2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of chemical equilibria and kinetics, thermodynamics, solution reactions, survey of the chemistry of the common elements and nuclear chemistry.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: Math placement score recommendation of MA 111 or grade of "C-" in MA 100, and one year of high school chemistry.
• 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)

Survey of atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry and the states of matter.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Math placement recommendation of MA 100 or a "C-" or better in MA 090 and proficiency in basic chemistry as determined by placement test.
• 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)

An introduction to the different classes of organic molecules and their reactions which are applicable to biochemistry. Basic biochemical concepts including acid/base chemistry, structure and function of biomolecules and metabolic pathways which are involved in producing energy.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Math placement recommendation of MA 100 or a "C-" or better in MA 090.
• 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)

Introduction to chemistry including contemporary applications and problems. Topics include states of matter, atomic and molecular structure, electrochemistry, energy, nuclear chemistry, organic and polymer chemistry.

Does not count to a major or minor in chemistry.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Status in good standing with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 and a major in biology, botany or zoology; appropriate background for subject of internship; adviser, department head and cooperating agency supervisor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practical experience under the supervision of an experienced biologist, in an academic, governmental or private setting. A written report incorporating an evaluation and critique of the internship experience will be required. A course subtitle on the student’s transcript will describe the particular content of this course.

Application for internship must be made at the Biology Department office at least four weeks before the start of the internship. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: core courses in biology, junior standing and instructor permission at least one month before beginning of course.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An opportunity for qualified junior and senior students to conduct independent study other than independent scientific research projects.

May be repeated for up to 4 credits. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Instructor's permission and junior standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Variable content, depending upon the competencies of staff and special needs of students.

May be repeated if topic differs. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Instructor’s permission and junior standing. Course prerequisites and a minimum grade point average may be required for some topics.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Variable content, depending on instructor. Students read extensively from periodical literature and meet weekly for reports and discussion.

May be repeated if topic differs.

• Offered: Fall, even years
• Prerequisites: BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Lectures covering the biology of aquatic insects. Laboratories emphasizing identification of local fauna and quantitative analyses of benthic invertebrate habitats and communities.

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Lectures, laboratories and field trips dealing with evolution, systematics, morphology, reproduction, adaptive radiation and diversity, biological rhythms, ecology, behavior, diseases, identification, and domestication. The laboratory will emphasize mammals of the Great Lakes region.

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.