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Catalog 2018-19 
    
Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

EMS-Emergency Medical Services

  
  • EMS 130 - Paramedic 2 (9 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (6-4-4)
    A continuation of EMS 120  addressing venous access and medication administration, airway management, patient assessment and introduction to cardiac and traumatic emergencies. Upon completion of this class the student will be qualified to sit for the National Registry Advanced EMT exam and, if successful, license in the State of Michigan at the EMT-Specialist level. Students will typically complete an Advanced Cardiac Life Support class (ACLS) during this semester.
    PREREQUISITE(S): BIO 133  and EMS 120  with a “C” or higher. Successful completion of EMT-Basic National Registry Exam.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • EMS 220 - Paramedic 3 (10 credit hours)


    Offered in Summer Term (7-4-4)
    A continuation of EMS 130  designed to prepare the student to pass the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. This course will cover all aspects of pre-hospital care to include medical emergencies and populations requiring special consideration. Structured clinical experiences in pre-hospital and hospital settings are included. Material covered in class includes: Cardiology, pulmonary, neurology, endocrinology, anaphylaxis, gastroenterology, renal/urology, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, behavioral psychiatric disorders, geriatrics, patient assessment and clinical decision-making, trauma and traumatic emergencies. Students will typically complete an advanced trauma skills class (PHTLS or ITLS) during this semester.
    PREREQUISITE(S): EMS 130  with a “C” or higher within one year of registration for EMS 220 .
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • EMS 230 - Paramedic 4 (10 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (6-6-4)
    A continuation of EMS 220  designed to prepare the student to pass the National Registry Examination for Paramedics. This course will cover all aspects of pre-hospital care to include pediatric patients, assessment based management, EMS operations, review of BLS and ACLS skills and preparation for the National Registry Certification Examination. Provides structured clinical experiences in pre-hospital and hospital settings. Material covered in class includes: gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, infectious diseases, assault and abuse, special challenges, chronic care patients, assessment based management, medical incident command, Haz Mat, rescue awareness and operations and crime scene. Students will typically complete an advanced pediatric-specific course (PEPP or PALS) during this semester.
    PREREQUISITE(S): EMS 220  with a “C” or higher.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • EMS 270 - Paramedic Field Internship (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (0-0-16)
    Supervised experience in the pre-hospital care setting in a private paramedic service or an ambulance based paramedic service. This will aid the paramedic student in an understanding of the Advanced Life Support system. This will provide the student with the opportunity to utilize skills as a team member and progress to function as a team leader under the direct supervision of a paramedic in a field setting. Includes directing activities at the scene, delegating patient care responsibilities and providing coordination of events from dispatch to the transfer of patient care to the emergency care physician. Students are required to maintain current immunizations, health insurance and BLS for the professional rescuer.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of all paramedic program requirements (EMS 110  or equivalent, BIO 133 , EMS 120 , EMS 130 , EMS 220 , EMS 230 ) with a “C” or higher.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

