2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

AN 312 Religion and Society 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Winter odd years
• Prerequisites: SO 101, or AN 100,or AN 101, or AN 110, or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course introduces students to the sociological and anthropological traditions that examine religious practices and their relationship to sociocultural systems and processes. The thematic study of diverse religious practices, in North America and throughout the world, will shed light on the nature and functions of religion as a core social institution. Both classical and contemporary sociological and anthropological theory will emphasize the role of religion throughout human history.

Notes:

Cross-listed with AN 312 Religion and Society.

PS 461 Politics of Healthcare Policy 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course examines the history and politics of the U.S. health care system focusing on the formation and current status of major federal health care laws such as the Hill-Burton Act, the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid, and others.

PS 440 Race, Politics and Public Policy 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Contact Department
• Prerequisites: Junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 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)

This course examines racial politics in the U.S. as they impact select public policies such as criminal justice, social welfare, affirmative action, employment, voting rights and others.

CS 410 Database Development for Scientists 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Eight credits of sciences or instructor approval.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course teaches scientists how to manage data and databases. It includes how to convert data formats, how to filter data including outlier removal, writing queries including SQL, and many data analysis techniques. 

Notes:

This course is not intended for computer science majors.

PE 300 Technology in Human Performance 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

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

The purpose of this course is to familiarize and enhance the technology skills in physical education, coaching, fitness, and other areas of human performance. The course includes personal computer use in creating materials to enhance instruction, assessment, promotion, advocacy, and areas of research. Also included is exposure to other instructional technologies and software/internet programs found useful in the educational setting. 

Notes: This course cannot be repeated for credit.

MA 101 Quantitative Literacy 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: OC 080 ("C-" or better) or appropriate math placement.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis (QUAR)
  • Mathematics Competency University Requirement (MATH)

The study of quantitative reasoning and application of analytical skills. A project-based course with emphasis on the process of identifying, formulating, and solving a multitude of frequently encountered real-world problems.

EN 345 The Teaching of Literature 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: EN 304 and admission to the pre-methods phase of teacher education or with permission of instructor.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course explores theoretical and pedagogical issues related to teaching literary texts in secondary English classrooms. Emphasis on classic and contemporary texts, including works by women and writers of color and/or ethnic diversity. 

Notes: May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or any minor in English. May not be repeated for credit.

RE 176 Wildland Fire Chain Saws and Pumps 3 cr.  (2-0-2)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: RE 172 or concurrent enrollment.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A course designed to meet the requirements to work as a powersaw operator and provide competency in the use of portable pumps and water. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group requirements for S-211 and S-212. APC granted for NWCG certification in S-211 and S-212.

Notes: This course cannot be repeated for credit.

DAN 305 History and Theory of Dance 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Winter (Depending on Enrollment)
• Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better and sophomore standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Human Expression (HUME)

This course will examine various aspects of dance including: history of various genres of dance, using critical thinking skills in dance, sorting dance into categories and subcategories, use and examination of different dance forms through various lenses, and writing about dance.

ES 450 Principles of Manual Therapies 3 cr.  (2-0-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 104, ES 317 or instructor approval.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The students use the principles of manual therapies to deepen their anatomical and biomechanical understanding of the human body. They will learn how to use this knowledge to assist their patients through manual therapy.

Notes: Cross-listed as ATR 450.