2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

PH 201 College Physics I 5 cr.  (4-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: MA 111 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement into MA 115 or higher on the math placement exam.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)

A first semester, general introductory physics course. Topics include vectors, particle motion, Newton’s laws of motion, conservation laws, gravitation, rotation, harmonic motion, sound, thermodynamics and fluids.

Notes: This course may not be taken for credit toward the physics major or minor.

PH 102 Physics of Sound and Music 3 cr.  (2-0-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: High school algebra (freshman year).
• 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)
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)

A diverse look at the analysis of sound and its production, wave properties, resonance, musical instruments, concert hall acoustics, electronics, recording, speech and hearing. Laboratory exercises will supplement many of the ideas. Faculty in music; speech, language and hearing sciences and performance studies participate. Notes: This course may not be taken for credit toward the physics major or minor.

PH 101 Eureka: Einstein, the Universe and Everything 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• 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)

Great ideas of physics emphasizing major concepts, their development and their affect on our understanding of the natural world. Concepts include cause and effect, conservation laws, fields, relativity, cosmology, and quantum mechanics. A descriptive approach, although high school algebra is useful for some mathematical aspects. Notes: This course may not be taken for credit toward the physics major or minor.

PE 498 Directed Study 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study in the subject area.

PE 497 Directed Study in Physical Education 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Independent study in the subject area.

PE 496 Special Programs in Physical Education 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One or more special problems in physical education, explored and studied in detail.

PE 495 Special Programs in Physical Education 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

One or more special problems in physical education, explored and studied in detail.

PE 492 Internship in Physical Education 6-12 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Supervised, practical experience in a coaching setting.

PE 491 Workshop in Physical Education 1-2 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Opportunities for concentrated study on selected professional content offered in a practical workshop format.

PE 489 Related Arts: Dance, Music, Art 2 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the elements of basic design in the three arts, with special emphasis on the relationship of music and art to dance. The course is intended for prospective and practicing teachers of school arts and humanities programs; for leaders of creative, therapeutic and recreational programs; and for upper-level students desiring interdisciplinary study in the fine and performing arts.