ENG-English

  
  • ENG 095 - College Preparatory Writing (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
    Supports students as they progress through ENG 111  with one-on-one workshopping, small group discussion and brief assignments tailored to build skills necessary for success in first-year composition. This course is offered on a Pass-Fail basis and does not count toward graduation. Students must earn a 75% or better to pass.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Placement in this course is determined by ACT, SAT, high school GPA, and/or North Central Assessment/Placement scores.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 111 - English Composition I (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
    Strengthens critical writing and reading skills to support written communication in academic and professional environments. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem analysis, research, logical support and structure. All major essays should range from 2-6 pages of text and must be drawn from the following list: Personal or Event Narrative, Description, Analysis, Article Summary and Response, Evaluation, Argument, Job Application, Business Letter, Memo and On-demand Writing. Students will write 4-5 major essays as well as numerous shorter assignments. At least one essay will use subheadings and a multimodal component (e.g., graphs, charts, pictures or other visuals).
    PREREQUISITE(S): Placement in this course is determined by ACT, SAT, high school GPA, and/or North Central Assessment/Placement scores.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: English
    (formerly ENG 101)
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 112 - English Composition II (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
    Further strengthens critical writing and reading skills to support written communication in academic and professional environments. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem analysis, research, logical support and structure. All major essays should range from 2-6 pages of text and must be drawn from the following list: Research Synthesis, Primary Research (surveys, ethnography, etc.), Argument, Literary Analysis, Incident Report, White Paper, Research Report, Executive Summary and On-demand Writing. Students will write 4-5 major essays as well as numerous shorter assignments. At least one essay will use subheadings and a multimodal component (e.g., graphs, charts, pictures or other visuals).
    PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of ENG 111  or the equivalent with a C or higher.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: English
    (formerly ENG 102)
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 130 - Introduction To Literature (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
    An introduction to the major genres of literature: fiction, poetry and drama. This course considers the elements of literature including plot, structure, characterization, symbolism and conflict. Emphasis is on developing a fundamental understanding and enjoyment of literature.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 210 - Creative Writing I (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter Terms (3-0-0)
    Introduces students to broad genres, including creative non-fiction, fiction and poetry. Students compile all writing in a portfolio of multiply-revised essays, stories, and poetry they share with small and large groups.
    PREREQUISITE(S): ENG 111 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 213 - Shakespeare I (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Presents selected works from plays and poetry in their Elizabethan and contemporary context. Plays will be read and discussed as dramatic literature, viewed in whole or in part on film, or seen on stage. Special attention will be given to exploring how Shakespeare’s plays are translated to stage and/or film.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 215 - Introduction To Poetry (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term-Odd years only (3-0-0)
    Designed for students with little or no experience with poetry, but genuine curiosity about it. Students examine many aspects of poetry, both spoken and written, including the terminology necessary for discussing it and the historical and cultural contexts in which it is found.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 220 - Creative Writing II (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    A course designed to build on students’ current fiction and non-fiction writing skills. Emphasis is placed on the development and refinement of students’ works in fiction, features for periodicals and poetry. Manuscript submission procedures are examined.
    PREREQUISITE(S): ENG 210  or permission of the instructor.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 221 - British Literature to 1789 (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term-Even years only (3-0-0)
    Presents selected British prose, poetry and drama from the Middle Ages through the Enlightenment. The intention of uncovering each work’s meaning, its form and its relationship to other literary works and historical events surrounding its creation and reception.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 222 - British Literature after 1789 (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term-Odd years only (3-0-0)
    Presents selected British prose, poetry and drama from the 1780s to the present time, with the intention of uncovering each work’s meaning, its form, and its relationship to other literary works and historical events surrounding its creation and reception.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 231 - American Literature Pre-Civil War (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term-Even years only (3-0-0)
    A survey of American literary works from the Pre-colonial Period to the Civil War. In addition to poetry and fiction, genres studied include exploration narratives, journals, slave narratives, religious literature, oratory and political writing. The course includes works by authors of Native American, African American and European American descent. American Literature is contextualized in the historical, cultural and intellectual movements of the time period.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 232 - American Literature Post-Civil War (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term-Odd years only (3-0-0)
    A survey of American poetry, drama and fiction from the Civil War to the present. All works are contextualized in the historical, cultural and intellectual movements of each time period and are used to understand a developing American literary identity.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 238 - Environmental Literature and Writing (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term-Odd years only (3-0-0)
    An introduction to major genres of literature: particularly personal essay, short story, and poetry. This course considers elements of literature including plot, structure, characterization, symbolism, and conflict. Emphasis is on developing a fundamental understanding and enjoyment of literature with a focus on the literary tradition of environmentally conscious writing. The course will help students develop critical perspectives regarding the environment in past and present contexts, considering historical and cultural attitudes toward the environment.  Writing will be assigned as journal entries, creative responses and four finished essays.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of ENG 111  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 240 - Introduction To Children’s Literature (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
    Surveys literature for children. Students explore the role of literature for children and engage in various issues/debates within the field. Developing perceptive criteria for evaluating children’s literature will be a central component. Other topics include the history, central themes, and genres of children’s literature.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 241 - World Literature, Ancient-1700 (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term-Even years only (3-0-0)
    A survey of literary works of world cultures from approximately 600 BCE to 1700. Cultural influences and thematic evolution through various historical periods are examined.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 242 - World Literature, 1700-Present (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term-Odd years only (3-0-0)
    A survey of literary works of world cultures from 1700 to the present. Cultural influences and thematic evolution through various historical periods are examined.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 244 - Multicultural Literature (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (3-0-0)
    An introduction to the literature of American minority cultures. Works by (but not limited to) Asian, African American, Native American, Hispanic, Jewish/Yiddish authors will be examined. Students learn the literary tools that aid in discovering and appreciating diverse themes within a contemporary context.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 250 - Mythology (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
    An examination of mythology with emphasis on Greek and Roman myths. Examines how myths derive from and influence the mind of a culture both socially and aesthetically. The myths are looked at as works of art in their own right and also as metaphors expressing a society’s major values, themes and preoccupations.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 251 - Contemporary Literature (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term-Even years only (3-0-0)
    An examination of contemporary fiction and non-fiction. This course provides students with the opportunity to examine contemporary themes and cultural perspectives through a variety of forms.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 255 - Modern Mythology: Tolkien & Lewis (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    An examination of a selection of works by two of the most popular fantasy writers of the 20th century.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 283 - Studies In Major Authors (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Analyzes and appraises the works of a single author, or the works of several related authors. The course interprets these works by identifying important thematic structures with in the work, discussing the critical reception of those works, as well as estimating the importance of the author’s biography on the production and interpretation of these works.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 290 - Introduction To Writing For Film & Video (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (3-0-0)
    An introduction to the basics of writing for narrative film and video. Exercises will focus on proper format, formation of ideas, story, character and scene development, as well as structure, conflict, and theme. Class sessions will include the following: paradigms for visual storytelling, elements of modern screenplays, etc., including a workshop of student pitches, treatments, screenplays, synopses, aspects of available technology for screenwriters, and available formatting software programs.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 295 - Field Studies - English (5 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (5-0-0)
    Offers students the opportunity to explore topics and activities in English outside the traditional classroom/lab setting. Description of specific activities, locations, credit values and student responsibilities will vary and be announced prior to class registration. Course fees will reflect trip expenses.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 297 - Special Topics - English (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Special topics classes provide students opportunities for focused study with instructor teaching in their area of expertise. Topics will vary.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENG 299 - Independent Study - English (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Offers students the opportunity to conduct in-depth studies in their field of interest. Students make arrangements for a project under the supervision of an instructor in the discipline.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

