Sep 20, 2024  
2018-19 NSU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-19 NSU Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

  
  • MATH 4553 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade 5-8

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    How to teach the standard elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum to children grades 5-8, including the use of concrete models to teach concepts and algorithms.
    Prerequisite: MATH 3413 Geometry and Measurement or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • MATH 4563 - Selected Topics for Elementary Teachers

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Mathematical systems, elementary algebra, probability, logic, sequences, and special topics.
    Prerequisite: MATH 4253 Point-Set Topology or Department Chair permission.
  
  • MATH 4573 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Creating and classifying mathematics activities for the elementary school classroom. Teaching mathematics concepts using games, simulation activities, problem solving quests, interest centers, concrete models and individualization. How to enrich and augment the traditional mathematics curriculum.
    Prerequisite: MATH 4523 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade K-4 and MATH 4553 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Grade 5-8 or instructor permission.

Media Studies

  
  • M S 1103 - Introduction to Media #

    CIP Code 090401
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn fundamentals about the newspaper, television, public relations, and advertising fields.  Students learn about media convergence and the professional use of social media.
  
  • M S 1173 - Media Software #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn fundamentals of programs such as Adobe Creative Suites programs Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  
  • M S 2103 - Basic Writing for the Media #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn the practice of gathering, writing and evaluating news for all media.
  
  • M S 2403 - Introduction to Web Design #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introductory course designed to acquaint students with techniques and technologies of website design and construction through hands-on training.
    Cross-listed: VCOM 2403.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both M S 2403 and VCOM 2403
  
  • M S 2453 - Media Literacy #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course will deconstruct a variety of media including images, video, audio, television, games, and the internet.  The goal of the course is to promote awareness of the methods, issues, theories, subtleties of media content and develop the ability to ask critical questions in order to interpret mass media.
    Cross-listed: COMM 2453.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both COMM 2453 and M S 2453.
  
  • M S 3013 - Digital Photography #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn fundamentals of digital photography. Students learn how the media inform, illustrate and document using photographs.
  
  • M S 3033 - Basic Advertising #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The study of advertising today. Investigate audience definition, research, and planning, to learn about the advertising creative process, to explore the variety of advertising media choices that are available today. Learn the basics of putting the advertising campaign together.
  
  • M S 3133 - Basic Public Relations #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn the practice of public relations as a strategic process using ethical judgment and proper action to communicate with various publics.
  
  • M S 3203 - Digital Darkroom

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students will learn image enhancement software and techniques that will apply to the creation, manipulation, enhancement, and output of digital images as it relates to various media.
  
  • M S 3233 - Publication/Editing #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn to edit copy for all media. Students learn to tighten writing and grammatical skills with a strong emphasis on Associated Press style.
    Prerequisite: M S 1103 Intro to Media Studies and M S 2103 Basic Writing for the Media.
  
  • M S 3333 - Multimedia Writing #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The purpose of this course is to apply and expand the reporting and writing skills learned in basic journalism so that students learn to develop stories for traditional media outlets as well as new electronic media, which is evolving daily.  Students will learn the importance of electronic media in a global world.  They will come to understand how media systems in many countries have developed differently from those in the United States.  Students will come to understand that working in a global market means that they must comprehend how media systems around the world are developed and structured.  Students will learn to thoroughly answer the journalistic how and why questions when writing about problems, trends and issues.
  
  • M S 3401 - Honors Research I

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Topic identification and literature review for scholarly activity.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • M S 3402 - Honors Research II

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Research and development of scholarly activity.
    Prerequisite: M S 3401 Honors Research I.
    Restrictions: Honors student with junior standing or above.
  
  • M S 3513 - Media Management & Planning #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn the strategies for management and planning throughout areas central to the media sector including, but not limited to budgeting and accounting, contracts, social media and technological advances, the economy and branding.
  
  • M S 3523 - Announcing #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Covers radio, television and internet delivery announcing skills such as voice quality, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation. The class includes preparation for opportunities in announcing employment in news, sports, commercial, voice talent, disc jockey, radio and television.
  
  • M S 4063 - Advanced Advertising #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn the practice of selling, creating and producing advertising. Students also learn about the various types of advertising, including digital advertising, and administrative duties of advertising professionals.
  
  • M S 4073 - Broadcast Advertising and Production #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Study and practice selling, creating and producing radio and television advertising. Special emphasis will be on local rate cards, national rate estimation, scripting, selling, and producing radio and television commercials on all formats of electronic media including cable and the internet.
  
