2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences 1 cr.  (3-0-2)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: High school biology recommended.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to a variety of diagnostic tests for various aspects of the clinical laboratory. The various tests represent analytes commonly ­ measured because of their diagnostic or screening value for major health conditions in society such as diabetes, heart attacks, anemia and infection. Accuracy, safety and quality control will be stressed throughout.  

Notes:

Meets four weeks of the semester.

CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen 1 cr.  (3-0-2)

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

A course designed to teach any interested student phlebotomy skills by venipuncture and dermal puncture methods. Lecture topics include infection control, safety, ethics, communication, specimen processing, selection of anti-coagulants, order of draw, prioritizing requests, complications and accidental needlesticks.

Notes:

Meets four weeks of the semester.

CJ 498 Directed Study 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual research on an advanced level in student's filed of interest as approved and directed by major professor.

Notes:

Only four credit hours of CJ 497 and/or CJ 498 may be applied toward the major.

CJ 497 Teaching/Research Apprenticeship 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Directed apprentice activities in research or teaching. Students will work under close supervision of their major professor.

Notes:

Only four credit hours of CJ 497 and/or CJ 498 may be applied toward the major.

CJ 495 Special Topics in Criminal Justice 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The study of special issues in criminal justice at a more advanced level. Sometimes used to accommodate the training of visiting lecturers.

Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs up to eight credit hours.

CJ 491 Internship in Criminal Justice 4-16 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and eight additional CJ credits, junior standing, 2.70 cumulative grade point average and permission of the criminal justice internship coordinator.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Supervised field experience through university-arranged placements in law enforcement, corrections, loss prevention or other criminal justice agencies.

Notes:

Four credits may be applied towards upper division course requirements for the Criminal Justice major. Additional credits are applied as general elective credit only.

CJ 490 Professional Development and Assessment 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and senior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course provides students with information and perspectives necessary for a successful career search in criminal justice. It will encourage students to explore their values, skills and competencies in order to come to a better understanding of the unique qualities and abilities that each may contribute in their chosen profession. Finally students will assist with the accomplishment of the department’s assessment objectives by participating in select activities and discussions.

Notes:

This course replaces CJ 489 Theory and Ideology of Criminal Justice.

CJ 480 Cybercrime 4 cr.

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

This course examines the history and current state of the problem of domestic and global cybercrime. The situation involves exploring various types of crimes committed with computers, the Internet and electronic devices. Students will learn investigative techniques and legal issues related to the investigation of cybercrimes. Also, forensic issues addressed will include recognition of leads, tracking cybercriminals as well as the collection and preservation of computer-related (digital) evidence.

CJ 470 Liability Law in Criminal Justice 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior status or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Students will examine the statutes, constitutional law, and case law ­ contrasted against factual backgrounds that give rise to liability. Emphasis will be placed on understanding strategies for minimizing the potential administrative, civil and criminal liability exposure to individuals and agencies.

CJ 465 Problem Solving in Criminal Justice 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 and junior status or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course focuses on the art and science of problem-solving. Students will be instructed in use of SARA—a model for solving problems currently utilized by law enforcement and corrections agencies nationwide.