2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin

Start Date

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

End Date

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

Years

2223

Multimedia Journalism Major

The Multimedia Journalism major will help students acquire the writing and research skills necessary for providing audiences with compelling and relevant stories in a variety of media formats. Students will learn how to create content for broadcast, magazines, newspapers and online publications. In addition to receiving intensive writing instruction, students will gain an understanding of the technical, aesthetic and legal elements of this field.

All department majors must maintain a 2.50 grade point average in the major and earn at least a “C-” in all major courses that are required for graduation, unless otherwise noted.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Communication and Media Studies department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	37*

Major Core	33
CS 101 - Website Construction [INTT]	4
BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media [PERS] or	4
EN 206 Survey of Journalism (4 cr.) [PERS]
BC 200 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism	4
BC 470 Mass Communication Law	4
BC 473M Advanced Media Production-Multimedia	4
BC 493 Senior Portfolio	1
EN 217 News Writing and Reporting	4
EN 407 Feature and Magazine Writing	4
BC 491 Broadcast Practicum	2
BC 492 Internship in Broadcasting (1 - 8 cr.)
EN 480 Practicum or	2
EN 491 Internship (2 - 6 cr.)

Major Elective	4
Choose one course from following:	4
AD 118 Graphic Design: Foundations (4 cr.)
AD 134 Computer Art: Foundations (4 cr.)
BC 310 Sports and Special Events Programming (4 cr.)
BC 430 Health Communication and Media (4 cr.) [INTT]
BC 471 Mass Communication and Society (4 cr.) [PERS]
BC 473F Advanced Media Production-Field Television Production (4 cr.)
BC 495 Special Topics in Broadcasting (1 - 4 cr.)
EN 303 Technical and Professional Writing (4 cr.)
EN 306 Journalism Editing and Design (4 cr.)
EN 495 Special Topics (1 - 4 cr.)
PS 480 Media and Politics (4 cr.)
SP 320 New Media Literacy (4 cr.)

Recommended General Education Courses
PS 101 Introduction to Political Science (4 cr.) [PERS]
PS 105 American Government (4 cr.) [PERS]
SO 113 Social Problems (4 cr.) [PERS]
EC 101 Introduction to Economics (4 cr.) [PERS]
DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR]

*Credits required may vary depending on courses transferred from other schools (e.g. 3 cr. vs. 4 cr. courses).

This major does not require a minor.

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Group Science Minor

This minor is available only to students with a major in chemistry ACS certified.

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

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

Total Credits Required

MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII]	5
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII]	5
MA or PH Elective (300 level and above)	3

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Secondary Education Chemistry Minor

Students with a major or minor in secondary chemistry education must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

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

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required

CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry	5
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements (4 cr.) or	4-5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium (3 cr.) and
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis (2 cr.)
Chemistry Electives (200 level and above)	2-3
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science *	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education *	4

*MSED 340 and MSED 350 will double count if your major is biology education, earth science education, physics education or integrated science education.

Grades earned in methods courses are calculated with courses in the professional education sequence in the major.

Note: MA 111 is a prerequisite for many courses.

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Chemistry Minor

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the chemistry minor.

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

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

Total Credits Required

CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5

Chemistry Electives (200 level or above)	12

Students should note that courses in the chemistry minor cannot be double counted toward their major.

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Secondary Education Chemistry Major

Completion of the chemistry courses as well as the professional education sequence lead to certification as a secondary teacher of chemistry. A minor in physics education is recommended. Advising for this major is provided by the School of Education.

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

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

General Education

30-40

Total Credits Required for Major	123

Required Courses in Major	32
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry	5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I	4
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II	4
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4

Other Required Courses	26
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
GC 255 Physical Geology [SCII] or	4
GC 385 Weather and Climate (4 cr.)

Professional Education	37
ED 201 Introduction to Education	2
ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom	4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education	2
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers	3
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher	2
ED 380 Practicum in the Secondary School	2
ED 483 Educational Media Technology	2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science	4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education	4

Students who minor in Physics Education and take PH 220 and CH 221 can complete the minor with an additional 10 credit hours of physics.

MA 111 is a prerequisite for many courses.

This major does not require a minor.

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

Forensic Biochemistry Major

This major prepares students for a career in the field of forensic science. It provides the science background required for working as a forensic investigator in a crime lab. In addition, it prepares students for entry into a graduate program in forensic science. The forensic biochemistry curriculum includes courses from multiple departments and is the credit-hour equivalent of a major plus a minor, therefore no additional minor is required.

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the forensic biochemistry major.

