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This section lists updated
descriptions for all university courses; the descriptions appear
in alphabetical order according to their course letter
designations. These descriptions include any prerequisites
(requirements students must satisfy before registering for the
course), corequisites (requirements students must satisfy while
taking the course), the amount of credit hours applied for each
course, and, where relevant, the hours devoted to lecture,
discussion, and laboratory (see applicable department sections for
the total credits required for each major or program). If no
indication exists for lecture, discussion and laboratory hours,
then the course is considered a lecture.
Students should be aware that the
courses listed here are subject to change. Many courses are
regularly offered in the fall, while others are offered in the
winter or summer. However, semester enrollment, course demand,
changes in faculty and other factors will sometimes affect the
offering of courses. In addition, new courses may have been added
and changes in existing courses may have occurred since the
printing of this bulletin.
When planning a semester program,
students should contact the applicable departments for information
regarding course offerings.
Some of the upper-level courses
listed here can also apply toward graduate credit. See the
Northern Michigan University Graduate Bulletin or
contact the College of Graduate Studies for more information.
Courses indicated in italics
can be used to satisfy liberal studies requirements.
(College of Business–Accounting)
ACT 201 Practical Accounting Procedures
4 cr.
Study of basic principles and
procedures in clerical, technical, or secretarial fields. This
course will emphasize recording business transactions and
completion of the accounting cycle, uses of special journals, and
preparation of financial statements, work sheets, payroll, and
other records.
Note:
Not acceptable as an elective for
students who complete ACT 230 and ACT 240.
ACT 202 Accounting Concepts for
Management
4 cr.
Introduction to accounting concepts
and the utilization of accounting in the decision making process.
Note:
Not acceptable as an elective for students who complete ACT 230
and ACT 240.
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I
3 cr.
Prerequisite:
MA 103 or equivalent.
Study of basic accounting
principles and recording procedures with in-depth analysis of
income and expense recognition, and the non-owners’ equity
portions of the balance sheet.
ACT 240 Principles of Accounting II
3 cr.
Prerequisite:
ACT 230.
Further study of financial
accounting topics, including owners’ equity concepts, income tax
accounting, statement of changes in financial position, statement
analysis, and interpretation. Managerial accounting topics are
introduced: cost accounting systems, responsibilities accounting,
budgeting concepts, cost-volume-profit analysis, and capital
budgeting.
ACT 301 Financial Accounting I
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
ACT 240.
Intensive study of the accounting
cycle and the asset section of the balance sheet.
ACT 302 Financial Accounting II
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
ACT 301.
Intensive study of the liability
and owners’ equity sections of the balance sheet and the treatment
of special problem areas in accounting.
ACT 311 Cost Accounting
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
ACT 240.
Development of an understanding of
cost accounting as an information system designed to provide data
for (1) inventory valuation and income determination, (2) planning
and controlling routine operations, and (3) non-routine decisions.
ACT 314 Management Accounting
4 cr.
May not be applied toward a
bachelor degree in accounting.
Prerequisite:
ACT 240.
Survey of managers’ interpretation
and use of accounting data in setting plans and objectives, in
controlling operations, and in making the decisions involved with
management of an enterprise. Designed for undergraduate business
administration students who do not major in accounting.
ACT 321 Federal Income Taxation
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
ACT 240.
This course studies the basics of
federal income taxation for individuals. Tax policy considerations
and historical developments are studied to the extent that they
aid comprehension of current law. Many of the basic rules apply to
corporations, partnerships and trusts as well. This course
explores the major topical areas: basic tax model, gross income,
deductions, alternative minimum tax, basics of property,
nontaxable exchanges, capital gains and losses, depreciation
recapture and deferred compensation.
ACT 325 Financial Management for
Entrepreneurship
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Completion of the business core, relevant business experience, or
approval of the Entrepreneurship Development Program Committee.
Builds upon the basic introductory
material of Principles of Accounting I and II. Topics include
business taxes, cash flow forecasting, and cost analysis. This
course is not an appropriate elective for an accounting major.
ACT 403 Accounting III
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
ACT 302, ACT 311, and ACT 321, junior standing or permission of
instructor.
The third course in the financial
accounting sequence (ACT 301, 302, 403), covering special problem
areas in accounting and introducing the student to accounting
principles and procedures for governmental units, hospitals,
colleges and universities. Also included: accounting for business
combinations, partnerships, branch accounting, and multinational
accounting problems.
ACT 412 Advanced Cost Accounting
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
ACT 311 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Study of managerial accounting as
an information system designed to provide data for (1) non-routine
decisions, (2) policy making, and (3) long-range planning.
ACT 422 Advanced Federal Taxation
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
ACT 321 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
This course applies the basics of
income taxation learned in the first tax course to corporations,
partnerships, estates and trusts. Topics also include professional
tax practice considerations and family tax planning. Practical
experience in the preparation of tax forms will also be gained.
ACT 431 Accounting Information Systems
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
ACT 240, CIS 110 or equivalent IS courses and junior standing or
permission of instructor.
Study of the concepts of
information and the systems approach as well as the techniques and
tools of systems analysis and design. Emphasis upon transaction
processing, controls, flow charting techniques, and accounting
situations involving electronic computing systems. Many problems
and cases are adapted from CPA and CMA examinations.
ACT 441 Auditing
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
ACT 302, ACT 311 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Review of audit concepts,
standards, and procedures; ethics and legal requirements; scope,
objectives and nature of an audit; management of an audit, and
modern audit techniques. Statistical sampling in auditing; audits
of electronic systems; auditors’ role in tax and management
advisory services.
ACT 443 Fraud Examination
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
ACT 441 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
To raise the student's awareness of
the accountant's opportunities in fraud investigation and
detection and to bring the student to the point where he or she
can make an informed decision whether or not they want to pursue a
career as a certified fraud examiner.
ACT 482 Accounting for Non-Profit
Enterprises
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
ACT 301 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Accounting principles and
procedures for governmental units, hospitals, colleges, and
universities.
ACT 484 Current Developments in
Accounting
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Senior standing accounting major or permission of instructor.
Historical and current developments
in accounting research and theory. Controversial topics related in
contemporary literature.
ACT 488 CPA/CMA Problems
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Senior standing accounting major and College of Business
permission.
Selected problems from CPA
examinations; analysis and revision of statements, partnerships,
corporations, quasi-organizations, mergers and conglomerates;
financial accounting theory, ethics, auditing, law, advanced cost
and marginal analysis, and federal taxation programs.
ACT 491 Internship in Accounting
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
College of Business permission and junior standing.
Professional experience for
qualified accounting and finance students. Working relationships
will be established with accounting firms and other business
organizations. Students are required to write a paper, and will be
evaluated by their faculty supervisor in consultation with the
employer. Generally, a minimum of 40 hours of internship will be
required for each credit hour; however, most students will intern
most of a summer or semester and earn 4 credit hours.
Credit hours are over and above any
existing catalog requirements for the accounting degree.
ACT 495 Variable Topics in Accounting
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Variable topics of current
interest.
ACT 498 Directed Study in Accounting
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Independent study of some special
problem in accounting under the guidance of a faculty member. This
study is limited to students with superior grade point averages.
(Art and Design Department)
AD 160 Physical Structures and Concepts
4 cr.
Introduction to the methods of
construction and production of art forms within a societal
context. The course includes the study of materials, tools,
assembly procedures and the application of such forms.
AD 175 Visual Structures and Concepts
4 cr.
Study of pattern and color in
relation to visual perception and communication. Visual patterns,
color qualities, and their application are examined.
AD 270 Social Structures and Concepts
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 160 and AD 175.
Comparative study of cultural
products, social structures, and visual conditioning and its
evolution in contemporary society. Students are required to
participate in a class field trip to Chicago or Minneapolis which
involves a substantial fee to cover travel expenses.
AD 360 Methodology and Visual Form
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 270.
Examination of mechanics, optics,
and material characteristics, and their relationship to the
physical form of objects.
AD 375 Perception and Visual Form
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 270.
Examination of the interaction of
psychological and social psychological data and how this applies
to visual communication. Students analyze concepts of color, form,
and social meaning in relation to their major studio area and
production of studio work.
AD 470 Value and Visual Form
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 270.
The identification of personal and
social values as they relate to the production of art derived from
critical, theoretical, and philosophical sources.
AD 200 Native American Art and
Architecture
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of visual
and performing arts requirement.
Satisfies the world cultures
requirement.
Prerequisite:
EN 111 recommended.
A study of the issues current in
the field dealing specifically with objects and artifacts that
express cultural concepts in visual form and the built environment
from precontact times to the present. A contextual approach will
be used to analyze traditional and contemporary material produced
by the Anishinabe and Haudenosaunee as well as other indigenous
groups in the areas of the U.S. and Canada.
AD 250 History of Western Art and
Architecture
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of visual
and performing arts requirement.
Surveys the history of the visual
arts in the Western world from prehistoric times through the first
half of the nineteenth century. The social contexts of art,
aspects of form, the possible intentions of artists, and the
theoretical underpinnings of artistic activity are examined.
AD 260 Why America Looks This Way
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of visual
and performing arts requirement.
Survey of the ideas and events
determining the appearances of our cities, countryside, industrial
products, and homes.
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of visual
and performing arts requirement.
Satisfies the world cultures
requirement.
A chronological survey of the
visual arts in Japan from prehistory to the twentieth century. The
course is organized according to the periods of Japanese political
and cultural history. Covers the styles, media, and artists in
Japanese art history and introduces the core aesthetic, religious,
and ethical values that are expressed through Japanese art and
architecture.
AD 300 Japan and the West:
Crosscurrents in Art and Architecture
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of visual
and performing arts requirement.
Satisfies the upper division
liberal studies requirement.
Satisfies the world cultures
requirement.
Prerequisites:
Completion of the foundations of communication requirement and
junior standing.
Investigates the mutual influence
of Japanese and western art during the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries. Considers technical, formal, and philosophical
dimensions of this influence. The focus of the course is Japan's
impact on European and American modernist art. The course will
lead to a general understanding and appreciation of intercultural
processes in art.
AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and
Architecture
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of visual
and performing arts requirement.
Satisfies the upper division
liberal studies requirement.
Prerequisites:
Completion of the foundations of communication requirement and
junior standing.
Survey of the visual arts and built
environment in the Western world from the second half of the 19th
century through the present decade. The conceptual basis of the
arts and their place in society is examined within an historical
framework.
Ceramics
AD 122 Ceramics: Handbuilding
Techniques
4 cr.
Introduction to the methods and
techniques of producing ceramic objects covering the various
forming, finishing, and firing techniques. Students experience
techniques ranging from pinch, cool, and slab construction.
AD 222 Ceramics: Wheel Forms
4 cr.
Development of the traditional
skills of throwing, along with glazing and firing procedures.
Supporting information is derived from historical and contemporary
wheel thrown forms.
AD 322 Ceramics: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203, AD 122, and AD 222.
Production of a collection of
ceramic pieces that combine traditional and experimental
techniques to develop a personal approach toward the ceramic
material. The emphasis is on finishing and technical concerns
related to clay/glaze formulation and firing procedures.
AD 422 Ceramics: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 322 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Production of a body of work that
supports the student’s personal concern for form. Individual
solutions for construction and finishing are stressed with a focus
on current trends and issues in ceramics.
AD 459 Ceramics: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 422 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continuation of the study of the
ceramic process to develop a body of work representing a personal
approach supported by ideological and theoretical sources.
Digital Cinema
AD 121 Digital Cinema: Introduction
4 cr.
Introduction to the physical
aspects of digital video production. Screenings emphasize
narrative features and shorts. Equipment is provided.
AD 221 Digital Cinema: Animation
4 cr.
Continued development of digital
video production skills and knowledge emphasizing animation forms.
Equipment is provided.
AD 321 Digital Cinema: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 221.
Continued development of digital
video production skills and knowledge emphasizing documentary
forms. Students must have access to a camcorder.
AD 421 Digital Cinema: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 321 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of digital
video production skills and knowledge emphasizing a seminar
project. Students must have access to a camcorder.
AD 458 Digital Cinema: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 421 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Development of a portfolio
presentation and an ideological statement.
Drawing and Painting
AD 114 Painting
4 cr.
Introduction to relevant concepts
and techniques. A body of work is produced exploring several
painting media, with an emphasis on oils.
AD 120 Drawing/Illustration
4 cr.
Introduction to methods and
knowledge needed to create various types of spatial illusions and
to provide cognate support for drawing.
AD 220 Drawing/Painting
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
AD 120.
Development of techniques and
skills related to all aspects of spatial illusions. Emphasis is
placed on the importance of drawing as a basis for visual growth.
AD 320 Drawing/Painting/Papermaking:
Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 220.
Production of a body of works
demonstrating the student’s understanding of psychological and
social aspects. Students may produce work in any combination of
drawing, painting or papermaking.
AD 420 Drawing/Painting/Papermaking:
Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 320 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Development of a body of work using
a personal approach to image construction and emphasizing the
ideological sources supporting the activity.
AD 457 Drawing/Painting: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 420 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Production of a body of work that
continues the development of ideological concerns.
Electronic Imaging
AD 134 Electronic Imaging: Introduction
4 cr.
Introduction to computer graphics
hardware and software with the development of knowledge and skill
in electronic image production. No previous computer experience
required.
AD 234 Electronic Imaging: Digital
Photography, Animation and Desktop Video
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 134 and AD 175.
Development of concepts and methods
for electronic imaging using a variety of software. Techniques
using resources from traditional media such as graphic design,
illustration, painting, photography, and video are incorporated.
Ideological issues concerning electronic imaging are presented.
AD 334 Electronic Imaging: Modeling,
Rendering and Animation
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 234.
Development of concepts and methods
for the modeling and animation of three-dimensional forms.
Industry uses of modeling such as gaming, real-time rendering and
time based narrative will be presented.
AD 434 Electronic Imaging: Interactive
Multimedia and Web Site Design
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203, AD 234 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Development of concepts and methods
for interactive multimedia and web site design using a variety of
software. Considerations for navigation, interactivity, and visual
communication will be presented.
AD 467 Electronic Imaging: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 430, AD 434 and junior standing or permission of
instructor.
Development of electronic imaging
portfolio presentation and ideological statement. Self promotion
with an emphasis on job search will be explored through the
development of interactive media such as a web site.
Environmental Design
AD 129 Environmental Design: Image
Basis
4 cr.
Introduction to methods and
techniques of environmental and social goods design. Ideation and
presentation procedures are stressed in studio work with an
introduction to cognate aspects of interior and commercial design
presented through lecture and discussion.
AD 229 Environmental Design: Physical
Basis
4 cr.
Development of environmental and
product problem solving techniques and the synthesis of sense
impressions for personal and specialized public environments,
interiors, and products. Studio work is oriented toward model
building techniques and the basis of form presentations.
AD 329 Environmental Design: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 129, AD 203, and AD 229.
Application of ideological and
theoretical concepts to a contracted body of work. A written
document of support is required.
AD 429 Environmental Design: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 329 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Production of interior,
environmental, or commercial site design solutions as an
individual portfolio.
AD 466 Environmental Design: BFA
Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 429 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of
ideological concerns and preparation of selected work for the
professional portfolio.
Furniture Design
AD 124 Woodworking: Joinery and
Greenwood
4 cr.
Introduction to traditional hand
tool joinery and greenwood process through the production of
social goods and the identification of a personal mode of
practice.
AD 224 Woodworking: Turning and Bending
4 cr.
Introduction to wood turning and
bending through the production of social goods and the
identification of a personal mode of practice.
AD 326 Furniture Design: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 124, AD 203 and AD 224.
Development of a professional
portfolio and a written support paper. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the various parameters of usefulness, cost and
appearance that form the design program.
AD 426 Furniture Design: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 326 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of a
professional portfolio and written support paper from AD 326.
Emphasis is placed on the application of ideology and theory.
AD 463 Furniture Design: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 426 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of
ideological and theoretical concerns. Emphasis is placed on
preparing a selection of work as a professional portfolio and
writing a paper supporting the activity.
Graphic Communication
AD 118 Introduction to Graphic
Communication
4 cr.
Introduction to graphic
communication concepts with the development of hand skills.
Emphasis is placed on the use of process, pattern and color
concepts.
AD 218 Graphic Communication: Studio
Practices
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
AD 118.