  • M S 4093 - Copywriting/Layout #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Study and practice of copywriting and layout for advertising, public relations, promotions, marketing, visual communication, and graphic design materials using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign software programs.
  
  • M S 4113 - Digital Media Production #

    CIP Code 090401
    3 Credit Hours
    In a practical lab setting, students learn techniques in reporting, editing, layout and design for web-based publication, photography, and/or advertising. Students will complete weekly lab work with the staff of the student media production team.
    Prerequisite: M S 3233 Publication/Editing with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Permission of media advisor.
  
  • M S 4173 - Digital Photography II #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Introduces student to alternative concepts and technical approaches to using photography as a creative medium. Provides advanced study in new and emerging photographic technologies and techniques.
    Prerequisite: M S 3013 Digital Photography
  
  • M S 4200 - Media Studies #

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    A series of courses in special areas of mass communications studies. Includes reporting, editing, and the teaching of mass communication.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • M S 4233 - Video Production #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn fundamental techniques of videography, editing and production utilizing programs such as Final Cut Pro. Students learn development of story packages.
  
  • M S 4303 - Qualitative Research Methods #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to the characteristics and various approaches to designing and conducting qualitative research projects in communication studies.  Students will gain hands-on experience in qualitative methods and analysis techniques.
    Cross-listed: COMM 4303.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both COMM 4303 and M S 4303.
  
  • M S 4333 - Media Law

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Study of legal issues of the mass media; including such legal topics as defamation, privacy, obscenity, privilege, access as they apply to the news, advertising/public relations and entertainment industries. 
  
  • M S 4393 - Web Design II

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Advanced analysis and production of interactive designs and other forms of nonlinear visual communications. Students will study and develop navigation systems, efficient information flow, and user environments.
  
  • M S 4401 - Honors Research IV

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    All enrolled students will present their scholarly activity.  All other students are expected to attend.
    Prerequisite: M S 4402 Honors Research III.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • M S 4402 - Honors Research III

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Completion of honors thesis, artistic composition or other scholarly activity. 
    Prerequisite: M S 3402 Honors Research II.
    Restrictions: Honors student with senior standing.
  
  • M S 4453 - Public Relations Writing #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn fundamentals of public relations writing and how to effectively distribute materials to the media. Students learn the professional use of social media.
  
  • M S 4533 - Crisis Communication #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn about the study of crises and practices that organizations use to deal with them. Students learn about crisis management and specific ways to implement a crisis plan within an organization.
  
  • M S 4553 - Media Campaigns & Events #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn the integration of theory, research methods and communication techniques for planning, implementing, and evaluating public relations campaigns, client proposal writing and presentation.
    Restrictions: Junior standing or above.
  
  • M S 4653 - Public Relations and the Media #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn about the relationship between the public relations profession and the journalism profession. Students learn the similarities and differences between each profession and how they work together.
  
  • M S 4713 - Communication Ethics #

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    The primary goal of this course is to stimulate a dialogue about the ethics and values inherent to human communication while sampling broadly from the array of ethical frameworks.  This course will review a number of approaches to communication ethics. In addition, because ethics are central to a number of contexts of human communication, the course will examine the interpersonal, small groups, organizational, public and mass communication contexts.
    Cross-listed: COMM 4713.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both COMM 4713 and M S 4713.
  
  • M S 4830 - Media Studies Problems

    CIP Code
    1-6 Credit Hours
    Individual work fitted to the special needs of student.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be repeated for credit with different topics.
  
  • M S 4843 - Research for Communication

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Basic quantitative and qualitative research methods used in advertising, journalism, and public relations. Focus on research of audience behavior patterns, media buying and planning, advertising testing techniques, polling and focus group techniques.
  
  • M S 4983 - Media Internship I

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students gain supervised practical experience in a media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation, social media experience or advertising agency.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.
  
  • M S 4993 - Media Internship II

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Supervised practical experience in a second media facility; such as a newspaper, radio or television station, public relations operation or advertising agency.
    Restrictions: Instructor permission.

