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

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Secondary Education Physics Minor

Students with a minor in secondary education physics 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 Physics 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

20-28

PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII]	5
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII]	5
PH 322 Modern Physics	4
PH 375 Analytical Mechanics or	3
PH 380 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
Physics Electives	3
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science *	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education *	4

*MSED 340 and MSED 350 double count if major is Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Earth Science Education or Integrated Science Education.

Note: MA 111 is a prerequisite for many courses in the Physics minor.

Grade earned in methods course is calculated with courses in the Professional Education sequence in the major.

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

Physics Minor

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all physics courses that apply to the minor in physics.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Physics department page.

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

Total Credits Required

PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII]	5
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII]	5
PH 322 Modern Physics	4
PH 375 Analytical Mechanics or	3
PH 380 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
Physics Electives	3

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

Secondary Education Physics Major

Completion of the physics courses, and the professional education sequence leads to certification as a secondary teacher of physics. Advising for this major is provided by the School of Education.

Students with a major in secondary education physics 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 Physics 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

122

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	32
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII]	5
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII]	5
PH 322 Modern Physics	4
Physics Electives	18

Mathematics Prerequisites	15
Appropriate mathematics courses must be taken as prerequisites for the required physics course.
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
MA 211 Linear Algebra	3
MA 265 Calculus III	4

Other Required Courses	10
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5

Professional Education	37
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
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education	4
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

Note: MA 111 is a prerequisite for many courses.

This major does not require a minor.

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

Physics Major

This major prepares students for technical or research positions in government or private industry, or for graduate study. Physics courses explain and describe physical interactions by utilizing conservation laws and the concepts of force and energy.

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all physics courses that apply to the major in physics.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Physics department page.

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

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	35
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII]	5
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII]	5
PH 322 Modern Physics	4
PH 375 Analytical Mechanics or	3
PH 380 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
PH 480 Senior Physics Seminar	1 - 2
PH 485 Graduate Assessments for Physics Majors	0
Physics Electives	17
PH 370, PH 375, PH 380, PH 393, and PH 410 are strongly recommended

Other Required Courses	10
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5

Minor	16
Mathematics minor recommended.

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

Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor

The Gender and Sexuality Studies minor challenges students to think critically and communicate effectively about constructions of gender and sexuality and their intersections with categories such as race, class, ethnicity, religion, nationality, and age, among others. This interdisciplinary program will equip students with the knowledge and abilities to recognize gender- and sexuality-based inequalities and work toward positive change.

A list of courses used in this minor must be developed in consultation with the director of the minor program (gender@nmu.edu). When approved, a copy of the list will be filed in the Registrar’s Office. Students are encouraged to take GN 100 as early as possible.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Interdisciplinary and Individually Created Programs 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


Core Course	4
GN 100 Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies [SOCR]	4

Electives	16
Choose from the following:
AD 376 Art, Gender, Psyche (4 cr.)
AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology (4 cr.) [SOCR]
EN 250 Introduction to Gender and Sexuality in Literature (4 cr.) [INTT]
EN 440 Topics in Gender in Literature (4 cr.)
GN 295 Special Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies * (1 - 4 cr.)
GN 495 Special Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies * (1 - 4 cr.)
HS 273 LGBT History (4 cr.)
HS 283 American Women's History (4 cr.) [PERS]
HS 330 United States Sport History (4 cr.) [PERS]
HS 354 History of Prejudice (4 cr.) [INTT]
LG 317 World Studies through Literature in Translation (4 cr.) [PERS]
Only when topic is gender related
NAS 280 Storytelling by Native American Women (4 cr.) [PERS]
NAS 414 First Nations Women (4 cr.)
PL 250 Feminist Theory (4 cr.)
PS 319 Women and U.S. Politics (4 cr.)
PSY 223 Psychology of Gender (4 cr.)
PSY 245 Psychology of Human Sexuality (4 cr.)
SO 232 Sociology of Family and Intimate Relationships (4 cr.) [PERS]
SO 362 Gender and Society (4 cr.) [PERS]
SO 372 Minority Groups (4 cr.) [SOCR]
TE 261 Women in Science and Technology (4 cr.)
AD, AN, EN, GN HS, LG, NAS, NE, PL, PSY, PY, SO or SW 498 Directed Study** (1-4 cr.)

*Course may be repeated.

**Courses not listed above that have a gender focus may be submitted to the Gender and Sexuality Studies Program Committee (gender@nmu.edu) for approval toward the minor on an ad hoc basis as new courses arise.