Introduction to the use of
typography. Emphasis is placed on the use of process, letterform,
layout and computer skills.
AD 318 Graphic Communication: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 218.
A study of layout and design.
Emphasis is placed on the use of process, design concept, complex
layout and computer skills.
AD 418 Graphic Communication: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 318 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
A study of client-based graphic
problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of process, market
research, design concept, advanced layout and computer skills.
AD 455 Graphic Communication: BFA
Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 318 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
A study of self-promotion. Emphasis
is placed on portfolio, job search and exhibition preparation.
Illustration
AD 120 Drawing/Illustration
4 cr.
Introduction to methods and
knowledge needed to create various types of forms and spatial
illusions.
AD 219 Illustration Forms
4 cr.
Study of illustration concepts and
techniques. The focus is on studio production in book, magazine
advertising, television and film illustration with an emphasis on
color and linear perspective using a variety of media including
computer imaging.
AD 319 Illustration: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 219 with a “B” or better.
Development of a competitive
professional portfolio with assignments that closely parallel
illustration problems encountered in the profession. Two areas of
illustration are chosen by the student stressing the interaction
of image, color typography and social meaning.
AD 419 Illustration: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 319 with a “B” or better and junior standing or permission of
instructor.
Completion of a competitive
professional portfolio focusing on one area of illustration with
students choosing the concepts, themes and techniques.
Illustration markets and career opportunities are investigated.
AD 456 Illustration: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 419 with a “B” or better and junior standing or
permission of instructor.
Study of image, color, typography
and social meaning for the visual communication media. Students
complete a professional portfolio demonstrating mastery of
illustration problems in their chosen area.
Jewelry, Metalsmithing and
Blacksmithing
AD 123 Jewelry/Metalsmithing
4 cr.
Introduction to methods, techniques
and materials used to construct metal objects and jewelry. The
course covers forming, soldering, cutting, forging, casting,
fabricating metal and other materials in the production of
jewelry/art.
AD 223 Blacksmithing/Metalsmithing
4 cr.
Development of skills and knowledge
of basic blacksmithing in the production of utilitarian and
non-utilitarian forged objects. Beginning through advanced
techniques of forging hot steel are covered.
AD 323 Metalsmithing: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 123, AD 175 and AD 223.
Production casting and mold-making
techniques. Individualized research of casting processes in the
production of jewelry and metal objects.
AD 423 Metalsmithing: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203, AD 323 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Sheet metal forming techniques:
raising, sinking, folding and construction. Production of a
collection of work using these techniques as the foundation of the
structures designed by each student.
AD 460 Metalsmithing: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 423 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of
ideological concerns in the production of studio art work as
contracted with the instructor.
Photography
AD 117 Photography: Black and White
4 cr.
Introduction to the use of the
camera, film processing, printing procedures and print
presentation using black and white materials. Assignments and
critiques introduce the student to ideology and problem-solving
techniques. Each student must have access to a single reflex
camera.
AD 217 Photography: Color
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
AD 117.
Introduction to color photography
using film and electronic media. Light and film, additive and
subtractive color, print forms and print presentation are
emphasized.
AD 317 Photography: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 217.
Introduction of studio lighting
(including tungsten and strobe lights) using black and white
materials. Application of the 4 x 5 view camera for studio work
is introduced. An emphasis is made on refinement of black and
white print quality.
AD 417 Photography: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 317 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Advanced studio application of the
4 x 5 view camera using color transparency. Utilization of the
computer with photographic image making is presented. Students
develop portfolios with an emphasis on continuity.
AD 454 Photography: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 417 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Preparation of a professional
portfolio by each student.
Printmaking
AD 115 Printmaking: Serigraphy and
Intaglio
4 cr.
Introduction to the techniques of
screen printing and the intaglio process (etching). Emphasis is
placed on skill development and the creation of original prints.
AD 215 Printmaking/Papermaking: Forms
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 115 or instructor permission.
Development of skills and
techniques necessary in the creation of an original print.
Emphasis is placed on one process: intaglio, screen, relief or
lithography. Students may also explore hand papermaking
emphasizing sheetmaking, beater techniques, coloring, casting or
three-dimensional approaches.
AD 315 Printmaking/Papermaking: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 and AD 215.
Continued development of studio
skills using one process, with an emphasis on creating editions.
AD 415 Printmaking/Papermaking:
Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 315 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Production of a body of work using
one process, with an emphasis on development of a personal
ideology.
AD 452 Printmaking/Papermaking: BFA
Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 415 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Production of a body of work and a
support paper that continue the development of ideological
concerns.
Product Design
Note:
100 and 200 level product design courses are not available;
courses established through advisement.
AD 327 Product Design Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
AD 203.
Design and construction of full
size working products as a portfolio and the writing of a support
paper. Emphasis is placed on understanding the various parameters
of usefulness, cost and appearance that form a design problem.
AD 427 Product Design: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 327 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of a
professional portfolio and written support paper from AD 327.
Emphasis is placed on the application of ideological and
theoretical knowledge.
AD 464 Product Design: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 427 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of
ideological and theoretical concerns. Emphasis is placed on
preparing a selection of work as a professional portfolio and
writing a paper supporting the activity.
Sculpture
AD 116 Sculpture
4 cr.
Introduction to methods and
techniques of sculpture and its cognate support.
AD 216 Sculpture: Bronze and Aluminum
Casting
4 cr.
Development of skills and concepts
in the production of sculpture using bronze and aluminum casting.
Concentration is on learning the operation of production casting
and mold making.
AD 316 Sculpture
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 116, AD 216, WD 140, and AD 203.
Development of skills and concepts
in the production of welded steel sculpture within the context of
architecture and the environment. Ideations are directed toward
large scale operations and productions.
AD 416 Sculpture: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 316 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Production of a group of artwork
focusing on multi-media assemblage, found objects and combined
technologies.
AD 453 Sculpture: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 416 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of
ideological concerns in the production of studio art work as
contracted with the instructor.
Woodworking
AD 124 Woodworking: Joinery and
Greenwood
4 cr.
Introduction to traditional hand
tool joinery and greenwood process through the production of
social goods and the identification of a personal mode of
practice.
AD 224 Woodworking: Turning and Bending
4 cr.
Introduction to wood turning and
bending through the production of social goods and the
identification of a personal mode of practice.
AD 324 Woodworking: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 124, AD 203 and AD 224.
Development of a professional
portfolio and a written support paper. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the various parameters of usefulness, cost and
appearance that form the design problem.
AD 424 Woodworking: Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 324 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of a
professional portfolio and written support paper from AD 324.
Emphasis is placed on the application of ideology and theory.
AD 461 Woodworking: BFA Seminar
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 303, AD 424 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Continued development of
ideological and theoretical concerns. Emphasis is placed on
preparing a selection of work as a professional portfolio and
writing a paper supporting the activity.
(for elementary education majors)
AD 310 Art for the Elementary Classroom
Teacher
2 cr.
Prerequisite:
Admission to teacher education.
A survey of a variety of teaching
strategies to implement concepts of knowledge, values and skills
in the art classroom. Special emphasis is placed on art criticism,
aesthetics, art history, art production, child development,
drawing, painting, paper, crayons, printmaking, fibers and lesson
planning.
Art Education
(for secondary certification K-12)
AD 248 Media and Media Methodology for
Art Education
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AD 175, a minimum GPA of 2.70 in the department and admission to a
teacher education program. Students must have either a portfolio
review of previous work or have satisfactorily completed AD 203.
An introduction in which a variety
of teaching strategies is explored to implement concepts of
knowledge, values, and skills with different media in the art
classroom. Special emphasis is placed on discipline-based art
education, audiovisual productions, planning and organization of
an art room and the writing of lesson plans.
AD 350 Methods and Materials in
Teaching Art Education
3 cr.
May not be applied toward a
non-teaching major or any minor in art and design.
Prerequisites:
Admission to the methods phase of teacher education and AD 248
with a minimum grade of “B”, and a minimum GPA of 2.70 in the
department. Transfer or post-baccalaureate students must have a
portfolio of their work approved by the department.
An examination of how the history
of art education influences art curricula today. Special emphasis
is placed on a written fifteen week curriculum, discussion of
creative problem solving, discipline, motivation, evaluation and a
pre-student-teaching experience in the public schools. Other
instructors must be informed of this commitment to avoid conflict
of obligations.
AD 103 Individual Art Review
1 cr.
Graded S/U.
Introduction to the profession’s
requirements and the range of opportunities in the visual arts.
Students begin the development of the portfolios required for
their application to the upper division in the department.
AD 203 Individual Art Review
2 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
AD 103 (with a grade of "S") and instructor of selected
concentration permission, AD 160 and AD 175 (or concurrent
enrollment) and 200 level seminar students must also attain a "B-"
(2.7) average in their selected studio concentration to enroll.
Preparation of portfolios and
resumes for evaluation before full-time faculty of the Department
of Art and Design. Concurrent enrollment in a 300-level studio
course is possible only with the advisor’s consent, since a
passing grade in AD 203 is generally considered a requirement for
enrollment in the department’s upper division. This course may be
repeated, but students receiving one or more grades of
Unsatisfactory or Withdrawal will not be allowed to continue in
the program.
AD 303 Individual Art Review
2 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
AD 203 (with a grade of S), AD 270, and 300 level seminar (or
concurrent enrollment), plus permission of the instructor of the
particular studio area. Students must also attain a "B-" (2.7)
average in their selected studio concentration to enroll.
Students identify the
characteristics of professionalism and the ability to discuss
their art work with small groups of faculty. Students are
expected to develop resumes, statements about their intent with an
emphasis on the social, visual and ideological aspects of the
visual arts, color transparencies of work and a professional
portfolio presentation. This course may be repeated, but students
receiving one or more grades of Unsatisfactory or Withdrawal will
not be allowed to continue in the program.
AD 403 Individual Art Review
2 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
AD 303 (with a grade of S) and acceptance of the AD 403 Portfolio
Review Application.
Preparation of a collection of work
to demonstrate the student’s professional competence for exhibit
presentation in a departmentally approved gallery.
AD 291 Studio Workshop
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite:
Freshman or sophomore standing.
A course designed to develop
specific studio skills of students who are interested in enhancing
the classroom studio experience.
AD 295 Special Topics in Art and Design
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisite:
Freshman or sophomore standing.
A course providing art and design
experiences not emphasized in regular course offerings.
AD 298 Directed Study
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite:
Freshman or sophomore standing and instructor permission.
A course arranged by contract with
the instructor of a particular studio area.
AD 299 Associate Research
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
Open to associate degree candidates only.
Individual study with an instructor
of a particular studio concentration exploring and utilizing
techniques, materials and processes. It must be taken at the
hours for regularly presented studio classes in the concentration.
AD 450 Studio Practice
2-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and department head permission. Open only to those
students who through transfer or departmental evaluation do not
have enough credits for graduation from a particular area of
studio concentration.
A course arranged by contract with
the instructor of a particular studio concentration.
AD 491 Studio Workshop
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior, senior or graduate standing.
A course designed to develop
specific studio skills of students who are interested in enhancing
the classroom studio experience.
AD 492 Internship in Art and Design
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
AD 160, AD 175, AD 203, AD 303, AD 270, GPA 2.7, junior standing
and approval of the major professor.
The object of this course is to
provide Art and Design majors with professional work experience in
their chosen area of concentration.
AD 495 Special Topics in Art and Design
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Junior, senior or graduate standing and instructor permission.
A course providing art and design
experiences not emphasized in regular course offerings.
AD 498 Directed Study
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior, senior or graduate standing and instructor permission.
A course arranged by contract with
the instructor of a particular studio area.
(Academic Information Services)
AIS 101 Introduction to Information
Resources
1 cr.
A practical introduction to the
organization of information. The course includes instruction and
practice in the use of the library, basic reference materials, the
online catalog, CD-ROMs, periodical indexes, and government
documents. Open to all students, it is especially recommended for
first year students.
AIS 295 Special Topics
1-4 cr.
Investigation of a significant
topic. Content varies.
AIS 296 Special Topics
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Investigation of a significant
topic. Content varies.
AIS 330 Management of Archival
Information
4 cr.
Examination of the knowledge,
theory, and related skills required to manage archival
information. This course will review the nature of information,
records, historical documentation, research methodologies, and the
role of archives in modern society. Students will learn and apply
in practicum exercises the theories and skills necessary to
understand and implement archival functions and research
methodologies.
AIS 435 Research Using Digital
Information Resources
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of
instructor.
A theoretical and practical study
of digital information resources. Hands-on practice with searching
digital information resources (Internet, online databases,
e-journals) is an integral part of the course. Issues such as
access, copyright, preservation, authorship, ownership,
organization, citation formats, and content evaluation will be
discussed as they apply to locating and using digital information
resources.
AIS 491 Workshops and Seminars in
Library and Information Science
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of
instructor.
Opportunities for the concentrated
study of selected library and information topics.
AIS 495 Special Topics in Library and
Information Science
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of
instructor.
An opportunity to study resources
and issues in library and information science that are not part of
established courses.
AIS 496 Special Topics in Library and
Information Science
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of
instructor.
Investigation of significant topic.
Content varies.
(Allied Health)
AH 100 Exploration of Health Careers
2 cr.
This course is designed for any
student who wishes to learn more about a variety of health related
careers in an organized and structured format. The student will
learn about the profession, what is available on campus, meet the
appropriate contact people and tour the facilities. In addition to
lecture, guest speakers, video tapes and field trips, students
will be given a variety of assignments designed to assess their
suitability for these fields and meet the goals of the freshman
seminar course.
AH 102 Growth and Development
3 cr.
Developing a concept of human life
from birth to death. Emphasis is on the normal stages of growth
and development of the human being, incorporating the particular
nutritional requirements of each stage. This course serves as a
framework within which students (1) explore their own feelings
concerning the life process, and (2) develop a philosophy
concerning the appreciation of that process.
AH 125 Clinical Assistant Skills
3 cr. (2-0-2)
This course introduces the clinical
assistant to the basic skills that are required to carry out
select patient interventions in varied health care settings. The
student practices and then performs select clinical skills on
patients in health care settings.
(Technology and Occupational
Sciences Department)
AMT 101 Introduction to Aviation
Maintenance
6 cr.
A study of fundamentals of aviation
maintenance. Topics include: aircraft familiarization,
nomenclature, physics of flight, flight-line safety, aviation
math, physics, and basic electricity.
AMT 102 Aircraft Basic Science
6 cr.
Identification, selection, and use
of FAA publications related to aircraft maintenance, determination
of authority to return to service, mechanic’s privileges, and
limitations, use of aircraft records, familiarization with
aircraft drawings and aircraft weight and balance.
AMT 103 Aviation Shop Practices
6 cr.
A study of the use of basic hand
tools and power equipment, shop safety, fluid lines and fittings,
materials and processes, cleaning and corrosion control, the use
and care of precision measuring tools, and the use and
interpretation of various non-destructive inspection methods.
AMT 104 Aircraft Electrical Systems
6 cr.
A study of the reading and
interpretation of aircraft electrical diagrams and schematics,
theory of operation and repair of aircraft electrical generation
and regulation systems, airframe and power plant warning and
control systems.
AMT 200 Aircraft Sheet
Metal/Non-Metallic Structures
6 cr.
Prerequisites:
AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor permission.
A study of aircraft sheet metal
structural fabrication and repair methods, wood, fabric, composite
and plastic aircraft components construction and repair.
AMT 201 Reciprocating Engines and
Propellers
6 cr.
Prerequisites:
AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor permission.
An in-depth study of the theory of
operation of reciprocating engines, and their systems, propeller
systems, construction, operation, maintenance and repair.
AMT 202 Aircraft Flight Control Systems
6 cr.
Prerequisites:
AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor permission.
A detailed study of aircraft flight
control system installation, rigging, and requirements for methods
of aircraft inspection. Helicopter aerodynamics, assembly,
rigging, and components.
AMT 203 Reciprocating Engine Overhaul
6 cr.
Prerequisites:
AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104, AMT 201 or instructor
permission.
The study of overhaul practices of
reciprocating aircraft engines. Includes removal/reinstallation,
inspection, overhaul, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of
aircraft reciprocating engines and systems.
AMT 204 Turbine Engines and Systems
6 cr.
Prerequisites:
AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor permission.
The study of the theory of
operation of aircraft turbine engines and their associated
systems.