Medical Laboratory Science

  
  • MLS 4013 - Concepts in Immunology

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn immune mechanisms of the human body involved with resistance to infection, production of allergic conditions and use of serological methods in other scientific fields.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4124 - Pathogenic Microbiology

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Students learn general aspects of infectious diseases to include all types of bacteriology. Principles of Immunology, antimicrobial agents, and vaccines will be covered.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4133 - Clinical Laboratory Genetics

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn basic principles of genetics including molecular genetics. Emphasis on genetic basis of disease and genetic technology for diagnosis.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4226 - Clinical Virology/Parasitology/Mycology

    CIP Code
    6 Credit Hours
    Students learn the identification, physiology, life cycles, ecology, host interactions, and infections of viruses, parasites, and fungi.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4124 Pathogenic Microbiology with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4332 - Clinical Practicum I

    CIP Code 511005
    2 Credit Hours
    Students will be assigned to clinical laboratory affiliates for practical experiences in various procedures and techniques in Phlebotomy, General Laboratory Practices, Urinalysis, and Body Fluids.  This clinical practicum includes observation and the completion of the clinical competencies, including psychomotor and affective skills, signed off by the laboratory supervisor or teaching Medical Laboratory Scientist.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4013 Concepts in Immunology, MLS 4124 Pathogenic Microbiology, MLS 4133 Clinical Laboratory Genetics, MLS 4226 Clinical Virology/Parasitology/Mycology, MLS 4613 Communications in MLS, MLS 4623 Clinical Laboratory Operations, MLS 4712 Urinalysis and Body Fluids, and MLS 4822 Laboratory Management.  Concurrent enrollment in MLS 4712 Urinalysis and Body Fluids is allowed.  All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4334 - Advanced Clinical Hematology

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Students learn the theory and laboratory study of hematology including systematized study of disease, cell maturation and function, and methodology used in routine and special hematology studies, and in correlation of hematological findings with physiological conditions.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4623 Clinical Laboratory Operations with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4424 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Students learn the theory and laboratory study of clinical chemistry. Students learn the theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, instrumentation, lab mathematics, quality control, as well as routine and special procedures of medical significance.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4623 Clinical Labortory Operations with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4464 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Students learn the theory and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.  Topics include isolation, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and medical significance of microorganisms.  Topics of quality control, computer applications, safety and governmental regulations will also be covered.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4124 Pathogenic Microbiology and MLS 4226 Clinical Virology/Parasitology/Mycology with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4513 - Molecular Diagnosis

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn applied genetic theory and molecular methodologies using medical genomic/proteomic assays with correlation of medical significance. Methods include PCR, flow cytometry, electrophoresis and blotting techniques.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4133 Clinical Laboratory Genetics with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4562 - Clinical Immunology and Serology

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students learn the theory of immunologic responses and procedures used in serological determinations as they relate to the medical significance of immunology and infectious disease.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4013 Concepts of Immunology with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4572 - Clinical Immunohematology

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students learn the theory of immunohematology, fundamentals of antigen - antibody reactions, blood groups and types, compatibility testing, blood components and the lab methods used as they relate to the medical significance of immunohematology.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4133 Clinical Laboratory Genetics with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission to the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4613 - Communications in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn topics of concern that deal with patient and health provider communication. Students will submit informative projects/presentations utilizing various modes of communication. Topics covered will include communication skills, conflict situations, interviews, and cultural sensitivity.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4623 - Clinical Laboratory Operations

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students learn laboratory math skills directed toward current practice in the medical laboratory. These Skills include laboratory conversion of measurement, solutions and concentrations, dilutions, graphing, quality assurance, Westgard rules, principles of within-run quality control, and standardization of instrumentation.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4712 - Urinalysis and Body Fluids

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students learn theory and laboratory study of urinalysis and body fluids including methods used in instrumentation for specimen analysis, quality control and medical significance.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4623 Clinical Laboratory Operations with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4722 - Coagulation

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students learn the theory and laboratory study of hemostasis including methods used in instrumentation for specimen analysis, quality control and medical significance.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4623 Clinical Laboratory Operations with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4812 - Research Methods in Medical Laboratory Science

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students learn the tools and steps of research including journal review and development of research proposals. Introduction to most current acceptable writing styles for scientific papers. Course culminates in a research proposal.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4613 Communications in Medical Laboratory Sciences and MLS 4822 Laboratory Management  with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4822 - Laboratory Management

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students learn basic management skills, health care delivery systems, ethics, professionalism, human resources, financial management, education methodology, and laboratory safety.
    Restrictions: Admission into Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4825 - Clinical Practicum II