ENGR-Engineering

  
  • ENGR 101 - Introduction To Engineering (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Term (3-0-0)
    An introduction to the engineering profession and the engineering problem-solving method. Topics will include an overview of the main engineering disciplines, mathematical tools to solve engineering problems, quality control, data analysis, graphical representation and engineering economics. Also included will be a discussion of the four-year engineering programs at various colleges and universities. Students with an interest in pursuing engineering may wish to take this course as a first step in their career.
    PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 112  or MATH 120  or higher.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENGR 107 - Engineering Graphics (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Term (3-0-0)
    An introductory course in the technical language of drafting, this course is designed for persons planning to enter an occupation where technical drawings are a primary means of communication. Topics covered include: sketching, pictorial and orthographic pro-projection, drawing techniques, types of views and drawings, title block, materials, change system, callouts, gears, serrations, dimensioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and an introduction to CAD.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENGR 120 - Introduction To Alternative Energy (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Term (3-0-0)
    An introduction to alternative and renewable energy. The course will include a survey of past industrial energy practices as background to a review of non-traditional, alternative energy sources. Topics covered may include solar (active/passive and photovoltaic), wind, biomass, hydroelectric, fuel cells, wave and geothermal. Through a historical review and a look towards the future, students will gain knowledge and an appreciation for strengths and weaknesses of traditional and alternative energy sources.
    PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 112  or MATH 120  or higher.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

ENVS-Environmental Sustainability

  
  • ENVS 255 - Paradigms In Sustainability (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (3-0-0)
    Examine how different paradigms directly shape our approaches to the challenge of living sustainably on earth. Course compares and contrasts conventional paradigms and approaches to sustainability with alternative models, including indigenous cultural views of “right livelihood,” and new innovative models (biomimicry, permaculture, applications of dynamic systems theory.)
    PREREQUISITE(S): SOC 175  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENVS 260 - Sustainability on Campus and in Community (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (2-2-0)
    A project-based, experiential course in which students participate in an environmental sustainability project either on-campus or within the local community. Students will co-manage the project with the instructor and project partners; will gain experience using creative designs to solve local sustainability issues; and will participate in student/community outreach.  The course will integrate knowledge from previous prerequisite courses and different disciplinary perspectives, including those from the humanities, social and natural sciences.
    PREREQUISITE(S): ENVS 255  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENVS 265 - Environmental Policy in the 21st Century (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (3-0-0)
    Examines environmental policy and the policy making process. Because policy does not happen in a vacuum, course will also examine how politics influences the policy process. Also considers dimensions of environmental policy using international, national and local perspectives. Examples of topics that help frame the environmental policy making process include clean air, biodiversity and clean water.  Special consideration given to the relationship between the natural sciences and environmental policy, and explores the challenge of translating science into effective public policy.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENVS 270 - Community-based Environmental Literacy (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term-Even years only (3-0-0)
    Theory, history and methods used in the community-based environmental literacy movement. Specific topics include the history, theories and methods of the movement, especially as they pertain to raising awareness about key principles and concepts of environmental literacy. Such principles and concepts include Earth as a physical and a living system, and the roles of human social systems in interrelationship with nature. As a summative experience, all students will complete an applied final project wherein they plan, develop and deliver their own environmentally-themed nature awareness activity to a target audience in an outdoor natural environment. Course features a dynamic use of outdoor field experiences.
    PREREQUISITE(S): SOC 175  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ENVS 285 - Environmental Internships and Careers (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term-Even years only (1-0-8)
    Explore and engage with environmental interests and likely career paths, via a supervised workplace internship in a real-world setting. Internship placements will be chosen by the student from a list of collaborating host agencies or employers provided by the instructor in the first week of the semester. Students will spend at least eight hours each week at the internship site; in addition students are required to participate in both group and individual “sharing” or “debriefing” sessions periodically throughout the semester.
    PREREQUISITE(S): ENVS 255  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