AMT 205 Aircraft Fluid Power and
Landing Gear
6 cr.
Prerequisites:
AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT, 104 or instructor permission.
A detailed study of aircraft
hydraulic, pneumatic, and landing gear system operation,
maintenance and repair.
AMT 206 Cabin Atmosphere and
Information Systems
6 cr.
Prerequisites:
AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104 or instructor permission.
The study of aircraft cabin
atmospheric control systems including heating, cooling, cabin
pressurization systems, and oxygen systems. Also aircraft
instruments, ice and rain control, communication and navigation
system installation, maintenance and repair.
AMT 207 Turbine Engine Maintenance and
Inspection
6 cr.
Prerequisites:
AMT 101, AMT 102, AMT 103, AMT 104, AMT 204 or instructor
permission.
The study of overhaul and repair
procedures for aircraft gas turbine engines. The course provides
the hands-on practical experience necessary to inspect, overhaul,
maintain, and repair turbine engines.
(Sociology and Social Work
Department)
AN 100 Introduction to Socio-Cultural
Anthropology
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of social
sciences requirement.
Satisfies the world cultures
requirement.
The significance of culture and
society as means of adapting to a varied and changing environment.
Adaptation and cultural evolution are examined through a
cross-cultural study of economic, social, political, and
ideological institutions. Art, music, and language are also
discussed.
AN 101 Introduction to Physical
Anthropology and Archeology
4 cr.
An introduction to current evidence
for human evolution. The fossil record, genetics, primate studies
and archaeological evidence are interrelated to provide a complete
understanding of our present status as homo sapiens.
AN 210 People, Culture and Nature
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of social
sciences requirement.
Satisfies the world cultures
requirement.
Study of the impact of society,
culture, and environment on the way people live. The elements of
socio-cultural systems of various types of tribal and modern
societies are compared. Broad trends and relationships are
stressed; the course utilizes knowledge from biology, social
science, psychology and ecology.
AN 295 Special Topics in Anthropology
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Development of anthropological
topics not addressed in regular courses, depending on faculty
expertise and student needs.
AN 320 Native Peoples of North America
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of social
sciences requirement.
Satisfies the upper division
liberal studies requirement.
Satisfies the world cultures
requirement.
Prerequisites:
AN 100 or instructor permission. If taken as upper division
liberal studies course, completion of foundations of communication
requirement and sophomore standing also are required.
Analysis of the cultural
variability of the North American Indians and Inuit's prior to
European contact, as well as the effects of this contact on the
indigenous peoples. Concludes with a discussion of contemporary
problems of the native peoples of North America.
AN 330 Indians of the Western Great
Lakes
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
AN 100 or AN 210.
An introduction to the cultures of
the Native peoples of the Western Great Lakes. The course will
focus on a comparative examination of the life ways of the Indians
before European contact and an assessment of the impact of
European contact on these cultures. Particular attention will be
given to how the different environments of the Western Great Lakes
Region influenced the particular Indian lifestyles and how people
at various times adapted to these differing environments. Special
attention will be given to the Indians of Michigan.
AN 355 Seminar in Archaeological Field
Methods
2-10 cr.
May be repeated if the experience
differs.
No more than 10 credits may be
applied toward the minor in anthropology.
Prerequisites:
AN 101 or instructor permission.
Introduction to archaeological
field methods through participation in actual site survey and
excavation. Instruction is given in excavation procedures, survey
techniques, recording, photography, preservation, cataloguing, and
preliminary analysis.
AN 382 Health, Society, and Culture
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
SO 101 or AN 100 or instructor permission.
Cross-listed as SO 382.
Analysis of behavioral science
dimensions of health systems and health institutions at a national
level, with special emphasis on the United States. The behavioral
science approach to problems of health and disease is discussed,
along with social and cultural factors relating to the occurrence
and distribution of disease. American medical systems and
institutions are analyzed in terms of political and economic
factors, types of practitioners, the distribution of health
services and personnel, and in comparison with medical systems in
other societies.
AN 495 Special Topics in Anthropology
4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
AN 100 or AN 210 for cultural anthropology topic; AN 101 for
physical anthropology and archaeology topic; junior standing or
instructor permission.
Topic to be announced.
AN 498 Directed Study in Anthropology
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Two anthropology courses, junior standing and instructor
permission.
A course for students desiring work
in areas not covered in existing courses.
(Physics Department)
AS 103 Observational and Solar System
Astronomy
4 cr. (3-0-3)
This course may not be taken for
credit towards the physics major or minor.
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Prerequisites:
High school algebra or MA 100.
History of astronomy; observational
astronomy; basic science principles and how they relate to
astronomy; the celestial sphere and coordinate systems; star
charts; telescopes; formation and evolution of the solar system;
planetary characteristics (internal structure, surfaces,
atmospheres); comets and asteroids.
AS 104 Stellar/Galactic Astronomy and
Cosmology
4 cr. (3-0-3)
This course may not be taken for
credit towards the physics major or minor.
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Prerequisites:
High school algebra or MA 100.
The nature and life cycle of stars
including nova and supernova, black holes, white dwarfs and
neutron stars; characteristics of the sun; basic scientific
principles and how they relate to stellar characteristics;
formation and evolution of galaxies; stellar and galactic distance
determination methods; spectroscopy; models of formation,
evolution, and expansion of the universe (cosmology).
AS 495 Special Topics
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
A course devoted to a particular
topic in astronomy that is not included in the regular courses, or
to meet the special needs of a group of students. It may be
repeated if the topic is different.
(Health, Physical Education &
Recreation Department)
ATR 100 Introduction to Athletic
Training
1 cr.
An introduction to the field of
athletic training including: professional organizations,
certification information, job employment settings and basic
prevention and care techniques. NATABOC's domains of athletic
training will be used to provide the student with an understanding
of the profession.
ATR 241 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injury
2 cr.
Prerequisite:
BI 201.
An introduction to basic injury
recognition, prevention, and evaluation procedures. Focus will be
on but not limited to internal athletic injuries, head and neck
injuries, heat related illnesses and basic emergency procedures.
Along with "hands on" experience, students will obtain an
understanding of basic anatomy, injury evaluation, recognition,
and treatment of many athletic injuries.
ATR 292A: Introduction to Practicum I
1 cr.
Prerequisites:
Admission into the Athletic Training Program, ATR 100, ATR 241.
This clinical lab and clinical
athletic training experience will focus on the development of, and
competence in lower extremity palpation, taping and wrapping
techniques, and emergency procedures. Student will be required to
successfully complete all course competencies before moving on to
the next practicum.
ATR 292B: Introduction to Practicum II
1 cr.
Prerequisite:
ATR 292A
This clinical and clinical athletic
training experience will focus on the development of, and
competence in upper extremity palpation, taping and wrapping
techniques, custom padding, and non-theoretical modality usage.
Students will be required to successfully complete all course
competencies before moving on to the next practicum.
ATR 320 Advanced Assessment Techniques
in Athletics Training I
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
ATR 100, ATR 241, BI 201.
This course is designed to explore
in depth, the modern techniques used in the evaluation of athletic
injuries to the lower region of the body, including the foot,
ankle, knee, hip and lower spinal region. Particular emphasis will
be placed on taking a medical history, performing a medical
observation, physical palpation, functional testing and special
testing. This course will also include an emphasis on injury
pathology, and a unit on general medical conditions common to
athletics.
ATR 321 Advanced Assessment Techniques
in Athletics Training II
3 cr.
Prerequisite:
ATR 320.
This course is designed to explore
in depth, the modern techniques used in the evaluation of athletic
injuries to the upper region of the body, including the hand,
wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck, head, and trunk. Particular
emphasis will be placed on taking a medical history, performing a
medical observation, physical palpation, functional testing and
special testing. The student will be made aware of the key signs
and symptoms that indicate specific athletic-related injuries and
conditions. This course will also focus on injury pathology. A
unit on pharmacology will also be included.
ATR 360 Therapeutic Exercise and
Rehabilitation Techniques
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
ATR 241, ATR 292A, 292B.
The student will be exposed to a
wide variety of rehabilitation techniques, including aquatic
therapy, plyometrics, stretching, etc. The student will learn
basic guidelines of injury rehabilitation including goals,
progression, functional testing, return to play, and referral,
etc. Certain specific rehabilitation protocols will also be
discussed.
ATR 380 Therapeutic Modalities
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
ATR 241, ATR 292A, ATR 292B.
This clinical athletic training
experience will involve student participation at one of the ATR
programs established on-campus or affiliated athletic training
sites. Student will work under the direct supervision of an ATC
and will be expected to utilize skills, in which they have
demonstrated competence. Students will also be expected to develop
and become competent in lower extremity manual muscle testing
techniques, goniometric assessments, and complete evaluation
methods.
ATR 392A/B Intermediate Practicum
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
ATR 292A/B, Admission to the Athletic Training Program.
Continuation of ATR 392A with
emphasis on upper extremity.
ATR 410 Athletic Training Policies and
Procedures
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
ATR 100, ATR 241, Practicum, Admission to the Athletic Training
Program, junior standing or permission of instructor.
This course is designed to expose
the student to the many management and administrative duties
athletic trainers are responsible for. Included, but not limited
to, are managing a budget, staffing, developing and implementing
policies, and communication with athletes, coaches, parents, etc.
Record keeping and organization will also be stressed.
ATR 490 Seminar in Athletic Training
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
ATR 100, ATR 241, ATR 320,
Practicum, junior standing or permission of instructor.
The student will be exposed to
current topics of interest and issues in athletic training.
Continuing education will be stressed. Developing discussion
skills in athletic training will also be reinforced. In addition,
a unit on counseling and a unit on research will be included in
this course.
ATR 492A/B Advanced Practicum in
Athletic Training
2 cr.
Admission to the Athletic Training
program is REQUIRED for enrollment in any of the "practicums".
Prerequisites:
ATR 292, ATR 392, Admission to
Athletic Training Program, junior standing or permission of
instructor.
This clinical athletic training
course is designed to allow students, under direct supervision, to
utilize all skills in which they have achieved competence.
Particular emphasis in the areas of record keeping, development of
the relationship of the sports medicine team, and decision making
skills.
(Communication and Performance
Studies Department)
BC 165 Introduction to Mass Media
4 cr.
Examination of contemporary mass
media in the United States, including the press, movies, radio,
television and new mass communication technologies. These will be
studied from several perspectives – historical, economic, social
and political.
BC 245 Radio-TV Performance
4 cr.
Introduction to the basic verbal
and visual elements for students interested in performance for
radio or television. Audio elements include diction, enunciation,
pronunciation, and microphone techniques. Visual elements include
posture, movement, and expression. Students will perform
announcements, news, commercials, interviews, and drama.
BC 265 Writing and Announcing for
Broadcast
4 cr.
Introduction to the basic planning,
writing and performance elements in electronic media production.
Students write scripts for a variety of program formats, including
commercials, public service announcements, news, interviews and
documentaries. Performance elements include diction, enunciation,
pronunciation, script interpretation, microphone techniques,
posture, movement, and expression.
BC 271 Audio Production
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Introduction to skills used in
audio recording and program production. Covers the theoretical
background of the field and extensive applied laboratory
experiences.
BC 272 Studio Television Production
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Introduction to the theory and
practice of producing contemporary studio television programs.
Includes program aesthetics, production planning, visual design,
scripting, rehearsing and directing.
BC 273 Electronic Field Production
4 cr.
Basic theories and techniques of
single camera electronic field production. Includes program
aesthetics, production planning, scripting, shooting, sound
recording, video tape editing, and post-production processes.
Students produce several projects.
BC 291 Broadcast Practicum
1-4 cr.
May be repeated for up to 4 credits
in combination with BC 491.
Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.
Practice in operational positions
in broadcasting under the supervision of media professionals and a
faculty member.
BC 295 Special Topics in Broadcasting
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Intended for underclassmen.
Investigation of a significant topic or theme.
BC 320 Electronic Media Management
4 cr.
Contemporary problems faced by
managers of radio, television, and cable TV stations are studied.
Solutions to those problems and the decision-making process are
analyzed.
BC 325 Communication and Performance in
Africa
4 cr.
Satisfies the foundations of visual
and performing arts requirement.
Satisfies the upper division
liberal studies requirement.
Satisfies the world cultures
requirement.
Prerequisites:
Completion of the foundations of communications requirement and
sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
Examination of a range of different
performance genres in Africa, and shows the relationship of
performance genres to social process. The course reviews
pre-colonial performance genres including African storytelling;
African oratory and praise poetry; African rites and rituals--all
of which incorporate music and dance traditions. The course also
examines modern and post-modern African performance genres
including popular theatre, radio and television broadcasts, music,
cinema, and indigenous video production.
BC 365 Broadcast News Writing and
Reporting
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
BC 265.
An opportunity to study the craft
of writing and field reporting for television news. Instruction on
writing, story structure, source development, news judgment,
ethics, and law is put into practice as students shoot, edit, and
write six local news reports that will be aired on Public Eye
News, the student newscast on Public TV 13. Students in BC 365
will also serve as associate producers one day each week for
Public Eye News.
BC 410 The Documentary
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor
permission.
Examination of the documentary
genre with emphasis on its application and form in radio and
television. Topics considered are the historical development of
the documentary form, definitions of “documentary,” the current
role and future potential of the documentary.
BC 415 Intercultural Communication
4 cr.
Satisfies the world cultures
requirement.
Does not satisfy the upper
division liberal studies requirement.
Prerequisites:
BC 165 and SP 110, junior standing or instructor permission.
This course examines cultural
differences in communication styles and systems across a variety
of national and American sub cultural groups. Communication
studied include both interpersonal and mass mediated message
systems.
BC 420 Global Communication
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
BC 165, junior standing or instructor permission.
The term “globalization” as applied
to mass media refers to the convergence of the world’s formerly
diversely organized media systems into profit-making enterprises,
mostly owned or controlled by giant multinational firms. This
course will introduce students to the phenomenon of media
globalization through a review of its economic and policy
foundations. It will then examine some of the effects of media
globalization on information flow and on the framing of world
issues.
BC 470 Mass Communication Law
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
BC 165, junior standing or instructor permission.
Analysis of the legal parameters
within which the print and electronic media must operate including
First Amendment freedoms, libel, copyright, and Federal
Communication Commission rules and regulations.
BC 471 Mass Communication and Society
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
BC 165 and senior or graduate standing or instructor permission.
Study of the social, legal, and
economic basis of radio, television, newspapers, and film in the
United States, with emphasis on the roles played by the media, the
government, and the public in the process of mass communication.
BC 473 Advanced Media Production
4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Corresponding 200 level production course, junior standing or
instructor permission.
Study of advanced production
theory, method, and technique. Students put theory into practice
through extensive laboratory work.
BC 473A Advanced Media Production-Audio
BC 473F Advanced Media Production-Field
Television Production
BC 473M Advanced Media
Production—Multi-Media
BC 473S Advanced Media
Production—Studio Television Production
(3-0-2)
BC 473W Advanced Media
Production—Script Writing
(1-0-2)
BC 485 Radio and Television Utilization
2 cr. (1-0-2)
May be repeated for credit.
Introduction to the process of
producing radio and television programs. Includes production
planning and operation of studio laboratory equipment.
Specifically designed for those who desire a knowledge of these
two media for application in other fields. Laboratory production
directing experience under faculty supervision.
BC 490 Senior Seminar in Broadcasting
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of instructor.
A course for broadcasting and mass
communication majors designed to stimulate students to unify all
areas of their disciplines.
BC 491 Broadcast Practicum
1-4 cr.
May be repeated for up to four
credits in combination with BC 291.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and instructor permission.
Practice in creative production and
directing aspects of broadcasting under the supervision of media
professionals and a faculty member.
BC 492 Internship in Broadcasting
1-8 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and recommendation of selection committee.
Available only to outstanding students as an elective.
Practical, applied experience
involving placement in a broadcast or mass media job situation.
BC 495 Special Topics in Broadcasting
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
Special problems in broadcasting
and mass communication such as mass communication research,
station relations and promotion, satellite and CATV systems,
international communication, media advertising, and telecom
policy.
BC 498 Directed Studies in Broadcasting
1-4 cr.
May be repeated for up to eight
credits.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing, instructor and department head permission.
Independent study by undergraduates
in an area of broadcasting and/or mass communication to be
specified by the student and the instructor.