    CIP Code 511005
    5 Credit Hours
    Students will be assigned to clinical laboratory affiliates for practical experiences in various procedures and techniques in the Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Immunology laboratories. This practicum includes observation and the completion of the clinical competencies, including psychomotor and affective skills, signed off by the laboratory supervisor or teaching Medical Laboratory Scientist.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4334 Advanced Clinical Hematology, MLS 4424 Advanced Clinical Chemistry, MLS 4562 Clinical Immunology and Serology, and MLS 4722 Coagulation with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent enrollment in MLS 4562 Clinical Immunology and Serology is allowed.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4842 - Clinical Practicum III

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students acquire practical experience in various procedures and techniques in Microbiology, Immunohematology, and Molecular laboratories at clinical laboratory affiliates. This clinical practicum includes observation and the completion of the clinical competencies, including psychomotor and affective skills, signed off by the laboratory supervisor or teaching Medical Laboratory Scientist.
    Prerequisite: MLS 4464 Advanced Clinical Microbiology, MLS 4513 Molecular Diagnosis, and MLS 4572 Clinical Immunohematology with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.
  
  • MLS 4900 - Special Topics in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    CIP Code
    1-2 Credit Hours
    Subject areas to be covered may range over any of the various areas of medical laboratory sciences. Specific content and format will be determined by the specific course offered and the needs and interests of the participants.
    Note: May be repeated in subsequent semesters for a maximum of 2 credit hours.
  
  • MLS 4912 - Seminar in Medical Laboratory Sciences

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Students review all areas of medical laboratory science to include hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunohematology, immunology, coagulation, and microbiology. Course culminates in mock board of certification in preparation for American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Certification Examination.
    Restrictions: Admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (2+2) program.

Medical Technology

  
  • MEDT 4117 - Clinical Microbiology

    CIP Code
    7 Credit Hours
    The theory and laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, rickettsiae, fungi and parasites. Includes isolation, identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and medical significance. 
  
  • MEDT 4125 - Clinical Chemistry I

    CIP Code
    5 Credit Hours
    The theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, clinical microscopy, urinalysis, and routine and special procedures of medical significance. 
  
  • MEDT 4236 - Clinical Hematology

    CIP Code
    6 Credit Hours
    Systemized study of disease, cell maturation, principles of homeostasis, methodology used in routine and special hematology studies and correlation of hematological findings with physiological conditions.
  
  • MEDT 4246 - Clinical Immunology

    CIP Code
    6 Credit Hours
    The theory of immunologic responses and procedures used in serological determinations; the study of immunohematology, fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions, blood groups and types, compatibility testing, blood components, and the lab methods used as they relate to the medical significance of immunohematology immunology, and infectious disease. 
  
  • MEDT 4325 - Clinical Chemistry II

    CIP Code
    5 Credit Hours
    The theory and laboratory methodology of analytical biochemistry, instrumentation, lab mathematics, routine and special procedures and medical significance.
  
  • MEDT 4351 - Topics in Medical Technology

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Principles and practices of the Medical Laboratory including basic management skills, quality assurance, special education methodology, computer applications, laboratory safety, and special projects in selected areas.

Military Science

  
  • MILS 1002 - Leadership Success Strategies

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Required in the university induction program of all freshmen; this course addresses academic, social, vocational and other basic concerns common to first-year college students. Course forgoes small group discussion for participation in MILS 1011 Introduction to Leadership. 
    Co-requisite: MILS 1011 Military Leadership: Intro to Leadership and MILS 1010L Military Leadership: Intro to Leadership Lab.
    Note: Credit cannot be earned in both MILS 1002 and UNIV 1002.
  
  • MILS 1010L - Military Leadership: Introduction to Leadership Lab

    CIP Code
    No Credit Credit Hours
    Practical exercises and experience military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader reaction course, and visits to military battlefield and historical sites.  
    Note: Concurrent enrollment is required in MILS 1011 Military Leadership: Intro to Leadership. Open to all students.
  
  • MILS 1011 - Military Leadership: Introduction to Leadership

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Examines the unique duties and responsibilities of officers. Discusses organization & role of the Army. Reviews basic life skills pertaining to fitness and communication. Analyzes Leadership values, management techniques, and expected ethical behavior.  
    Co-requisite: MILS 1010L Military Leadership: Intro to Leadership Lab.
    Note: Concurrent enrollment is required in MILS 1010L Military Leadership: Intro to Leadership Lab. Open to all students.
  
