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with three exceptions (see pages 8, 18, and 34)
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Other catalog change:
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Additional Requirements
The major portion of the professional business courses must be taken during the junior and senior years,
and at least 50 percent of the total hours required for the baccalaureate degree must be taken in subjects
other than business and economics. Up to 9 semester hours of economics and up to 6 semester hours of
statistics may be counted as part of the non-business curriculum.
Department of Accountancy
Course Revision:
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473. INTERNSHIP IN ACCOUNTANCY (3-6) (3).
Department of Management
New course:
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CIP: 52.01
327. CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3). Study of methods used and
development of skills needed to identify entrepreneurial opportunities and construct innovative solutions.
Topics include theories of creativity, enterprise idea generation and evaluation, and other concepts, models
and techniques used in practice. CRQ: UBUS 310 or consent of department.
Course revisions:
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436. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION (3). … PRQ: Management major and a g
Grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
438. HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND STAFFING (3). … PRQ: Management major and a g
Grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
444. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (3). … PRQ: Management major and a g Grade of C or better in
MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
447. LEADERSHIP (3). … PRQ: Management major and a g Grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and
MGMT 355.
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448. EMPLOYMENT LAW (3). … PRQ: Management major and a g Grade of C or better in MGMT 335
and MGMT 355.
457. MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING AND NEGOTIATION (3). … PRQ: Management major and
a g Grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
477. MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS IN COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENTS (3). … PRQ:
Management major and a g Grade of C or better in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355. CRQ: MGMT 468.
487. MULTINATIONAL MANAGEMENT (3). … PRQ: Management major and a g Grade of C or better
in MGMT 335 and MGMT 355.
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Major in Management (B.S.)
↓
Emphasis 1. Organizational Management
↓
Requirements in Department (25)
↓
One of the following (3)
ACCY 306 – Financial Accounting Information for Business Decisions (3)
MGMT 301 – Business and Society (3)
MGMT 327 – Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (3)
MGMT 437 – Entrepreneurship (3)
↓
Department of Marketing
Other catalog change:
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Certificates of Undergraduate Study
Professional Selling (12)
↓
Service Management (12)
A Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Service Management, which has a marketing component, is
available. See a description of this certificate in the Department of Operations Management and
Information Systems section of the catalog.
Department of Operations Management and Information Systems
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338. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (3). … PRQ: Junior standing, MATH 210 or
MATH 211 or MATH 229, STAT 301 or STAT 350 or UBUS 223.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Course Revision
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KNPE 202. Introduction to Athletic Training (1). Introduction to professional expectations, behaviors, and
development in athletic training. CRQ: KNPE 264.
Course Revision
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KNPE 264. Principles of Injury Prevention and Care (3). Introduction to the field of athletic training and
those principles of injury prevention and care for the physically active. Applications to a variety of settings.
CRQ: BIOS 311 or BIOS 357. PRQ: Admission into the emphasis in athletic training.
APASC 11/12/08
Course Revision
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KNPE 265. Practicum in Athletic Training (3). Practical application of selected athletic training
procedures including equipment fitting, preventive taping, prophylactic braces, immobilization, crutch
fitting, spine board application, acute care and observation of traditional and clinical athletic training sites.
CRQ: KNPE 264 and admission to emphasis in athletic training. PRQ: Admission into the emphasis in
athletic training.
APASC 11/12/08
Course Revision
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KNPE 310. Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise (3). Study of psychological aspects related to
sport and exercise participation including application of those principles to preventive and rehabilitative
physical activity and sport performance. PRQ: Kinesiology and Physical Education major only and PSYC
102 or PSYC 219.
APASC 11/12/08
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KNPE 322. Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Upper-Extremity Assessment (2). Laboratory
experience in development of upper-extremity/body clinical assessment skills under direct supervision of
an athletic training approved clinical instructor. CRQ: KNPE 325.PRQ: KNPE 265.
Course Revision
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KNPE 323. Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Lower-Extremity Assessment (2). Laboratory
experience in the development of lower-extremity/body clinical assessment skills under the direct
supervision of an athletic training approved clinical instructor. CRQ: KNPE 324.PRQ: KNPE 265.
Course Revision
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KNPE 326. Therapeutic Modalities and Treatment of Athletic Injuries (3). Advanced principles of athletic
training with emphasis on tissue healing processes, application of therapeutic modalities, and clinical
decision making during rehabilitation of the physically active population. Lecture and laboratory. PRQ:
KNPE 265324 or KNPE 325. CRQ: KNPE 431.
Course Revision
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KNPE 331. Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I (3).Preprofessional clinical, field, and first
responder experiences in a diverse, service-learning partnership. Review and refinement of psychomotor
athletic training skills and dispositions with the primary focus on prevention, emergency care, and
therapeutic modalities. PRQ: KNPE 265.264. CRQ: KNPE 325.
Course Revision
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KNPE 332. Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II (3). Preprofessional clinical, field, and first
responder experiences in a diverse, service-learning partnership. Review and refinement of psychomotor
athletic training skills and dispositions with the primary focus on assessment of upper-extremity injury.
PRQ: KNPE 265.KNPE 325 and KNPE 331. CRQ: KNPE 324.
Course Revision
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KNDN 355. FITNESS AND CONDITIONING FOR DANCERS (2). Crosslisted as TH-D 355X. Analysis
and techniques that promote fitness and conditioning for dancers. Emphasis on dance classes that apply to
physiological, kinesiological, and movement principles, prevention of injuries, weight control, and
nutrition.
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KNPE 427. Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Therapeutic Modalities and Exercise (2).
Laboratory experience in development of clinical skills for therapeutic modalities and exercise under direct
supervision of an athletic training approved clinical instructor. CRQ: KNPE 491. PRQ: KNPE 323.
Course Revision
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KNPE 433. Effective Communication and Case Management Skills in Athletic Training (2). Laboratory
experience in understanding of and technical skills in athletic training administration under direct
supervision of an athletic training approved clinical instructor. PRQ: KNPE 322.
Course Revision
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KNPE 434. Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III (3). Pre-professional clinical, field, and first
responder experiences in a diverse, service-learning partnership. Review and refinement of psychomotor
athletic training skills and dispositions with a primary focus on assessing lower-extremity injuries. PRQ:
KNPE 323 324 and KNPE 332. CRQ: KNPE 326.
Course Revision
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KNPE 435. Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV (3). Pre-professional clinical, field and first
responder experiences in a diverse, service-learning partnership. Review and refinement of psychomotor
athletic training skills and dispositions with a primary focus on athletic injury rehabilitation, general
medical conditions, and therapeutic modalities. PRQ: KNPE 322.KNPE 326 and KNPE 434. CRQ:KNPE
433.
Course Revision
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KNPE 474. Medical Issues in Athletic Training (3). Nonorthopedic medical conditions common to the
physically active population. Discussions focus on pathology, etiology, signs and symptoms, clinical
assessments, and indicators for referral and other plans of action. PRQ: Consent of department KNPE 323.
Course Revision
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KNPE 491. THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE (3). Principles and application of exercises for selected skeletal
and muscular dysfunction. PRQ:BIOS 311 or BIOS 357 or consent of department and 2.50 GPA.
APASC 11/12/08
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Major in Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)
↓
Emphasis 1. General Physical Education/6-12 Teacher Certification
Students who successfully complete the program will have completed all required ISBE and NCATE
standards for teacher certification.
↓
Emphasis 2. General Physical Education/K-12 and 6-12 Teacher Certification
Students who successfully complete the program will have completed all required ISBE and NCATE
standards for teacher certification.
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DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (KNDN, KNPE, LESM)
↓
The B.S. program in kinesiology is designed for students preparing for professional opportunities outside
the area of certified teaching (i.e., athletic training and preventive and rehabilitative science). in athletic
training (Emphasis 1) or exercise science (Emphasis 2). The limited admission athletic training emphasis
is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and
combines course work with laboratory skills and structured clinical experiences. The exercise science
emphasis provides a rigorous program of study combining classroom, laboratory, and field experiences that
prepare students to become professionals in the health and fitness industry.
↓
Major in Kinesiology (B.S.)
All students pursuing the B.S. degree with a major in kinesiology must choose the emphasis in athletic
training or the emphasis in preventive and rehabilitative exercise science and are required to have a
university GPA of at least 2 .15, a 2 .50 GPA or above for all required courses in the major, and to have
satisfactorily completed all required course work prior to the culminating internship, KNPE 494. Students
must complete ENGL 104 or ENGL 105 (or pass the English Core Competency Examination II) and one
of the university mathematics core competency courses other than MATH 201 with grades of C or better
prior to enrollment in certain departmental required courses. Students cannot take any required courses for
the major in or outside the department on a pass/fail basis.
Requirements in Department (30)
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↓
Requirements outside Department (19-20)
*BIOS 104 - General Biology (4)
*CHEM 110 - Chemistry (3)
*ENGL 104 - Rhetoric and Composition II (3),
OR *ENGL 105 - Rhetoric and Composition (3),
if placed in ENGL 105, OR pass the English
Core Competency II Examination (0)
↓
Emphasis 1. Athletic Training (50-51)
The emphasis in athletic training reflects the requirements of the Commission on the Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) CAATE, and students who want to sit for the National
Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) examination must complete this
emphasis. Current policies and procedures regarding eligibility for the NATABOC examination are
available in the department’s advising program director’s office.
Admission … … of this catalog.