ESC-Earth Science

  
  • ESC 101 - Introduction To Earth Science (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter Terms (3-2-0)
    An introductory, integrated study of the Earth that includes topics drawn from a variety of disciplines including:  geology, hydrology, oceanography, meteorology, and climatology.  Emphasis is on the observations made and data collected by scientists, how the components of the Earth are categorized and identified, the major forces and mechanisms that affect the Earth, and the role of Earth Scientists in society and understanding current events.  This course includes field work, lecture and lab.
     
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Science
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ESC 110 - Environmental Geology (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter Terms (3-2-0)
    Exploration of the impact of geologic processes on the lives of humans and the effects of human activities on the Earth.  Course topics will include geologic hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, and erosion.  The course will examine the environmental impacts of human activities such as mining, oil production, power generation, and waste disposal. In the laboratory and field, the students will explore these topics with real world examples from the local area and around the globe.  This course includes field work, lecture and lab.
     
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Science
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ESC 121 - Physical Geology (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (3-3-0)
    An introductory course designed to develop an understanding of Earth materials and processes.  Students will learn to identify and interpret rocks and minerals. We will explore the relationships between earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, and plate tectonics. Through field trips and lab exercises we will witness the effects of processes that shape the Earth’s surface: wind, waves, streams and glaciers. This course includes field work, lecture and lab.  
     
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Science
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ESC 122 - The Earth Through Time (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (3-3-0)
    An introduction to Earth history. Students will learn to interpret rock and fossil evidence. Topics include the origin and evolution of life, using fossils to organize the geologic time scale, determining past environments and environmental changes, and methods for determining ages of rocks and timing of geologic events.
    PREREQUISITE(S): ESC 101 , ESC 110  or ESC 121 
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Science
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ESC 150 - Weather And Climate (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term-Even years only (3-2-0)
    An introduction to localized weather and regional climate and the study of how and why they vary over the surface of the Earth. The laboratory elaborates upon the basic physical processes that help to define weather, and includes the use of weather instruments and weather maps.
    PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 110  or higher
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Science
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ESC 210 - Remote Sensing (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (2-2-0)
    Exploration of the techniques used to study the Earth’s surface from a distance. Topics will include the collection, processing, quality assessment, and interpretation of aerial and satellite imagery. Students will gain hands-on experience interpreting imagery and data gathered via a range of radiation types and sensors. This tool will be applied to the study of erosion, vegetation cover, water issues, land usage and regional planning.
    PREREQUISITE(S): GIS 110  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ESC 295 - Field Studies - Earth Science (1-5 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (variable)
    Exploration of the geologic setting of an area of Michigan and/or elsewhere in North America. Students will learn basic field techniques including: navigation, sampling, data cataloging and field safety. Students will be expected to complete a final presentation of their observations, research techniques and conclusions. Coursework will include classroom work as well as weekend field trips during the semester or weeklong trips outside of the fall/winter semesters. Students may have opportunities to participate in a multi-year, regional research project and to present their results at a regional conference.
    PREREQUISITE(S): ESC 101 , ESC 110 , or ESC 121  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • ESC 297 - Special Topics - Earth Science (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Special topics classes provide students opportunities for focused study with instructor teaching in their area of expertise. Topics will vary.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