  • MILS 1020L - Military Leadership: Basic Leadership Lab

    CIP Code
    No Credit Credit Hours
    Practical exercises and experiences at leading and decision making is provided to all students. Labs include military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military battlefield and historical sites.
    Co-requisite: MILS 1021 Military Leadership: Basic Leadership.
    Note: Open to all students.
  
  • MILS 1021 - Military Leadership: Basic Leadership

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Presents fundamental leadership concepts and doctrine. Practices basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Applies active listening & feedback skills. Examines factors that influence leader and group effectiveness. Examines the officer experience.
    Co-requisite: MILS 1020L Military Leadership: Basic Leadership Lab.
  
  • MILS 1101 - Basic Rifle Marksmanship

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Introduction to safe use of a firearm and practical application of rifle marksmanship. Course includes weapons safety, mechanics, capabilities and fundamentals of marksmanship. Includes visits to fire at local indoor range.
    Note: Open to all NSU students. Materials and equipment furnished by Department of Military Science.
  
  • MILS 1211 - Outdoor Field Craft and Skills

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    This course introduces basic military survival skills and outdoor field craft. Subjects include: cold/hot weather survival, water procurement methods, plant identification, expedient field shelters, signaling, and rappelling/mountaineering.  Advanced topics include Bivouac, Priorities of Work, Patrolling and Casualty Evacuation. 
    Note: Open to all NSU students with materials furnished by the Department of Military Science. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of four credit hours.
  
  • MILS 2010L - Military Leadership: Individual Leadership Studies Lab

    CIP Code
    No Credit Credit Hours
    Applies practical exercises and experiences to classroom instruction. Students rotated through and evaluated in various junior leadership positions and provided feedback on performance. Labs included military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military and historical sites.
    Co-requisite: MILS 2012 Military Leadership: Individual Leadership Studies.
  
  • MILS 2012 - Military Leadership: Individual Leadership Studies

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Develops knowledge of self, self-confidence, and individual leadership skills. Develops problem solving and critical thinking skills. Applies communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
    Prerequisite: MILS 1011 Military Leadership: Intro to Leadership, MILS 1010L Military Leadership: Intro to Leadership Lab, MILS 1021 Military Leadership: Basic Leadership and MILS 1020L Military Leadership: Basic Leadership Lab or approval of Professor of Military Science and Leadership.
    Co-requisite: MILS 2010L Military Leadership: Individual Leadership Studies Lab.
  
  • MILS 2020L - Military Leadership: Leadership and Teamwork Lab

    CIP Code
    No Credit Credit Hours
    Applies practical exercises and experience to classroom instruction. Students rotated through and evaluated in various leadership positions and provided feedback on performance. Labs include military/adventure skills, drill and ceremony, marksmanship, water safety, map reading, field leader’s reaction course, and visits to military battlefield and historical sites.
    Co-requisite: MILS 2022 Military Leadership: Leadership and Teamwork.
    Note: Open to all students.
  
  • MILS 2022 - Military Leadership: Leadership and Teamwork

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Focuses on self development guided by knowledge of self and group processes. Challenges current beliefs, knowledge, and skills. Provides equivalent preparation for the ROTC Advanced course as the Leaders Training Course.
    Prerequisite: MILS 2012/2010L Military Leadership: Individual Leadership Studies and Lab or approval of professor of Military Science and Leadership.
    Co-requisite: MILS 2020L Military Leadership: Leadership and Teamwork Lab.
    Note: Open to all students.
  
  • MILS 2101 - Advanced Rifle Marksmanship

    CIP Code 280301
    1 Credit Hours
    This course teaches students various methods of Advanced Marksmanship with topics including air rifle, small bore firing, advanced practical exercises of different shooting positions and marksmanship competition with other universities. Advanced topics include Close Quarters Marksmanship, Rapid Fire, Firing on the move and Two-gun. 
    Prerequisite: MILS 1101 Basic Rifle Marksmanship or instructor permission.
    Note: May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of three credit hours.
  
  • MILS 2103 - Military Leadership: Tactics

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to military tactics including the history of military tactics, tactical leadership, graphic control measures as a tactical language, and basics of warfare, reconnaissance and intelligence preparation.  Course includes relative civilian methodology for comparison and contrast. 
    Note: Open to all students.
  
