2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

WD 253 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 cr.  (1-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course introduces the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process (GTAW). Students will gain the knowledge and ability to produce quality welds on ferrous and non-ferrous material with the GTAW process.

WD 251 Introduction to Pipe Welding 2 cr.  (1-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: WD 243.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course provides lab assignments that provide students the opportunity to learn how to cut, prepare, fit, and perform acceptable welds in the 2, 5, and 6F/G positions on carbon steel pipe with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.

BI 488 Advanced Research in Biology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, major housed in the Biology Department and instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course provides an opportunity for qualified majors in the department to conduct advanced independent research under the supervision of department faculty. The research advisor and research problem must be identified the semester before enrollment. A written or oral final report is required.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to a total of 8 credits. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

BI 429 Advanced Field Marine Biology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: BI 111 or BI 112 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is a field experience designed to allow students to explore the marine environment in the context of ecological concepts. Students will conduct marine ecological research as part of this course. Locations vary and credits are related to the duration of the field experience. This course requires an added course fee. Contact the department for more details.

Notes:

May be repeated for credit if offered in different locations. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

BI 288 Research in Biology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Freshman or sophomore status, major housed in the Biology Department and instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course provides an opportunity for qualified majors in the department to conduct independent research under the supervision of department faculty. The research advisor and research problem must be identified the semester before enrollment. A written or oral final report is required.

Notes:

May be repeated for up to a total of 4 credits. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

BI 229 Field Marine Biology 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: BI 111 or BI 112 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is a field experience designed to allow students to explore the marine environment in the context of ecological concepts. Locations vary and credits are related to the duration of the field experience. This course requires an added course fee. Contact the department for more details. 

Notes:

This course may be repeated for credit if offered in different locations. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

RE 440X International Eco and Adventure Tourism Studies 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department
• Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course focuses on the ecology, culture, and eco and adventure travel and tourism industries in international settings. Students will participate in a faculty-led study abroad course emphasizing eco and adventure tourism to meet the course requirements.

Notes: May be repeated for credit if the international setting varies.

RE 440 Eco and Adventure Tourism 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: RE 381.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course prepares students to understand, develop, and lead, eco and adventure tourism agencies, and experiences. The interrelationships between eco and adventure tourism and other forms of tourism are emphasized. This course addresses various theories and concepts, environmental, socio-cultural, and economic impacts, sustainable practices, and incorporates various field experiences in order to provide a foundation for examining and understanding the form, function, and impacts of eco and adventure tourism.

EN 308 Tutoring Students in Developmental Courses 2-4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Using topics and strategies approved by the College Reading and Learning Association, students in this course will learn the methods necessary to effectively tutor developmental students through discussions, small group activities, reading and writing assignments, tutoring experiences, observations and other methods.

Notes: Does not count toward an English major or minor.

EN 103 Approaches to Academic Literacy and Study 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Goal setting, basic learning skills, study techniques, note-taking, vocabulary, writing and reading comprehension will be emphasized in this course to develop students’ positive reading attitudes, motivation and self-efficacy. Specifically, students will participate in a variety of instructional activities to promote collaborative learning and critical thinking.

Notes: Does not count toward an English major or minor.