Retention in the program requires a 2.50 GPA in the major. Students enrolled in the athletic training
emphasis may be dismissed from the program for academic reasons or for unprofessional behavior or
actions that threaten the health and safety of others. It is the responsibility of students to secure a copy of
the Athletic Training Student Handbook Manual which describes the policies of the program. Students are
required to adhere to all current policies and procedures.
↓
Department of Teaching and Learning
New Course
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CIP Code: 13.1001
TLSE 453. TRANSITION PLANNING USING TECHNOOGY (2-3). Strategies for using technology to
promote self-determination and self-advocacy among individuals with developmental disabilities.
Emphasis on preference assessment, goal-setting, and action-planning for transition. Field-based activities
are required.
Other Catalog Change
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Department of Teaching and Learning
↓
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↓
↓
The B.S. Ed. degree in special education is designed for those who plan to teach students with disabilities
at the elementary, intermediate, or secondary level, leading to Type 10 Standard Special certification.
Completion of department and appropriate emphasis requirements leads to certification by entitlement for
teaching individuals with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, developmental disabilities, physical
disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and autism as a Learning Behavior Specialist I or a person holding Type
10 Standard Special certification by entitlement for teaching students with vision impairments.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
New Course
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CIP Code: 14.99
UEET 235. FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHOLOGY (3). Theory and
laboratory experiments to demonstrate fundamentals and applications of nanotechnolgy in engineering and
sciences. Topics covered are nanosensors, nanoparticles, nano-self-assembly, and marketing aspects of
nanotechnology-based products. PRQ: UEET103.
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DO NOT ADD. This item was not received by the UCC on December 4, 2008. It does not have the minimum
number of hours (9) required.
Certificate of Undergraduate Studies
Nanotechnology (6)
The certificate of undergraduate study in nanotechnology prepares undergraduate students in sciences,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) areas in authentic team-based, interdisciplinary
experiences in nanotechnology. Nanotechnology, by virtue of its convergent nature, provides ideal
interdisciplinary learning experiences students need if they are to be successful 21st-century STEM
practitioners.
Requirements
UEET 101.
UEET 102.
UEET 103.
UEET 235.
Introduction to Engineering (1)
Engineering Connection Seminar (1)
Engineering Connection Seminar (1)
Fundamentals and Applications of Nanotechnology (3)
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Department of Electrical Engineering
Other Catalog Changes
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Major in Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
Emphasis 1. Electrical and Computer Engineering
Requirements in Department (41)
↓
Requirements outside Department (47 45)
MEE 210 Engineering Mechanics I (3)
MEE 211 Engineering Mechanics II (3)
MEE 209 Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics (4)
Electives (18)
↓
Total Hours for a Major in Electrical Engineering: 106 104
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Major in Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
↓
Electives (18)
Electives may be ... ... following five areas.
Microelectronics: ELE 420, ELE 421, ELE 430, ELE 431, ELE 432, ELE 433, ELE 434, ELE
435, ELE 436, ELE 437, ELE 438
Power/Controls: ELE 440, ELE 441, ELE 480, ELE 481
Signal Processing/Communications: ELE 425, ELE 451, ELE 452, ELE 454, ELE 461, ELE 464
Electromagnetics: ELE 470, ELE 474, ELE 475, ELE 477
Computer Engineering: ELE 452, ELE 455, ELE 457, and two computer science courses approved
by the student’s advisor
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Emphasis 2. Biomedical Engineering
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↓
Track 2
Requirements outside Department (6662)
BIOS 205T, Organismal Diversity (3)
BIOS 207, Organismal Diversity Laboratory (1)
BIOS 208T, Fundamentals of Biology I (3)
↓
Electives (6)
↓
Total Hours for Biomedical Engineering Emphasis: 107-112108
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)
↓
↓
Major in Industrial and Systems Engineering (B.S.)
Requirements in Department (4345)
↓
ISYE 250 –Introduction to Lean Systems Engineering (2)
↓
Requirements outside Department (5048)
↓
MEE 210- Engineering Mechanics I (3)
MEE 211- Engineering Mechanics II (3)
MEE 209 - Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics (4)
↓
Emphasis 1. Health Systems Engineering
Requirements in Department (4345)
↓
ISYE 250- Introduction to Lean Systems Engineering (2)
↓
Requirements outside Department (5351)
↓
MEE 210- Engineering Mechanics I (3)
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MEE 211- Engineering Mechanics II (3)
MEE 209- Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics (4)
↓
Emphasis 2. Manufacturing Systems
Requirements in Department (3941)
↓
Requirements outside Department (5048)
↓
Department of Mechanical Engineering
New Course
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CIP Code: 14.19
MEE 209. ENGINEERING MECHANICS: STATICS AND DYNAMICS (4). Engineering mechanics,
covering both statics and dynamics. Topics include vector algebra, force systems, free-body diagrams,
equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, kinematics of particles & rigid bodies, Newton’s laws applied to
particles and rigid bodies, friction. Mechanical engineering students should take MEE 210 and MEE 211
instead of this course. PRQ: MATH 230 and PHYS 253.
Course Revision
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MEE 484. Advanced Computing in Mechanical Engineering (3). Project-based course which combines
engineering science with advanced computing, including a practical introduction to object-oriented
programming, data structures, and other topics that facilitate programming-in-the-large. in which Students
write a substantial portion of a vehicle dynamics simulation. PRQ: MEE 381 or consent of department.
Recommended CRQ: MEE 481.
Department of Technology
Course Deletions
Pages 127-128, 2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
TECH 200. External Education (3-30).
TECH 364. Advanced Numerical Control Programming (3).
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Major in Technology (B.S.)
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Emphasis 1. Electrical Engineering Technology
Requirements in Department (70)
↓
Select two of the following with advice and consent of advisor (6)
↓
Select three of Course work from the following list with advice and consent of advisor (9)
↓
Select two of the following with advice and consent of advisor (6)
↓
Other Catalog Changes
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Major in Technology (B.S.)
Emphasis 1. Electrical Engineering Technology
↓
Emphasis 2. Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Requirements in Department (75-76)
↓
Course work from the following with advice and consent of advisor (9-10)
↓
TECH 364 – Advanced Numerical Control Programming (3)
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
All University Section
Other Catalog Change
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Health Sciences/Physical Therapy Major
(School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders )
The School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders limits the total number of students admitted to
the professional physical therapy curriculum depending on resources available. The professional
curriculum has two components, an undergraduate course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree in
health sciences, and a graduate component leading to a Master of Physical Therapy degree. Students can
enter the professional curriculum only through the undergraduate health sciences major. This limitation
applies to all applicants seeking admission to the professional physical therapy program, whether enrolled
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at NIU at the time of application or transferring from another institution. The admission requirements
outlined below are subject to revision based on an annual review. Priority will be given to students
who have completed NIU’s pre-physical therapy program and to Illinois residents. Admission to the
professional program is very competitive
↓
Students currently enrolled at NIU must apply directly to the physical therapy program office.
Notification of physical therapy admission status will be made by April 15.
School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders
New Course Offering
CIP CODE:
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51.1199
AHCD 444. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH SCIENCES (1 – 6). Independent study of current
topics in the health sciences under faculty supervision. May be repeated or taken concurrently to a
maximum of 6 semester hours. PRQ: Consent of school.
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CIP CODE: 51.1199
AHPT 405. PHYSICAL THERAPY AND THE REHABILITATION PROCESS (3). Examination of the
history, philosophy, practice settings and professional roles, ethical and legal issues, and current issues of
physical therapy and rehabilitation. Supervised clinical observations at selected clinical sites. PRQ:
Health sciences major and senior standing, or consent of school.
Course Revision
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Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AHLS)
↓
337. CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC MYCOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY (1). Theory and application of
general principles and laboratory techniques for the identification of pathogenic fungi and parasites in
the clinical laboratory. Clinical specimens utilized in laboratory.
Course Revision
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Communicative Disorders (COMD)
↓
427. INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH-LANGUAGE PRACTICUM (1). Observation, discussion, and
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clinical practice of assessment and therapeutic procedures. All majors involved in on-campus practicum
in speech-language pathology must enroll in this course. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester
hours. PRQ: COMD 423 and Senior standing.
494. WORKSHOP IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS (1-3). Application of principles of
communicative disorders or rehabilitation to problems of special interest to the participant. May be
repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. Available for concurrent enrollment.
498. TUTORIAL IN COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS (1-3). Directed individual study and research
in special areas of communicative disorders. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Open to
undergraduate students only. Available for concurrent enrollment.
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Rehabilitation Services (AHRS)
↓
101. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I (3). Development of receptive and expressive skills in American
Sign Language. Emphasis on developing skills in a non-English syntax system and communication
with deaf and hard of hearing people in activities of daily living. Three hours of lecture and one hour of
laboratory. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory. PRQ: Consent of school.
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School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders (AHCD, AHLS, AHPT, AHRS, COMD)
Admission to the majors in clinical laboratory sciences and in health sciences/physical therapy in the
School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders is limited. See “Limited Admissions and Limited
Retention Requirements” in the front part of this catalog.
School of Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences
GEC
Course Revision
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Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Administration
201. HUMAN NUTRITION (3). Role of nutrition in human biological systems: properties of nutrients; …
…. PRQ: One year of high school chemistry and BIOS 103, BIOS 104, or BIOS 109, BIOS 208, or
equivalent.