(Biology Department)
BI 100 Biological Science
4 cr. (3-0-2)
May not be applied toward a major
or minor in biology.
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Study of fundamental concepts of
biology that relate to problems confronting individuals and
society. Topics include methods and limitations of science; human
dependence on other organisms; problems related to food
production, human reproduction, inheritance, and disease;
biological implications of modern technology, and biological
problems likely to confront society in the future.
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology
4 cr. (3-0-2)
May not be applied toward any
biology major or the biology education minor.
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Structure and function of the
various systems of the human body. Laboratory includes models and
specimens of human material and the collection and analysis of
physiological data.
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
An introduction to the major
principles of biology. Topics include chemistry of life, structure
and function of cells, photosynthesis and respiration, mitosis and
meiosis, heredity, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology.
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Prerequisite:
BI 111
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
A survey of biological diversity
including viruses, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and
animals. Attention is also given to the structure and function of
plant and animal organ systems.
BI 201 Human Anatomy
3 cr. (2-0-2)
Study of human anatomy,
supplemented by laboratory work on models.
BI 202 Human Physiology
5 cr. (3-1-2)
Prerequisites:
CH 105, CH 107 or CH 111. Recommended: a course dealing with
anatomy. Highly recommended: completion of BI 201 or BI 221.
Studies of all systems of human
physiology, supplemented by laboratory work which demonstrates
basic physiological phenomena. Previous knowledge of anatomy and
chemistry is required.
BI 203 Medical Microbiology
5 cr. (3-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 100 or BI 104 or BI 112 or BI 202.
Introduction to medically important
microorganisms; the role of microbes in human health, infection,
and immunity. Laboratory focuses on the experimental approach to
microbiology.
BI 206 Human Genetics
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing or instructor permission.
A nontechnical course designed to
introduce fundamentals of variation and inheritance in humans. May
not be applied toward any biology major or the biology secondary
teaching minor.
BI 210 Principles of Ecology
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
One year of introductory biology.
Lectures, field and laboratory
studies dealing with the relationships between plants, animals,
humans and the ecosphere.
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and
Molecular Biology
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, CH 105, CH 107 or CH 111, CH 112.
Introduction to the structure and
function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including membrane
structure and transport, organelle structure and function,
cytoskeletal proteins, cell division, gene structure, mechanisms
of gene regulation, and the role of gene expression in producing
cell structures and in regulating cell function. Students will
gain an understanding of recombinant DNA technology and how it is
used to investigate the function of cells and genes. Laboratory
work will include DNA isolation, restriction digestion and
electrophoresis, PCR, Southern Blotting, bacterial transformation,
microscopy, differential centrifugation, and spectrophotometry.
BI 221 Comparative Anatomy
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 111 and BI 112.
Structural characteristics of
representative chordates. Lectures deal with the evolution of body
form, skeleton, and organ systems, as indicated by anatomical
relationships. Laboratory work is devoted largely to dissection.
BI 222 Animal Physiology
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112 and CH 220 or CH 321.
Physiological functions and
processes at the level of organs and organ systems, oriented
primarily towards vertebrates. Energy relations, temperature
effects, movement, circulation, respiration, water and solute
regulation, membranes, nerve and muscle physiology.
BI 222 Physiology of Aging
3 cr. (3-0-0)
Prerequisites:
BI 104 or BI 111 or BI 202 or instructor permission.
This course is designed to
introduce students to physiological changes associated with aging
or age-related pathology. The roles of heredity, diet, exercise
and lifestyle in the aging process as well as current theories of
aging will be discussed.
BI 225 Physiology of Aging
3 cr. (3-0-0)
Prerequisites:
BI 104 or BI 111 or BI 202 or permission of instructor.
This course is designed to
introduce students to physiological changes associated with aging
or age-related pathology. The roles of heredity, diet, exercise
and lifestyle in the aging process as well as current theories of
aging will be discussed.
BI 230 Plant Kingdom
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 111 and BI 112.
A treatment of form, life cycles,
and evolutionary relationships of algae, fungi, bryophytes, and
vascular plants. Laboratory work uses both living and preserved
material.
BI 231 Plant Taxonomy
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Prerequisites:
BI 230 or instructor permission.
Native local flora, especially
ferns and flowering plants. Training in the collection,
identification, and preservation of plants and in the preparation
and care of herbaria. Principles and systems of classification.
BI 240 Conservation Biology
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
BI 210
Introduction to the basic
scientific principles and concepts concerning the field of
Conservation Biology. Topics include causes of extinction, genetic
risks of small populations, habitat fragmentation and edge
effects, metapopulations, threats of exotic species, nature
preserve and corridor design, and strategies for protecting and
restoring endangered species and ecosystems.
BI 295 Special Topics in Biology
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.
Variable content, depending on
specialties of visiting staff and needs of students. For freshmen,
sophomores, and non-biology majors.
BI 303 General Microbiology
5 cr. (3-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 111 and BI 112 or CLS 204 and CLS 214 and CH 220 or CH 321; BI
312 recommended.
Study of morphology, physiology,
genetics, and taxonomy of microbes and related laboratory
techniques.
BI 305 Ecology of the Northern Forest
3 cr. (2-0-3)
May not be applied toward any major
in biology.
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Satisfies the upper division
liberal studies requirement.
Prerequisites:
BI 111 or junior standing recommended.
Study of the interactions of
physical features, vegetation, animal life, and human influences
in the northern forests of North America, Europe, and Asia,
through lectures, laboratories, and field trips.
BI 310 Ecology Theory and Methods
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 210 or instructor permission.
Lectures, field and laboratory
studies on advanced concepts relating plants and animals to their
environment. This course expands on principles taught in BI 210.
BI 312 Genetics
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112 or BI 202.
Basic Mendelian laws; the nature of
genes, and population genetics, with emphasis on genetics as a
rapidly unfolding science. Genetics is related to theories
concerning organic evolution.
BI 313 Cell Biology
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111 and BI 112, or BI 201 or BI 221 and CH 220 or CH 321 or
permission of instructor.
Structure and biochemistry of
eukaryotic cells and organelles, with selected features of
prokaryotic cells. Topics include methods of study, chemical
components, compartmentalization of cells, nuclear control, and
metabolism. Laboratory work includes cytochemistry,
spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, and differential
centrifugation.
BI 315 Evolution
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
BI 312 or permission of instructor.
Evolution is the process by which
heritable characteristics of species change. This course will
emphasize evolutionary theory rather than evolutionary history.
Topics will include evolutionary genetics, adaptation and natural
selection, speciation, and evolution of higher taxa.
BI 321 Embryology
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 221 or BI 201.
Reproduction and development in
animals, with particular emphasis on vertebrates. Laboratory work
is based largely on the frog and chick.
BI 390 Field Experience
1-2 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Permission of supervising faculty member and department head. Can
be repeated for up to six credits if topic varies.
(A course subtitle on the student’s
transcript will describe the content of this course, e.g., BI 390
Field Experience in Woodcock Ecology.) Practical experience in
field biology under supervision of a faculty member engaged in
research. A written report of the field experience will be
required and placed on file in the department office.
BI 391 Laboratory Experience
1-2 cr.
Graded S/U.
May be repeated for up to six
credits if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Permission of supervising faculty member and department head.
(A course subtitle on the student’s
transcript will describe the content of this course, e.g., BI 391
Laboratory Experience in Genetics.) Practical experience in
laboratory biology under supervision of a faculty member engaged
in research. A written report of the laboratory experience will be
required and placed on file in the department office.
BI 402 Microbial Ecology
3 cr. (2-0-2)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, CH 112, junior standing or permission of
instructor.
A survey of aspects of microbes,
especially bacteria that influence or are influenced by the
environment. The ubiquitous organisms are studied in varied
habitats.
BI 404 Virology
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
BI 203 or BI 303, or CLS 204 and CLS 214, and CH 220 or CH 322,
junior standing or instructor permission.
An introductory course in virology
integrating some of the biochemical, genetic and medical
implications of viruses with general virology.
BI 405 Immunology
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
BI 203 or BI 303, or CLS 203, and CH 220 or CH 322, junior
standing or instructor permission.
Introduction to immunology,
considering basic immunological mechanisms including humoral and
cell-mediated immunity, immunity of infectious disease,
immunogenetics and tumor immunology.
BI 411 Limnology
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 210 and CH 112, junior standing or instructor permission.
Physical, chemical, and biological
aspects of lakes and streams. Laboratory work includes methods and
instruments of field studies.
BI 412 Biometrics
4 cr. (3-2-0)
Prerequisites:
MA 105 or equivalent, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Design and classification of
experiments, methods of estimation and testing of hypotheses
related to experiments. Desk calculators are used to solve simple
problems involving data available from the student’s field of
study.
BI 413 Biochemistry of Development
4 cr. (2-2-0)
Prerequisites:
BI 312, and either BI 313, BI 321, or CH 450, junior standing or
permission of instructor.
The biochemical and genetic events
accompanying and influencing embryonic development, with emphasis
on pertinent literature and techniques.
BI 414 Electron Microscopy
3 cr. (1-0-5)
Prerequisites:
Senior or graduate standing and instructor permission.
Lecture and laboratory work on the
routine procedures of electron microscopy including specimen
preparation, viewing, micrograph processing, interpretation
analysis, and application to biological problems. Cytochemical and
high resolution autoradiographic techniques may also be explored.
BI 416 Experimental Cytogenetics
2-3 cr.
Prerequisites:
BI 206 or BI 312, junior standing or instructor permission.
A course designed to develop
competence in the preparation, recognition, and presentation of
karyotypes with emphasis on the human karyotype. Three credits may
be earned by students who prepare a term paper. Students may
enroll for three credits only with instructor permission.
BI 418 Molecular Biology
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 312 (or BI 206 with instructor permission), and CH 220 or CH
322, and credit or enrollment in CH 450, junior standing or
instructor permission.
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene
structure and expression. Laboratories explore some of the
techniques used for manipulating genes in vitro, including DNA
isolation, DNA electrophoresis, subcloning, and work with the
bacteriophage. This course will cover some of the theory and
applications of biotechnology.
BI 421 Invertebrate Zoology
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Identity and habits of
invertebrates, excluding parasites and insects, with emphasis on
observation, collection, and recognition of local fauna.
BI 422 Vertebrate Zoology
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Selected studies of major
vertebrate groups with emphasis on higher classification,
systematic relationships, and evolution. Laboratory exercises
include dissection, anatomical observations and identification of
representative vertebrates.
BI 423 Parasitology
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111 and BI 112 or CLS 204 and CLS 214, junior standing or
permission of instructor.
Life histories, ecology, physiology
and host-parasite relationships. Laboratory includes examination
of hosts for parasites and preparation of specimens for study.
BI 424 General Entomology
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Structure, physiology, taxonomy,
ecology, and economic importance of insects and their near
relatives. Techniques of collecting, preserving, and mounting
specimens for study.
BI 425 Endocrinology
3 cr. (3-0-0)
Prerequisites:
BI 202 or BI 222, and CH 220 or equivalent, junior standing or
instructor permission.
Structure and physiology of
endocrine glands, biological actions and biochemistry of hormones,
emphasizing their role (at the systems level) in homeostasis,
intermediary metabolism, reproduction and behavior of mammals.
BI 426 Human Histology
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 111 and BI 112, or CLS 201, and BI 201 or BI 221, junior
standing or instructor permission.
Study of the microscopic anatomy of
human tissues and organs at the light microscope level.
BI 427 Ecological Animal Physiology
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
BI 210, and BI 222 or BI 202, junior standing or instructor
permission.
The course emphasizes physiological
adaptations of animals to their environment. It covers topics such
as thermoregulation, nutrition and digestion, osmoregulation,
nitrogen metabolism, sensory physiology, and reproductive
physiology.
BI 430 Plant Anatomy
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 230 junior standing or instructor permission.
Structure and development of higher
forms of plant life. Techniques of selecting and staining plant
tissues are practiced.
BI 431 Plant Physiology
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, CH 112, junior standing or permission of
instructor.
Principles of plant nutrition,
metabolism, plant water relations, transport of materials in
plants and physiological aspects of plant growth and development.
Methods of studying plant functions are emphasized in the
laboratory.
BI 433 Local Flora
2 cr. (1-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Lecture, field and laboratory
studies dealing with recognition, collection, and preservation of
herbaceous plants.
BI 434 Plant Ecology
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 210, BI 310 recommended, junior
standing or permission of instructor.
Field oriented study of terrestrial
and aquatic vegetation, covering topics in population, community,
and landscape ecology. Laboratories emphasize research approaches,
sampling techniques, data analysis, and technical writing skills.
BI 441 Fisheries Management
3 cr. (2-0-2)
Prerequisites:
BI 210 or BI 422, and MA 104 or MA 105 or MA 171, junior standing
or permission of instructor.
Philosophy and objectives of
managing the North American fisheries; implementation of
management techniques. Laboratory instruction includes collection
and analysis of data.
BI 442 Wildlife Management
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Prerequisites:
BI 210, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Application of ecological
principles and technical knowledge to the management of
populations of wildlife.
BI 460 Ichthyology
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Identification, ecology, and
behavior of local fishes.
BI 461 Herpetology
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Field oriented study of amphibians
and reptiles emphasizing identification and habits of local fauna.
BI 462 Ornithology
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Lectures, laboratories and field
trips dealing with evolution systematics, morphology, ecology,
behavior and identification of birds with emphasis on local
species.
BI 463 Mammalogy
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Lectures, laboratories and field
trips dealing with evolution systematics, morphology, ecology,
behavior and identification of mammals with emphasis on the Great
Lakes region.
BI 465 Aquatic Insects
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Prerequisites:
BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Emphasis on the recognition of
major taxa of aquatic insects, especially from the local area,
through the use of technical reference materials.
BI 491 Seminar
1 cr.
Prerequisites:
Instructor permission and junior standing. Course prerequisites
and a minimum GPA may be required for some topics. May be repeated
once if topic varies.
Variable content, depending on
instructor. Students read extensively from periodical literature
and meet weekly for reports and discussion.
BI 492 Research in Water Science
2 cr. (0-0-4)
Prerequisites:
Water science majors with junior standing or instructor
permission.
A course to introduce students to
environmentally related research. Projects are pursued in
cooperation with a faculty research advisor. The research advisor
and research problem must be selected a semester prior to
registration. A written and oral final report is required.
BI 495 Special Topics in Biology
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Instructor permission and junior standing.
Variable content, depending upon
the competencies of staff and special needs of students.
BI 498 Directed Studies in Biology
1-4 cr.
May be repeated for up to four
credits.
Prerequisites:
The core courses in biology, junior standing and instructor
permission at least one month before beginning of course.
An opportunity for qualified junior
and senior students to conduct independent study and investigative
work.
BI 499 Internship
1-6 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Senior status in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and a
major in biology, botany, or zoology; appropriate background for
subject of internship; advisor, department head, and cooperating
agency supervisor permission.
Practical experience under the
supervision of an experienced biologist, in an academic,
governmental, or private setting. Application for internship must
be made at the Biology Department office at least four weeks
before the start of the internship. 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.
(Communication Disorders
Department)
CD 150 Survey of Communication
Disorders
4 cr.
A survey of the normal
communication process and an introduction to a variety of
communication disorders that affect a person’s ability to
communicate effectively in our society. Etiologies and treatments
of the various disorders are also discussed.
CD 160 Anatomy of the Speech and
Hearing Mechanism
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Prerequisites:
CD 150 or instructor permission.
Study of the anatomical structures
and the physiological function of the head, neck, and thorax and
their relationship to speech and voice production, laboratory
exercises and activities.
CD 200 Phonetics
3 cr.
Study of the acoustic and
physiological phonetic information necessary for making phonetic
transcriptions of normal and disordered speech. Instruction in
phonology and articulation of sounds of general American speech
are also presented in lecture and through laboratory experience.
CD 210 Introduction to Voice and
Articulation
3 cr.
An introduction to normal
parameters of voice and articulation processes, their disorders,
assessment, and remediation.
CD 220: Speech and Voice Science
3 cr.
The study of speech production
systems in terms of their anatomy, physiology, and acoustic
parameters of voice, articulation, and resonance, as well as
acoustic correlates relative to speech perception.
