2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin

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

End Date

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

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Secondary Education Chemistry Minor

Students with a major or minor in secondary chemistry education 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 Chemistry 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

21-31

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 (4 cr.) or	4-5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium (3 cr.) and
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis (2 cr.)
Chemistry Electives (200 level and above)	2-3
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science *	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education *	4

*MSED 340 and MSED 350 will double count if your major is biology education, earth science education, physics education or integrated science education.

Grades earned in methods courses are calculated with courses in the professional education sequence in the major.

Note: MA 111 is a prerequisite for many courses.

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

Chemistry Minor

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the chemistry minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Chemistry 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

CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5

Chemistry Electives (200 level or above)	12

Students should note that courses in the chemistry minor cannot be double counted toward their major.

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

Secondary Education Chemistry Major

Completion of the chemistry courses as well as the professional education sequence lead to certification as a secondary teacher of chemistry. A minor in physics education is recommended. Advising for this major is provided by the School of Education.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Chemistry 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

123

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	32
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry	5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I	4
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II	4
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4

Other Required Courses	26
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
GC 255 Physical Geology [SCII] or	4
GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)

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 483 Educational Media Technology	2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education	4

Students who minor in Physics Education and take PH 220 and CH 221 can complete the minor with an additional 10 credit hours of physics.

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.

Forensic Biochemistry Major

This major prepares students for a career in the field of forensic science. It provides the science background required for working as a forensic investigator in a crime lab. In addition, it prepares students for entry into a graduate program in forensic science. The forensic biochemistry curriculum includes courses from multiple departments and is the credit-hour equivalent of a major plus a minor, therefore no additional minor is required.

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the forensic biochemistry major.

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

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

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	33
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography	2
CH 440 Forensic Chemistry	4
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4

Required Program Electives	21
Choose from the following:
(Must include a minimum of 5 credits in chemistry at the 300-level or above.)
BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 cr.)
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity (4 cr.)
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)
BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.)
BI 424 Entomology (4 cr.)
BI 426 Human Histology (4 cr.)
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements (4 cr.)
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II (4 cr.)
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy (3 cr.)
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry (1 cr.)
CH 452 Biochemistry II (4 cr.)
CH 454 Biochemical Techniques (4 cr.)
CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I (2 - 4 cr.)
CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II (2 - 4 cr.)
CH 499 Forensic Laboratory Internship (1 - 4 cr.)
CJ 213 Introduction to Criminal Courts (4 cr.)
CJ 255 Drugs, Crime and the Justice System (4 cr.)
CJ 315 Criminal Procedure (4 cr.)
CJ 414 Advanced Criminal Investigation (4 cr.)
MA 163 Calculus II (4 cr.)
PL 184 Legal Ethics (4 cr.) [PERS]
PS 215 Introduction to Law (4 cr.) [PERS]

Other Required Courses	41
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 203 Medical Microbiology or	3 - 5
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology [SCII]	4
BI 312 Genetics	4
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice [PERS]	4
CJ 214 Criminal Investigation	4
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [QUAR]	4
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]

Note: Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in biochemistry or chemistry should take MA 163, CH 342, CH 452 and CH 454 or MA 163, CH 341, CH 342 and CH 415, respectively.

This major does not require a minor.

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

Chemistry Major (ACS Certified)

This major prepares students who plan to pursue graduate-level work in chemistry or to work in the chemical industry. Students who successfully complete this program will meet at least the minimum standards of the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. Students in this major may satisfy the minor subject requirement by completing the sequence of courses listed as an academic minor in another department or completing the group science minor.

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the ACS certified major.

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

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

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	49
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements	4
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I	4
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II	4
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry	4
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography	2
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy	3
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry	1
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4

Other Required Courses	18
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]

This major does not require a minor.

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

Biochemistry Major

This major prepares students for entry into graduate programs in biochemistry and related disciplines. The program serves those interested in biochemical research or forensic science as a career or in pursuing pre-professional programs in medicine or dentistry. The biochemistry curriculum includes the credit-hour equivalent of a major plus a minor; therefore, no minor is required.

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the biochemistry major.