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

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

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	33
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography	2
CH 440 Forensic Chemistry	4
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4
CH 479 Graduate Assessment for Chemistry	0

Required Program Electives	21
Choose from the following:
(Must include a minimum of 5 credits in chemistry at the 300-level or above.)
AN 365 Forensic Anthropology* (4 cr.)
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity (4 cr.)
BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 cr.)
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)
BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.)
BI 424 Entomology (4 cr.)
BI 426 Human Histology (4 cr.)
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements (4 cr.)
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II (4 cr.)
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy (3 cr.)
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry (1 cr.)
CH 452 Biochemistry II (4 cr.)
CH 454 Biochemical Techniques (4 cr.)
CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I (2 - 4 cr.)
CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II (2 - 4 cr.)
CH 499 Forensic Laboratory Internship (1 - 4 cr.)
CJ 213 Introduction to Criminal Courts (4 cr.)
CJ 255 Drugs, Crime and the Justice System (4 cr.)
CJ 263 Criminology (4 cr.)
CJ 315 Criminal Procedure (4 cr.)
CJ 333 Forensic Photography (4 cr.)
CJ 350 Substantive Criminal Law (4 cr.)
CJ 414 Advanced Criminal Investigation (4 cr.)
CJ 480 Cybercrime (4 cr.)
MA 163 Calculus II (4 cr.)
PL 184 Legal Ethics (4 cr.) [PERS]
PS 215 Introduction to Law (4 cr.) [PERS]

Other Required Courses	41
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 203 Medical Microbiology or	3 - 5
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology [SCII]	4
BI 312 Genetics	4
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice [PERS]	4
CJ 214 Criminal Investigation	4
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics [QUAR]	4
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]

*AN 365 requires AN 101 Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (4 cr.) as a prerequisite.

Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in biochemistry or chemistry should take MA 163, CH 342, CH 452 and CH 454 or MA 163, CH 341, CH 342 and CH 415, respectively.

This major does not require a minor.

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

Chemistry Major (ACS Certified)

This major prepares students who plan to pursue graduate-level work in chemistry or to work in the chemical industry. Students who successfully complete this program will meet at least the minimum standards of the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the ACS certified major.

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

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

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	49
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements	4
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I	4
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II	4
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry	4
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography	2
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy	3
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry	1
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4
CH 479 Graduate Assessment for Chemistry	0

Other Required Courses	18
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]

This major does not require a minor.

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

Biochemistry Major

This major prepares students for entry into graduate programs in biochemistry and related disciplines. The program serves those interested in biochemical research or forensic science as a career or in pursuing pre-professional programs in medicine or dentistry. The biochemistry curriculum includes the credit-hour equivalent of a major plus a minor; therefore, no minor is required.

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the biochemistry major.

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

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

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major	69-70
Chemistry	49
CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II	5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium	3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis	2
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I	1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II	1
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II	4
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4
CH 452 Biochemistry II	4
CH 454 Biochemical Techniques	4
CH 479 Graduate Assessment for Chemistry	0
Biology	12-13
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII]	4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity	4
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.) or	4-5
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.) or
BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.) or
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)
Mathematics	8
MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR]	4
MA 163 Calculus II	4
Physics	10
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] or	5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [SCII]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] or	5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]

Biochemistry Electives	13
Choose 13 credits from the following:
BI 203 Medical Microbiology (3 - 5 cr.)
BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 cr.)
BI 210 Principles of Ecology (4 cr.) [SCII]
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (4 cr.) [SCII]
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)
BI 312 Genetics (4 cr.)
BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.)
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)
BI 411 Limnology (4 cr.)
BI 413 Biochemistry of Development (4 cr.)
BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.)
BI 419 Biology of Cancer (4 cr.)
BI 425 Endocrinology (4 cr.)
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)
BI 495 Special Topics in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)
BI 498 Directed Studies in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I * (4 cr.)
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography (2 cr.)
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy (3 cr.)
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry (1 cr.)
CH 440 Forensic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I (2 - 4 cr.)
CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II (2 - 4 cr.)
CH 495 Special Topics in Chemistry (1 - 4 cr.)
CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [QUAR]
BI 412 Biostatistics (4 cr.) or
DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics (4 cr.) [QUAR]
MA 211 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
MA 361 Differential Equations (3 cr.)
DATA 475 Time Series and Logic (4 cr.)
PH 322 Modern Physics (4 cr.)

*Students wishing to pursue graduate studies in biochemistry or industrial careers should take CH 341.

This major does not require a minor.