CD 252 American Sign Language I
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
Simple expressive and receptive
vocabulary building and basic conversational skill in the ASL.
Introduces basic information about the deaf community and its
culture.
CD 253 American Sign Language II
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CD 452 with a grade of “C” or higher, junior standing or
permission of instructor.
More emphasis on the development of
receptive and expressive skills involving structured communication
situations that require the use of ASL.
CD 351 Audiology I
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CD 160 or instructor permission.
The basic physics of sound, anatomy
of the ear, pure tone testing, and pathologies of the ear.
CD 355 Language Development
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CD 200 or instructor permission.
Theories and conceptual models of
language development in the young normal child. The roles of
syntax, semantics, and phonology are discussed in relationship to
various conceptual models and theories.
CD 356 Language Disorders
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CD 355 or instructor permission.
The theoretical foundations for the
management of language disorders in children with a focus on the
practical aspects of assessment and treatment.
CD 357 Fluency Disorders
3 cr.
Study of normal dysfluency,
stuttering, and cluttering. The development, measurement, and
treatment of stuttering are emphasized.
CD 359 Organic Disorders of
Communication
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CD 160 or instructor permission.
Organic disorders of communication
with emphasis on aphasia, cleft palate, and cerebral palsy.
CD 370 Observation
2 cr.
Supervised observation of therapy
and diagnostic sessions within the department's Speech and Hearing
Clinic. Students are required to complete 25 hours of observation.
CD 400 Phonological Disorders
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CD 200 and CD 210, junior standing or instructor permission.
The nature, etiology, assessment,
and remediation of phonological disorders in children.
CD 454 American Sign Language III
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
CD 453 with a grade of “C” or higher, junior standing or
permission of instructor.
Combination of basic and advanced
knowledge of CD 452 and CD 453 and expansion of grammar and
vocabulary development of ASL. Emphasis is placed on using the
language in short stories, narratives, and conversations using
learned expressive and receptive skills.
CD 456 Language and Learning
Disabilities in Children
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Senior standing or instructor permission.
A review of the literature
regarding language and learning disabilities in children.
Biological and linguistic aspects of these disturbances are
stressed.
CD 459 Neuroscience for Communication
Disorders
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Prerequisite:
CD 160 and CD 359, junior standing or instructor permission.
The structure and organization of
the human central and peripheral nervous systems with particular
emphasis on their functional relationship to normal speech and
language processes, laboratory exercises and activities.
CD 460 Aging and Cognition
3 cr.
Prerequisite:
CD 150, CD 355, junior standing or instructor permission.
Examination of basic cognitive
processes such as attention, perception, and memory within the
context of adulthood and aging. Pathological conditions which
affect cognition such as traumatic brain injury and dementia will
also be discussed.
CD 464 Methods of Diagnosis
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
CD 200, junior standing or instructor permission.
Instruction and practice in the
clinical procedures relative to the evaluation, measurement, and
treatment of communication disorders in children and adults.
CD 465: Methods of Treatment
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
Communication Disorders majors, and at least senior standing or
instructor permission.
Instruction and practice in the
clinical procedures relative to the treatment of communication
disorders.
CD 492 Workshop in Speech Pathology and
Audiology
1-6 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
Short, intensive workshop regarding
new developments in speech pathology and audiology; presented
periodically.
CD 495 Special Topics in Speech
Pathology and Audiology
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
Topics of special interest are
presented periodically as the opportunity arises.
CD 496 Special Topics in Speech
Pathology and Audiology
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
Topics of special interest are
presented periodically as the opportunity arises.
CD 497 Directed Pre-professional
Experience
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Senior status, minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and
instructor permission.
An optional clinical experience
designed for exceptional students desiring to begin their clinical
practice prior to entering graduate school. Students apply to the
Clinic Director for consideration.
CD 498 Directed Study in Speech
Pathology and/or Audiology
2-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
An intensive study of some special
problem under the guidance of a faculty member in the speech
pathology or audiology area.
(Chemistry Department)
CH 090 Basic Chemistry
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Proficiency in algebra (one year of high school algebra is
recommended).
Does not count toward a major or
minor in chemistry.
This course can not be applied to
any associate or baccalaureate degrees.
General survey of the principles of
chemistry for students having no previous chemistry or inadequate
background for CH 111 or CH 107. This is an integrated
lecture-laboratory course utilizing an experimental approach.
CH 105 Chemical Principles
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Prerequisites:
Proficiency in algebra (one year of high school algebra is
recommended).
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. The fundamentals of these topics is discussed as well
as their relationship to technology and consumer uses. Does not
count toward a major or minor in chemistry.
CH 107 Introductory Chemistry I
4 cr. (3-1-2)
Does not count toward a major or
minor in chemistry. Primarily for students preparing for a career
in nursing or a related profession.
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Prerequisites:
Proficiency in algebra (one year of high school algebra or MA 100
is recommended) and one year of high school chemistry or CH 090 is
recommended.
Fundamental laws and
generalizations of inorganic chemistry and introduction to
nomenclature, structure, functional groups, and reactions of
organic chemistry.
CH 108 Introductory Chemistry II
4 cr. (3-1-2)
Does not count toward major or
minor in chemistry.
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Prerequisites:
CH 107 or equivalent.
Continuation of CH 107. An
introduction to biochemistry, with emphasis on structure of
biochemical compounds and their functions in living systems.
CH 111 General Chemistry I
5 cr. (3-1-3)
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Prerequisites:
Proficiency in algebra (two years of high school algebra or MA 104
or MA 105 is recommended) and one year of high school chemistry or
CH 090.
Survey of atomic structure,
bonding, stoichiometry, and the states of matter.
CH 112 General Chemistry II
5 cr. (3-1-3)
Satisfies the foundations of
natural sciences/mathematics requirement.
Prerequisite:
CH 111.
Study of chemical equilibria and
kinetics, thermodynamics, solution reactions, survey of the
chemistry of the common elements and nuclear chemistry.
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
CH 112.
Descriptive chemistry of elements
and their compounds with relation to the periodic table. Emphasis
is placed on chemical behavior, bonding and structure, and
spectral, thermodynamic, and electrochemical properties.
Laboratory work consists of the synthesis and characterization of
common elements and their compounds, including simple salts,
complexes, covalent and volatile compounds, and salts of oxyacids.
CH 220 Introductory Organic Chemistry
5 cr. (4-0-3)
Credit cannot be earned in both CH
220 and CH 321.
Prerequisite:
CH 112.
A one-semester comprehensive course
covering all aspects of organic chemistry including nomenclature,
structure, optical activity, functional groups, spectra,
syntheses, and polycyclic, polyfunctional, heterocyclic,
organosulfur, and organophosphorus compounds. Emphasis on the
organic compounds and reactions important to the function of
living systems.
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium
3 cr.
Prerequisite:
CH 112.
Study of chemical equilibrium in
water including ionization, solubility, acid-base phenomena,
complex ion formation, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis
2 cr. (0-0-6)
Prerequisite:
CH 112.
The principles and methods of
quantitative analysis, including titrimetry, spectrophotometry and
potentiometry are used to determine the composition of various
materials and the physical constants of substances.
CH 295 Special Topics in Chemistry
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.
Topics reflecting the special
interests of students and staff. Designed for freshmen,
sophomores, and non-majors.
CH 296 Special Topics in Chemistry
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.
Topics reflecting the special
interests of students and staff. Designed for freshmen,
sophomores, and non-majors.
CH 297 Directed Studies in Chemistry
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
May be repeated if topic differs up
to four credit hours.
Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.
Independent study and investigative
work. Advisor and research problem must be selected a semester
prior to registration.
CH 298 Directed Studies in Chemistry
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs up
to four credit hours.
Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.
Independent study and investigative
work. Advisor and research problem must be selected a semester
prior to registration.
CH 321 Organic Chemistry I
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Credit cannot be earned in both CH
220 and CH 321.
Prerequisite:
CH 112.
The chemistry of the aliphatic and
aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives, the significance of
the various groups in the molecule, and the nature of organic
reactions.
CH 322 Organic Chemistry II
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
CH 321.
A continuation of CH 321. The
chemistry of carbonyl compounds and other groups, and some special
topics are covered.
CH 340 Environmental Chemistry
5 cr. (3-0-6)
Prerequisites:
CH 241 and CH 242.
A study of chemical interaction in
natural and perturbed systems. Emphasis is placed on physical and
analytical aspects with an introduction to the mathematics of data
utilization.
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
CH 241, CH 242, one year of calculus and physics, or instructor
permission.
Theory, problems and experiments
concerning the structure of atoms and molecules and the gaseous,
liquid, and solid states.
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
CH 241, CH 242, one year of calculus and physics, or instructor
permission.
Theory, problems, and experiments
concerning chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and the
phase rule.
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
CH 341 and CH 342 or CH 341 and concurrent enrollment in CH 342,
junior standing or instructor permission.
Comparative study of the chemical
elements and their compounds with emphasis on periodic relations,
principles of structure and bonding, kinetics of reactions, and
spectral and thermodynamic properties. Topics include complex
ions, defect crystals, electron deficient compounds,
organometallic and bio-inorganic chemistry. A variety of inorganic
compounds are prepared and studied.
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography
2 cr. (3-0-6)
This course is taught for one half
of the semester.
Prerequisites:
CH 322, junior standing or instructor permission.
A study of the principles,
instrumentation, and analytical applications of gas and liquid
chromatography and mass spectrometry. GC, GC/MS and HPLC
techniques are presented in the laboratory.
CH 436 Modern Spectrometry
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Prerequisites:
CH 341, junior standing or instructor permission.
A study of principles,
instrumentation, and analytical applications of modern
spectroscopic methods including Mass, Infrared, UV/Visible and NMR
spectroscopy. The theoretical basis for each type of spectroscopy,
basic instrument design, and spectral analysis will be discussed
with particular emphasis on the use of a combination of these
methods in structural elucidation. Modern NMR experiments
including 2-D spectroscopy will be discussed. Laboratory exercises
will focus on instrument operation and data interpretation.
CH 437 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
1 cr. (2-0-3)
This course is taught for one half
of the semester.
Prerequisites:
CH 341 or concurrent enrollment in CH 341, junior standing or
instructor permission.
A study of principles,
instrumentation, and analytical applications of atomic absorption
spectroscopy techniques. Lecture material will cover sample
collection and preparation, sample atomization, optical
instrumentation, spectral interferences, and data analysis. Atomic
absorption techniques will be compared to inductively coupled
plasma techniques. Laboratory exercises will focus on sample
preparation, instrument operation, and data analysis.
CH 450 Introductory Biochemistry
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
CH 220 or CH 322, junior standing or instructor permission.
A study of the fundamental concepts
of biochemistry, including the chemical and physical properties of
biomolecules and the chemical basis of the major metabolic
pathways. Laboratory experiments teach basic biochemical
techniques.
CH 452 Intermediary Metabolism
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CH 450, junior standing or instructor permission.
A course designed to follow
Introductory Biochemistry, emphasizing metabolic processes and
exposing students to current biochemical literature. Topics
include the biosynthesis of lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids and
the study of gene expression and protein synthesis. Abnormalities
in metabolic processes that result in disease will be considered.
CH 454 Biochemical Techniques
4 cr. (0-0-12)
Prerequisites:
CH 450, junior standing or instructor permission.
A laboratory course applying
instrumental techniques to biochemical problems. Experiments
include immunological assay, electrophoresis, radioisotope
labeling, and purification and analysis of DNA.
CH 456 Protein Structure and Function
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CH 450, junior standing or instructor permission.
An investigation of the structure
of proteins enhanced by the use of computer software with three
dimensional images. The relationship between protein structure and
function will be explored by studying enzymatic reaction
mechanisms and kinetics.
CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I
2-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs up
to four credit hours.
Prerequisites:
Biochemistry or chemistry major and senior standing or instructor
permission.
Some aspects of chemical research,
pursued in cooperation with a research advisor. Oral and written
reports and attendance at a weekly seminar are required. Advisor
and research problem must be selected a semester prior to
registration.
CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II
2-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs up
to four credit hours.
Prerequisites:
Biochemistry or chemistry major and senior standing and Instructor
permission.
A continuation of CH 490. Open to
students who have demonstrated exceptional competencies.
CH 492 Research in Water Science
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
Water science major, junior standing or instructor permission, and
CH 242. CH 340 is strongly recommended. (Same as BI 492).
A course to introduce students to
environmentally related research. Projects are pursued in
cooperation with a faculty research advisor. The research advisor
and research problem must be selected a semester prior to
registration. A written and final oral report are required.
CH 495 Special Topics in Chemistry
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Instructor permission and junior standing.
Variable content, depending upon
the specialties of the staff and special needs of the students.
(Modern Languages and Literatures
Department)
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I
4 cr.
Satisfies the formal communication
studies requirement.
An Introductory course in the
Chinese language and culture. Students learn rudimentary
"survival" skills such as social etiquette, telling time and
directions, talking about family, school and work, and writing and
recognizing written characters.
(College of Business–Computer
Information Systems)
All CIS courses numbered 120 and
above are invalid after seven years.
CIS majors or minors must earn a
minimum grade of C- in each CIS/IS course applying to their CIS
major/minor.
CIS 110 Principles of Computer
Information Systems
4 cr.
CIS 110 is the equivalent of IS
100, IS 101, IS 102 and IS 104.
Satisfies the formal communication
studies requirement.
A course intended to establish
basic computer literacy applicable to students' continuing
education and career goals. Students in the class make extensive
use of the university computer facilities, using microcomputers
and commercial software for word processing, spreadsheet analysis
and database management. Computer terminology and programming are
also introduced. Topics for lecture and reading include: computer
systems (hardware and software), systems analysis, data
communication, management information systems, and issues related
to computers in society.
CIS 155 Software Development 1
2 cr.
Prerequisite:
IS 120 (may be taken concurrently).
Study and practice of a
visually-based programming language and application generator.
Course will involve screen creation, logic development for
event-driven screen operations, and object-orientation.
CIS 220 Network Concepts
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
IS 120 or instructor permission.
The course covers the detailed
descriptions and workings of network hardware and software
components, as well as the operation and management of a LAN.
Hands-on demonstration and various hands-on assignments will be
given. Students set up NIC's, hubs, and wiring for Ethernet, and
other topologies.
CIS 228 Concepts of Help Desk/Call
Center Operations
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
None.
This course will provide an
overview of Help Desk and Call Center operations including the
different types of help desks/call centers, career paths, and the
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to be successful. Students
will examine the people, processes, technology, and information
required for successful support operations.
CIS 230 Novell Operating Systems
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 220 or concurrent enrollment,
or instructor permission.
In a laboratory setting students
install a Novell LAN including severs and workstations. Students
set up user directories, security, print servers, and application
software. The course has both a lecture/discussion and a lab
component.
CIS 234 Microsoft Network Operating
Systems
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 220 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.
The primary aim of this course is
to help students learn to use the desktop interface and tools
necessary for implementing an industrial strength workstation that
will administer a small or large network. A second purpose is to
help prepare students for the implementing and supporting
Microsoft network certification credential. The course provides
hands-on training in the following areas: planning, installation &
configuration, managing resources, connectivity, running
applications, monitoring & optimization, and troubleshooting.
CIS 250 Systems Development I
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 155 and CIS 220 (may be taken concurrently). CIS 255 must be
taken in subsequent semester.
The first of a two-course sequence
is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the
systems development process using prototyping, iterative, rapid
application development approach. Emphasis is on the early stages
of the system development process presenting the concepts, tools,
and methodologies used by the professional analyst. Students are
exposed to the issues and decisions associated with the rigors of
managing a systems development project.
CIS 255 Systems Development II
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 250 (must be taken in prior semester) or instructor
permission.
The second of a two-course sequence
is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of
the systems development process using a protyping, iterative,
rapid application development approach. Emphasis is on the
refinement and implementation of the system development process
presenting the concepts, tools, and methodologies used by the
professional analyst. Students are exposed to the issues and
decisions associated with the rigors of managing a systems
development project.
CIS 291 Internship in Computer
Information Systems
1-8 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Completion of the College of Business prerequisite courses and 48
semester hours and approval of internship coordinator.
Appropriate professional work
experience at a computer installation. Students are required to
document their work experience and fulfill requirements stipulated
upon approval of the internship.
CIS 295 Special Topics in Computer
Information Systems
1-4 cr.
