Course Prefixes by Academic Area
Aviation
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| AVF |
Aviation Flight |
| AVG |
Aviation Ground |
Business
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| ACC |
Accounting |
| BUS |
Business Administration |
| CIT |
Computer Information Technology |
| CUL |
Culinary Arts |
| MGT |
Management |
| MKT |
Marketing |
Communications
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| ASL |
World Language - American Sign Language |
| COM |
Communications |
| ENG |
English |
| FRN |
World Language - French |
| GRM |
World Language - German |
| SPN |
World Language - Spanish |
Construction Technology
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| CAR |
Carpentry Technology |
| CMT |
Constuction Management |
| EGY |
Renewable Energy |
| ELE |
Electrical Technology |
| HVA |
HVAC/R Technology |
| PLU |
Plumbing Technology |
Health Occupations
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| HAH |
Allied Health |
| HDA |
Dental Assistant |
| HNR |
Nursing |
| HPD |
Health Professional Development |
| SRG |
Surgical Technology |
Humanities
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| ART |
Art |
| AUD |
Audio Technology |
| DNC |
Dance |
| HST |
History |
| HUM |
Humanities |
| MUS |
Music |
| PHL |
Philosophy |
| VCA |
Visual Communications |
Maritime
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| MDK |
Maritime-Deck |
| MNG |
Maritime-Engineering |
| MNS |
Naval Science |
Science and Mathematics
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| AST |
Astronomy |
| BIO |
Biology |
| CHM |
Chemistry |
| EGR |
Engineering |
| ENV |
Environmental Science |
| MTH |
Mathematics |
| PHY |
Physics |
Social Sciences
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| ANT |
Anthropology |
| CJ |
Criminal Justice |
| ECE |
Early Childhood Education |
| ECO |
Economics |
| EDU |
Education |
| GEO |
Geography |
| LWE |
Law Enforcement |
| PLS |
Political Science |
| PSY |
Psychology |
| SOC |
Sociology |
| SWK |
Social Work |
Technical
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| AT |
Automotive |
| DD |
Drafting and Design |
| EET |
Electronical/Electronics Technology |
| MFG |
Manufacturing Technology |
| RAM |
Robotics and Automation |
| SVR |
Surveying |
| WPT |
Welding Process Technology |
Water Studies
Course Prefixes by Academic Area
| Prefix |
Academic Area |
| WSI |
Water Studies |
Reading a Course Description
The semester credit hours followed by (contact hours) are listed below the title of the course description. Student tuition, in most cases, is based on the course contact hour. Exceptions are MDK, MNG, MNS, Applied Music, Ensembles and private lessons. At the end of the description the course is identified by group number.
In addition to the courses listed in this section, each instructional area within Northwestern Michigan College may offer the following courses:
291 Special Topics
Seminars, lectures, etc. on a selected topic within a field are sometimes offered as special courses. Students may enroll in more than one Special Topics offering but not all four-year schools accept special topics credits. Group 2 course.
293 Study Abroad
Study Abroad courses provide students with the opportunity to travel to a specified destination affiliated with a corresponding course. This course will serve to integrate the student learning experience and provide a sense of cultural perspective, diversity and regional awareness. Students will explore unique areas around the world while applying discipline-specific course content. Along with course registration, an additional application process and GPA requirements are mandatory before final travel approval will be given. Group 2 course.
297 Independent Study
Independent Study provides students the opportunity to explore a topic of study in greater breadth and depth than would be possible in an established College course. Students must seek faculty approval and complete a formal contract that stipulates the student learning outcomes, the activities that will help the student meet those outcomes, and the methods and measures to be employed to assess the student's performance. The Independent Study will appear on the student's transcript under the appropriate disciplinary prefix followed by 297. Group 2 course.
