Minors

Chemistry Minor for Biology Majors

Prerequisites

4	CHM 115	General Chemistry
4	CHM 116	General Chemistry
10	MA 167/169	Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus I, II or
6	MA 223/224	Introductory Analysis I, II

Courses for Minor (at least 16 credits beyond General Chemistry, CHM 115/116)

Group A: Organic Chemistry (8 credits)

4	CHM 255/255L	Organic Chemistry/ Laboratory or
	CHM 261/263	Organic Chemistry/ Laboratory
4	CHM 256/256L	Organic Chemistry/ Laboratory or
	CHM 262/264	Organic Chemistry/ Laboratory
Group B: Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
4	CHM 321	Analytical Chemistry I
Group C: Physical Chemistry (4 credits)
4	CHM 372	Physical Chemistry
Additional Option (3 credits)
3	CHM 533	Introductory Biochemistry (does not replace Group A-C requirement)

Minor in Communication

(For students earning degrees outside of Communication only)

Minimum Credit Hours Required – 15 (with COM 114)

Core Communication Courses

(Select four courses beyond COM 114)

3	COM 114	Fundamentals of Speech Communication (Required)
3	COM 204	Critical Perspectives on Communication
3	COM 212	Approaches to the Study of Interpersonal Communication
3	COM 250	Mass Communication and Society
3	COM 300	Introduction to Communication Research Methods
3	COM 314	Advanced Presentational Speaking
3	COM 318	Principles of Persuasion
3	COM 324	Introduction to Organizational Communication
3	COM 435	Communication and Emerging Technologies

Minor in Composition (English) Studies 15 credit hours

The following requirements must be met for this minor: 2.5 GPA; prerequisites of ENGL 101 & ENGL 102; all appropriate prerequisites must be fulfilled before enrolling in minor courses; Minor must be attached to a Major in any discipline and all Major requirements must be met as well; to earn both the Minor in Composition Studies and the Minor in Professional Writing, the students must take different elective courses for each minor.

Required Courses:

3	ENGL 243
3	ENGL 304

Electives: Take at least three of the courses listed below.

3	ENGL 204
2	ENGL 390
3	ENGL 391
3	ENGL 405
3	ENGL 470
3	ENGL 589

Minor in Computer & Information Technology

(For students earning degrees outside of Computer & Information Technology only)

Check Purdue North Central’s CIT webpage for possible changes to the curriculum since the printing of this catalog.

This minor has, as its base, core computer and information technology concepts that all students pursuing the minor are required to take. Then, depending upon their area of interest, students select one of the two Focus Areas to complete the minor. If their interests are with Internet and database concepts, they would choose the Internet and Database Applications area. If they would like to explore concepts in data communications, they would select the Applications in Networking area.

Minimum credits required for the Minor in Computer & Information Technology is 15.

This minor can be attached to any major at Purdue North Central whose department will allow it.

All preparatory needs related to PC and Windows literacy, and MAA0153 must be completed before starting any C&IT courses.1

Core Courses (required)2

3 cr.	C&IT 141	Internet Found., Tech., and Develop.
3	C&IT 155	Intro. to Obj-Oriented Programming
3	C&IT 180	Intro. to Systems Development

Focus Areas (choose one area)2

Internet and Database Applications focus area:

3 cr.	C&IT 255	Programming for the Internet
3	C&IT 272	Database Fundamentals

Applications in Networking focus area:

3 cr.	C&IT 176	Information Tech. Architectures
3	C&IT 276	Systems Software and Networking

1This statement means that the following two conditions must have previously been fulfilled: (1) students must have hands-on experience using basic word processing, spreadsheet, and file management techniques. Students that don’t will be required to pass C&IT 107 with a grade of “C” or better before taking any of these courses, and (2) students must also have passed MA 153 or its equivalent prior to taking any of these courses.

2For all courses in the CIT minor: (1) a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite C&IT course before moving on to its post-requisite course(s), (2) a student may only repeat a C&IT course a maximum of two times including all withdrawals, and (3) no C&IT course may be taken as Pass/No Pass.

Minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

The ECET Minor allows students from disciplines other than ECET the opportunity to acquire fundamental electrical, electronics and computer electronics skills. The minor gives these students a path to explore their interest in electronics, without having to complete an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ECET. This minor will benefit students who need some hands-on electronics experience for their job. The ECET minor is most useful for Computer & Information Technology (CIT) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) students, although it is open to students in any major.

GENERAL PLAN OF STUDY: ECET MINOR

Basic Electronics Option

(Prerequisite: MA 153 or equivalent)

4	ECET 107	Introduction to Circuit Analysis
3	ECET 109	Digital Fundamentals
4	ECET 157	Electronics Circuit Analysis
4	ECET 159	Digital Applications
15

Computer Electronics Option

(Prerequisites: Programming class and MA 153 or equivalent)

3	ECET 109	Digital Fundamentals
4	ECET 159	Digital Applications
4	ECET 209	Introduction of Microcontrollers
4	ECET 359	PC Interfacing & Applications
15

Industrial Electronics Option

(Prerequisite: MA 153 or equivalent)

	ECET 107	Introduction to Circuit Analysis
	or
	ECET 213	Survey of Electricity & Electronics
	or
4	ECET 299A	Survey of Electricity & Electronics
3	ECET 109	Digital Fundamentals
4	ECET 159	Digital Applications
4	ECET 302	Introduction to Control Systems (PLCs)
15

Notes concerning the ECET Minor:

1. This minor may be attached to any Purdue baccalaureate degree that permits minors.

2. There are three options within the minor: Basic Electronics, Computer Electronics and Industrial Electronics. Students may choose the specific option that interests them.