  • MILS 2553 - Independent Study: Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Students earn credit for academic field experiences in a strategic language-speaking country.  Some study abroad experiences may require the completion of a project; the Military Science faculty make this determination on a case-by-case basis.
    Prerequisite: Six hours of college level language courses completed with a minimum grade of C.
    Restrictions: Acceptance to Cadet Command Active Duty for Professional Development Training (Internship Abroad).   Enrollment by permission only.
  
  • MILS 3002 - Leader’s Training Course (LTC)

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Twenty-eight day summer camp, for incoming Juniors who have no prior military experience, or have not participated in MILS 1000/2000 courses. LTC is designed to develop leadership experience that qualifies and motivates cadets to enter ROTC’s college leadership education platform. Course teaches basic military skills, as well as integrates leadership skills training: Army values and ethics, troop leading procedures, problem solving process, and goal setting.
  
  • MILS 3010L - Military Leadership: Leadership and Problem Solving Lab

    CIP Code
    No Credit Credit Hours
    Students are required to lead in field training exercises, drill and ceremony, and physical fitness training. Students learn Army Infantry Tactics and Techniques and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. The training is intended to prepare the cadet for the Leadership Development Assessment Course experienced normally prior to the senior year of fourth year of ROTC.
    Co-requisite: MILS 3014 Military Leadership: Leadership and Problem Solving.
  
  • MILS 3014 - Military Leadership: Leadership and Problem Solving

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Examines basic skills that underlie effective problem solving. Analyzes the role officers played in the transition of the Army from Vietnam to the 21st Century. Reviews the features and execution of the Leadership Development Program. Analyzes military missions and plan military operations. Executes squad battle drills. Three hours weekly of physical fitness training plus one weekend of field training exercise is required during the semester.
    Co-requisite: MILS 3010L Military Leadership: Leadership and Problem Solving Lab.
    Restrictions: Junior standing plus one of the following conditions:

    • Completion of Army ROTC basic courses
    • Attendance in either Leaders Training Course (LTC) or Accelerated Cadet Commissioning Training (ACT)
    • Veteran status
    • Completion of basic training with any component of US Armed Forces or High School ROTC

  
  • MILS 3020L - Military Leadership: Leadership and Ethics Lab

    CIP Code
    No Credit Credit Hours
    Maximizes performance oriented “hands-on” training. Students are required to lead in field training exercises, drill and ceremony, and physical fitness training. Students learn Army Infantry Tactics and Techniques and demonstrate their leadership potential using this medium. The training is intended to prepare the cadet for the Leadership Development Assessment Course experienced normally prior to the senior year or fourth year of ROTC.
    Co-requisite: MILS 3024 Military Leadership: Leadership and Ethics.
  
  • MILS 3024 - Military Leadership: Leadership and Ethics

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Probes leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Develops cadet leadership competencies. Prepares for success at Leadership Development Assessment Course. Recognizes leader responsibility to accommodate subordinate spiritual needs. Applies principles and techniques of effective written and oral communication. Three hours weekly of physical fitness training plus one weekend field training exercise is required during this semester.
    Co-requisite: MILS 3020L Military Leadership: Leadership and Ethics Lab.
    Restrictions: Junior standing plus one of the following conditions:

    • MILS 3014/3010L Military Leadership: Leadership and Problem Solving and Lab
    • Veteran status
    • Completion of basic training with any component of the US Armed Forces or High School ROTC

  
  • MILS 3103 - Military Leadership: Operations

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to military operations including the history of operational art, planning, design, preparation, execution and assessment, problem solving, eight-step training model, military decision making process, and the operations process.  Course includes relative civilian methodology for comparison and contrast.
    Note: Open to all students.
  
  • MILS 3530 - Studies in Military Science & Leadership

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    This series of courses provides specialized study of military science topics.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • MILS 4001 - Contemporary Military Issues

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Individual study for advanced undergraduates. Students will research, write a paper, and give an oral presentation of a current military issue.
    Restrictions: Professor of Military Science and Leadership approval.
  
  • MILS 4010L - Military Leadership: Leadership and Management Lab

    CIP Code
    No Credit Credit Hours
    Students are placed in Cadet Battalion Command and Staff positions and provided with performance-based exercises and responsibilities. MSIV cadets will assist cadre in preparing MSIII cadets for Leadership Development Assessment Course and will lead underclassmen cadets in classroom leadership and field training exercises.
    Co-requisite: MILS 4014 Military Leadership: Leadership and Management.
  