FR-French

  
  • FR 111 - Elementary French I (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter Terms (4-0-0)
    This course enables students to begin acquiring proficiency in French through a communicative and cultural approach. Emphasis is placed on listening and reading for comprehension as well as speaking and writing for real-life purposes through an acquisition of applied vocabulary and grammar. Language study and this course promote student expression of cross-cultural perspectives.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • FR 112 - Elementary French II (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter Terms (4-0-0)
    This course enhances proficiency in French and is a continuation of FR 111 . Emphasis is placed on listening and reading for comprehension as well as speaking and writing for real-life purposes through an acquisition of applied vocabulary and grammar. This course broadens student expression of perspectives and appreciation of French culture.
    PREREQUISITE(S): FR 111  
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • FR 211 - Intermediate French I (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (4-0-0)
    This course enhances proficiency in French through a communicative, cultural and literature based approach. There is continued emphasis on the development of listening, analytical reading, creative writing and speaking. Multi-cultural sensitivity is encouraged as well as real-life application of French beyond the college setting.
    PREREQUISITE(S): FR 112  or two years of high school French or permission of the instructor.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • FR 212 - Intermediate French II (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (4-0-0)
    This course enhances proficiency in French through a communicative, cultural and literature based approach. There is broadened emphasis on the development of listening, analytical reading, creative writing and speaking. Multi-cultural sensitivity is encouraged as well as real-life application of French beyond the college setting.
    PREREQUISITE(S): FR 211  or three years of high school French or permission of instructor.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • FR 297 - Special Topics - French (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Special topics classes provide students opportunities for focused study with instructor teaching in their area of expertise. Topics will vary.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • FR 299 - Independent Study - French (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Offers students the opportunity to conduct in-depth studies in their field of interest. Students make arrangements for a project under the supervision of an instructor in the discipline.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

GEO-Geography

  
  • GEO 111 - Environmental Geography (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (3-0-0)
    An overview of the world’s physical environment and humanity’s place in that surrounding.  Soil, climate, landform, vegetation and water will be major themes, as will population, use of resources/energy, and humanity’s relationship with the environment.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Social Science
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • GEO 121 - World Geography (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter Terms (4-0-0)
    A survey of world regions by level of economic development.  A background of physical geography will be the introductory material, with later concentration focusing on the cultural aspects of different world regions.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Social Science
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • GEO 150 - Cartography (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2-2-0)
    An interactive study of maps. Topics will include the history of map making, the different models and projections used to represent the Earth, the variety of map types and their appropriate uses, and the techniques and conventions used in the design of map scales, labels and legends. In a lab setting students will learn to interpret different maps and create their own.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

GIS-Geographic Information Systems

  
  • GIS 110 - Introduction To Geographic Information Systems I (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter Terms (2-2-0)
    Introduction to the concept of Geographic Information Systems and their applications, including basic mapping concepts, coordinate systems, georeferencing spatial data, vector and raster data models, using online digital spatial data, creating and editing data and basic database management and spatial analysis. Introduction to various methods of data collection, including online, digitizing and GPS. ArcGIS software will be used for practical exercises.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • GIS 120 - Introduction To Geographic Information Systems II (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (2-2-0)
    A more detailed presentation of the theories and procedures introduced in GIS I. Emphasis will be on advanced techniques in spatial analysis, database management and data automation. Students will be exposed to a broad range of advanced techniques in ArcGIS and various extensions.
    PREREQUISITE(S): GIS 110  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • GIS 130 - Advanced Concepts In GIS (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (2-2-0)
    Advanced theoretical and technical issues in geographic information science utilizing a problems-oriented approach. This course will cover the development and implementation of geographic information science solutions and formal documentation of work.
    PREREQUISITE(S): GIS 120 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • GIS 150 - Global Positioning Systems (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Summer Term (3-0-0)
    A study of the technology and uses of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). This course is intended as a foundation for students who will be working with GPS units or GPS data in their studies or employment. Topics covered will include the basic components of GPS, gathering positional data, assessing data quality, applications of GPS and the future of GPS. Students will personally gather, process and use GPS data using current technology and software applications.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • GIS 285 - Work Based Learning - GIS (2 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (0-0-8)
    Students in this course are placed in a business or industry setting that is directly related to their chosen career. Students will participate in the work environment at a preliminary level, which will depend on individual student ability and knowledge. In addition to specific requirements related to that experience, students are required to complete written assessments and evaluation of the experience as it relates to their program. Two hours of class room prep are included before starting the WBL experience.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Determined by the curriculum in which the student is enrolled. A background check and a physical exam may be required by some employers. Minimum 2.0 GPA required. Students should plan on meeting with a GIS advisor at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