Designed for freshmen and
sophomores and as a service course. If topic differs, may be
repeated for credit with permission of instructors. Topics
dependent on the special interests of students and staff.
CIS 297 Directed Studies in Computer
Information Systems
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisite:
College of Business permission.
Individual investigations of a
special topic in information systems.
CIS 298 Directed Studies in Computer
Information Systems
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite:
College of Business permission.
Individual investigations of a
special topic in information systems.
CIS 330 Novell Certification
Preparation
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 230 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.
This course is designed as an
in-depth study of the most complex functions and features of
installing, configuring and maintaining the latest Novell Netware
based local area network system with the main goal being
preparation for the CNA Exam. The course makes extensive use of
practice exam software that simulates the testing environment on
which students must perform actions according to a given scenario.
CIS 334 Microsoft Certificate
Preparation
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 234 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission.
This course is designed as a
in-depth study of the most complex functions and features of
installing, configuring, and maintaining the latest Windows
Operating System with the main goal being preparation for the
Microsoft Certified Professional Exam. The course makes extensive
use of practice exam software that simulates the testing
environment, including a mock interface on which students must
perform actions according to a given scenario.
CIS 355 Web Applications Programming
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 155 or other programming course
and CIS 255 or permission of instructor.
This course teaches students how to
program client/server applications for the Web, focusing on
database integration using SQL. Topics cover scripting languages
such as JavaScript, VBScript, or other current alternatives, using
them to read input from Web forms, store and retrieve data from
databases, and produce Web output. Emphasis is on
business-oriented applications for the Web.
CIS 415 Systems Development Project
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 255, CIS 464 (CIS 464 may be a corequisite with instructor's
permission) and junior standing or permission of instructor.
A capstone course whose emphasis is
on the development of a computer application by student project
teams assigned to local businesses or university departments.
Depending upon the project, the entire system development life
cycle may occur in one semester, or students may only accomplish
one phase per semester. Project teams learn project management
skills through job assignments and weekly status meetings with the
instructor. Class time is arranged by project.
CIS 416 Advanced Systems Development
Project
1-3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 415 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
Additional experience with computer
application development and implementation. The structure of the
course is identical to CIS 415.
CIS 428 Help Desk/Call Center
Management
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 228, MGT 228, MGT 240, junior standing or permission of
instructor.
This course serves as a capstone
experience for students who are interested in management positions
in the help desk/call center industry. Techniques for developing
and managing a customer support center will be the focus of the
course. Students will gain experience with the unique tools and
technologies utilized in the support environment and learn how the
information is applied to make more effective decisions.
CIS 430 Data Communication
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 155, CIS 250 and junior standing or permission of instructor.
The course covers the theories and
technical prerequisites of data communication. Subjects include
hardware, fundamental communication concepts, voice communication,
configurations, common carrier service offerings, network design,
protocols and software, microcomputers and communication, local
area networks, network management, and network security.
CIS 440 Management Information Systems
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and MKT 230, MGT
240, and FIN 351 or permission of instructor.
A course designed to provide
students with majors in the College of Business with adequate
background to be able to keep abreast of current developments in
the use of computer information systems in supporting management
functions. Information systems have become essential for creating
competitive firms, managing global corporations, and providing
useful products and services to customers. This course considers
the needs of organizations from an information systems standpoint.
CIS 464 Database Management Systems
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CIS 250 and junior standing or instructor permission.
This course provides a broad survey
of all of the major topics in the field of database systems from
an applied perspective. The initial emphasis will be on
relational database concepts, logical design, physical design, and
SQL access but the course will also consider hierarchical and
network models, and the advanced object-oriented and
object/relational models. Supporting topics will include the
entity-relationship model, database administration, data
dictionaries and catalogs, backup and recovery, concurrency
control, and database security. Also covered will be such
contemporary topics as distributed database, client/server
database, data warehousing, and data mining.
CIS 470 E-Commerce and E-Business
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
This course explores the impact of
information technology concepts and advances on the ways in which
business is conducted in electronic commerce arena, as well as
information technology's impact on business activity in more
traditional business markets. This exploration is designed to give
the student: a) an appreciation for the scope and performance
characteristics exhibited by current information technology as it
relates to business, and b) some insight into current changes in
the way business strategy is being implemented by E-Commerce
firms.
CIS 490 Seminar on Information Systems
and Information Technology
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
This course provides students with
an opportunity to cover the latest and emerging topics in the area
of information systems and information technology. The course is
directly aimed to keep students up-to-date with the changes in the
information systems and information technology area. The course
covers wide-ranging topics from all concentrations of information
systems.
CIS 491 Internship in Computer
Information Systems
1-8 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or permission of instructor.
Appropriate professional work
experience at a computer installation. Students are required to
document their work experience and fulfill requirements stipulated
upon approval of the internship.
CIS 495 Special Topics In Computer
Information Systems
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor
permission.
Variable topics of current
interest.
CIS 496 Special Topics in Computer
Information Systems
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
Designed for juniors and seniors
and as a service course. If topics differ, may be repeated for
credit. Topics dependent on the special interests of students and
staff.
CIS 497 Directed Studies in Computer
Information Systems
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing and College of Business permission.
Individual research in computer
information systems. Work is supervised through conferences with
an advisor.
CIS 498 Directed Studies in Computer
Information Systems
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite:
Junior standing and College of Business permission.
Individual research in computer
information systems. Work is supervised through conferences with
an advisor.
(Criminal Justice Department)
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
4 cr.
An introduction to the various
subcomponents of the justice system: police, courts, and
corrections. The course will illustrate how these interrelated
components result in the administration of justice in a democratic
society. Current problems faced by the criminal justice process
will be discussed.
CJ 191 Training Seminar (Specific
Topic)
1-4 cr.
Note:
No more than 4 credits of CJ 191 and/or CJ 298 may be applied
toward the AS or AAS degree programs. CJ 191 and CJ 298 do not
apply toward the bachelor degree.
This course is for criminal justice
elective credit and may be applied toward the criminal justice
associate or applied science degree program. It cannot be used for
the criminal justice minor or the criminal justice bachelor degree
program. This is a training course specifically designed for the
topic at hand. Course may include lectures, discussions, and field
experiences as the specific topic indicates. This course may be
taken more than once under a different topic.
CJ 212 The Law Enforcement Function
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or instructor permission.
The role of law enforcement in the
criminal justice system and society at large is explored. Emphasis
is placed on the history and current practices of policing, the
demands and rewards of careers in law enforcement, and the dilemma
inherent in policing a free society. The course is designed to
provide students with realistic expectations about policing, as
well as to promote critical thinking about the appropriate role of
the police in society.
CJ 213 The Judicial Function
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or instructor permission.
An examination of the criminal
court system and criminal process with an analysis of the major
judicial decision-makers, i.e., prosecutors, defense attorneys,
judges, and the courtroom work group. Special attention is given
the empowerment of the judiciary, from original through appellate
jurisdiction.
CJ 214 The Investigative Process I
4 cr.
Note: This course was previously
numbered CJ 314 The Investigative Process I.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or instructor permission.
Theory of investigation, crime
scene conduct, collection and preservation of physical evidence;
overview of methods used in scientific interpretation of evidence;
presentation of evidence to the judicial system.
CJ 220 The Corrections Functions
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or instructor permission, or enrollment in Correctional
Officer Certification program.
Introduction to philosophy, theory
and practice involved in dealing officially with convicted
offenders; appraisal of treatment and post-correctional practices
plus functions of probation and parole are analyzed. Problems,
trends and issues are identified.
CJ 221 Roles of the Corrections Client
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 220 or instructor
permission, or enrollment in Correctional Officer Certification
program.
Study of offenders in terms of
their personal background and definitional dimensions. Attitudes,
behavior, and criminal careers are examined to help develop
realistic perspective on crime and criminals.
CJ 227 Correctional Institutions
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 220 or instructor
permission, or enrollment in Correctional Officer Certification
program.
The development, structure, and
function of correctional institutions, including jails. Emphasis
is placed on the principles and strategies of custody and
treatment as they pertain to the confined offender. The propriety
and effectiveness of the custody continuum are examined.
CJ 245 Legal Issues in Corrections
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 220, or instructor
permission, or enrollment in Correctional Officer Certification
program.
An overview of the major issues,
trends and the political and social dimensions of convictions. An
analysis of constitutional law, court decisions, current
legislation of the federal and state law affecting prisons and the
judicial proceedings. Description of Michigan internal review
process in institution and field disciplinary matters. Examination
of a forum for the legal rights of prisoners and the
responsibilities of the legal system, and the adjudication of
juveniles and the alternatives to incarceration. Examination of
the impact of federal court review on state and local corrections
systems. Description of recent legal decisions affecting Michigan
corrections.
CJ 255 Drugs, Crime and the Justice
System
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or permission of the instructor.
This course describes and examines
the history and current state of the illegal drug problem in the
United States from the early 1800's to the present day. This
includes the nature of illegal drug use, the drug-crime
connection, illegal drug production and trafficking, the structure
of illegal drug enterprises, drug user profiles, drug control
policy and treatment programs, and the drug legalization debate.
CJ 263 Criminology
4 cr.
Cross-listed with SO 263.
Prerequisites:
SO 101 or SO 113 and CJ 110 or instructor permission.
This course explores the nature,
extent, causes, and methods of treatment and prevention of crime
and criminality. Emphasis is placed on theories and methods of
studying crime and criminal behavior as social phenomena.
CJ 275 Legal Aspects of Retail Security
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or permission of the instructor.
This course examines the legal
environment surrounding the private security profession. It is
critical to realize that there are major legal restraints upon
security officers that help ensure both the protection of the
public and their employer. As with public police, in the area of
private security there is also a need to strike a balance between
the protection of one's business and protecting the individual
liberty and civil rights of suspects. As a result, it's extremely
important for professional security officers to understand how to
avoid incurring civil liability when they take action to protect
their business and its customers.
CJ 276 Retail Loss Prevention
Management
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or instructor permission.
This course focuses on retail loss
prevention issues from a supervision and management perspective.
It discusses the role of loss prevention within the corporate
management structure. It explores classic and contemporary
management theory along with basic roles and functions of managers
and supervisors. It is designed to assist individuals currently
holding or aspiring to management positions in implementing
realistic loss prevention strategies in a mass retail
environment. The student will be introduced to fundamental
principals of management theory with an emphasis in applying them
to current-day issues in a retail setting. Whenever possible,
reference will be made to current cases or incidents that relate
to material under discussion.
CJ 280 Criminal Law
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or instructor permission.
Analysis and classification of
substantive common law and statutory criminal offenses; defenses
and other limitations on criminal capacity.
CJ 290 Methods of Inquiry in Criminal
Justice
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110 or instructor permission.
Note: This course was previously
numbered CJ 210.
This course will expose students to
the sources of information available about the field of criminal
justice; prepare students to be intelligent consumers of criminal
justice research; foster the ability to critically evaluate
“facts” and findings relevant to the field; and illustrate the
difference between empirical findings and “conventional wisdom.”
Students will develop skills necessary for academic and
professional growth and competency in accessing, analyzing, and
communicating information about criminal justice issues.
CJ 292 Criminal Justice Leadership
Development
2 cr.
Prerequisite:
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal
Justice. Note: CJ 292 will be a prerequisite for all
300-400-level CJ courses. This course is designed as a mid-point
assessment class and must be taken prior to entering into any CJ
300-400 level courses.
This course introduces students to
the concept of leadership and the role that it plays in managing
criminal justice organizations. It will also explore opportunities
for career development and advancement in our system of justice.
Students will first be introduced to the essentials of criminal
justice agencies and their management with a special focus on
leadership and problem solving. Skills are developed through the
hands-on application of different theories of leadership and
participation in exercises emphasizing effective agency design,
communication, team-building and group dynamics, conflict
resolution, motivation, and organizational design. Students also
learn how to respond to and benefit from organizational change and
conflict. Finally, students will explore the concept and purpose
of professional development and advancement strategies for
employees within criminal justice agencies.
CJ 295 Special Topics in Criminal
Justice
1-4 cr.
Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.
The study of special issues in
criminal justice.
CJ 296 Local Jail Corrections Academy
6 cr.
Graded S/U.
These credits can only be counted
toward the Associate of Applied Science in Corrections.
The Local Jail Corrections Academy
consists of 160 hours of classroom instruction involving, ethics,
stress management, sexual harassment, cultural diversity, prisoner
behavior, suicide awareness, correctional law, interpersonal
communication, fire safety, report writing, defensive tactics,
custody and security, and booking and intake. This Academy is
approved through the Michigan Correction Officers Training Council
(MCOTC). The Academy is a requirement for employment in the field
of corrections and, therefore, students who have already completed
the Academy will be given 6 advanced placement credits toward this
degree.
CJ 297 State Corrections Academy
12 cr.
Graded S/U.
These credits can only be counted
toward the Associate of Applied Science in Corrections.
The State Corrections Academy
consists of 640 hours of corrections training, including 320 hours
of classroom training and 320 hours of specific, supervised,
on-the-job training. This Academy is approved through the
Michigan Correction Officers Training Council (MCOTC). The
Academy is a requirement for employment in the field of
corrections and, therefore, students who have already completed
the Academy will be given 12 advanced placement credits toward
this degree.
CJ 298 Directed Study
1-4 cr.
Note: No more than 4 credits of CJ
191 and/or CJ 298 may be applied toward the AS or AAS degree
programs. CJ 191 and CJ 298 do not apply toward the
bachelor degree.
Prerequisites:
Instructor and department permission.
Individual research on an advanced
level in the student’s field of interest as approved and directed
by the major professor.
CJ 299 Police Academy
12 cr.
Graded S/U.
Note: These credits can only be
applied toward the Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement
degree.
Prerequisite:
Admission to NMU Regional Police Academy.
The Regional Police Academy is a 15
week, 900 hour police training school designed to provide basic
law enforcement training to in-service and pre-service recruits.
At the successful completion of academy training, a recruit
becomes certifiable as a police officer through the Michigan Law
Enforcement Officers Training Council. This training is
transferable to all states but Hawaii.
CJ 302 Community Relations and Crime
Prevention
4 cr.
May not be taken if the student has
previously taken LE 300 Police-Community Relations or LE 400 Crime
Prevention.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290 and junior status or instructor permission.
A survey of the field of
relationships between policing agencies and the communities they
serve. Emphasis is placed on communication and orientation toward
common goals, with a focus on the part that crime prevention
techniques play in reducing current community problems.
CJ 303 Victims in Criminal Justice
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, junior standing or instructor permission.
The role of the victim of crime in
the American criminal justice process including: the needs, wants,
expectations of the victim of crime, and how the criminal justice
system does or does not address them; survey of the historical
development of the place of the victim within the criminal justice
process; discussion of victim-oriented programs such as
restitution and victim compensation.
CJ 315 Criminal Procedure
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, junior standing or instructor permission.
Rules of evidence and legal
procedure in important areas such as arrest, force, search and
seizure.
CJ 323 Community-Based Corrections
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, junior standing or instructor permission.
This is a course on
non-institutional corrections which focuses on the contemporary
means and philosophy of positive intervention in the lives of
selected offenders in an effort to facilitate improved social
functioning. Specific attention is given to such critical
corrections issues as: resource brokering, problem solving,
accountability, and communication. Methods and techniques of
service delivery within the context of probation, parole,
diversion, halfway houses, and other community settings are
stressed.
CJ 412 Crisis Intervention and Stress
Analysis
4 cr.
May not be taken if the student has
already taken LE 410 Police Crisis Intervention or LE 415 Police
Stress Analysis.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, and junior standing or instructor permission.
The course will examine the
challenges and risks of the various “front line” crisis
intervention situations encountered by police and corrections
officers. Emphasis is on the dynamics of interpersonal relations
and intervention techniques, especially in conflict-oriented
situations. Alternatives available to officers, as well as the
relative roles of other legal and social agencies, will be
discussed. The second half of the course will focus on stress
issues relative to police and corrections personnel. Basic
concepts in the psychological and physiological effects of stress
will be discussed. This information will be applied to specific
stressors common to police and corrections officers,
administrators and officers’ family life.
CJ 414 The Investigative Process II
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, 214, junior standing or instructor permission.
The actual gathering, identifying,
preserving, and analyzing of evidence. The course prepares the
student to write investigative reports that can be introduced into
a court of law. It stresses the legal importance of all types of
evidence and the probability of their acceptance in a court.
