2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)

An introduction to the major principles of biology. Topics include chemistry of life, structure and function of cells, heredity, evolution, and ecology.

BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

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

Structure and function of the various systems of the human body. Laboratory includes models and specimens of human material and the collection and analysis of physiological data.

Notes:

May not be applied toward any Biology Major or the Biology Education Minor or the Human Biology minor.

BI 100 Biological Science 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)

Study of fundamental concepts of biology that relate to problems confronting individuals and society. Topics include the scientific method; human dependence on other organisms; problems related to food production, human reproduction, inheritance and disease; biological implications of modern technology; and biological problems likely to confront society in the future. Notes:

May not be applied toward a major or minor in biology.

BC 498 Direced Studies in Broadcasting 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study by undergraduates in an area of broadcasting and/or mass communication to be specified by the student and the instructor. Notes:

May be repeated for up to eight credits.

BC 495 Special Topics in Broadcasting 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Special problems in broadcasting and mass communication such as mass communication research, station relations and promotion, satellite and CATV systems, international communication, media advertising, and telecom policy. Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

BC 492 Internship in Broadcasting 1-8 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and recommendation of selection committee. Available only to outstanding students as an elective.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practical, applied experience involving placement in a broadcast or mass media job situation.

BC 491 Broadcast Practicum 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practice in creative production and directing aspects of broadcasting under the supervision of media professionals and a faculty member.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to four credits in combination with BC 291.

BC 490 Senior Seminar in Broadcasting 4 cr.

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

For broadcasting and mass communication majors, designed to stimulate students to unify all areas of their disciplines.

BC 485 Radio and Television Utilization 2 cr.  (1-0-2)

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

Introduction to the process of producing radio and television programs. Includes production planning and operation of equipment. Designed for those who desire a knowledge of the use of media for application in other fields. Laboratory experience under faculty supervision. Notes:

May be repeated for credit.

BC 473W Advanced Media Production-Script Writing 4 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Corresponding 200-level production course and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of advanced production theory, method and technique. Students put theory into practice through extensive laboratory work.