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

Integrated Science Major with Physics Minor (Option IV)

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Interdisciplinary and Individually Created Programs department page.

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

Total Credits Required

121-127

General Education

30-40

Professional Education	37
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
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education	4


Total Credits Required for Major	62

Physics Education Concentration	20
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII]	5
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII]	5
PH 322 Modern Physics	4
PH 375 Analytical Mechanics or	3
PH 380 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
Physics Elective	3

Biology Electives	16
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity	4
BI 210 Principles of Ecology [SCII]	4
BI 312 Genetics *	4

Chemistry Electives	14
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements	4

Earth Science Electives	12
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [QUAR]	4
GC 255 Physical Geology [SCII]	4
GC 385 Weather and Climate **	4

Note: MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation is required for many of the courses in this program.

*BI 218 is a prerequisite for BI 312.

**GC 100 is a prerequisite for GC 385.

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

Integrated Science Major with Earth Science Minor (Option III)

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Interdisciplinary and Individually Created Programs department page.

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

Total Credits Required

121-127

General Education

30-40

Professional Education	37
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
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education	4


Total Credits Required for Major	62-64

Earth Science Education Concentration	22-24
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [QUAR]	4
GC 255 Physical Geology [SCII]	4
GC 385 Weather and Climate *	4
GC 465 Hydrology	4
Earth Science Electives	6-8
Choose 6-8 credits from the following:
GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)
GC 225 Introduction to Maps (2 cr.)
GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.)
GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)
GC 390 Oceanography (2 cr.)

Biology Electives	16
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity	4
BI 210 Principles of Ecology [SCII]	4
BI 312 Genetics **	4

Chemistry Electives	14
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements	4

Physics Electives	10
PH 201 College Physics I [SCII]	5
PH 202 College Physics II [SCII]	5

Note: MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation is required for many of the courses in this program.

*GC 100 is a prerequisite for GC 385.

**BI 218 is a prerequisite for BI 312.

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

Integrated Science Major with Chemistry Minor (Option II)

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Interdisciplinary and Individually Created Programs department page.

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

Total Credits Required

121-127

General Education

30-40

Professional Education	37
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
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education	4


Total Credits Required for Major	60

Chemistry Education Concentration	22
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry	5
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements or	4
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium (3 cr.) and
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis (2 cr.)
Chemistry Electives (200 level or above)	2-3

Biology Electives	16
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity	4
BI 210 Principles of Ecology [SCII]	4
BI 312 Genetics *	4

Physics Electives	10
PH 201 College Physics I [SCII]	5
PH 202 College Physics II [SCII]	5

Earth Science Electives	12
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [QUAR]	4
GC 255 Physical Geology [SCII]	4
GC 385 Weather and Climate **	4

Note: MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation is required for many of the courses in this program.

*BI 218 is a prerequisite for BI 312.

**GC 100 is a prerequisite for GC 385.

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

Religious Studies Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Philosophy department page.

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

Total Credits Required

Required Courses	8
AN 312 Religion and Society or	4
SO 312 Religion and Society (4 cr.)
PL 270 World Religions [SOCR]	4
Electives	8
Choose eight credits from the following list:*	8
EN 112 Mythology (4 cr.) [HUME]
EN 310 Literature and the Bible (4 cr.) [HUME]
EN 422 Milton (4 cr.)
HP 225A Yoga - Beginning (1 cr.)
HP 225B Yoga - Intermediate (1 cr.)
HP 225C Yoga - Pilates (1 cr.)
HS 304 The Middle Ages (4 cr.)
HS 252 History of the Middle East since 600 (4 cr.) [SOCR]
HS 316 The Holocaust (4 cr.)
LB 121 Origins of Western Values: Greeks and the Bible (4 cr.)
NAS 240 Sacred Ground: Native Peoples, Mother Earth and Popular Culture (4 cr.) [INTT]
NAS 330 Native Cultures and the Dynamics of Religious Experience (4 cr.) [PERS]
PL 280 Philosophy of Religion (4 cr.) [INTT]
PS 321 Politics in Islamic Nations (4 cr.)

*Other courses with a focus on religious studies will count if approved by an adviser.

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

Philosophy Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Philosophy department page.

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

Total Credits Required

PL 200 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (4 cr.) and/or	4-8
PL 210 History of Modern Philosophy (4 cr.) *
PL Electives**	8-12

* Recommended but not required.

** Eight credit hours of 300-level courses are strongly recommended but not required.

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

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