2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin

Start Date

Tue, 05/31/2022 - 08:00 PM

End Date

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 05:59 AM

Years

2223

Human Services Minor

Psychology Behavior Analysis majors only.

Courses comprising the human services minor must be completed with a grade of “C-” or higher.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Psychological Science department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm

Total Credits Required

Psychology/behavior analysis majors must have a department-approved group minor. The minor must be taken from one human service area or combined among several (e.g., criminal justice, social work, education, recreation or speech, language and hearing sciences). A list of group minor courses must be submitted to the Registrar's Office before the second semester of the student’s junior year.

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

Building Technology - Associate of Applied Science

This program is designed to provide the student with a technical foundation with specialization in the areas of project design, building materials, construction systems and related documents.

Students majoring in building technology must have a minimum grade of "C" and a grade point average of 2.25 for all technical concentration courses.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm

Total Credits Required

General Education*	16
MA 115 Precalculus [QUAR]	4
General Education Electives	12
Choose 12 credit hours from the following categories:
Effective Communication Elective (4-8 cr.)
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Electives (4-8 cr.)
Integrative Thinking Elective (4 cr.)
Human Expression Elective (4 cr.)
Perspectives on Society Elective (4 cr.)
Scientific Inquiry Elective (4 cr.)

Technical Concentration	26
CN 107 Construction Documents	3
CN 110 Construction Processes	2
CN 153 Introduction to Construction Design	3
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods	2
CN 158 Concrete and Masonry	2
CN 251 Construction Field Operations	3
CN 252 Codes and Inspection **	2
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout	3
CN 278 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems	3
CN 283 Construction Estimating	3
CN 289 Graduate Assessment for Building Technology Majors	0

Other Required Courses	4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing	4

Electives***	14

* EN 111 and EN 211 are encouraged, if continuing on for a baccalaureate degree.

** CN 252m is strongly encouraged for students who wish to pursue the 60 hours of pre-licensure training required to obtain a Michigan Builders License.

*** General elective number of credits may vary, a minimum of 60 credits are required for the A.A.S. degree.

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

Sustainability Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

GC 100 Physical Geography [SCII]	4
GC 164 Human Geography [SOCR]	4
GC 269 Introduction to Sustainability	4

Geography Electives	8
Choose from the following:
GC 220 Economic Geography (4 cr.)
GC 285 Earth’s Climate: Past, Present, and Future (4 cr.)
GC 300 Regional Studies: World Cultures (4 cr.) [SOCR]
GC 310 Urban Geography (4 cr.)
GC 316 Geography of Tourism (4 cr.)
GC 317 Geography of Food Systems (4 cr.)
GC 360 Population Geography (4 cr.)
GC 424 Environmental Justice (4 cr.)
GC 444 Gender and Environment (4 cr.)

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

Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Cluster Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental
and Geographical Sciences department page.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life- physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

Note: The cluster minor may consist of courses that emphasize the physical, cultural or applied areas of the primary themes of the department. Approval of a cluster minor must be obtained from each department contributing two or more courses to the minor. For further information
go to the department overview of the EEGS cluster minor.

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

Aviation Maintenance Technology - Associate of Applied Science (currently not accepting students)

New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.

This program prepares students to be aviation maintenance technologists. All training takes place in state-of-the-art facilities and is designed to meet airline industry standards. Students work in the following five lab areas: power plant, airframe, nondestructive testing, composite and sheet metal. Students do engine runups, repair and restoration of the operational status of the aircraft. Students typically take between 16 and 20 credits for five semesters, receiving their degree after 2 1/2 years of study. Ninety-five percent of graduates from this program are employed in the aviation industry.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/aircraft-and-avionic…

Total Credits Required

General Education	15
Effective Communication Elective*	4
General Education Electives	11
Choose 11 credit hours from the following categories:
Effective Communication Elective (4-8 cr.)
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis Elective (4 cr.)
Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective (4 cr.)
Integrative Thinking Elective (4 cr.)
Human Expression Elective (4 cr.)
Perspectives on Society Elective (4 cr.)
Scientific Inquiry Elective (4-8 cr.)