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

Art and Design Major - Bachelor of Fine Arts

This degree is for students who wish to be fully prepared professionals in the visual arts with the appropriate credentials for participation in professional associations in various fields of art and design. The program combines the advantages of professional art school experience with the university’s concern for intellectual support of professional action. It prepares students to participate more broadly in the arts beyond the limits of studio skills.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Credits for Art and Design B.F.A.*	82

Core Courses	10
AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History	4
AD 303 Individual Art Review	2
AD 499 Senior Capstone Project	4

Foundation Courses	28
AD 101 Process and Design	4
AD 102 Foundational Drawing	4
2D Studio selected from AD 117, AD 119, or AD 120	4
3D Studio selected from AD 111, AD 116, AD 122, AD 123, or AD 124	4
Digital Studio selected from AD 112, AD 118, or AD 134	4
AD 270 Concepts and Culture [INTT]	4
AD 485 Foundations: Theories and Practices	4

Art History	8
Concentration-specific Art History:	4
Ceramics: AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
Computer Art: AD 281 History and Culture of Animation (4 cr.)
Digital Cinema: AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [HUME]
Drawing/Painting: AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [HUME]
Graphic Design: AD 285 History of Graphic Expression (4 cr.)
Human Centered Design: AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
Illustration: AD 285 History of Graphic Expression (4 cr.)
Metalsmithing/Sculpture: AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
Photography: AD 280 History of Photography (4 cr.)
Woodworking/Furniture Des AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
Choose one course from the following:**	4
AD 200 Native American Art and Architecture (4 cr.)
AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval (4 cr.)
AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern (4 cr.)
AD 260 Why America Looks This Way (4 cr.) [HUME]
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.)
AD 280 History of Photography (4 cr.)
AD 281 History and Culture of Animation (4 cr.)
AD 285 History of Graphic Expression (4 cr.)
AD 300 Art and Ideas in Asian Civilizations (4 cr.)
AD 345 Modernity in Art: The Nineteenth Century (4 cr.)
AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [HUME]
AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
AD 376 Art, Gender, Psyche (4 cr.)

Art and Design Concentration	24
Students must select a concentration from Ceramics, Computer Art, Digital Cinema, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Human Centered Design, Illustration, Metalsmithing/Sculpture, Photography, or Woodworking/Furniture Design.
100 Level Course in Concentration	4
The 100 Level course in a concentration will also count for the appropriate Foundations requirement in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Digital Studio.
200 Level Course in Concentration	4
300 Level Course in Concentration	4
300 Level Course in Concentration	4
400 Level Course in Concentration	4
400 Level Course in Concentration	4

Art and Design Electives***	12

*AD 181 may not be used for art and design electives or art history credit.

**Students may substitute GR/HS 311X for an art history elective with advisor approval.

***Electives chosen with adviser consultation. Students may substitute EN 125, EN 225, MF 134, WD 140, and/or DD 100 with advisor approval.

This major does not require a minor.

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

Art and Design Major - Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/home.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Required Courses in Major*	42

Core Courses	6
AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History	4
AD 303 Individual Art Review	2

Foundation Courses**	16-20
AD 101 Process and Design	4
2D Studio selected from AD 117, AD 119, or AD 120	4
3D Studio selected from AD 111, AD 116, AD 122, AD 123, or AD 124	4
Digital Studio selected from AD 112, AD 118, or AD 134	4
AD 270 Concepts and Culture [INTT]	4

Art History Elective***	4
Choose one course from the following:	4
AD 200 Native American Art and Architecture (4 cr.)
AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval (4 cr.)
AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern (4 cr.)
AD 260 Why America Looks This Way (4 cr.) [HUME]
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.)
AD 280 History of Photography (4 cr.)
AD 281 History and Culture of Animation (4 cr.)
AD 285 History of Graphic Expression (4 cr.)
AD 300 Art and Ideas in Asian Civilizations (4 cr.)
AD 345 Modernity in Art: The Nineteenth Century (4 cr.)
AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [HUME]
AD 365 History of Modern Craft and Design (4 cr.)
AD 376 Art, Gender, Psyche (4 cr.)

Art and Design Concentration****	16
Students must select a concentration from Ceramics, Computer Art, Digital Cinema, Drawing/Painting, Graphic Design, Human Centered Design, Illustration, Metalsmithing/Sculpture, Photography, or Woodworking/Furniture Design.

* Students must take a world language through the intermediate 202 level in order to graduate with a bachelor of arts designation.

** The 100 Level course in a concentration will also count for the appropriate Foundations requirement in 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Digital Studio.

*** Students may substitute GR/HS 311X for an art history elective with advisor approval.

**** AD 181 may not be used for Art and Design electives or art history credit.

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