A series of presentations by health care professionals designed to introduce students to available career options, professional school experience, training, ethics and government in health care. Notes:

This course may not be taken for credit toward a major or minor in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or physics.

PL 498 Directed Study in Philosophy 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: Junior standing, at least one philosophy course and approval of the instructor.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study by an individual or small group in an area to be defined by student and instructor, not normally covered by the department's regular courses.

PL 495 Special Topics in Philosophy 2-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A detailed study of an important philosopher, important text or philosophic problem. It is designed primarily for students majoring or minoring in philosophy. Notes:

May be repeated for credit if topic varies.

PL 370 Theory of Knowledge: Classical and Contemporary 4 cr.

• Offered: Every third semester, contact department for timing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Pursuit of an understanding of the sources, nature, validity and significance of human knowledge. Epistemology examines the form of cognition, the problem of other minds, probability and induction, rationalism, British empiricism from Locke to Russell, logical empiricism and pragmatism.

PL 330 Existentialism 4 cr.

• Offered: Every third semester, contact department for timing.
• Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better 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):
  • Integrative Thinking (INTT)

Study of European philosophies of human existence, tracing the developments up to the end of the 20th century.

PL 310 Social and Political Philosophy 4 cr.

• Offered: Every third semester, contact department for timing.
• Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better 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):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

An evaluation of personal conduct in relation to political, social and economic systems. Classical and modern texts are used to examine concepts such as individual rights, social duty, authority of the state, social justice and anarchy, and to evaluate the ends of social organization.

PL 295 Special Topics in Philosophy 2-4 cr.

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

A study of a particular topic in philosophy. Primarily designed as a service course for those with limited backgrounds in philosophy who have an interest in a particular topic. The precise topic will be announced in the current course offerings. Notes:

May be repeated for credit if topic varies.