2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CIS 250 Systems Analysis and Design 4 cr.

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

Provides students with a basic understanding of the systems development process, including systems requirements, design and implementation. Concepts, tools and methodologies used by the professional analyst are presented. Issues and decisions associated with managing a systems development project are explored.

CIS 212 Computer Assisted Problem Solving for Business 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CIS 112 or permission of instructor.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will learn advanced functions in spreadsheet and database software through the use of computer-based case studies. Students will be presented with real-world business situations and learn how to analyze a problem, examine alternative solutions, and implement a solution using spreadsheet and/or database software skills.

CIS 155 Software Development I 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CIS 100 (may be taken concurrently).
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study and practice of a visually-based programming language and application generator. Course involves screen creation, logic development for event-driven screen operations, object-orientation and database fundamentals. Students will query and update databases through the programming interface.

CIS 112 Microsoft Applications for Business Students 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Working knowledge of MS Windows, word processing and how to use the Internet and e-mail.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will learn computer application skills necessary to succeed in business careers, including an introduction to spreadsheets, databases and presentation/multimedia software. Students will also build a Web portfolio. Notes:

Students who have taken CIS 110 will not get credit for CIS 112.

CIS 110 Principles of Computer Information Systems 4 cr.

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

Basic computer literacy applicable to students’ education and careers. Topics include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other applications. Notes:

CIS 110 is the equivalent of IS 100, IS 102 and IS 104.

CIS 100 Computer Concepts in Modern Society 4 cr.

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

Students will develop an understanding of basic computer concepts. Computer technology, hardware and software, Windows operating systems, security and technology in organizations will be covered. Contemporary issues regarding cyber security, social networking, privacy, and ethics will be addressed.

CHN 299 Apprenticeship in Chinese 1-2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Written department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Apprenticeship activities require students to use their knowledge of Chinese and develop their competency in the language. This includes such things as proofreading, editing, translating, and assisting in Chinese language research, as well as assisting in teaching Chinese to others.

Notes:

May be taken for a maximum of two credits.

CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I 4 cr.

• Offered: At least once a year
• 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 introductory course in the Chinese language and culture. Students learn rudimentary “survival” skills such as social etiquette, telling time and directions, talking about family, school and work, and writing and recognizing written characters.

CH 495 Special Topics in Chemistry 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Variable content, depending upon the specialties of the staff and special needs of the students.       Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

CH 499 Forensic Laboratory Internship 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Junior status, GPA of 3.00 and departmental approval.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Supervised experience in a forensic science laboratory. Qualified students may apply during their junior year. Students will be required to write a report of their experience that will be evaluated by the departmental forensic biochemistry advisory committee and the employer. In addition, the student will give a departmental seminar in the semester ­ immediately following the internship.