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GEC 11/20/08
413. MEETING, EVENT, AND CONVENTION MANAGEMENT (3). Introduction to theory and
practice of meeting, event, and convention management. Field experiences with site inspections, planning,
and execution of a meeting, event, or convention. Explore team-building strategies. PRQ: FCNS 202 with
a grade of C or better.
420. FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES (3). Principles of
foodservice food and nutrition services management with emphasis on personnel management, cost
controls, marketing, and menu analysis. PRQ: MGMT 333. CRQ:FCNS 320.
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Family Economics and Management
445. MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN AND FAMILY RESOURCES (3). Integration of theory and … ….
PRQ: FCNS major, FCNS 180 or FCNS 280, and at least junior standing.
APASC 11/12/08
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Family and Child Studies
432. THEORIES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3). Analysis of the major theories of child development
and their implications in working with young children. PRQ: FCNS or ECS major, FCNS 230 or EPS 304
or PSYC 324, and FCNS 280 or PSYC 225 and at least junior standing.
APASC 11/12/08
437. PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION FROM BIRTH TO 8 YEARS (3). Parent-child interactions in …
… involvement. PRQ: FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 and FCNS 284, and FCNS 230 or FCNS 280 or PSYC
225.
481. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICES (3). Introduction to typical … …
clients, and ethical behavior of employees and interns. PRQ: FCNS 230 or FCNS major, FCNS 280 or
PSYC 225, and FCNS 284. CRQ: FCNS 284.
APASC 11/12/08
484. FAMILY THEORIES (3). Micro and macro theoretical approaches to family relationships; … … and
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COMMITTEE ON THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM (CUC)
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family life education. PRQ: FCNS 230 or FCNS major, FCNS 280 and FCNS 284 and at least junior
standing.
APASC 11/12/08
488. WORKING WITH ETHNICALLY DIVERSE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE U.S. (3). …
….. PRQ: FCNS 284 and one of the following: FCNS 180, FCNS 230, or FCNS 280/PSYC 225, and at
least junior standing.
APASC 11/12/08
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Family and Child Studies Major (School of Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences)
↓
Additional prerequisite for emphasis 1, family and individual development (3)
*SOCI 170, Introduction to Sociology (3),
OR FCNS 230, Child Development (3),
OR FCNS 280, Human Development, the Family, and Society (3),
OR *SOCI 170, Introduction to Sociology (3)
Additional prerequisite for emphasis 2, family social services (3)
*SOCI 170, Introduction to Sociology (3),
OR FCNS 280, Human Development, the Family, and Society (3),
OR *SOCI 170, Introduction to Sociology (3)
APASC 11/12/08
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Comprehensive Major in Family and Child Studies (B.S.)
↓
Emphasis 1. Family and Individual Development
↓
Requirements outside School (21-23)
One of the following in consultation with adviser (3)
ENGL 250 - Practical Writing (3)
↓
Emphasis 2. Family Social Services
↓
Requirements outside the School (18-20)
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One of the following in consultation with adviser (3)
ENGL 250 - Practical Writing (3)
↓
Emphasis 3. Child Development
↓
Requirements outside School (15-17)
↓
One of the following in consultation with adviser (3-4)
ENGL 250 - Practical Writing (3)
↓
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Comprehensive Major in Family and Child Studies (B.S.)
↓
Emphasis 1. Family and Individual Development
↓
Requirements in School (30)
FCNS 180 - Personal Development and the Family (3),
OR FCNS 280 - Human Development, the Family, and Society (3),
↓
Three of the following (9)
FCNS 180 - Personal Development and the Family (3)
FCNS 384 - Asian American Families (3)
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Comprehensive Major in Family and Child Studies (B.S.)
↓
Emphasis 3. Child Development
This emphasis provides preparation for professionals who serve infants, toddlers, and young children and ↓
programs, and in leadership/ advocacy positions. With this preparation, graduates are qualified to apply for
an Early Childhood Core Credential Level V, the Infant/Toddler Credential Level V, and an Early
Intervention Developmental Therapist credential. Students can apply for any of these credentials by
contacting the Illinois Network of Child Care Resources Referral Association. It The Child Development
Emphasis is recommended as preparation for advanced degrees in child development, family and child
studies, and related fields.
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Minor in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising (19)
↓
One additional course is required from the upper level courses in textiles, apparel, and merchandising after
consulting with an adviser (3)
School of Nursing and Health Studies
New Course Offering
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CIP CODE: 51.2201
PHHE 315. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS AND ISSUES (3). An overview of
individual and community-level interventions designed to prevent illness/injury and promote well-being;
principles and techniques for promoting and maintaining health; emphasis on the acquisition and
maintenance of health enhancing behaviors, the design of health promoting interventions, and their
environments. PRQ: PHHE 295.
New Course Offering
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CIP CODE: 51.2201
PHHE 325. FUNDAMENTALS OF QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (3).
Fundamental methods and concepts of biostatistics and their application to problems in public health.
Exercises and analyses of data from public health settings, the role of statistical principles and analysis in
public health and health sciences research, interpretation and utilization of data for public health problem
solving and decision making. PRQ: Declared public health major or minor or consent of school.
Course Revisions
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Public Health and Health Education (PHHE)
↓
351. ELEMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (3). Analysis and control of current environmental
health problems. Discussion of the effects of environmental factors on human health, and the organization
and administration of environmental health programs. PRQ: A course in college biology and a course in
college chemistry.
433. PRINCIPLES OF LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION (3). Overview of long-term care
services, personnel, and the roles of the administrator. Emphasis on organizational management and
operations control. Resident care issues, federal and state regulations, and licensing and certification. PRQ:
Consent of school.
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435. ETHICAL DECISION MAKING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (3). Introduction to common
ethical dilemmas involved in health services delivery. Emphasis on applied ethical decision making.
Formal organizational structures related to ethical dilemmas such as written policies, committee
composition, and reporting and documentation requirements. PRQ: Consent of school.
439. FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC HEALTH (3). Seminar in identifying significant public
health problems and preparing competitive grant proposals. Students gain experience in writing and
evaluating grant proposals and identifying potential funding agencies. PRQ: Senior standing and consent
of school.
441. SUPERVISION IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (1-3) (3). … ….
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Academic Standing
↓
Students must repeat any required nursing course in which they receive a grade of D or F and receive a
grade of C or better to progress in the nursing curriculum. See “Repeating a Course”.
↓
To graduate as a nursing major, a student must earn a grade of at least C in each course required in the
major and all pre-requisite courses for the major.
APASC 11/12/08
Other Catalog Change
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Major in Public Health (B.S.)
↓
B.S. in Public Health Completion Program
↓
Emphasis 1. General Public Health
↓
Requirements in School (34) (34)
PHHE 295 - Ecology of Health (3)
PHHE 315 – Introduction to Public Health Programs and Issues (3)
PHHE 351 - Elements of Environmental Health (3)
PHHE 402 - Community Health Programs and Issues (3)
↓
Two of the following with the advice and consent of adviser (6)
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↓
Requirements outside School (47-65) (47-65)
↓
*STAT 208 - Basic Statistics (3),
OR STAT 301 - Elementary Statistics (4)
↓
Total Hours for Emphasis 1, General Public Health: 78-91 81-98
↓
Emphasis 2. Health Administration
↓
Requirements in School (37) (40)
PHHE 295 - Ecology of Health (3)
PHHE 351 - Elements of Environmental Health (3)
PHHE 441 – Supervision in Health Care Facilities (3)
↓
Two of the following with the advice and consent of adviser (6)
PHHE 315 – Introduction to Public Health Programs and Issues (3)
PHHE 351 - Elements of Environmental Health (3)
PHHE 402 - Community Health Programs and Issues (3)
↓
Minor in Public Health (18)
↓
Requirements (18)
↓
PHHE 295 - Ecology of Health (3)
PHHE 315 – Introduction to Public Health Programs and Issues (3)
PHHE 402 - Community Health Programs and Issues (3)
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Minor in Health Education (26-28)
↓
PHHE 304 - Drug Use and Abuse (3),
OR PHHE 404 - Drug Education (3)
PHHE 306 - Human Sexuality (3),
OR PHHE 406 - Sexuality Education (3)
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
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Inter-Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS)
↓
390. Internship in Women’s Studies (1-3). … May be repeated in subsequent semesters to a maximum of 6
semester hours. S/U grading ….
Course Revision
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Women’s Studies (WOMS)
↓
439. Independent Study in Women’s Studies (3). Independent research on an approved topic in women’s
studies. Student must present research prospectus approved by a faculty member before a permit is
granted. May be repeated in subsequent semesters only. PRQ: 9 semester hours in the minor, including
WOMS 230 and WOMS 235.
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(insert above last paragraph in section.)
Special Requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
↓
A student may not count more than 50 … … semester hours to graduate. There are exceptions to this
regulation in the case of students majoring in the Mathematical Sciences with an emphasis in mathematics
education or with an emphasis in actuarial sciences…
Some courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences indicate that the course may be repeated to a
specified maximum number of semester hours. The statement "May be repeated to a maximum of
[number] semester hours," means that the semester hours earned both from the initial enrollment and any
permitted subsequent enrollments cannot exceed that maximum. Unless otherwise prohibited, enrollments
in such a course may take place in any combination of semesters, including multiple
enrollments during a single semester.
For some students, in-service exposure to their academic discipline….