  • MILS 4011 - Advanced Military Correspondence

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Practicum for advanced undergraduates. Students will submit prepared military correspondence. Projects written in military style using military forms and formats.
    Restrictions: Professor of Military Science and Leadership approval.
  
  • MILS 4013 - Leadership Development Assessment Course (LDAC)

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    Thirty-two day summer camp, between Junior and Senior years, which incorporates a range of subjects designed to develop and to evaluate leadership ability. The camp places each cadet in a variety of leadership positions and requires the accomplishment of a wide range of military training missions, many of which simulate combat situations. In addition to proving their leadership ability, cadets must meet established standards in physical fitness, weapons training, communications, and small unit tactics; and demonstrate proficiency in many other military skills.
  
  • MILS 4014 - Military Leadership: Leadership and Management

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Builds on the Leadership Development Assessment Course experience to solve organizational and staff problems. Discusses staff organization, functions, and processes. Analyzes counseling responsibilities and methods. Examines principles of subordinate motivation and organizational change. Applies leadership and problem-solving principles to a complex cast study/simulation. Three hours weekly and one field training exercise is required during the semester.
    Prerequisite: MILS 3014/3010L Military Leadership: Leadership and Problem Solving and Lab, 3024/3020L Military Leadership: Leadership and Ethics and Lab or one of the following conditions: Veteran status, completion of basic training with any component of US Armed Forces or High School ROTC..
    Co-requisite: MILS 4010L Military Leadership: Leadership and Management Lab.
  
  • MILS 4020L - Military Leadership: Contemporary Army Leadership Lab

    CIP Code
    No Credit Credit Hours
    Students are placed in Cadet Battalion Command and Staff positions and provided with performance based exercises and responsibilities. MSIV cadets will assist cadre in preparing MSIII cadets for the Leadership Development Assessment Course and will lead underclassmen cadets in classroom leadership and field training exercises.
    Co-requisite: MILS 4024 Military Leadership: Musicians of Mars-Contemporary Army Leadership.
  
  • MILS 4024 - Military Leadership: Musicians of Mars -Contemporary Army Leadership

    CIP Code
    4 Credit Hours
    Capstone course designed to explore topics relevant to second lieutenants entering the Army. Describes legal aspects of decision making and leadership. Analyzes Army organization for operations from the tactical to strategic level. Assesses administrative and logistics management functions. Discusses reporting and PCS process. Performs platoon leader actions. Examines leader responsibilities that foster an ethical command climate. Three hours weekly of physical fitness training and one weekend field training exercise are required during the semester.
    Prerequisite: MILS 4014 Military Leadership: Leadership and Management and 4010L Military Leadership: Leadership and Management Lab.
    Co-requisite: MILS 4020L Military Leadership: Contemporary Army Leadership Lab.
  
  • MILS 4103 - Military Leadership: Strategy

    CIP Code
    3 Credit Hours
    This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to military strategy including the history of military strategy, fundamentals of strategy, strategic theory, elements of power, strategic issues and considerations.  Group discussions address peer competition, nuclear deterrence, theocratic conflict, national foreign policy and the global war on terror. Course includes relative civilian methodology for comparison and contrast.
    Note: Open to all students.
  
  • MILS 4530 - Studies in Military Science & Leadership

    CIP Code
    1-3 Credit Hours
    This series of courses provides specialized study of military science topics.
    Note: Any combination of courses in this series may be taken with different topics for a maximum of six credit hours.

Music

  
  • MUS 1002 - Piano Class for Non-Music Majors #

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    A beginning piano course designed to introduce the student with no previous musical training to basic musicianship principles such as reading, rhythm, and harmony. The understanding of these principles will occur through the study of beginning piano repertoire as well as activities in harmonization and elementary improvisation/composition.
  
  • MUS 1011 - Piano Class I #

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Introduction to piano playing for music majors and minors with no previous formal training in piano.
    Note: This is the first step toward completion of the piano proficiency requirement.
  
  • MUS 1032 - Voice Class #

    CIP Code
    2 Credit Hours
    Introduction to singing for students with no previous formal training in voice.
  
  • MUS 1101 - Piano Class II #

    CIP Code
    1 Credit Hours
    Continuation of Piano Class I. Further development of basic skills.
    Prerequisite: MUS 1011 Piano Class I with a minimum grade of C or 2 years of previous piano study.
 

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