2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Winter even years.
• Prerequisites: AN 100, AN 101, AN 110 or SO 101.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course introduces students to ethnographic field methods and theories, and includes qualitative analyses and student projects. Students learn qualitative methods and field methods, including: short and long term fieldwork techniques, selection and sampling, participant observation, and various forms of data collection and analysis. 

Course may be repeated twice for credit.

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

This seminar focuses on evidence-based practice in speech, language, and hearing sciences. Students will frame clinical questions, and search for and then assess primary and secondary sources. Students will write article-length, peer-reviewed papers that provide evidence for clinical practice on topics related to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.  

May be repeated if topic varies.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: SL 320, SL 351 and junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course examines the effects of hearing loss on verbal communication. Methods of providing speech and language services for pediatric and adult clients who exhibit various severities of hearing loss are highlighted. Educational options for children who are deaf and services that will benefit the child’s development are also explored.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: CS 201 or both CS 101 and CS 122.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course teaches how to make fully interactive websites and web applications, targeted to multiple devices. Topics include HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and Node.js. The focus of this course is mainly on client-side technologies.

May not be repeated for credit.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: CS 222 or permission of instructor.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course teaches how to program the Android operating system using Java. Topics include developing competence with the Android design tools, basic application writing, GUI creation, events and network programming.  

May not be repeated for credit.

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

This course utilizes the aqua Zumba fitness program to enhance muscle tone and strength, cardiovascular endurance, agility, balance, coordination, and stability. The Latin-inspired dance fitness movements are modified to be appropriate for the aquatic environment. Zumba is fused with the basic principles of aqua aerobics in a workout that is easy to follow yet challenging for people of various fitness abilities. Emphasis is placed on learning appropriate exercise techniques as well as general fitness principles to enhance the students’ well-being and improve overall performance.

May be taken multiple times for credit.

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

This course utilizes the Zumba fitness program to enhance muscle tone and strength, cardiovascular endurance, agility, balance, coordination, and stability. This Latin-inspired dance fitness class incorporates a wide variety of music and dance rhythms. The movements can be modified for all fitness and ability levels and participants learn to adjust the intensity to fit individual needs. Emphasis is placed on learning appropriate exercise techniques as well as general fitness principles to enhance the students’ well-being.

May be taken multiple times for credit.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: HP 263 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Intermediate snowboarding introduces the student to dynamic carving which is a necessary skill for a rider to feel confident turning (carving) down both groomed blue and black runs. HP 263 is a prerequisite and your instructor will expect a high level of participation and determination on your part to learn these new skills. Both subjective and objective criteria will be applied when determining your level of achievement.

May be taken multiple times for credit.

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

Zumba gold is a program designed to enhance muscle tone and strength, coordination, cardiovascular endurance, agility, balance, and stability for the active older participant. The Zumba fitness program is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements. The movements can be modified to be appropriate for all fitness and ability levels, and intensity can be adjusted to fit individual needs.  

May be taken multiple times for credit.

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

A study of areas in intermediate and advanced dance technique and theory not included in regularly scheduled courses. 

May be repeated for up to 8 credit hours.