Technical Concentration	72
AMT 101 Introduction to Aviation Maintenance	6
AMT 102 Aircraft Basic Science	6
AMT 103 Aviation Shop Practices	6
AMT 104 Aircraft Electrical Systems	6
AMT 200 Aircraft sheet Metal/Non-Metallic Structures	6
AMT 201 Reciprocating Engines and Propellers	6
AMT 202 Aircraft Flight Control Systems	6
AMT 203 Reciprocating Engine Overhaul	6
AMT 204 Turbine Engines and Systems	6
AMT 205 Aircraft Fluid Power and Landing Gear	6
AMT 206 Cabin Atmosphere and Information Systems	6
AMT 207 Turbine Engine Maintenance and Inspection	6

*EN 111 and EN 211 are encouraged, if continuing on for a baccalaureate degree.

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

Geographic Information Science & Technology (GIST) Minor

The Geographic Information Science & Technology (GIST) Minor provides students with knowledge and skills related to geographic information systems, geospatial technology, information technology, spatial data management, analysis, and visualization.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm

Total Credits Required

GC 225 Introduction to Maps	2
GC 335 Geographic Information Systems	4
GC 337 Computer Cartography	4
GC 425 Remote Sensing	4
GC 428 Spatial Analysis	4

Electives	6
Choose from the following:
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout (3 cr.)
CS 101 Web Site Construction (4 cr.) [INTT]
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR]
CS 122 Computer Science II (4 cr.)
CS 201 Programming in C++ (3 cr.)
CS 222 Data Structures (4 cr.)
DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD (4 cr.)
GC 412 Database Development (4 cr.)
GC 455 Digital Image Processing (2 cr.)
GC 491 Internship (2 - 6 cr.)

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

Automotive Service Technology - Associate of Technology

Students in this program gain an overall technical foundation of theory and practical applications in engine repair, automatic transmissions, chassis systems, power trains, vehicle electrical systems, fuel and ignition systems and computer control systems. State certification tests are offered at the end of each semester.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/automotive-service-t…

Total Credits Required


General Education	15
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC]	4
MA 101 Quantitative Literacy [QUAR] *	4
General Education Electives	7

Technical Concentration**	48
AUT 100 Automotive Fundamentals and Technician Safety ***	2
AUT 110 Powertrain Fundamentals	2
AUT 140 Steering and Suspension Fundamentals	2
AUT 150 Automotive Brake Fundamentals	2
AUT 164 Engine Repair	4
AUT 166 Manual Drive Trains and Axles	4
AUT 170 Electrical/Electronic Systems I	4
AUT 230 Heating and Air Conditioning	4
AUT 240 Advanced Steering Suspension and Alignment	2
AUT 250 Advanced Automotive Braking	2
AUT 260 Automatic Transmission and Transaxle	4
AUT 262 Engine Performance I	4
AUT 264 Engine Performance II	4
AUT 268 Automotive Service Repair or	4
AUT 291 Automotive Service Repair Internship (4 cr.)
AUT 272 Electrical/Electronic Systems II	4

* MA 101 or higher course while meeting the General Education Program requirements.

** Students must have a minimum grade of “C” and a grade point average of 2.25 for all technical concentration courses.

*** AUT 100 is a prerequisite for all AUT courses and may be taken concurrently with other 100 level AUT courses.

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

Environmental Studies Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

GC 100 Physical Geography [SCII]	4
GC 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [INTT]	4
GC 320 Environmental Policy and Regulation	4

Electives	8
Choose two courses from the following:
GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)
GC 210 Earth Hazards (4 cr.) [SCII]
GC 285 Earth’s Climate: Past, Present, and Future (4 cr.)
GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.)
GC 424 Environmental Justice (4 cr.)
GC 444 Gender and Environment (4 cr.)
GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)
GC 470 Environmental Ethics (4 cr.)
GC 475 Environmental Impact Assessment (4 cr.)

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

Earth Science Minor

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required

GC 225 Introduction to Maps	2
GC 255 Physical Geology [SCII]	4
GC 385 Weather and Climate	4
GC 390 Oceanography	2
AS 103 Observational and Solar System Astronomy [QUAR]	4

Elective	4
Choose one course from the following:
GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)
GC 210 Earth Hazards (4 cr.) [SCII]
GC 376 Field Geology (4 cr.)
GC 365 Historical Geology (4 cr.)
GC 370 Geomorphology (4 cr.)

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

Mathematics Minor

All non-teaching majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher overall grade point average in required courses and a grade of “C” or better in each required course.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Mathematics and Computer Sciences department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians.htm

Total Credits Required

MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
MA 211 Linear Algebra	3

Electives	7
Choose from the following:
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) or above
DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics (4 cr.) or above
MA 265 Calculus III (4 cr.) or above;
excluding courses with middle digit 5.

This option is not available as a teaching minor.

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

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