2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

AN 355 Archaeological Field Methods/Field School 6 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: AN 101 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to archaeological field methods through participation in actual site survey and excavation. Instruction is given in excavation procedures, survey techniques, recording, photography, preservation, cataloging and preliminary analysis.

AN 330 Indians of the Western Great Lakes 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall even years
• Prerequisites: AN 100 or AN 210.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the cultures of the native peoples of the Western Great Lakes. Examines the life ways of the Indians before European contact and assesses the impact of European contact. Focus on how different environments of the Western Great Lakes Region influenced Indian lifestyles and how people adapted to these differing environments.

AN 320 Native Peoples of North America 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall semester of odd-numbered years
• Prerequisites: AN 100, 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):
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

Analysis of the cultural variability of the North American indigenous communities and Inuits prior to European contact, as well as the effects of this contact on the indigenous peoples. Concludes with a discussion of contemporary issues unique to the native peoples of North America.

AN 295 Special Topics in Anthropology 1-4 cr.

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

Development of anthropological topics not addressed in regular courses, depending on faculty expertise and student needs. Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

AN 210 Ecological Anthropology: People, Culture and Nature 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact Department
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

Study the relationship between humans and natural environments. The elements of sociocultural systems of various types of tribal and modern societies are compared. Broad trends and relationships are stressed; the course utilizes knowledge from biology, social science, psychology and ecology.

Notes:

Formerly People, Nature, and Culture

AN 101 Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology 4 cr.

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

Introduces current evidence for bio-cultural human evolution. Fossil record, heredity, genetics, primate studies, human variation and adaptation, and archaeological evidence of domesticates and social complexity are interrelated to provide an understanding of our present status as Homo sapiens.

AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology 4 cr.

• 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):
  • Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (SOCR)
  • World Cultures University Requirement (WC)

The significance of culture and society as means of adapting to a varied and changing environment. Adaptation and cultural evolution are examined through a cross-cultural study of economic, social, political and ideological institutions. Art, music and language are also discussed.

AMT 295 Special Topics in Aviation 1-4 cr.

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

Current topics in aviation not covered by other courses.

AMT 207 Turbine Engine Maintenance and Inspection 6 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104, AMT 204 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of overhaul and repair procedures for aircraft gas turbine engines. The course provides the hands-on, practical experience necessary to inspect, overhaul, maintain and repair turbine engines.

AMT 206 Cabin Atmosphere and Information Systems 6 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of aircraft cabin atmospheric control systems including heating, cooling, cabin pressurization and oxygen systems. Aircraft instruments, ice and rain control, communication and navigation system installation, maintenance and repair will also be studied.