2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Start Date

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 03:37 AM

End Date

Tue, 05/31/2022 - 07:59 PM

Years

2122

Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Cluster Minor

For earth, environmental and geographical sciences department non-teaching majors only.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

Note: The cluster minor may consist of courses that emphasize the physical, cultural or applied areas of the primary themes of the department. Approval of a cluster minor must be obtained from each department contributing two or more courses to the minor. Courses comprising the cluster minor must be submitted to the Registrar's Office during the student's third semester at NMU.

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

Aviation Maintenance Technology - Associate of Applied Science (currently not accepting students)

New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.

This program prepares students to be aviation maintenance technologists. All training takes place in state-of-the-art facilities and is designed to meet airline industry standards. Students work in the following five lab areas: power plant, airframe, nondestructive testing, composite and sheet metal. Students do engine runups, repair and restoration of the operational status of the aircraft. Students typically take between 16 and 20 credits for five semesters, receiving their degree after 2 1/2 years of study. Ninety-five percent of graduates from this program are employed in the aviation industry.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/aircraft-and-avionic…

Total Credits Required


General Education	15
Effective Communication Elective*	4
General Education Electives	11
Choose 11 credit hours from the following categories:
Effective Communication Elective (4-8 cr.)
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Elective (4 cr.)
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective (4 cr.)
Integrative Thinking Elective (4 cr.)
Human Expression Elective (4 cr.)
Perspectives on Society Elective (4 cr.)
Scientific Inquiry Elective (4-8 cr.)

Technical Concentration	72
AMT 101 Introduction to Aviation Maintenance	6
AMT 102 Aircraft Basic Science	6
AMT 103 Aviation Shop Practices	6
AMT 104 Aircraft Electrical Systems	6
AMT 200 Aircraft sheet Metal/Non-Metallic Structures	6
AMT 201 Reciprocating Engines and Propellers	6
AMT 202 Aircraft Flight Control Systems	6
AMT 203 Reciprocating Engine Overhaul	6
AMT 204 Turbine Engines and Systems	6
AMT 205 Aircraft Fluid Power and Landing Gear	6
AMT 206 Cabin Atmosphere and Information Systems	6
AMT 207 Turbine Engine Maintenance and Inspection	6

*EN 111 and EN 211 are encouraged, if continuing on for a baccalaureate degree.

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

Geographic Information Science & Technology (GIST) Minor

The Geographic Information Science & Technology (GIST) Minor provides students with knowledge and skills related to geographic information systems, geospatial technology, information technology, spatial data management, analysis, and visualization.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm

Total Credits Required

GC 225 Introduction to Maps	2
GC 335 Geographic Information Systems	4
GC 337 Computer Cartography	4
GC 425 Remote Sensing	4
GC 428 Spatial Analysis	4

Electives	6
Choose from the following:
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout (3 cr.)
CS 101 Web Site Construction (4 cr.) [INTT]
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR]
CS 122 Computer Science II (4 cr.)
CS 201 Programming in C++ (3 cr.)
CS 222 Data Structures (4 cr.)
DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.)
GC 412 Database Development (4 cr.)
GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.)
GC 491 Internship (2 - 6 cr.)

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

Automotive Service Technology - Associate of Technology

Students in this program gain an overall technical foundation of theory and practical applications in engine repair, automatic transmissions, chassis systems, power trains, vehicle electrical systems, fuel and ignition systems and computer control systems. State certification tests are offered at the end of each semester.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-t…

Total Credits Required


General Education	15
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC]	4
MA 101 Quantitative Literacy [QUAR] *	4
General Education Electives	7

Technical Concentration**	48
AUT 100 Automotive Fundamentals and Technician Safety ***	2
AUT 110 Powertrain Fundamentals	2
AUT 140 Steering and Suspension Fundamentals	2
AUT 150 Automotive Brake Fundamentals	2
AUT 164 Engine Repair	4
AUT 166 Manual Drive Trains and Axles	4
AUT 170 Electrical/Electronic Systems I	4
AUT 230 Heating and Air Conditioning	4
AUT 240 Advanced Steering Suspension and Alignment	2
AUT 250 Advanced Automotive Braking	2
AUT 260 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle	4
AUT 262 Engine Performance I	4
AUT 264 Engine Performance II	4
AUT 268 Automotive Service Repair or	4
AUT 291 Automotive Service Repair Internship (4 cr.)
AUT 272 Electrical/Electronic Systems II	4

* MA 101 or higher course while meeting the General Education Program requirements.

** Students must have a minimum grade of “C” and a grade point average of 2.25 for all technical concentration courses.

*** AUT 100 is a prerequisite for all AUT courses and may be taken concurrently with other 100 level AUT courses.

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

Environmental Studies Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

GC 100 Physical Geography [SCII]	4
GC 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [INTT]	4
GC 320 Environmental Policy and Regulation	4

Electives	8
Choose two courses from the following:
GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)
GC 210 Earth Hazards (4 cr.) [SCII]
GC 285 Earth’s Climate: Past, Present, and Future (4 cr.)
GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.)
GC 424 Environmental Justice (4 cr.)
GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)
GC 470 Environmental Ethics (4 cr.)
GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.)

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

Earth Science Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

GC 225 Introduction to Maps	2
GC 255 Physical Geology [SCII]	4
GC 385 Weather and Climate	4
GC 390 Oceanography	2
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [QUAR]	4

Elective	4
Choose one course from the following:
GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)
GC 210 Earth Hazards (4 cr.) [SCII]
GC 376 Field Geology (4 cr.)
GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.)
GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)
GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)

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

Mathematics Minor

All non-teaching majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher overall grade point average in required courses and a grade of “C” or better in each required course.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Mathematics and Computer Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians.htm

Total Credits Required

This minor requires 16 credits in mathematics courses numbered MA 115 or above excluding those with a middle digit "5"; MA 109 may also be applied to this minor. Up to 8 hours may be computer science courses numbered 120 or above.

This option is not available as a teaching minor.

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

Secondary Education Mathematics Minor

Students with a minor in secondary education mathematics must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Mathematics and Computer Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required

25-26

MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR] or	3-4
MA 371 Probability (3 cr.)
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
MA 211 Linear Algebra	3
MA 312 Abstract Algebra I	3
MA 331 Geometry for Educators	4
MA 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics	4

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

Computer Science Minor

This minor requires 16 credits in computer science courses numbered 120 or above, up to 8 hours of these may be mathematics courses numbered 109 and 115 or above, excluding those with a middle digit of "5".

All non-teaching majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher overall grade point average in required courses and a grade of “C” or better in each required course.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Mathematics and Computer Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers…

Total Credits Required

This minor may not be taken by Network Computing majors.

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

Secondary Education Mathematics Major

Completion of the mathematics courses and the professional education sequence of courses lead to certification as a secondary teacher of mathematics.

Students with a major in secondary education mathematics must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Mathematics and Computer Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	34-38
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR] or	3-4
MA 371 Probability (3 cr.)
MA 211 Linear Algebra	3
MA 265 Calculus III	4
MA 312 Abstract Algebra I	3
MA 331 Geometry for Educators	4
One 300-level MA course (exclude courses with middle digit of 5)	3-4
Two 400-level MA courses	6-8

Other Required Course	4
CS 255 Computing for Teachers or	4
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR]

Professional Education	33
ED 201 Introduction to Education	2
ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom	4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education	2
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers	3
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher	2
ED 380 Practicum in the Secondary School	2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1
ED 483 Educational Media Technology	2
MA 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics	4

This major does not require a minor.

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

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