HE-Human Ecology

  
  • HE 200 - Nutrition (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
    A course covering the nutrient composition of food; functions of nutrients in the body; recommended amount of nutrients to promote health throughout the life cycle; digestion, metabolism and absorption of nutrients in the healthy individual; selection of foods to meet the body’s normal nutrient requirements; the meaning of foods to people in religious, cultural, social, psychological and economic contexts; and the relation of food and nutrition of health.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HE 297 - Special Topics - Human Ecology (1 credit hour)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (1-0-0)
    Special topics classes provide students opportunities for focused study with full-time or adjunct instructors teaching in their areas of expertise.  Topics will vary.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

HST-History

  
  • HST 131 - History of the United States until 1877 (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (3-0-0)
    A Study of American politics and life from the period of European discovery through Reconstruction. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the country’s cultural, economic and political structures and practices.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 132 - History of the United States 1877 to Present (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter Terms (3-0-0)
    A continuation of U.S. history since Reconstruction. The Industrial Revolution and America’s rise to world political, military and economic significance are addressed. Social and cultural changes in the United States are also examined.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 231 - Survey of Early Western Civilization (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (3-0-0)
    An examination of the foundations of Western culture.  Origins are primarily traced from Egyptian and Mesopotamian beginnings to medieval Europe, through the 15th century. Cultural, social, economic and political activities are central themes of this analysis.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 232 - Survey of Later Western Civilization (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (3-0-0)
    A continuation of HST 231. An examination of foundations of Western culture from the reformation through World War I. Topics include various literary, artistic and philosophical achievements of different Western societies. Cultural, social, economic and political activities are central themes of this analysis.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 250 - World History I (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter Term (3-0-0)
    A look at different world regions from prehistoric origins through the 17th century. Social, economic, cultural, and political factors will be discussed as they relate to human progress. A majority of this course will focus on non-European regions (Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America).  Of particular interest will be contact among societies of the non-western and western worlds, and the development of their interactions and relationships over time.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 251 - World History II (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (3-0-0)
    Examines world civilization since the 17th century. The non-western world will be the major focus. Of particular interest is the interaction between western and non-western regions; emphases include European colonization and its effects on non-European societies, and increased globalization involving conflict, trade, and technology.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 255 - History Of Rock And Roll Era (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Winter terms and Fall term, Odd years only (3-0-0)
    Defining “rock and roll” broadly as a family of musical styles, this course presents an overview of rock/pop styles from the 1950s to the present; examines the historical origins and evolution of rock and roll music within the context of cultural, social, political and economic history; and elaborates on the pervasiveness and persuasiveness of rock and roll in modern society.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 261 - Introduction to Latin America (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (3-0-0)
    A historical view of Latin America focusing on the cultural, political and economic factors in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The period will include pre-Columbian inhabitants, European colonization, independence and Latin America on the modern world stage.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 270 - Michigan History (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall Term (3-0-0)
    A study of Michigan history from early beginnings (Native American cultures) to present day. A basic chronological approach is followed, with a topical study of specific elements including Native Americans, Michigan’s role in the evolution of American history, the growth of cities in the region, and the economy of the state.
    GENERAL EDUCATION DISTRIBUTION AREA: Humanities
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 295 - Field Studies - History (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Offers students the opportunity to explore topics and activities in history outside the traditional classroom/lab setting. Description of specific activities, locations, credit values, and student responsibilities will vary and be announced prior to class registration. Course fees will reflect trip expenses.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 297 - Special Topics - History (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Special topics classes provide students opportunities for focused study with instructor teaching in their area of expertise. Topics will vary.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HST 299 - Independent Study - History (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Offers students the opportunity to conduct in-depth studies in their field of interest. Students make arrangements for a project under the supervision of an instructor in the discipline.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