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Minor in International Studies
↓
Requirements (24)
↓
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International Business Studies
ANTH 363 - International Contact in Anthropological Perspective Globalization and Corporate Cultures
(3).
↓
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Minor in Linguistics
⇓
Requirements (18-19)
Six or more semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.
Basic Courses (3-9)
*ANTH 230 - Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (3),
OR ENGL 318 - Language and Linguistics (3),
OR ENGL 321 – Structure of Modern English (3)
Basic Additional Courses (9-16)
COMD 221 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: 3
COMS 404 - Communication Theories Credits: 3
ENGL 321 - Structure of Modern English Credits: 3
ENGL 322 - Language in American Society Credits: 3
ENGL 433 - Discourse Analysis Credits: 3
Any one of the following non-IndoEuropean language courses may be counted toward the basic course
requirement.
AHRS 430 - American Sign Language I Credits: 3
FLBU 103 - Beginning Burmese I Credits: 5
FLCH 101 - Beginning Chinese I Credits: 3
FLIN 103 - Beginning Indonesian I Credits: 5
FLJA 101 - Beginning Japanese I Credits: 3
FLTH 103 - Beginning Thai I Credits: 5
Specialized and Related Courses (0-7)
AHRS 101- American Sign Language I Credits: 3
COMD 221 - Phonetics and Phonology Credits: 3
COMD 325A - Introduction to Hearing Science Credits: 3
COMD 326A - Introduction to Speech Science Credits: 3
COMD 403 - Language Development Credits: 3
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ANTH 331 - Language and Culture Credits: 3
ANTH 435/GEOG 435X - Space in Language and Culture Credits: 3 (ANTH 435 is crosslisted with
GEOG 435X.)
ANTH 490J - Anthropological Research Training: Linguistic Anthropology (3)
COMD 326A - Introduction to Speech Science Credits: 3
COMD 403 - Language Development Credits: 3
COMS 404 - Communication Theories Credits: 3
CSCI 240 - Computer Programming in C++ Credits: 4
CSCI 490B - Topics in Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3
CSCI 490K - Topics in Computer Science: Programming Languages Credits: 3
CSCI 497 - Undergraduate Readings in Computer Science Credits: 3
ENGL 320 - History of the English Language Credits: 3
ENGL 322 - Language in American Society Credits: 3
ENGL 432 - Topics in General Linguistics Credits: 3
ENGL 433 - Discourse Analysis Credits: 3
FLAL 483 - Applied Linguistics and the Romance Languages Credits: 3
FLBU 103 - Beginning Burmese I Credits: 5
FLCH 101 - Beginning Chinese I Credits: 3
FLFR 301 - Advanced French Grammar and Composition Credits: 3
FLFR 481 - French Phonetics and Phonemics Credits: 3
FLGE 301 - Advanced German Grammar and Composition I Credits: 3
FLGE 481 - The Structure of Modern German Credits: 3
FLIN 103 - Beginning Indonesian I Credits: 5
FLIS 481 - Independent Study in a Foreign Language Credits: 1-6
FLJA 101 - Beginning Japanese I Credits: 3
FLSP 301 - Advanced Spanish Grammar Credits: 3
FLSP 411 - Advanced Composition in Spanish Credits: 3
FLSP 481 - Spanish Phonology Credits: 3
FLTH 103 - Beginning Thai I Credits: 5
ILAS 261 - Language, Mind, and Thought Credits: 3
*PHIL 205 - Symbolic Logic Credits: 3
PHIL 404 - Philosophy of Language Credits: 3
PSYC 345 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 400 – The Psychology of Language Credits: 3
WOMS 434/ENGL 434X - Language and Gender (3)
Any one continuation course of the beginning non-Indo-European language courses listed under basic
courses (AHRS 101, FLBU 103, FLCH 101, FLIN 103, FLJA 101, FLTH 103) or any 200-level non-IndoEuropean language course.
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Minor in Southeast Asian Studies
↓
Requirements (19-21)
↓
ANTH 408 - Peoples and Cultures of Mainland Southeast Asia (3)
ANTH 421 - Social Organization (3)
ANTH 422 - Gender in Southeast Asia (3)
ANTH 426 - Political Anthropology (3)
↓
HIST493H2 - Honors Independent Study (1-3)
HIST 498J2 - Special Topics in History: Asian (3)
↓
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Minor in Southeast Asian Studies
↓
Requirements (19-21)
↓
ANTH 310 – The Archaeology of Oceania and Southeast Asia (3)
ANTH 3632 - International Contact in Anthropological Perspective Globalization and Corporate
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Minor in Women’s Studies
↓
Requirements (18)
↓
Three of the following (9)
ANTH 361 – Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women (3)
ANTH 4491 Sex and Gender in Primates (3)
ANTH 468 – Anthropology of Gender (3)
↓
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Certificate of Undergraduate Study
↓
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Studies (12)
Coordinator: Diana Swanson (Women’s Studies Program and Department of English) and Sarah
Conklin (Nursing and Health Studies)
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↓
Requirements
ILAS 350 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Credits: 3
Three of the following (9):
ANTH 422 – Gender in Southeast Asia Credits: 3
ANTH 468 - Anthropology of Gender Credits: 3
COMS 230 - Rhetoric and the Media Credits: 3
↓
PSYC 474 - Psychological Basis of Sexuality Credits: 3
SOCI 357 – Sociology of Gender Credits: 3
WOMS 230 - Women in Contemporary America Credits: 3
↓
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(Insert prior to “Degree Possibilities for Students Gaining Early Admission to a Professional School.”)
Degree Affiliation Agreement NIU/UIC College of Pharmacy – Guaranteed Admission Program
The University of Illinois College of Pharmacy will admit 10 students from NIU who meet the following
conditions prior to matriculation:
Conditions of Affiliation Program Admission:
Completion of a minimum of 3 full-time semesters of university course work at NIU, with at least
4 semesters of course work remaining in their program. Preference will be given to students who
have completed some pre-pharmacy course work.
Minimum GPA of 3.50/4.00 (cumulative) at NIU.
Successful completion of an on-site interview (UIC campus).
Expressed interest in the profession of pharmacy/healthcare as demonstrated by work or volunteer
activities.
Involvement in extracurricular activities at the collegiate level.
Conditions for retention and matriculation:
Baccalaureate degree from NIU within 5 years.
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Minimum cumulative pre-pharmacy GPA of 3.50/4.00, checked each semester.
Completion of all pre-pharmacy course work at NIU.
Receive a grade of C or better in every prerequisite course. [Courses in which a grade below C is
obtained must be retaken. Both grades will be used in the GPA calculation.]
Attend meetings every semester with the program contact at NIU.
Participation in a portfolio project assigned by UIC.
Take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT).
Students given a guaranteed spot at UIC will be asked for their campus preference (Chicago or Rockford)
at the time of matriculation – these preferences will be honored.
For additional information regarding the program at NIU, contact Dr. Kenneth Gasser the Advising and
Counseling Office at the beginning of the first semester of enrollment at NIU.
Department of Anthropology
Course Deletion
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449. Sex and Gender in Primates (3).
New Course
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CIP: 45.02
313. ARCHAEOLOGY THROUGH FICTION (3). Introduction to ancient world cultures, including
Egypt, the Middle East, Rome, Europe, and North America through novels that use archaeological data
and characters. Topics include assessing the accuracy of data, borrowing from scholarly literature, and
connections to current controversies over looting, site destruction, and the faking of antiquities.
New Course
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CIP: 45.02
418. APPLIED ARCHAEOLOGY (3). Detailed examination of the operational framework, methods, and
techniques of applied archaeology and scrutiny of their rationales. Instruction in the skills needed in the
new working environment of most of the archaeology that is done within the United States.
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363. International Contact in Anthropological Perspective Globalization and Corporate Cultures (3).
Broad overview of anthropological perspectives on development, globalization and corporate culture in the
international setting. Population shifts, global trade, ideology, technology and organizational cultures with
special attention to applied problems of intercultural communication in Western and non-Western
corporate settings.
Course Revision
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441. Evolutionary Perspectives on Sex and Gender Sex and Gender in Primates (3).
Theories of the evolution of sex differences and associated gender roles in humans human and nonhuman
primates including primate mating systems, sperm competition, mate choice, parental care, aggression, and
cooperation. PRQ: ANTH 240 or consent of department.
Department of Biological Sciences
New Courses
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CIP Code: 26.01
443. BIOINFORMATICS (3). Introduction to theory, strategies, and practice of data management and
analysis in molecular biology. Topics include DNA and protein sequence analysis, biological databases,
genomic mapping, and analysis of gene expression data. PRQ: BIOS 300 or BIOS 308.
463. PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY (3). Topics include principles of drug distribution, drug
metabolism, drug-receptor binding, mechanisms of drug action and toxicity, and strategies for therapeutic
drug design. Several specific examples of therapeutic drugs and environmental toxins will be discussed in
detail to illustrate basic principles. PRQ: BIOS 209 and either CHEM 331 or CHEM 337.
Course Revisions:
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205. ORGANISMAL DIVERSITY (3). Overview ... Course designed for biological sciences majors. Not
available for credit to students with credit in BIOS 205. CRQ: BIOS 207.
207. ORGANISMAL DIVERSITY LABORATORY (1). Designed ... per week. Not available for credit
to students with credit in BIOS 205. CRQ: BIOS 205.
208. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I (3). Introduction ...but open to others. Not available for credit
to students with credit in BIOS 208. PRQ: ...