CJ 426 International Crime and
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, junior standing or instructor permission.
This course explores the justice
systems of various countries in depth, and compares the
significant similarities and differences between them and the
United States. Both statutory and common law are analyzed, as well
as crime rates, prevention, detention, and judicial procedures.
CJ 431 Issues in Criminal Justice
Administration
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, junior standing or instructor permission.
This course focuses on new
management and administrative requirements of the criminal justice
complex in transition. Attention is paid to the development of the
understanding of the implementation of processes such as job
enrichment, leadership and power, planning for change,
motivational and communication theory to the administration and
coordination of the criminal justice system and the management of
its components.
CJ 435 Domestic and International
Terrorism
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
CJ 110 and CJ 290, Junior standing or permission of the
instructor.
This course examines the history
and current state of the problem of domestic and international
terrorism. This includes the types and nature of terror, profiles
of the individuals, organizations, and nation states involved in
terrorism, their motivations and targets, the attacks against the
United States, strategies currently used to control and prevent
terrorism, and the prospects for the future.
CJ 440 Discretionary Justice
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, junior standing or instructor permission.
In-depth study of the use of
discretion in criminal justice taught in seminar style. Students
are required to participate in realistic simulated decision making
situations that reveal subjective and subtle influences on the
decision makers. Police, institution classification, and parole
decision issues are emphasized.
CJ 490 Professional Development and
Assessment
2 cr.
Note: This course replaces CJ 489
Theory and Ideology of Criminal Justice.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290 and senior standing
or instructor permission.
This course is intended to provide
students with information and perspectives necessary for a
successful career search in criminal justice. Students will be
asked to actively engage in various assignments that will heighten
their awareness of the importance of communication skills,
interviewing skills, and overall professional preparation. It
will encourage students to explore their values, skills, and
competencies in order to come to a better understanding of the
unique qualities and abilities that each may contribute in their
chosen profession. Finally students will assist with the
accomplishment of the department's assessment objectives by
participating in select activities and discussions.
CJ 491 Internship in Criminal Justice
4-16 cr.
Graded S/U.
May be applied as general elective
credit only.
Prerequisites:
All 100 and 200 level CJ core courses, junior standing, 2.7
cumulative GPA and permission of the Criminal Justice Internship
Coordinator.
Supervised field experience through
university-arranged placements in law enforcement, corrections,
loss prevention or other criminal justice agencies.
CJ 495 Special Topics in Criminal
Justice
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs
for 8 credit hours.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 290, junior standing or instructor permission.
The study of special issues in
criminal justice at a more advanced level. Sometimes used to
accommodate the training of visiting lecturers.
CJ 497 Teaching/Research Apprenticeship
1-4 cr.
Note: Only 4 credit hours of CJ 497
and/or CJ 498 may be applied toward the major.
Prerequisites:
CJ 110, CJ 210, junior standing or instructor permission.
Directed apprentice activities in
research or teaching. Students will work under close supervision
of their major professor.
CJ 498 Directed Study
1-4 cr.
Note: Only 4 credit hours of CJ 497
and/or CJ 498 can be applied toward the major.
Prerequisites:
CJ 290, junior standing or
instructor permission.
Individual research on an advanced
level in student’s field of interest as approved and directed by
major professor.
(Clinical Laboratory Science
Department)
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen
1 cr. (2-0-4)
Graded S/U.
Meets first four weeks of the
semester. A course designed to teach any interested student
phlebotomy skills by venipuncture and dermal puncture methods.
Lecture topics of infection control, safety, ethics,
communication, specimen processing, selection of anti-coagulants,
order of draw, prioritizing requests, complications, and
accidental needlesticks are some of the major areas addressed in
this course.
CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic
Sciences
1 cr. (1-0-1 on alternating weeks)
Prerequisite:
High school biology recommended.
The course is designed to introduce
the students to a variety of diagnostic tests for various aspects
of the clinical laboratory. The various tests represent analytes
commonly measured because of their diagnostic or screening value
for major health conditions in society such as diabetes, heart
attacks, anemia, and infection. Other areas of consideration will
be blood typing and pregnancy testing. Accuracy, safety, and
quality control will be stressed throughout.
CLS 150 Phlebotomy Practicum
4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
CLS 100 and 120.
Extensive clinical experience in
phlebotomy. The student will log a total of 160 hours at assigned
clinical agencies.
CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory
Techniques
1 cr. (1-0-2 on alternating weeks)
The course is designed to develop
basic laboratory skills in the use of laboratory tools that are
fundamental to science exploration and practice. The student will
learn the principles of microscopy, the use and adjustment of
microscopes, scope maintenance, slide preparation and definition
of terms. Microscopy techniques will be employed using the
compound bright-field, phase and dark-field microscopes.
Polarized and Fluorescence microscopy will also be discussed.
Microscopy techniques will include focusing, ocular lens
adjustment, achieving Koehler illumination, troubleshooting
problems, use of filters, micrometry etc. Basic generalized
laboratory techniques will also be addressed including
spectrophotometry and proper pipetting techniques (using a variety
of pipettes).
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis
1 cr. (2-0-2)
Course meets last 6 weeks of the
semester.
Prerequisites:
High school biology recommended.
A study of urine and body fluid
examinations. The course will include macroscopic, chemical and
microscopic examination of various fluids. Where appropriate,
confirmatory and/or supplemental tests will be discussed.
Significance, principles, reference ranges, sources of error and
data correlation of manual and automated methods will be
emphasized in each type of analysis.
CLS 201 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Prerequisites:
CLS 120 or BI 104 or BI 202 or instructor permission.
Study of blood-forming organs, the
morphologic, biochemical and functional aspects of the cellular
components of blood; the mechanisms of hemostasis. Disorders of
the blood are discussed and correlated with the abnormal results
found in corresponding lab tests. Manual and automated methods are
used in the laboratory with emphasis placed on diagnostic
procedures and those used to differentiate normal and abnormal
states.
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Prerequisites:
One year of high school chemistry and one semester of college
chemistry or instructor permission. CLS 120 recommended
Examination of the methods of
analysis and clinical significance of a variety of analytes found
in an assortment of body fluids. Correlation of results from
different laboratory tests, basic statistics, and quality control
measures are also explored. Performance of quantitative and
qualitative manual and automated clinical chemistry assays
typically done in hospital laboratories.
CLS 203 Immunohematology
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Prerequisites:
One year of high school biology or one semester of college biology
including human anatomy and physiology, or cell biology; CLS 213
or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission. CLS 120
recommended. Winter semester only.
Fundamentals of blood banking in
the ABO, Rh and other blood group systems as applied to recipients
and donors of blood; blood component preparation and utilization;
transfusion; transfusion complications; quality control and
problem-solving; new issues in transfusion medicine. Laboratories
include techniques used in immunology/serology; blood grouping;
compatibility testing; and antibody identification.
CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
BI 104 or BI 202, CLS 120 or instructor permission.
Introduction to the medically
important bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. Infectious
diseases are discussed by organ systems including the role of
normal flora and clinical information relevant to each. Current
practices in the collection and transportation of clinical
specimens and infection control issues are emphasized.
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology and
Serology
1 cr. (1-0-0)
Prerequisite: One year of high
school biology or one semester of college biology, including
anatomy and physiology or cell biology; Or instructor permission;
chemistry recommended. Offered Winter semester only.
An introduction to immunology, the immune response and the
application of immunological concepts to serological testing in
the clinical laboratory.
CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology
3 cr. (1-1-2.5)
Prerequisites:
CLS 204 or concurrent enrollment or permission of instructor.
Methods of the isolation and
identification of microbial pathogens including clinically
significant bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Laboratory diagnostic
techniques focus on biochemical characterization, serologic
testing, rapid identification methods, susceptibility testing and
microscopic examination.
CLS 250 Clinical Practice
1-2 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Acceptance for a clinical placement by the Clinical Laboratory
Sciences Department.
This course is designed for all
programs with a clinical practicum that extends into the summer
months. This course represents each different discipline
identified by the appropriate suffix.
CLS 250A Clinical Practice
2 cr.
Students will practice their
clinical assistant skills.
CLS 250T Clinical Practice
2 cr.
Students will practice their skills
in phlebotomy and serological testing.
CLS 250S Clinical Practice
1 cr.
Students will practice their skills
in specimen processing and routine urinalysis.
CLS 250C Clinical Practice
2 cr.
Students will practice their skills
in routine cytology and histologic techniques.
CLS 250G Clinical Practice
2 cr.
Students will become oriented to
the cytogenetic or molecular biology laboratory that includes the
application of safety policies and learning specialized
nomenclature, definitions, and some diagnostic genetic techniques.
A review of human chromosome and G and Q band patterns are
included for cytogenetic students.
CLS 250H Clinical Practice
2 cr.
Students will practice techniques
in advanced histology.
CLS 250M Clinical Practice
1 cr.
Students will practice techniques
in advanced diagnostic microbiology.
CLS 251, 252, 253, 254 Sophomore
Practicum
14 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
A grade of "C-" or better in CLS 120, 200, 201, 202, 203 and 204;
a minimum 2.00 GPA overall, NMU cumulative and in the major, and
faculty recommendations.
A six-month practicum in an
affiliated clinical laboratory under the supervision of clinical
laboratory professionals. Includes practical experience in all
areas of the clinical laboratory including LIS. Current affiliates
are in Upper Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The practicum is
represented by CLS 250T and the following four courses:
CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum
3 cr.
Includes hematology and
coagulation.
CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry Practicum
4 cr.
Includes chemistry and routine
urinalysis.
CLS 253 Blood Banking Practicum
3 cr.
Includes blood banking.
CLS 254 Clinical Microbiology Practicum
4 cr.
Includes bacteriology, mycology,
and parasitology.
CLS 298 Directed Studies in Clinical
Laboratory Science
1-4 cr.
For associate degree programs. May
apply to a baccalaureate degree program with the approval of the
student's major department. Usually elected only once.
Individual directed study in a
clinical laboratory science topic. Students study topics through
laboratory projects, independent reading and/or a written paper.
CLS 301 Advanced Hematology/Coagulation
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CLS 201 and 251 or instructor permission.
Survey of hematopoiesis, blood cell
derivation, iron metabolism, erythropoiesis, physiological
classification and laboratory investigation of anemias, leukocyte
physiology and function, disorders of phagocytosis, and platelet
physiology and function. Key laboratory tests are identified with
each area of assessment. Learning activities include
computer-assisted instruction, laboratory problems, and
correlation of clinical data. This course builds upon CLS 201 and
the student's clinical experience.
CLS 302 Advanced Clinical Chemistry
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
CLS 202 and 252. MA 171 recommended.
A lecture-laboratory course
involving a problem-solving orientation to laboratory practice.
Learning activities include a laboratory method comparison,
laboratory problems of technical and diagnostic focus, written
assignments pertaining to hormones and therapeutic drugs, and
computer-assisted instruction.
CLS 303 Advanced Immunohematology
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
CLS 203 and CLS 253; or instructor permission.
Advanced studies in
antibody-antigen interaction in relation to blood component
therapy. Learning activities include laboratory problems and CAI
focusing on complex blood-banking problems; a written assignment
for selection of methods for clinical analysis and special
techniques in laboratory practice.
CLS 304 Advanced Clinical Microbiology
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
CLS 204, CLS 214 and CLS 254 or instructor permission.
A study of selected topics in
bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology utilizing
computer-assisted instruction, written assignments and lab
problems. Identification techniques and protocol will be evaluated
for both common and infrequently isolated pathogens.
CLS 380, 381, 382, 383, 384
Histotechnology Practicum
30 cr.
Prerequisites:
Completion of the required courses in the Histotechnician or
Histotechnologist curriculum and acceptance by a clinical agency
with an accredited histology training program.
A supervised full-time 6 month to
12 month clinical practicum in an accredited histology program.
The practicum prepares students to assist in tissue related
procedures to establish and confirm a patient's diagnosis. The
preparation and staining of tissue involves a variety of
procedures including aspects of enzyme histochemistry, electron
microscopy, immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology. The
practicum is represented by CLS 250H and the following courses:
CLS 380 Histotechnique I (Processing
and Microtomy)
7 cr.
CLS 381 Histotechnique II (Staining,
Clinical Correlation, Instrumentation, QC, etc.)
7 cr.
CLS 382 Histotechnique III
(Grossing/Embedding, Microscopy)
3 cr.
CLS 383 Histochemistry/Pathology
(Special stains, Electron Microscopy, DNA)
8 cr.
CLS 384 Advanced Histology (Special
projects, Management, Clinical, Legal Procedures)
5 cr.
CLS 391 Laboratory Experience
1-3 cr.
May be repeated for up to 6 credits
if the topic differs.
Prerequisites:
Appropriate CLS courses (120, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 214) for
the designated experience, and permission of supervising faculty
and Program Director.
A course subtitle on the student's
transcript will describe the content for this course, e.g. CLS 391
Laboratory Experience in Hematology Student Laboratory. The course
is designed to offer additional experience in the laboratory which
may involve the following activities: perform instrument set-up
and shut down, trialing procedures before implementation,
laboratory maintenance, implementing quality control procedures,
reagent preparation and minor troubleshooting of instruments.
Students gain valuable lab experience in a variety of areas beyond
the limited exposure in the traditional CLS (non-practicum)
classes.
CLS 420 Clinical Educational Practices
1 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
Introduction of the laboratory
professional to the basic techniques of training students in a
clinical setting and presenting laboratory in-services. The
principles of learning, the use of goals and objectives, and the
analysis of a teaching module will be addressed first. Students
will be required to teach two laboratory sessions and present one
in-service to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department.
CLS 440, 441, 442, 443 Advanced
Diagnostic Microbiology Practicum
14 cr.
Prerequisites:
A grade of C- or better in all CLS courses, a minimum of 2.6 GPA
overall and 2.0 GPA in the minor, CLT certification and CLS
faculty recommendation. Junior standing or instructor permission.
Students must also enroll in CLS 250M during the summer months.
An intense 5 month practicum in an
approved clinical laboratory under the supervision of a clinical
laboratory scientist or microbiologist. Includes both practical
experience with emphasis on proficiency, special or unique
procedures, problem solving, method evaluation, setting policy,
and supervisory functions. The practicum is represented by CLS
250M and the following courses:
CLS 440 Advanced Clinical Bacteriology
8 cr.
CLS 441 Advanced Clinical Mycology
2 cr.
CLS 442 Advanced Clinical Parasitology
2 cr.
CLS 443 Advanced Clinical
Mycobacteriology/Virology
2 cr.
CLS 451, 452, 453, 454 Senior Practicum
14 cr.
Prerequisites:
a grade of "C-" or better in all CLS courses; a minimum 2.60 GPA
overall and NMU cumulative, a minimum 2.00 GPA in the major, CLT
certification and recommendations. Junior standing or instructor
permission.
An intense, five month practicum in
an affiliated clinical laboratory under supervision of clinical
laboratory scientists. Includes both practical experience and
further acquisition of theoretical principles in all areas of the
clinical laboratory with emphasis on special testing,
problem-solving and a variety of supervisory functions. Lectures
or CAI will be offered regularly. The practicum is represented by
CLS 250S and the following four courses:
CLS 451 Advanced Clinical Hematology
Practicum
3 cr.
Includes hematology and
coagulation.
CLS 452 Advanced Clinical Chemistry
Practicum
3 cr.
Includes chemistry and special
testing.
CLS 453 Advanced Clinical
Immunohematology Practicum
4 cr.
Includes blood banking and serology
areas.
CLS 454 Advanced Clinical Microbiology
Practicum
4 cr.
Includes bacteriology, mycology,
parasitology and virology.
CLS 460, 461, 462, 463 Cytogenetics
Practicum
14 cr.
Prerequisites:
Students must achieve a 2.6 GPA overall and cumulative and a
minimum of 2.8 GPA in the major; students must achieve a grade of
"B" or better in BI 111 and BI 206 or 312. In addition:
cytogenetics track: student must achieve a "B" or better in BI 416
and BI 313 and a grade of "C" or better in all other major
courses. Completion of the required courses in the diagnostic
genetics curriculum and acceptance by an affiliated clinical
agency. Junior standing or instructor permission.
