2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

EC 201 Microeconomic Principles 4 cr.

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

Analysis of price determination and resource allocation in a market economy. Particular attention is paid to individual consumer and producer choice under a variety of market structures.

EC 101 Introduction to Economics 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

A survey of the basic principles of economics with an emphasis on their applications to current issues and/or historical events. Major economic structures like the banking system, government and global exchange are discussed. Supply and demand forces and their impact on these structures are addressed.

Notes:

Students who have credit in, or are currently enrolled in a 200+ level economics course will not be able to use EC 101 towards their degree.

DD 498 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Department permission and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Selection of a problem in area of emphasis, specialized instruction and experiences to reinforce technical skill and knowledge. Written reports of work are required.

DD 495 Special Topics in Computer Aided Design 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Adviser permission and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Specialized work not covered by other courses.

DD 298 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Department permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Selection of problem in area of emphasis, specialized instruction and experiences to reinforce technical skill and knowledge. Written reports of work are required.

DD 295 Special Topics in Computer Aided Design 1-4 cr.

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

Specialized work not covered by other courses.

DD 203 Industrial Drawing and Design 4 cr.  (2-1-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: DD 202.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will complete an industry level design project using the design process, isometric sketching, and CAD models and assemblies. Advanced design topics include mechanical power transmission, fixtures, modeling with surfaces, and project data management (PDM). Students will present their projects upon completion. Project CAD work will include detail drawing packets with exploded views and BOMs.

DD 202 Product Development and Design 4 cr.  (2-1-2)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: DD 100 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Application of CAD fundamentals and advanced topics with consideration for manufacturing practices. Topics include part configurations, weldments, sheet metal, nested assemblies, and organic parts using lofts and sweeps.  Students will calculate tolerances and fits and utilize geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Project completion will include detail drawing packets with exploded views and BOMs.

DD 105 Schematic/Diagram Drafting 2 cr.  (1-0-2)

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

Students will learn to produce electrical/electronic diagrams in accordance with industrial standards using AutoCAD software. Topics include using symbol libraries to create block and wiring diagrams, schematics, wiring harnesses, and ordinate dimensioning. Course is designed for students with little or no drafting or CAD experience.

DD 103 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 2 cr.  (1-0-2)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: DD 100 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Principles and practices of using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT) as found in contemporary industry. Interpretation, understanding and implementing the concept in design, drawing and making mechanical parts for production.