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209. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II (3). Continuation ... but open to others. Not available for
credit to students with credit in BIOS 209. PRQ: ...
210. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I LABORATORY (1). Designed ... per week. Not available for
credit to students with credit in BIOS 208. CRQ: BIOS 208.
211. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II LABORATORY (1). Designed ... per week. Not available
for credit to students with credit in BIOS 209. CRQ: BIOS 209.
406. Conservation Biology (4)… PRQ: BIOS 316 or BIOS 317, or consent of department.
412. Mycology (4)… PRQ: BIOS 205, BIOS 207, BIOS 209, and BIOS 211, or consent of department.
417. Pathogenic Microbiology (4). … PRQ: BIOS 313, or consent of department.
420. Plant Pathology (3). … PRQ: BIOS 209 and BIOS 211, or consent of department.
430. Plant Systematics (4)…. PRQ: BIOS 209 and BIOS 211, or consent of department.
431. 432. RADIATION BIOLOGY (3)...
433. Behavioral Ecology (3). PRQ: BIOS 209 and BIOS 211, or consent of department.
439. Molecular Evolution (3). … PRQ: BIOS 308 or BIOS 317, or consent of department.
442. EVOLUTION AND THE CREATIONIST CHALLENGE (3). Evolutionary ... secondary science
education. PRQ: BIOS 205, BIOS 207, BIOS 209, an BIOS 211, or consent of department.
450. Molecular Biology of Cancer (3). … PRQ: BIOS 300, or consent of department.
456. Biology of Fishes, Amphibians, and Reptiles (4). … PRQ: BIOS 205, BIOS 207, BIOS 209, and
BIOS 211, or consent of department.
457. Biology of Birds and Mammals (4). … PRQ: BIOS 205, BIOS 207, BIOS 209, and BIOS 211, or
consent of department.
458. Vertebrate Paleontology (3). Crosslisted as GEOL 458X. … PRQ: BIOS 205, BIOS 207, BIOS 209,
and BIOS 211; or GEOL 320; or consent of department.
461. Endocrinology (3). … PRQ: BIOS 355 or consent of department.
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462. Biogeography (3). … PRQ: BIOS 316 or consent of department.
464. Cell Signalling (3). … PRQ: BIOS 300 and CHEM 330 or CHEM 336, or consent of department.
465. Cellular Physiology (3). … PRQ: BIOS 300, or consent of department.
467. Molecular Biology of Eukaryotes (3). … PRQ: BIOS 300 and CHEM 330 or CHEM 336, or CRQ:
BIOS 473X, or consent of department.
478. Bioinstrumentation for Cell and Molecular Biology (4). … PRQ: BIOS 300 or PHYS 211, or consent
of department.
481. Vision and the Visual System (3). … PRQ: BIOS 208, BIOS 210, BIOS 209, and BIOS 211, or
consent of department.
482. Biology of Forensic Analysis (4). … PRQ: BIOS 300, or consent of department.
488. Applied Microbial Biotechnology (3). …. PRQ: BIOS 313, or consent of department.
Department of Chemistry
New Courses
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CIP: 40.05
422. ANALYTICAL SEPARATIONS (3). Fundamental principles of chemical separations and
measurements with emphasis on instrumental methods. Survey of both traditional and emerging
techniques. PRQ: CHEM 441 and CHEM 425, or consent of department.
423. MASS SPECTROMETRY (3). Fundamentals of mass spectrometry, including modern ionization
techniques, major types of mass analyzers, and interface to separation techniques. Survey of biochemical,
pharmaceutical, and environmental applications. PRQ: CHEM 441 and CHEM 425, or consent of
department.
424. OPTICAL METHODS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3). Theoretical and practical applications
of spectral measurements to research and chemical analysis, with emphasis on absorption, emission, and
luminescence techniques in the principal regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. PRQ: CHEM 425 or
consent of department.
426. ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3). Theory, practice, and applicability of
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electroanalytical measurements in analysis and research. Traditional and emerging techniques of
electroanalytical chemistry and electrochemical kinetics are emphasized. PRQ: CHEM 425 and either
MATH 232 or MATH 336, or consent of department.
431. ORGANIC SYNTHESIS (3). Systematic presentation of methods of assembling carbon skeletons,
functional group interconversions, and analysis of synthetic pathways. PRQ: CHEM 331 or CHEM 337.
432. PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3). Mechanism and structure in organic chemistry including
structural theory, stereochemistry, and the study of the reactive intermediates of organic chemistry. PRQ:
CHEM 331 or CHEM 337, and CHEM 441 or consent of department.
444. CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS (3). Fundamental laws of thermodynamics and applications to
chemical problems. Calculation of thermodynamic quantities. PRQ: CHEM 441 or consent of department.
445. KINETICS (3). Theories and applications of rates of chemical reactions including reactions in the
gas phase and in solution. Thermodynamic foundations of chemical reaction rates. Applications of kinetics
in the determination of reaction mechanisms.
450. NANOCHEMISTRY (3). Fundamental theory and experimental techniques underlying the
fabrication methods and applications of nanoscale materials and devices. PRQ: CHEM 441, or consent of
department.
474. ENZYMES (3). Basic principles of the concepts of enzyme kinetics, theory and design of
experimental methods, and interpretation of enzyme mechanisms. PRQ: CHEM 470 or consent of
department. Recommended: CHEM 445.
475. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES (3). Comprehensive introduction to the use
of physical chemistry in the study of macromolecules. PRQ: CHEM 441 consent of department.
Department of Communication/Journalism
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481. COMMUNICATION ETHICS IN ORGANIZATIONS (3). Study of communication ethics in
organizational contexts. Examines major communication ethics issues and strategies for addressing
unethical communication in the workplace.
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315. Press Photography (3). Basic principles of photojournalism. Study of camera and darkroom
techniques; the production of news, advertising and display pictures as they are used in various printed
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media; and photography law and ethics Introduction to the fundamentals of digital camera operation, photo
composition, photo editing in Photoshop, and color printing. Introduction to the ethical visual
representation of documentary photographs, as well as to ethical photo editing practices required in
professional photography. Students are supplied with professional equipment. No previous experience
required.
357 - Introduction to Studio Production (4). Examination and application of principles of studio
production, including articulation of visual and audio media, as well as an introduction to digital editing.
PRQ or CRQ: COMS 251 or consent of department.
358 - Introduction to Field Production (4). Examination of basic theories and principles of video
production in the field beginning with an understanding of visual aesthetics and image analysis.
Application exercises include still photography, digital image manipulation, video production, and digital
editing. PRQ or CRQ: COMS 251.
359 - Interactive Media Production I (4). Technologies and techniques of interactive and multimedia
production. Critical readings of interactive media in both CD-ROM and web-page formats and practice in
the production process, designing, writing, and producing interactive programs. Emphasis on content
design for a variety of applications (i.e. entertainment, education, corporate communication) and platforms
(Web page, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM). PRQ or CRQ: COMS 251.
415. Advanced Photojournalism (3). Advanced techniques of digital photography. with emphasis on
visual communication as employed in contemporary mass media. Students write, photograph, and edit.
Color theory and ethical photo practice. This course builds on the skills taught in J315 (Digital camera
operation, photo composition, photo editing in Photoshop, and color printing.) Students are introduced to
specialized color photography under different conditions, such as night photography, snow photography,
and close-up photography, Students write illustrated papers on well-known photographers. Students are
supplied with professional equipment. PRQ: JOUR 315 or consent of department.
490. Ethnic Minorities and the News Media (3) Development of the press of various European ethnic
groups in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the needs it fulfilled, and its role in helping ethnic groups
adjust to American society. The press of ethnic groups such as African Americans and Native Americans is
also examined. PRQ: Junior standing.
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Major in Communication Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
Three emphases are available to students majoring in communication studies. The emphasis in rhetoric and
public communication offers courses in theory, practice, and criticism appropriate for study in the general
field of human communication. The emphasis in rhetoric and public communication is a broad-based
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program of study that allows students to take courses from across the field of communication. By
becoming more articulate communicators and more alert critics of information and argument, students gain
the leadership skills and knowledge essential in a variety of business and civic settings. The emphasis also
provides a strong preparation for students who intend to pursue graduate and/or law school. The emphasis
in media studies combines courses in general communication with courses in mass communication theory,
history, criticism, and production. The emphasis in organizational/corporate communication combines a
common core of courses in communication with courses which examine communication systems, training
and consulting, as well as advertising, and corporate advocacy in business, community, and governmental
organizations.
The emphasis in media studies combines courses in general communication with courses in mass
communication theory, history, criticism, and production.
The emphasis in organizational/corporate communication combines a common core of courses in
communication with courses which examine communication systems, training and consulting, advertising,
as well as corporate advocacy in business, community, and governmental organizations.