An intense 6-month practicum in an
affiliated full service laboratory under supervision of
appropriately credentialed cytogenetics professionals. Includes
both practical experience and theoretical principles in areas of
bone marrow, peripheral and other specialized techniques and
projects will be addressed. The practicum is represented by CLS
250G and the following courses:
CLS 460 Specimen Processing and Culture
4 cr.
CLS 461 Microscopic Analysis
4 cr.
CLS 462 Fish Technology
3 cr.
CLS 463 Specialized Tech/Projects
3 cr.
CLS 470, 471, 472, 473 Molecular
Biology Technology Practicum
14 cr.
Prerequisites:
Students must achieve a "B" or better in BI 418 and CH 454 and a
grade of "C" or better in all other major courses. Completion of
the pre-clinical courses in the diagnostics genetics curriculum
and acceptance by an affiliated clinical agency. Junior standing
or instructor permission.
An intense 6-month practicum in an
affiliated full service laboratory under supervision of
appropriately credentialed Molecular Biology Technology
professionals. Includes both practical experience and theoretical
principles in areas of DNA purification, Southern Blot Analysis,
and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Analysis. Specialized
techniques and projects will also be incorporated. The practicum
is represented by CLS 250G and the following courses:
CLS 470 DNA Purification
2 cr.
CLS 471 Southern Blot Analysis
5 cr.
CLS 472 PCR Analysis
5 cr.
CLS 473 MB Specialized Tech/Projects
2 cr.
CLS 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486
Cytotechnology Practicum
32 cr.
Prerequisites:
Completion of required courses in the cytotechnology curriculum
and acceptance by a clinical agency with an accredited
cytotechnology program. Junior standing or instructor permission.
A supervised full-time 12 month
clinical practicum in an accredited cytotechnology program. It
includes tissue preparation and staining techniques; microscopic
study of cellular alterations indicative of cancer, pre-cancerous
conditions, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections and hormonal
abnormalities. The practicum is represented by CLS 250C and the
following seven courses:
CLS 480 Cytology Orientation
1 cr.
CLS 481 Tissue Cytology I
8 cr.
Includes female genital tract.
CLS 482 Tissue Cytology II
8 cr.
Includes respiratory and G.I.
tract.
CLS 483 Tissue Cytology III
8 cr.
Includes all other tissues.
CLS 484 Applied Clinical Practicum
5 cr.
CLS 485 Advanced Cytology Techniques
2 cr.
CLS 498 Directed Studies in Clinical
Laboratory Science
1-4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing or instructor permission.
May apply only to a baccalaureate
degree program with the approval of the student's major
department. Usually elected only once.
Individual directed study in a
clinically related topic. Students study topics through research
projects, independent reading, and/or a written paper.
(Technology and Occupational
Sciences Department)
CN 107 Construction Documents
3 cr. (2-0-2)
Survey of the content, preparation,
application, and interpretation of various construction contract
documents. The interrelationship of the documents is also
discussed. The three major parts of construction documents are
plans, specifications, and construction manual. Sample sets of
documents are interpreted and developed using computer
applications with word processing.
CN 151 Introduction to Construction
2 cr.
An overview of the industry, the
relationships that exist among the various stages of construction,
with activities and practices all emphasized.
CN 154 Construction Survey and Layout
3 cr. (2-0-2)
An introductory course covering
theory, principles, and techniques of construction surveying.
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods
4 cr. (2-0-4)
Basic systems and methods of
constructing structures.
CN 158 Concrete
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Study and illustration of basic
principles of masonry, concrete and concrete forming and
procedures.
CN 191 Carpentry Internship
8 cr. (0-0-40)
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
DD 100, CN 107, CN 151, CN 154, CN 156, CN 158, WT 161.
This course places the students in
an actual construction situation on a live job site. The student
will receive hands-on experience in all phases of carpentry
construction.
CN 251 Construction Field Operations
2 cr.
Prerequisites:
CN 156 and CN 158.
An introductory course to acquaint
the student with the requirements necessary to direct the field
operations of a construction project.
CN 252 Codes and Inspection
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CN 158 or instructor permission.
Introduction to basic inspections
that comply with local building codes and ordinances.
CN 253 Construction Estimating
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CN 107, CN 156 and CN158.
Introduction to estimating, using
means and national reporting systems as a guide. Students are
provided with theory, principles, and techniques to arrive at a
total construction cost for a building project.
CN 278 Mechanical Systems
3 cr.
A course organized to provide basic
understanding of design procedures of mechanical systems,
flexibilities in each system, space required and at what point the
job will be done.
CN 353 Soils and Foundations
3 cr. (2-0-2)
Study of basic theory and
application detailed in ASTM (American Society of Testing
Materials) procedures, developing a knowledge of fundamental
principles and good judgment in foundation design supported by
experience and scientific data.
CN 357 Legal Aspects of Construction
3 cr.
Prerequisite:
CN 107.
Introduction to legal implications
in the building industry.
CN 450 Project Control
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CN 253, junior standing or instructor permission.
Development of a mechanism for cost
estimating and its relationship to other project control functions
of scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
CN 458 Bidding Strategies
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CN 253 and CN 357, junior standing or instructor permission.
An advanced course involving
student contribution on bidding strategies and a professional
approach to analyzing this competitive information.
CN 459 Construction Management
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CN 458, junior standing or instructor permission.
In-depth orientation to
construction management methods, major engineering and
construction management techniques, and practices relating to the
organization of a company.
(Mathematics and Computer Science
Department)
CS 101 Web Site Construction
4 cr.
This class covers all facets of web
site construction, from the creation of a web site's content to
technical definitions such as 'hit', and 'page view'. Audio,
video and 3D graphic formats will be explored. Legal issues will
be covered. This class is designed for students of all majors.
CS 120 Computer Science I
4 cr.
Satisfies the formal communication
studies requirement.
Prerequisites:
MA 100 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
A first course in computer
programming. An introduction to computer science using the Java
programming language. Students in the course will be introduced
to the development of graphical user interfaces and to
object-oriented programming.
CS 120A Accelerated Computer Science I
4 cr.
Satisfies the formal communication
studies requirement.
Prerequisites:
MA100 and one high school computer
class or equivalent.
This course covers the same range
of topics as CS120, but carries some topics further, adding
additional topics as appropriate.
CS 122 Computer Science II
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 120 or high school equivalent, or permission of instructor.
A continuation of the study of
object-oriented programming with Java. The course will provide
opportunity to develop fundamental programming skills. A primary
focus of the course will be the study of object-oriented design.
Fundamental data structures will be introduced in the course, but
a full treatment of them will be given in CS 222.
CS 201 Programming in C++
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 122 or concurrent enrollment.
CS 201 teaches how to program in
C++. Topics include pointers, memory management, data structures,
object oriented design, and file processing.
CS 222 Data Structures
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 122, CS 201 and either MA 240 or MA 340.
This course covers data structures
and algorithms in depth. Topics covered include basic data
structures (e.g., arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and
graphs), an introduction to basic problem solving strategies and
complexity analysis, sorting and searching algorithms, hashing
techniques, and some advanced tree structures (e.g., AVL trees, B
and B+ trees, splay trees and so on).
CS 228 Network Programming
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 122 and CS 201.
This course covers the theory and
programming of network applications. Topics covered include
programming Internet applications, client-server programming, and
Internet protocols.
CS 255 Computing for the Elementary
School Teacher
4 cr.
Satisfies the formal communication
studies requirement.
Prerequisites:
MA 150 or permission of instructor.
The primary focus of the course is
on topics that relate to programming in a multimedia environment
including the internet. The course projects concentrate on
applications relevant to the school curricula.
CS 295 Special Topics in Computer
Science
1-4 cr.
Designed for freshmen and
sophomores.
May be repeated if topic differs
with permission of instructor.
Topics reflecting the special
interests of students and staff.
CS 297 Directed Studies in Computer
Science
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisite:
Available only with department head permission.
Individual investigations of a
special topic in computer science.
CS 298 Directed Studies in Computer
Science
1-4 cr.
Same as CS 297 except that letter
grades are given.
CS 302 Unix System Administration
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
Six credit hours in CS or CIS numbered 120 or above, system
administration experience, or consent of instructor.
This is a hands-on course in Unix
system administration. The topics will cover installing an
operating system, user account management including the sharing of
account information over a network, printer management including
networked printing, disk management, including quotas, network
connectivity, sharing files over a network, installing various
servers including a web server, electronic mail management,
security in a networked environment, and performance tuning. In
addition, students will learn the substantial troubleshooting
skills. Aspects of security will be discussed pertaining to the
detection and correction of various attacks against a computer or
network.
CS 322 Principles of Programming
Languages
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
MA 240, CS 222, and CS 330 (concurrent enrollment in CS 330
permitted) or permission of instructor.
This course will survey the
concepts and characteristics that are currently employed in modern
programming languages. These include the assignment effects,
procedure activation, scope, rules, type systems for conventional
imperative programming languages, and data encapsulation and
inheritance in the object-oriented paradigm. This course will also
cover concurrent and non-imperative languages (i.e., functional
and logic). The implementation of high-level languages will be
examined, including the major components of modern compilers
(e.g., lexical analyzers, parsers, and machine code generation),
compiler theory (e.g., push-down automata and formal grammars),
and translator-based language design issues (e.g., compilers
versus interpreters, single-pass versus multi-pass compilers).
CS 326 Object Oriented Design
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 222 or consent of instructor.
The aim of this course is to
develop a thorough understanding of software engineering
principles that support the development of large projects.
Object-oriented design patterns will be emphasized in the course.
CS 330 Microcomputer Architecture
4 cr.
Prerequisite:
An introductory laboratory course in a natural science or a
computer programming course or permission of instructor.
Study of how computer hardware
responds to stored instructions. Construction projects with logic
circuits lead to the development of interfacing connections and
the conceptual designs of microprocessors. Native language
programming of the microprocessor functions is introduced in the
context of the logic circuitry being controlled. Programming
projects emphasize the software needed in common interfacing
tasks.
CS 370 Intelligent Mobile Robots
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 201 or CS 330, or equivalent software or hardware experience.
This course teaches how to design,
build, and program autonomous robots. Topics include robot
architecture (e.g., sensors, effectors, processors, and
platforms), as well as adaptive behavior (e.g., navigation,
machine learning, and evolutionary robotics). A significant
portion of the course incorporates hands-on experience with real
robots as well as simulators. The second half of the course will
involve team-based projects and a final demonstration.
CS 422 Algorithms Design and Analysis
3 cr.
Prerequisite:
CS 222 and MA 161 or MA 271.
This course covers advanced
algorithms and data structures, formal analysis of algorithm
complexity, and the theory of computation. Topics can include
algorithms design technique (e.g., divide-and-conquer, dynamic
programming), upper bounds and lower bounds, graph algorithms,
geometric algorithms, symbolic and numeric algorithms, string
matching, NP-completeness, complexity classes, computability and
undecidability and parallel and distributed algorithms. Students
finishing this course will learn the basic skills of designing and
analyzing sequential and parallel algorithms.
CS 426 Operating Systems
3 cr.
Prerequisite:
CS 228 and CS 330, junior standing or instructor permission.
This course explores the underlying
concepts of modern operating systems. Topics include memory
management, processor scheduling, security management, and file
system design. Design concepts such as the microkernel
architecture and object oriented operating systems are covered.
Examples are drawn from a wide variety of operating systems,
including Windows NT and Linux. Students will be expected to
perform hands on experiments with operating system behavior and
make minor modifications to existing operating systems. Students
without CS 330 may enter with consent of instructor.
CS 442 Advanced Networking
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 228, junior standing or instructor permission.
The course teaches several higher
level computer networking concepts, such as distributed objects
and high level communication protocols. Network programming skills
will be developed. Students will write and test networked programs
using a variety of paradigms. Current topics of industry interest
such as CORBA and DCOM will be covered.
CS 444 Parallel and Distributed
Processing
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 228, junior standing or instructor permission.
This is an introductory course in
the uses and coordination of concurrent processes. Topics include
threads, race conditions, mutual exclusion, interprocess
communication, deadlock avoidance and parallel architecture
(including networked computers).
CS 446 Computer Graphics
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 322 and MA 211, junior standing or instructor permission.
This course exposes our students to
the concepts and techniques of computer graphics. Topics covered
include geometric transformations, viewing, object hierarchy,
input and interaction, curves and surfaces, illumination and
shading. In this course, students will design graphics
applications.
CS 453 Computer and the Schools
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 122, junior standing or instructor permission.
Study of major applications of
computing in the schools.
CS 460 Advanced Web Programming
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
Six credit hours of computer
science courses at the 200 level or above.
This course teaches students how to
program client/server applications for the Web focusing on
database integration. Topics cover scripting languages such as
Perl, PHP, or other current alternatives, using them to read input
from Web forms and produce Web output. SQL be used to interface
with databases as the backend technology.
CS 470 Artificial Intelligence
4 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 222, junior standing or instructor permission.
This course takes students beyond
the traditional algorithms of computer science. Students learn
techniques for making computers behave more intelligently and
adaptively than typical programs. The course includes a survey of
the broad and dynamic field of computer intelligence, from the
established techniques for automated reasoning, knowledge
representation, and machine learning, to the newer areas of
stochastic, adaptive systems, such as neural networks, genetic
algorithms, or intelligent agents. A few specific methodologies
will be explored in depth, through implementation and application
to real world problems. The class will cover the topics listed
above, recent advances in artificial intelligence, and any
necessary background materials.
CS 480 Senior Project in Computer
Science
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
CS 222, CS 228, junior standing and permission of advisor.
This course involves a significant
software development and implementation project. Students will
be expected to create significant new computer applications,
typically involving writing more than 1,000 lines of new code, and
using algorithms developed from material in earlier courses.
Students are expected to begin the project prior to registering
for CS480. Enrollment in CS480 allows the student to wrap up the
project, including testing, documentation, and a demonstration and
presentation to an evaluation committee of CS faculty, for
feedback and grading.
CS 490 Special Projects in Computer
Science
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if project differs.
Prerequisites:
Prior arrangement with instructor and junior standing.
Development of projects of an
extensive nature, working in small groups and in consultation with
the instructor. The project would draw heavily upon, and
substantially reinforce and extend, the student’s previous work in
computer science and possibly related areas as well. Included
would be the delineation of a major computer-related problem,
followed by the design and implementation of a maintainable
solution.
CS 491 Internship in Computer Science
1-8 cr.
Graded S/U.
May be repeated for credit, not to
exceed eight credits total.
Only four credits may be applied to
a computer science minor.
Prerequisites:
Junior standing, minimum GPA of 3.00 and departmental approval.
The course provides on the job
experience in the application of computer science principles.
Internship positions are coordinated with the Job Search Office
and the Math and Computer Science Department.
CS 495 Special Topics in Computer
Science
1-4 cr.
May be repeated if topic differs
with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites:
For upper division students and majors and minors.
Topics reflecting special interest
of students and staff.
CS 496 Special Topics in Computer
Science
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Cross-listed as CS 495.
CS 497 Directed Studies in Computer
Science
1-4 cr.
Graded S/U.
Prerequisites:
Available only with consent of department head.
Individual investigations of a
special topic in computer science.
CS 498 Directed Studies in Computer
Science
1-4 cr.
Same as CS 497 except that letter
grades are given.
(Engineering Technology Department)
DD 100 Technical Drafting with
Introduction to CAD
4 cr. (2-1-2)
Introductory drafting and
computer-aided design including sketching, lettering, instrument
usage, orthographic projection, sectional views, auxiliary views,
dimensioning, tolerancing, threads, fasteners, pictorial drawings,
and computer graphic applications. This course is designed for
students with little or no previous mechanical drafting or CAD
experience.
DD 102 Engineering Graphics
3 cr.
Prerequisites:
DD 100 or instructor permission.
Graphic problem solving with
advanced orthographic projections techniques, including
fundamentals of spatial relationships, auxiliary views,
revolutions, intersections, developments, and vector analysis.
DD 103 Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing
2 cr. (1-0-2)
Prerequisites:
DD 100 or instructor permission.
Principles and practices of using
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT) as found in
contemporary industry. Interpretation, understanding, and
implementation of the concept in design, drawing, and making of
mechanical parts for production.
DD 105 Schematic/Diagram Drafting
2 cr. (1-0-2)
Students will learn to produce
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