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

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

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	69-70
Chemistry	39
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II	4
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4
CH 452 Biochemistry II	4
CH 454 Biochemical Techniques	4
Biology	12-13
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity	4
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.) or	4-5
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.) or
BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.) or
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)
Mathematics	8
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
Physics	10
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]

Biochemistry Electives	13
Choose from the following:
BI 203 Medical Microbiology (3 - 5 cr.)
BI 210 Principles of Ecology (4 cr.) [SCII]
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (4 cr.) [SCII]
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)
BI 312 Genetics (4 cr.)
BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.)
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)
BI 411 Limnology (4 cr.)
BI 413 Biochemistry of Development (4 cr.)
BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.)
BI 419 Biology of Cancer (4 cr.)
BI 425 Endocrinology (4 cr.)
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)
BI 495 Special Topics in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)
BI 498 Directed Studies in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I * (4 cr.)
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography (2 cr.)
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy (3 cr.)
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry (1 cr.)
CH 440 Forensic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I (2 - 4 cr.)
CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II (2 - 4 cr.)
CH 495 Special Topics in Chemistry (1 - 4 cr.)
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR]
BI 412 Biostatistics (4 cr.) or
MA 109 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR]
MA 211 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
MA 361 Differential Equations (3 cr.)
MA 475 Statistics II (4 cr.)
PH 322 Modern Physics (4 cr.)

*Students wishing to pursue graduate studies in biochemistry or industrial careers should take CH 341.

This major does not require a minor.

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

Art and Design Major - Bachelor of Fine Arts

This degree is for students who wish to be fully prepared professionals in the visual arts with the appropriate credentials for participation in professional associations in various fields of art and design. The program combines the advantages of professional art school experience with the university’s concern for intellectual support of professional action. It prepares students to participate more broadly in the arts beyond the limits of studio skills.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Credits for Art and Design B.F.A.*	82

Core Courses	10
AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History	4
AD 303 Individual Art Review	2
AD 499 Senior Capstone Project	4

Foundation Courses	28
AD 101 Process and Design	4
AD 102 Foundational Drawing	4
2D Studio selected from AD 117, AD 119, or AD 120	4
3D Studio selected from AD 111, AD 116, AD 122, AD 123, or AD 124	4
Digital Studio selected from AD 112, AD 118, or AD 134	4
AD 270 Concepts and Culture [INTT]	4
AD 485 Foundations: Theories and Practices	4

Art History	8
Concentration-specific Art History:	4
Ceramics: AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
Computer Art: AD 281 History and Culture of Animation (4 cr.)
Digital Cinema: AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [HUME]
Drawing/Painting: AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [HUME]
Graphic Design: AD 285 History of Graphic Expression (4 cr.)
Human Centered Design: AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
Illustration: AD 285 History of Graphic Expression (4 cr.)
Metalsmithing/Sculpture: AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
Photography: AD 280 History of Photography (4 cr.)
Woodworking/Furniture Des AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
Choose one course from the following:**	4
AD 200 Native American Art and Architecture (4 cr.)
AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval (4 cr.)
AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern (4 cr.)
AD 260 Why America Looks This Way (4 cr.) [HUME]
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.)
AD 280 History of Photography (4 cr.)
AD 281 History and Culture of Animation (4 cr.)
AD 285 History of Graphic Expression (4 cr.)
AD 300 Art and Ideas in Asian Civilizations (4 cr.)
AD 345 Modernity in Art: The Nineteenth Century (4 cr.)
AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [HUME]
AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
AD 376 Art, Gender, Psyche (4 cr.)

Art and Design Concentration	24
Students must select a concentration from Ceramics, Computer Art, Digital Cinema, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Human Centered Design, Illustration, Metalsmithing/Sculpture, Photography, or Woodworking/Furniture Design.
100 Level Course in Concentration	4
The 100 Level course in a concentration will also count for the appropriate Foundations requirement in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Digital Studio.
200 Level Course in Concentration	4
300 Level Course in Concentration	4
300 Level Course in Concentration	4
400 Level Course in Concentration	4
400 Level Course in Concentration	4

Art and Design Electives***	12

*AD 181 may not be used for art and design electives or art history credit.

**Students may substitute GR/HS 311X for an art history elective with advisor approval.

***Electives chosen with adviser consultation. Students may substitute EN 125, EN 225, MF 134, WD 140, and/or DD 100 with advisor approval.

This major does not require a minor.