Under no circumstances will the Department of Communication accept more than 18 semester hours of transfer
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Emphasis 1. Rhetoric and Public Communication
Requirements in Department (386-37)
COMS 200 – Public Speaking (3),
OR COMS 300 – Speech Writing (3),
OR COMS 305 – Argumentation and Debate (3)
OR COMS 309 – Performance in Speech Communication (3)
COMS 361 - Business and Professional Communication (3)
COMS 252 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
COMS 305 – Argumentation and Debate (3)
COMS 400 - Rhetorical Theory (3)
COMS 401 - Criticism of Public Rhetoric (3)
COMS 403 - Freedom of Speech and Communication Ethics (3)
OR COMS 455 - Media Law and Ethics (3)
OR JOUR 480 - Journalism Law and Regulation (3)
COMS 407 - Practicum (1)
COMS 401 – Criticism of Public Rhetoric (3)
OR COMS 419 - Political Communication in America (3)
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OR COMS 496R - Special Topics in Rhetoric (3)
COMS 495A – Capstone Project: Senior Thesis (1)
OR COMS 495B – Senior Portfolio (1)
One Three of the Following (9 3)
COMS 2001 – Public Speaking (3)
COMS 201 – Group Discussion Skills (3)
COMS 203 – Interpersonal Communication Skills (3)
COMS 220 – Rhetoric and Public Issues (3)
COMS 230 – Rhetoric and the Media (3)
COMS 3001 – Speech Writing (3)
COMS 304 – Introduction to Persuasion Theory (3)
COMS 3051 – Argumentation and Debate (3)
COMS 3091 - Performance in Speech Communication (3)
COMS 355 – Media Writing (3)
COMS 357 – Introduction to Studio Production (4)
COMS 359 – Interactive Media Production I (4)
COMS 361 - Business and Professional Speaking (3)
COMS 362 – Intercultural Communication (3)
COMS 380 – Corporate Advocacy and Issue Management (3)
COMS 497 – Internship (3)
JOUR 200A or JOUR 200B – Basic News Writing (3)
JOUR 312 – Graphics of Communication (3)
Five Three of the Following (9 15)
COMS 220 – Rhetoric and Public Issues (3)
COMS 230 - Rhetoric and the Media (3)
COMS 302 – Introduction to Organizational Communication Theory (3)
COMS 303 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Theory (3)
COMS 304 - Introduction to Persuasion Theory (3)
COMS 356 – Critical Interpretation of Film/Television (3)
COMS 362 - Intercultural Communication (3)
COMS 370 – Principles of Advertising (3)
COMS 380 – Corporate Advocacy and Issue Management (3)
COMS 401 – Criticism of Public Rhetoric (3)
COMS 402 – Group Communication (3)
COMS 404 – Communication Theories (3)
COMS 405 – Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3)
COMS 410 – Communication and Gender (3)
COMS 4191 – Political Communication in America (3)
COMS 460 – Television Theory and Criticism (3)
COMS 462 – Film Theory and Criticism (3)
COMS 465 – Computer-Mediated Communication (3)
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COMS 470 – Campaign Strategies and Development (3)
COMS 480 – Communication and Conflict Management (3)
COMS 481 - Communication Ethics in Organizations (3)
COMS 491 – Methods of Research in Communication (3)
COMS 496C – Special Topics in Communication Theory (3)
COMS 496M – Special Topics in Media Studies (3)
COMS 496R1 – Special Topics in Rhetoric (3)
COMS 498A* – Tutorial (3)
JOUR 335 – Principles of Public Relations (3)
JOUR 435 – Advanced Public Relations (3)
JOUR 483 – Mass Media in Modern Society (3)
* Course must be taken for 3 semester hours to be counted in choice block.
Requirements outside Department (B.A., 0-12; B.S., 10-15)
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Total Hours for Emphasis 1, Rhetoric and Public Communication: 386-5049 (B.A.) OR 486-5352
(B.S.)
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This item was not received by the UCC for clarification of hours.
Emphasis 2. Media Studies
Requirements in the Department (37)
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Five courses from the following in consultation with advisor (18) . . .
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Emphasis 3. Organizational/Corporate Communication
Requirements in the Department (37 35)
COMS 195 - Planning Your Communication Career and Life’s Path
COMS 200 - Public Speaking (3)
OR COMS 220 – Rhetoric and Public Issues (3)
↓
COMS 402 - Group Communication (3)
OR COMS 404 – Communication Theories (3)
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OR COMS 405 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3)
OR COMS 410 - Communication and Gender (3)
OR COMS 461A - Organizational Communication: Internal (3)
OR COMS 480 - Communication and Conflict Management (3)
OR COMS 496A - Special Topics in Interpersonal Communication and Personal Relationships (3)
COMS 403 -Freedom of Speech and Communication Ethics (3)
OR COMS 455 -Media Law and Ethics (3)
OR COMS 481 Communication Ethics in Organizations (3)
OR JOUR 480 -Journalism Law and Regulation (3)
COMS 404 - Communication Theories (3)
OR COMS 491 - Methods of Research in Communication (3)
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Total Hours for Emphasis 3, Organizational/Corporate Communication: 37 35-49 47 (B.A.) OR 47
45-53 50 (B.S)
Department of Computer Science
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CIP Code: 011.0701
446. FOUNDATIONS OF ENTERPRISE COMPUTING (3). Survey of major topics and the state of the
art in the field of modern enterprise computing including enterprise-level system architecture, system
integration, interoperation, security, end-to-end enterprise solution delivery, XML, Web services and SOA,
Grid computing, and mobile computing. PRQ: CSCI 340.
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390. Internship (3). Work as an intern for a minimum of 20 hours per week in an off-campus agency.
Reading and preparation of a paper under faculty supervision. May be repeated once. S/U grading. No
more than 6 semester hours of internship and/or cooperative education credit CSCI 390 and/or CSCI 496
credit can be counted toward NIU's required hours for graduation or toward NIU's 40 upper-division hour
requirement. PRQ: Declared computer science major, CSCI 340 or CSCI 360, and consent of department.
Consent of department and CSCI 340.
APASC 11/12/08
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490. TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (3).
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Each lettered topic may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when subject changes. Students
may repeat multiple lettered topics, each to its maximum. PRQ: Senior standing and consent of
department.
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496. Research and Development Internship (3-6). Work as a paid intern for an off-campus agency.
Reading and preparation of a paper under faculty supervision. May be repeated. No more than 3 semester
hours in CSCI 390 or CSCI 496 may be included in the baccalaureate degree. S/U grading. PRQ:
Declared computer science major and consent of department. Consent is competitive.
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Emphasis 2. Enterprise Software
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Requirements outside Department (18-24 27)
MATH 206 – Introductory Discrete Mathematics (3)
Math 211 – Calculus for Business and Social Science (3),
OR MATH 229 and MATH 230 – Calculus I and II (8)
STAT 301 – Elementary Statistics (4)
OR STAT 350 – Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
Three of the following (9-12)
ACCY 288 – Fundamental of Accounting (3)
OR ACCY 206 – Introductory Financial Accounting (3) AND
ACCY 207 – Introductory Cost Management (3)
FINA 320 – Principles of Finance (3)
MGMT 333 – Principles of Management (3)
MKTG 310 – Principles of Marketing (3)
Total Hours for Emphasis 2. Enterprise Software: 63-72 75
Department of English
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CIP Code: 23.01
Literature
474. THE INTERNATIONAL SHORT STORY (3). Birth and development of the short story as an
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international literary form. Studies short fiction by writers from around the world, from the early 19th
century to the present.
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Minor in English (18)
The minor is English is designed to allow students majoring in other fields to supplement their studies in a
manner that best meets their needs and interests. Possibilities include a general survey of British and
American literature, a focus on a single period or genre, a focus on writing or linguistics, or some other
coherent selection of courses. The individual program and specific courses are to be chosen in
consultation with the department adviser for minors.
ENGL 200 – Literary Study: Research and Criticism (3)
ENGL 207 – Fundamentals of English Grammar (3)
ENGL 300 – Advanced Essay Composition (3)
Three additional courses at the 300-400 level. to be selected in consultation with the department adviser for
minors (9)
↓
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
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FLAL 410. SMALL-GROUP STUDY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (1). Small groups of participants in
the Foreign Language Residence Program refine and strengthen their oral language skills under the
guidance of faculty members. Open only to residents of the program. May be repeated to a maximum of 4
semester hours. Only 1 credit can be taken per semester. Hours may not be applied towards the major or
minor.
Department of Geography
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CIP code: 45.0701
352. GEOSPATIAL DIMENSIONS OF HOMELAND SECURITY (3). Planning and practicing
homeland security and emergency response from a geospatial perspective. Integrating homeland security
across jurisdictions and geographic scales, from local to national. Practical value of GIS, spatial data, and
geospatial methods in planning, risk assessment and mitigation. Lecture and laboratory.
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404. SOIL DESCRIPTION AND INTERPRETATION (2). Lecture, lab, and field experience involving
description, interpretation, and classification of soil profiles and soil-landscape geographic relationships for
agricultural, urban, and wildland use. Participate in soil judging contests. PRQ: GEOG 302 or 402 or
consent of department
407. TECHNICAL HAZARDS (3). Study of the spatial problems associated with technical (human-made)
hazards and the geographic scope of their impacts on human activities and the environment. Spatial
dimension of risk and the role of geospatial information in mitigation, emergency response, planning, and
management. Examination of the social and culture contexts associated with technical hazards and
regulatory issues in risk management. Emphasis on risk perception, risk analysis, hazard assessment and
hazard management from geospatial and cultural perspectives.
458. GEOVISUALIZATION (3). Theories, principles and approaches of geographic visualization.
Fundamentals of cartographic representation, theoretical and practical issues of geovisualization, and
developing methods in exploratory spatial data analysis, animation, 3-D representation, and virtual
environments. Lecture and laboratory.
