2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CJ 223 Use of Force and Less Lethal Weapons 4 cr.

• Offered: Yearly
• Prerequisites: CJ 110.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is an examination of the use of force by law enforcement officers and the major court decisions that dictate how and when that force is appropriate. A significant focus is placed on less lethal weapons and their placement within the force continuum through the use of a use of force training simulator.

EC 140 Consumer Economics 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• 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)

This course is in applied economics that covers some of the major decisions, as well as the routine ones, that we make throughout life. The emphasis is on “real life” decision-making and not economic theory. Economic concepts will emerge naturally while discussing everyday decisions. Topics include large ticket purchasing decisions, personal budgeting, career-planning and community involvement.

Notes: Students majoring in Economics who have credit in, or are currently enrolled in a 200+ level economics course will not be able to use EC 140 as an economics elective towards their degree.

HL 275 Essentials of Personal Training 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 104 and declared major from the School of Health and Human Performance.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to develop theoretically-based practical knowledge to effectively design, organize, conduct, and evaluate personal training fitness programs, and to prepare for the more rigorous national personal training exams/certifications (e.g., NSCA or National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Personal Training). 

HL 369 Campus Recreation and Fitness Programming 4 cr.

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

The purpose of the course is to expose students to the many features related to campus recreation programming, including campus sports and fitness programming. Students will explore the history of campus recreation, learn about foundational theories, quality programming, facility issues, career opportunities, management styles and professional aspects related to the professional field of campus recreation as well as engage a campus recreation programming practicum.

AUT 100 Automotive Fundamentals and Technician Safety 2 cr.  (1-0-2)

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

An applied study of automotive fundamental skills including a wide ranging focus on student / technician safety in the lab / employment context.

AUT 105 Automotive Mathematics 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

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

This course will introduce students to various applied technical math concepts required to analyze and study topics of the automotive field. Topics will include fractions, precision measurement, algebra, geometry, graphs, and statistics. Topics are presented at the introductory level with an emphasis on applications.

AUT 230 Heating and Air Conditioning 4 cr.  (2-0-4)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: AUT 100 and AUT 170.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will provide an in-depth study of automotive heating and air conditioning systems including theory of operation, diagnosis and repair.  Electronic climate control systems will also be covered.

AN 340 Ethnographic Field Methods 4 cr.  (2-0-4)

• Offered: Winter even years.
• Prerequisites: AN 100, AN 101, AN 110 or SO 101.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 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. 

Notes:

May be repeated twice for credit.

SL 490 Seminar in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences 2-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing in the major or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 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.  

Notes: May be repeated if topic varies.

SL 451 Aural Rehabilitation 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: SL 320, SL 351 and junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 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.