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

Art and Design Major - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major*	42

Core Courses	6
AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History	4
AD 303 Individual Art Review	2

Foundation Courses**	16-20
AD 101 Process and Design	4
2D Studio selected from AD 117, AD 119, or AD 120	4
3D Studio selected from AD 111, AD 116, AD 122, AD 123, or AD 124	4
Digital Studio selected from AD 112, AD 118, or AD 134	4
AD 270 Concepts and Culture [INTT]	4

Art History Elective***	4
Choose one course from the following:	4
AD 200 Native American Art and Architecture (4 cr.)
AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval (4 cr.)
AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern (4 cr.)
AD 260 Why America Looks This Way (4 cr.) [HUME]
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.)
AD 280 History of Photography (4 cr.)
AD 281 History and Culture of Animation (4 cr.)
AD 285 History of Graphic Expression (4 cr.)
AD 300 Art and Ideas in Asian Civilizations (4 cr.)
AD 345 Modernity in Art: The Nineteenth Century (4 cr.)
AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [HUME]
AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
AD 376 Art, Gender, Psyche (4 cr.)

Art and Design Concentration****	16
Students must select a concentration from Ceramics, Computer Art, Digital Cinema, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Human Centered Design, Illustration, Metalsmithing/Sculpture, Photography, or Woodworking/Furniture Design.

* Students must take a world language through the intermediate 202 level in order to graduate with a bachelor of arts designation.

** The 100 Level course in a concentration will also count for the appropriate Foundations requirement in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Digital Studio.

*** Students may substitute GR/HS 311X for an art history elective with advisor approval.

**** AD 181 may not be used for Art and Design electives or art history credit.

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

Art and Design Education Major

Teaching certification for K-12 art is obtained by completing a major in art and design and the professional education sequence.

Students majoring in art and design education must maintain a grade point average 3.0 or greater overall, in their 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 Art and Design 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

127

General Education

30-40


Required Courses in Major*	54

Core Courses	30**
AD 101 Process and Design	4
AD 102 Foundational Drawing	4
2D Studio selected from AD 117, AD 119, or AD 120**	4
3D Studio AD 122**	4
Digital Studio selected from AD 112, AD 118, or AD 134	4
AD 270 Concepts and Culture [INTT]	4
AD 303 Individual Art Review	2
AD 485 Foundations: Theories and Practices	4

Art History	12
AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History	4
AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture [HUME]	4
AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design	4

Art and Design Concentration**	16


Professional Education	41
ED 201 Introduction to Education	2
ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom	4
AD 248 Introduction to Art Education	4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education	2
AD 302 Media and Methodology for Art Education	4
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers	3
AD 350 Curriculum Theory and Objectives for Art Education	4
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher	2
ED 380 Practicum in the Secondary School	2
ED 483 Educational Media Technology	2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1

Note: The art education courses listed above must be taken sequentially.

This major does not require a minor.

AD 248 and AD 302 require a grade of "B" or better.

*AD 181 may not be used for Art and Design electives or art history credit.

**2D Studio and 3D Studio can double count as Concentration Requirement.

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

Biology Major

This major and concentration provides an opportunity for a diversified background in biology, applicable to a wide range of introductory positions of employment in business and industry, hospitals, universities, the military and government at the local, state and federal levels. It also provides excellent preparation for graduate work in biology or related sciences.

A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

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

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

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	44-62

Biology Core	24
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity	4
BI 210 Principles of Ecology [SCII]	4
BI 215 Principles of Evolution	4
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology [SCII]	4
BI 312 Genetics	4
BI 489 Graduate Assessment for Biology Majors	0

Concentration*	20-38
Choose one concentration from the following:

*Botany Concentration*	*23-24*
*Ecology Concentration*	*27-30*
*General Biology Concentration*	20
*Microbiology Concentration*	33
*Physiology Concentration*	*32-34*
*Zoology Concentration*	*27-29*

Other Required Courses	19-20
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII] **	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II **	5
Organic Chemistry***	4-5
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (5 cr.) or
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I (3 cr.) and
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 cr.)
Physics	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII] or
PH 220 Introductory Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]

*Students must declare one and only one concentration as part of the biology major.

**Transfer students may satisfy this requirement with a minimum of 4 credit hours.

***Students in the microbiology concentration must take CH 315 and CH 317 to fulfill this requirement.

This major does not require a minor.

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

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