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GEOG 2306. SEVERE AND HAZARDOUS WEATHER (3). Examination of fundamentals of
atmospheric
GEOG 406. Natural Hazards and Environmental Risk (3). … … PRQ: PRQ: GEOG 101 or GEOG 105 or
GEOG 206 306 or GEOL 120 or consent of the department.
GEOG 408. Tropical Environmental Hazards. (3). … …. PRQ: GEOG 101 or GEOG 105 or GEOG 206
306 or GEOL 120 or consent of the department.
GEOG 493. COMPUTER METHODS AND MODELING (1-3 3). Programming topics in geographic or
… ….
MET 431. APPLICATIONS IN CLIMATOLOGY (3). Application of climatological theory and personal
computers Team research projects that apply climatological theory and statistical approaches to develop
climate relationship-decision models for use in agriculture, water resources, utilities, construction,
transportation, and recreation. Lecture and field experience…
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Major in Geography (B.A. or B.S.)
Requirements in Department (36)
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↓
Electives chosen from one of the following four course groupings or any combination for 12 semester
hours.
Area Studies
Course work from the following
↓
GEOG 332 - Geography of Latin America (3)
GEOG 335X – Migration (3)
GEOG 336 - Geography of Africa (3)
↓
Geographic Information Systems
Course work from the following
↓
GEOG 455 – Land Use Planning (3)
GEOG 458 – Geovisualization (3)
↓
GEOG 467 - Workshop in Cartography (3)
GEOG 468 - Workshop in GIS (3)
GEOG 490 - Community Geography (3)
↓
Natural Environmental Systems
Course work from the following
↓
GEOG 303 – Water Resources and the Environment (3)
GEOG 306 – Severe and Hazardous Weather (3)
↓
GEOG 404 – Soil Description and Interpretation (2)
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Minor in Geography (20) (19)
Meteorology majors may declare the minor in geography.
GEOG 101 - Survey of Physical Geography (3)
GEOG 102 - Survey of Physical Geography Laboratory (1)
GEOG 105 - Introduction to the Atmosphere (3)
GEOG 106 - Introduction to the Atmosphere Laboratory (1)
GEOG 202 - World Regional Geography (3)
GEOG 204 - Geography of Economic Activities (3)
GEOG 101 and GEOG 102 – Survey of Physical Geography and Laboratory (4),
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OR GEOG 105 and GEOG 106 – Introduction to the Atmosphere and Laboratory (4)
GEOG 202 – World Regional Geography (3)
OR GEOG 204 – Geography of Economic Activities (3)
GEOG 256 – Maps and Mapping (3)
Electives from geography courses at the 300 or 400 level (6) (9)
Six or more semester hours in the minor must be taken at NIU.
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CIP: 40.06
404. DEPARTMENTAL SEMINAR (1). Weekly presentations by graduate students, staff, and guests.
Credit earned in GEOL 404 may not be used to fulfill department requirements for undergraduate degrees.
May be repeated a maximum of 4 semesters. S/U grading. CRQ: GEOL 322 and GEOL 325 or consent of
the department.
Department of History
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CIP: 54.01
311. EARLY MODERN FRANCE, 1500-1789 (3). French history from the Renaissance to the outbreak
of the Revolution. Examination of France’s monarchic government, court society, noble culture, merchant
commerce, and agrarian economy. Special attention to religious wars, state development, imperialism, and
Enlightenment movement that defined early modern France.
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CIP: 54.01
407. MEDIEVAL WOMEN (3). Social, religious, cultural and economic history of women during Late
Antiquity and the Middle Ages c. 200 to c. 1500. Topics include effects of Christianity upon women in the
Roman world, motherhood, religion, life cycle, education, medicine, work, power, and comparisons to
Jewish and Muslim women.
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1
Students must successfully complete HIST 391, and at least one 400-level NIU history course (excluding
HIST 400, HIST 492, HIST 496, and HIST 497) before taking HIST 491. At least two such 400-level NIU
history courses (excluding HIST 400, HIST 491, HIST 492, HIST 496, and HIST 497) are required to
complete the major.
Department of Political Science
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Public Policy/Public Administration
POLS 325. POLITICS OF REGULATION (3).
POLS 329. COMPARATIVE PUBLIC POLICY (3).
POLS 439. INTERNSHIP IN ADMINISTRATION (3).
Comparative Politics
POLS 364. CANADIAN POLITICS (3).
General
POLS 397H. HONORS SEMINAR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (3).
Empirical Theory and Behavior
POLS 440. MAJOR MODES OF EMPIRICAL THEORY (3).
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CIP CODE: 45.10
321. THE ORIGIN OF POLITICS (3). Drawing on a version of modern evolutionary theory to frame the
approach to studying political behavior, examines the biological bases of political behavior. Intersection of
biological and social sciences is tapped for insights and new interpretations of political attitudes and
behaviors.
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General
POLS 492. MODEL UNITED NATIONS (1). Develop understanding of global governance, the
functioning of the United Nations, and contemporary issues of international conflict and collaboration
through study of these issues, and participation in organized United Nations simulations where students
will represent the countries NIU is fielding in a given semester. S/U grading.
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American Government and Politics
303. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS (3). Examines the structure, functions,
and governance dynamics of local and state governments. Includes relationships of local and state
government legislative, executive, and administrative actors; management processes; and
intergovernmental relations. Structure, functions, and dynamics of community political systems. Local
legislative, executive, and electoral processes.
304. AMERICAN PUBLIC OPINION (3). American political values, attitudes, and beliefs, the factors
that influence their development, and the role of public opinion in American democracy. Survey research
methods, including sampling, questionnaire design, and data collection methods. PRQ: POLS 100 or
consent of the department. PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of the department.
Recommended: POLS 100.
305. POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS (3). Examination of the development, organization, and
functions of political parties and elections in the American political system. Topics include the nature and
function of political parties, nominations and elections, political campaigns and campaign finance, voting
behavior and party realignment issues, and the role of the party in government policy-making. PRQ:
POLS 100 or POLS 150. PRQ: At least sophomore standing or consent of the department.
Recommended: POLS 100.
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Public Policy and Public Administration
326. GOVERNMENT AND WELFARE NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (3). Political administrative
analysis of domestic programs in area such as social insurance, health, and education. Emphasis on both
the politics of welfare and the substance of programs. Examines the role of nonprofit organizations in the
policy process from advocacy through service delivery. Emphasis on management/administration and the
delivery of public services. PRQ: At least sophomore standing. Recommended: POLS 331.
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International Relations
381. THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA (3). Evolution of U.S.-Latin American relations, the
development of the inter-American system, and contemporary international issues in the Western
Hemisphere. PRQ: At least sophomore standing. Recommended: POLS 285.
383. CHANGING WORLD POLITICAL ECONOMY (3). International political economy since World
War II: relations among advanced industrialized states; interaction among developed and developing
economies; and policy choices confronting the United States. PRQ: At least sophomore standing.
Recommended: POLS 285.
387. EAST ASIA AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS (3). Examination of international military and
economic challenges facing China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and the United States. PRQ: At least sophomore
standing. Recommended: POLS 285.
388. U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY. Examination of contemporary American defense policy,
with emphasis on a broad range of national and global security threats. Attention given to national
interests and capabilities, international responsibilities, and selected policies and strategies. PRQ: At least
junior standing. Recommended: POLS 285.
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395. CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (3). Selected topics in the analysis and
evaluation of political phenomena in a variety of settings. Topics vary each semester and include such
concerns as political myths, revolution, biopolitics, imperialism, and utopian politics. May be repeated
once taken a total of three times as topic changes.
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497. SMALL-GROUP STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (1). Small groups of participants in the
Political Science/Pre-Law Public Service Residence Hall Program study topics under the guidance of
faculty members. Open only to residents of the program. Small groups of participants study topics under
the guidance of an instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours, but only 6 semester
hours may be applied towards the major. Students may enroll up to three credit hours per semester.
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Emphasis 3. Public Administration and Service
Requirements in Department (36)
POLS 100 - American Government and Politics (3)
OR POLS 150 - Democracy in America (3)
POLS 331 – Public Administration (3)
Two of the following (6)
POLS 150 – Democracy in America (3)
POLS 220 - Introduction to Public Policy (3)
POLS 251 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (3)
POLS 260 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (3)
POLS 285 - Introduction to International Relations (3)
POLS 330 - Bureaucracy and and the Public Policy Process (3)
OR POLS 331 - Public Administration (3)
Two One of the following (63)
POLS 322 - Politics and the Life Sciences (3)
POLS 323 - Biomedicine and the Law (3)
POLS 324 - Politics of Energy and the Environment (3)
POLS 325 - Politics of Regulation (3)
POLS 326 - Government and Welfare (3)
POLS 382 - U.S. Foreign Policy Making (3)
POLS 383- Changing World Political Economy (3)
POLS 450- American Political Thought (3)
POLS 480- International Law and Organizations (3)
One Two of the following (36). Recommended that POLS 331 be taken before enrolling in the following
courses.
POLS 302 - Government in Metropolitan Areas (3)
POLS 303 - State and Local Government and Politics (3)
POLS 305 - Political Parties and Elections (3)
POLS 307 - The Legislative Process (3)
POLS 308 - The American Chief Executive (3)
POLS 326 - Government and Welfare Nonprofit Management (3)
POLS 327 - Electronic Governance (3)
POLS 330 - Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process (3)
Electives in political science (15)
Students in the public administration and service emphasis are strongly encouraged to take POLS 439 Internship in Administration. Students must ensure that the field distribution requirement is met. Students
pursuing the BS. degree must complete POLS 220 - Introduction to Public Policy (3), and POLS 340 Political Analysis (3). Students should complete POLS 340 by the end of their junior year. Students are
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also strongly encouraged to complete POLS 340 prior to taking STAT 301 or STAT 350. The B.S. is
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COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMINGS ARTS
School of Art
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ARTS 330 INTRODUCTION TO PRINTMAKING (3) Overview and introduction…….print history.