HTM-Hospitality Management

  
  • HTM 121 - Introduction To Hospitality Industry (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    An overview of the hospitality industry including the operation and trends in restaurant/food service management, lodging management and travel/tourism. Introduction to destinations and the following components of travel/tourism: modes of travel, tour management, associations, agencies, marketing and sales, career preparation and opportunities and travel publications.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HTM 130 - Food And Beverage Management (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    An introduction to food, beverage and labor cost controls for students preparing for careers in food and beverage management, as well as in hotels and other hospitality industry enterprises.
    PREREQUISITE(S): HTM 121 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HTM 140 - Introduction To Gaming Management (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    An introduction to the field of Gaming and Entertainment Management and Hospitality Services. This course is designed for introductory students with a career interest in these fields. Course topics include a survey of the gaming business in the world, with emphasis upon the U.S. gaming industry, as well as the relationships between gaming and the other hospitality segments. Practical application of the material is emphasized.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HTM 232 - Hospitality Law & Ethics (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Covers basic legal principles governing hospitality operations such as the hotel-guest relationship, the hotel’s duties to the guest and others, and laws relating to general hotel operation. The immigration reform law is discussed as an integral part of the course. Emphasis will be placed on current legislative and lobbying activities as well as to societal leverage in influencing and initiating legal and political activity and policy. The emerging dynamics of ethics will be discussed in relation to the entire industry.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HTM 240 - Casino Operations And Management I (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    An intermediate course in gaming management, with a strong emphasis on the day to day operations of an ongoing casino. This course is intended for those students with previous course work and experience in gaming management and operations. Topics include customer service and retention, cash management, security, gaming probability, staffing and taxation. Practical application is emphasized as are real world examples from operating casinos.
    PREREQUISITE(S): HTM 140 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HTM 245 - Casino Operations And Management II (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Provides instruction in gaming management, with a strong emphasis on the day-to-day operations of an ongoing casino. Intended for those students with previous course work and experience in gaming management and operations. Analysis of patterns of managerial and supervision participation in various forms of gambling.
    PREREQUISITE(S): HTM 240 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HTM 250 - Casino Risk Management (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Introduces students to the identification and analysis of all forms of risk in the casino world today. Includes an in-depth examination of the various methods used to protect table games. Provides a review of blackjack, baccarat, poker, craps, roulette, and slots and examines possible ways that cheating can occur. Methods of detection and various internal controls used by the casino will be discussed.
    PREREQUISITE(S): HTM 140 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • HTM 285 - Work Based Learning - Hospitality (2 credit hours)


    Offered in Fall, Winter, Summer Terms (0-0-8)
    Students in this course are placed in a business or industry setting that is directly related to their chosen career. Students will participate in the work environment at a preliminary level, which will depend on individual student ability and knowledge. Students are not responsible for goals of the organization. In addition to specific requirements related to that experience, students are required to complete written assessments and evaluation of the experience as it relates to their program. Two hours of class room prep are included before starting the WBL experience.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Determined by the curriculum in which the student is enrolled. A background check and a physical exam may be required by some employers. Minimum 2.0 GPA required. Students should plan on meeting with an HTM adviser at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi

IT-Information Technologies

  
  • IT 101 - Network+ (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Introduces computer networking through a combination of demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on labs and online learning modules.  Prepares you to take the Network+ certification exam administered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).  Explores some common networking technologies and introduces underlying concepts of data networking, such as the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the protocols that operate at the various model layers.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 102 - Networking Essentials (2 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2-0-0)
    Introduces the terminology and components used in small Cisco networks. TCP/IP will be used in static and dynamic networks. Binary and decimal representations of Internet addresses will be used to in a routed and switched system to divide networks into smaller subnets of various sizes. Cisco routers and switches will be used to conduct the lab exercises.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 112 - Windows Workstations (2 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2-0-0)
    Introduces a variety of Microsoft Windows Workstations through exploration, demonstrations, discussions and hands-on lab exercises.  You will install, administer and troubleshoot the operating systems in a variety of network configurations and virtual environments.  You will use centralized server based systems to manage Windows components.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 122 - Windows Servers (2 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2-0-0)
    Introduces Windows Server operating systems through exploration, demonstrations, discussions and hands-on lab exercises. A variety of network configurations including virtual environments will be used to configure and administer a variety of server operating systems. Using Active Directory Services, you will configure backups, Split Brain DNS, DHCP and Windows domains.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 101 , IT 102  and IT 112 .
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 130 - Microsoft Infrastructure (2.5 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2.5-0-0)
    Using multiple subnets you will configure and manage TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Active Directory. You will configure, manage, secure, and troubleshoot routing protocols in static and dynamic environments incorporating secure communications between your private network and the Internet.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 122 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 131 - Windows Web Server (1.5 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (1.5-0-0)
    Introduces you to installation, configuration and management of Microsoft Windows Web services.  Using Internet Information Services (IIS) on a Windows Web server behind a firewall, you will configure and manage a W3C Standards based website. Focus will be on standards and security. This course helps prepare you for one of the Microsoft Certified Professional examinations.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 102  or instructor permission.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 141 - Managing Windows Networks (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (4-0-0)
    Implementing, managing and troubleshooting existing Microsoft Windows networks.  Focus will be on the skills generally required in medium to large size organizations spanning 2 to 100 physical locations via Large Area Networks (LANs) and the Internet or Intranets.  Additionally, this course will help prepare you for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certification Examination.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 130  or instructor permission.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 150 - Windows 2000 Directory Services (2.5 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2.5-0-0)
    Introduces Microsoft Window’s Active Directory system. Students will plan, configure and administer an Active Directory Domain Infrastructure. They will configure the internal and external Domain Name system (DNS), manage name resolution, schema and replication. Active Directory Services will be used to manage users, groups, shared folders and network resources, to administer the Domain’s resources with group policies.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 122  
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 160 - Advanced Hardware And Routing (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Students will perform router and switch configurations on a LAN and WAN network in a mixed hardware and virtual environment, as well as basic configuration procedures to build a multirouter, multigroup internetwork that uses LAN and WAN interfaces for the most commonly used routing and routed protocols. This course will help prepare the student for the Cisco CCNA Certification Examination.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 102  or instructor approval.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 161 - Introductory Digital Logic (2 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2-0-0)
    Introduces the binary and hexadecimal number systems. Binary logic will be used to conduct symbolic calculations in the TCP/IP environment. The lab manual assignments lead to a practical assignment used to develop and understanding of the logical activities necessary for network communications in a TCP/IP environment.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 101 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 199 - Help Desk Internship (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (0-0-16)
    Provides the students with hands-on experience in a computer support environment. The student will perform end user support activities. All activities will be tracked with a typical help desk ticketing software. The routine activities required will range from hardware and wiring installations and software upgrades to virus removal and simple domain account activities like resetting passwords. The student will be expected to work approximately 16 hours per week and is required to take the Comp TIA A+ Certification exam.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Instructor permission.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 221 - Designing Computer Networks (6 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (6-0-0)
    Introduces designing network infrastructures, directory services and security for a mixed operating system network.  You will learn how to analyze current business environments and create secure solutions for multiple purpose networks.  To demonstrate your ability you will implement the pilot portion of your design in the lab.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 122 , IT 130  and IT 150 
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 222 - Network Security Fundamentals (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Introduces the core security principles, confidentiality, integrity and availability. The topics covered include different security layers, authentication, authorization and accounting. Students will learn how to harden networks, servers and clients using policies, hardware and software.
    PREREQUISITE(S): IT 101  and IT 112 .
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 270 - Capstone Project (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (4-0-0)
    In this capstone course you will design and implement a network that meets a given set of business needs.  You will integrate the Internet with a private network and a subset of internal and external websites, email, routers and virtual private networking capabilities.  During this course, you will provide networking services to a non-profit organization.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 271 - Certification Preparation, Microsoft (2 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2-0-0)
    Students desiring certification in any level of the Microsoft Certification Program will use lab equipment to implement practice test certification scenarios. Using a combination of hands-on lab exercises and practice exam scenarios, learners will prepare themselves for certification examinations. The first examination attempt will be paid for by class fees.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Instructor Permission.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 272 - Certification Preparation, Cisco (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Students desiring certification in the Cisco Certification Program will use lab equipment to implement practice test certification scenarios. Using a combination of hands-on lab exercises and practice exam scenarios, learners will prepare themselves for certification examinations. The first examination attempt will be paid for by class fees.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Instructor Permission.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 280 - Internship/Project (4 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (4-0-0)
    In this capstone course you will be placed in an internship position with an employer in the computer networking or a related field.  During your internship you will develop a portfolio of your education and experiences.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 297 - Special Topics - Information Technology (3 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (3-0-0)
    Special topics classes provide students opportunities for focused study with full-time or adjunct instructors teaching in their areas of expertise.  Topics will vary.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
  
  • IT 299 - Independent Study - Information Technology (2 credit hours)


    Offered in Variable Terms (2-0-0)
    This capstone course offers you the opportunity to conduct in-depth studies in your fields of interest.  You will make arrangements to conduct a project under the supervision of an instructor of your choice in the discipline the project will cover.  This course can be used to fulfill the requirements of other IT or CIS courses when arranged with the program coordinator and the objectives of that course are met.
    PREREQUISITE(S): Instructor permission.
    Master Syllabi: https://share.ncmich.edu/academics/master_syllabi
 

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