2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Contact department
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Effective Communication (EFFC)

Crisis is best defined as a perception of an event or situation as an intolerable difficulty that exceeds the resources or coping mechanisms of the person(s). Effectiveness in crisis intervention requires a basic knowledge of human behavior and purposeful communication skills. In this course, the humanistic and strengths perspectives are applied to understanding and responding to persons in crisis. Students will learn and practice skills in establishing rapport, empathetic listening, de-escalation, and other verbal and nonverbal communication. Students are also introduced to the community human services network, so that they have knowledge of resources available for follow-up. This course is particularly well-suited for students who are pursuing careers in human services professions, but can be applied in many other professional and/or personal situations.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Acceptance into the student teaching phase of the teacher education program.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to provide students with the required 8 week K-3 student teaching experience to meet state certification rules. Students will gain experience in planning lessons, teaching, assessing children, conducting teacher interactions and conferences, and participating in staff meetings.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Acceptance into the student teaching phase or with permission from instructor and completion of the following courses: ED 233, ED 292, ED 293, ED 294, ED 393.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to provide students with an in-depth experience working with children from birth to age 5 (before entering kindergarten). Students will gain experience in planning lessons, teaching, assessing children, conducting caregiver/teacher interactions and conferences, and participating in staff meetings.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Acceptance into the methods phase of the education program or with permission from the instructor and ED 233 Early Childhood Development.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to introduce students to informal and authentic assessment techniques for young children (ages birth to 8). Observation and recording techniques for informal assessment within learning environments with a focus on growth and development across multiple domains will be presented. Attention will be given to how informal assessment can facilitate the process of building classroom community, curriculum development and partnering with parents. An overview of appropriate standardized assessment methods will be provided.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Acceptance into the methods phase of the education program or with permission from the instructor and ED 233 Early Childhood Development.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focuses on the underlying theories, principles, and philosophies of the field of early childhood education and helps students understand the process and reasoning behind practices in the field. Attention will be given to an understanding of how social, cultural, and historical contexts influence program and curriculum development and implementation within the learning domains of literacy (including communication), numeracy, social studies, science, and art.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Acceptance into the methods phase of the education program or with permission from instructor and ED 233 Early Childhood Development.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focuses on the philosophical, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of working with families and children in early childhood settings. Students will examine the family structure factors that impact development and learning during birth to 8 years of age and will focus on strategies to initiate and maintain positive relationships and provide resources and support for families.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Acceptance into the pre-methods phase or with permission from instructor.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focuses on the application of developmental theories that inform intervention service models for young children (birth to age 8) with special needs. Through lecture, discussion and course assignments, students will learn about developmental delays, disabilities, current national and state legislation requirements, and child and family centered methods for intervention across multiple disciplines.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: Acceptance into the pre-methods phase of the education program or with permission from the instructor.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focuses on the early development of children (ages birth through 8). Through classroom lecture and discussion, and field-based observations, students will learn the trajectory of growth and development across the five developmental domains to include motor, cognitive, social/emotional, communication and adaptive skill development. Students will become familiar with different types of developmental delays and disabilities in relation to formal and informal learning and development, including the need for accommodations, teaching, and curricular requirements and modifications.

• Offered: Winter odd-numbered years
• Prerequisites: BI 441 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of aquatic organism culture related to food and other consumable production, wild stock enhancement, conservation, and production of ornamentals. It addresses the history, goals, practices, and strategies of rearing aquatic organisms in both public and private settings.

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

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: BI 207.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Integrated study of human structure and function, focusing on endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and reproductive systems. Coursework supplemented by laboratory work on models and basic physiological phenomenon.

BI 201 is being replaced with BI 207 Human Anatomy & Physiology I beginning Fall 2016. BI 202 is being replaced with BI 208 Human Anatomy & Physiology II beginning Winter 2017. BI 207 and BI 208 will not count as repeats of BI 201 or BI 202.

This course can be repeated three times.