PRQ: ART 101 and ART 102 ARTS 100.
ARTS 430. ADVANCED PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP (3 or 6) Emphasis on developing…..May be
repeated. PRQ: ARTS 331, or ARTS 332, or ARTS 333, and successful completion of portfolio review in
printmaking.
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Major in Studio Art (B.F.A.)
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Emphasis 2. Fine Arts - 2-D studio
A portfolio……………of study.
Requirements in School (81)
↕
Printmaking
ARTS 305 - Drawing Materials and Methods (3)
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ARTS 430 - Advanced Printmaking Workshop (12 6)
Any of the following (3)
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Art studio electives (9 15)
School of Music
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Ensembles
MUSC 290. WOMEN’S CHORUS (1). A non-auditioned treble voice choral ensemble performing
repertoire of music composed for treble voices from Western and Non-Western choral music traditions,
specially commissioned new music, and music of women composers. This course is for non-voice majors.
School of Theatre and Dance
Course Deletion:
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TH-D 355X. FITNESS AND CONDITIONING FOR DANCERS (2).
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THEA 395. PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION (1).
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Practicum experience……..management. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is
permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 15
semester hours. S/U grading may be used PRQ: School of Theatre and Dance major or minor or consent
of school.
THEA 396. PERFORMING ARTS PRACTICUM (1). Directed.…….. faculty. Concurrent enrollment in
multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be
repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.
THEA 435. ADVANCED COSTUME TECHNOLOGY (3).
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Subject varies….. semester. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a
maximum of 9 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. PRQ:
THEA 335 or consent of school.
THEA 476. THEATRE HISTORY (1-3). Seminar in………in advance. Concurrent enrollment in
multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated
to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
THEA 490. SUMMER REPERTORY PRACTICUM (1-3) Extensive and …… management. Concurrent
enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 3 semester hours per semester.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. PRQ: Consent of school.
THEA 491. TOPICS IN THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE (1-6) Intensive……. announced. Concurrent
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enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic varies. PRQ: Consent of school.
THEA 495. INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE ARTS (1-9). Off-campus…… students. Concurrent
enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 9 semester hours per semester.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. S/U grading may be used. PRQ: Consent of school.
THEA 497. TUTORIAL IN THEATRE (1-3). Directed….arts. Concurrent enrollment in multiple
sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a
maximum of 6 semester hours. PRQ: Consent of school.
THEA 498H.HONORS TUTORIAL IN THEATRE (1-3) Directed study…… theatre arts. Concurrent
enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. PRQ: Consent of school.
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TH-D 205. DANCE TECHNIQUES I (1 - 2). Basic.........modern dance. Concurrent enrollment in
multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be
repeated to a maximum of 4 8 semester hours. PRQ: Consent of school.
TH-D 207. DANCE TECHNIQUES II (1 - 2). Techniques………modern. Concurrent enrollment in
multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. Proficiency
requirement. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credit hours.
TH-D 305. BALLET III (1 - 2 ). Study of……..level. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is
permissible with a maximum of 2 credit hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 semester
hours. Proficiency requirement.
TH-D 306. MODERN DANCE III ( 1 - 2). ). Study of……..level. Concurrent enrollment in multiple
sections is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum
of 24 credit hours. Proficiency requirement.
TH-D 308. POINTE I (1). Elementary pointe techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester
hours. CRQ: TH-D 305 or TH-D 405.
TH-D 320. MALE BALLET TECHNIQUES (1). Specialized……vocabulary.
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. CRQ: TH-D 305 or TH-D 405.
TH-D 330. THEATRE DANCE (2). Analysis………term. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections
and topics is permissible with a maximum of 4 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a
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maximum of 8 semester hours.
TH-D 405. BALLET IV (1 - 2). Concentration………performance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple
sections is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum
of 24 credit hours. Proficiency requirement
TH-D 406. MODERN DANCE IV (1 - 2). Concentration………elements. Concurrent enrollment in
multiple sections is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a
maximum of 24 credit hours. Proficiency requirement.
TH-D 408. POINTE II (1). Advanced pointe techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester
hours. CRQ: TH-D 405.
TH-D 409. PAS DE DEUX (1). Partnering……ballet. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester
hours. Proficiency requirement. CRQ: TH-D 305 or TH-D 405.
TH-D 477. SPECIAL STUDIES IN DANCE (1 - 2). Studies…….study. Concurrent enrollment in
multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be
repeated to a maximum of 24 semester hours.
TH-D 496. TUTORIAL IN DANCE (1-3). Directed……dance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple
sections is permissible with a maximum of 5 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum
of 12 semester hours.
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Major in Theatre Studies (B.A.)
Requirements in School (60)
↓
THEA 312 - Directing 1(3)
THEA 316 - Acting II: Technique Development (3)
THEA 370 - History of Theatre and Drama I (3)
THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama 11(3)
THEA 412 - Directing 11(3)
THEA 466 - The Business of Theatre (2 3 )
THEA 475 - Contemporary Theatre (3)
THEA 492 - Senior Research Project (3)
OR THEA 495 - Internship in Theatre Arts (3)
Course work from the following (7 15 )
THEA 216 - Acting 1: Performing Skills (3)
THEA 313 - Stage Management (3)
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THEA 316 - Acting II: Technique Development (3)
THEA 320 - Theatre Design II: Costumes (3)
↕
THEA 404 - Stage Combat (2)
THEA 419 - Performance (1-3)
THEA 465 - Managing the Performing Arts (3)
THEA 475 - Contemporary Theatre (3)
THEA 477 – African-American Theatre (3)
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THEA 497 – Tutorial in Theatre (1-3)
TH-D 205 – Dance Techniques I (1)
TH-D 207 – Dance Techniques II (1)
TH-D 286 – Rhythmic Analysis, Improvisation, and Composition (3)
THD 330 - Theatre Dance (2)
Electives outside of school by advisement
Requirements outside School (0-12)
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Special Requirement
Formal continuation…………………………… work. The examination and review must be completed by
the end of the third fourth semester for NIU students. In the case of …………NIU. Students are required
to maintain a minimum overall 2.00 GPA; maintain a minimum 2.50 2.75 GPA in all theatre courses;
successfully pass a portfolio review of work achieved in theatre, and complete either THEA 492, Senior
Research Project or THEA 495, Internship in Theatre Arts which is to reflect academic and artistic
excellence, as outlined on the B.A. theatre studies handbook or complete THEA 495, Internship in Theatre
Arts prior to graduation.
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Major in Theatre Arts (B.F.A.)
↓
Emphasis 3. Dance Performance
Course work………..Dance.
Requirements in Department and School (72)
Theatre arts core (15)
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Course work from the following (22)
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TH-D 205, Dance Techniques I(1- 2-)
TH-D 207, Dance Techniques II (1- -2-)
TH-D 305, Ballet III (1 - 2)
TH-D 306, Modern Dance III (1-2-)
TH-D 405, Ballet IV (1- 2-)
TH-D 406, Modern Dance IV (1- 2-)
Course work from the following (17)
KNDN 369 – African Heritage Dance (2)
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TH-D 330 – Theatre Dance (2)
TH-D 355X, Fitness and Conditioning for Dancers (2)
TH-D 361, Jazz Technique (2)
↕
TH-D 496 – Tutorial in Dance (1-3)
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Special Requirements
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Recommended
MUSC 140 – Piano: Secondary (1)
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Minor in Dance Performance (22)
Declaration of…….is permitted.
KNDN 474, History of Dance: Primitive Through Renaissance (3)
OR KNDN 475, History of Dance: 18th Century to Modern Times (3)
TH-D 286, Rhythmic Analysis, Improvisation, and Composition (3)
TH-D 477 – Special Studies in Dance (2)
THEA 395, Performance and Production (2)
Course work from the following (8 10 )
TH-D 205, Dance Techniques I (1 - 2-)
TH-D 207, Dance Techniques II (1 - -2-)
TH-D 305, Ballet III (1 - -2)
TH-D 306, Modern Dance III (1 -2)
TH-D 405, Ballet IV (1 -2-)
TH-D 406, Modern Dance IV (1 2-)
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Course work from the following (4- 7)
KNDN 164, Tap Techniques I (2).
KNDN 165, Tap Techniques 11(2)
KNDN 214, Folk and Square Dance (1)
KNDN 369, African Heritage Dance (2)
TH-D 286, Rhythmic Analysis, Improvisation and Composition (3)
TH-D 308, Pointe 1(1)
TH-D 320, Male Ballet Technique (1)
TH-D 330, Theatre Dance (2)
TH-D 355X, Fitness and Conditioning for Dancers (2)
TH-D 361, Jazz Technique, (2)
TH-D 388, Choreography (2)
TH-D 408, Pointe 11 (1)
TH-D 409, Pas de Deux (2)
TH-D 477, Special Studies in Dance (1)
TH-D 496, Tutorial in Dance (1-3)
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