50
Perspectives on Society/General Education Credit
CLEP Exam Equivalencies
Freshman Exams
6
Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
50
Scientific Inquiry/General Education Credit
CLEP Exam Equivalencies
Freshman Exams
6
Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
50
Human Expression/General Education Credit
CLEP Exam Equivalencies
Freshman Exams
3
Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
50
CLEP Exam Equivalencies
Freshman Exams
Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
This course will examine ways that cannabis, including specific cannabinoid compounds and synthetic analogs of these compounds, can affect (mental) well-being when applied or ingested. It will include introductory material on approaches to the study of cannabis’ actions in the body and review the connection of cannabinoid compounds application and ingestion with mental well-being. An emphasis will be placed on teaching students how to find and summarize published articles in this area of study.
Cannabis Fundamentals provides students with an overview of the science of growing the cannabis plant, manufacturing and processing of products from cannabis, and dispensing cannabis for medical and recreational use. Topics covered in this course include cannabis terminology, a review of the industry history, cultural norms and common interactions within the human body. Additionally, students learn horticultural principles of growing and harvesting cannabis, equipment, oil extraction techniques, modes of dispensing cannabis, and regulations.
Fundamentals of Natural Wellness serves as an overview of plant-based wellness. Students will be introduced to a variety of topics, including plant wellness history, how various cultures used plants for better health, and how to evaluate available plant products. Business opportunities in the field of natural wellness, such as horticulture, plant processing, and distribution will also be featured.
This course provides a foundation of plant wellness with the overall goal of applying this knowledge in a retail or other applied wellness setting. This course provides students the skills needed to summarize herbal safety and efficacy. Students will understand the legal issues related to discussing in a retail environment the effects of applying and ingesting herbs and other plants and will be able to convey their knowledge to customers in an accommodating, respectful way.
Comprehensive preparation for the American Society of Clinical Pathology Medical Laboratory Scientist certification examination. This course is designed to provide global campus students with equivalent didactic knowledge that conventional students acquire during a supervised clinical practicum and assist them in preparing for the national certification exam.
This course provides students with an introductory, experiential opportunity to practice social service work with Tribal communities in the Upper Peninsula. Students will be placed in a Tribal victim services agency where they will both observe and perform relevant tasks in cultural competence with Native American peoples, and a foundational understanding of Native American culture will allow students to develop increased competency in this area.
Notes: A maximum of 12 students will be allowed to enroll in the course. Per the grant, the course will start with fewer students (6) and progress toward (12) by the end of the 3 year grant period.