3. Courses may not be mixed between the various options.

4. A minimum of 15 credit hours is required for the ECET Minor.

5. MA 153 or equivalent is a prerequisite for entry into this minor.

6. C&IT 175 (Visual Basic) or any other programming class is a prerequisite for the Computer Electronics Option.

7. None of the courses for the ECET Minor may be taken Pass/No Pass.

8. A grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all courses toward the minor.

9. An ECET Minor is not available for students enrolled in or possessing a degree in EET or ECET.

Total credits required for ECET Minor: 15

Minor in English Literature 15 Credit Hours

The following requirements must be met for this minor: 2.5 GPA in the Minor; prerequisites of ENGL 101 & ENGL 102; all appropriate prerequisites must be fulfilled before enrolling in Minor courses; Minor must be attached to a Major in any discipline other than English and all Major requirements must be met as well.

No Course may be used to fulfill more than one category.

Required course

3

ENGL 201

British Literature (Choose One)

3	ENGL 240
3	ENGL 241
3	ENGL 331
3	ENGL 333
3	ENGL 335
3	ENGL 337

American Literature (Choose One)

3	ENGL 250
3	ENGL 257
3	ENGL 350
3	ENGL 351
3	ENGL 356
3	ENGL 372

Genre or Author Course (Choose One)

3	ENGL 373
3	ENGL 375
3	ENGL 377
3	ENGL 379
3	ENGL 381
3	ENGL 382
3	ENGL 383
3	ENGL 441
3	ENGL 442
3	ENGL 444

Elective at the 300-level or above (Choose One)

3	ENGL 327
3	ENGL 331
3	ENGL 333
3	ENGL 335
3	ENGL 337
3	ENGL 350
3	ENGL 351
3	ENGL 356
3	ENGL 360
3	ENGL 372
3	ENGL 396
3	ENGL 468
3	ENGL 469
3	ENGL 596

Minor in Human Resource Management

Overview of the minor

The minor in Human Resource Management gives students earning degrees outside of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision program the opportunity to become familiar with the career of Human Resources. Courses taken as part of this minor can also help increase the personal and managerial effectiveness of those students entering the workforce regardless of their chosen profession. Upon completion of the coursework leading up to the minor in human resource management, students should be able to:

• understand differences in individual and group behavior in the workplace

• resolve issues related to employee relations in the workplace

• utilize the principles of adult learning to design, develop, deliver and evaluate a training program

• evaluate the organizational needs for staffing and effective performance management

• demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between labor and management

• demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of ensuring a healthy and safe workplace

Course requirements for a minor in human resource management

To help students meet the learning objectives, the minor requires students to complete the courses in the matrix below. The minimum number of credit hours required for the minor is 15. All courses must be taken for a grade – there is no Pass/No Pass option. Students are expected to earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 in coursework leading up to the minor. Students are expected to take courses in sequence, based on prerequisites outlines in the PNC catalog.

Required Courses (6 credits)

3	OLS 252	Human Relations in Organizations
3	OLS 376	Human Resource Issues

Elective Courses (9 credits) – choose any three

3	OLS 331	Occupational Health and Safety
3	OLS 372	Staffing and Performance Appraisal
3	OLS 375	Training Methods
3	OLS 378	Labor Relations

Minor in Organizational Leadership

The minor in Organizational Leadership gives students the opportunity to become familiar with concepts related to leadership and management. Courses taken as part of this minor can also help increase the personal effectiveness of those students entering the workforce regardless of their chosen profession. Upon completion of the coursework leading up to the minor in organizational leadership, students should be able to:

1. understand differences in individual and group behavior in the workplace

2. develop personal strategies for becoming an effective manager

3. function as a productive and effective member of a work group

4. understand the fundamental process of change management

5. understand, respect, appreciate and work effectively with a diversity of group members

6. develop a strategy for moral and ethical decision making, personally as well as professionally

Course Requirements for a Minor in Organizational Leadership

To help students meet the learning objectives, the minor requires students to complete the courses in the matrix below. The minimum number of credit hours required for the minor is 15. All courses must be taken for a grade - there is no Pass/No Pass option. Students are expected to earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 in coursework leading up to the minor. Students are expected to take courses in sequence, based on prerequisites outlined in the PNC catalog.

Core Courses

3	OLS 252	Human Relations in Organizations
3	OLS 274	Applied Leadership
3	OLS 386	Leadership: Management of Change
3	OLS 388	Leadership for Team Development

Electives - choose one

3	OLS 441	Leading Ethically
3	OLS 454	Gender and Diversity in Management

Minor in Professional Writing (English) 15 credit hours

The following requirements must be met for this minor: 2.5 GPA in the Minor; prerequisites of ENGL 101 & ENGL 102; all appropriate prerequisites must be fulfilled before enrolling Minor courses; Minor must be attached to a Major in any discipline and all Major requirements must be met as well; to earn both the Minor in Professional Writing and the Minor in Composition Studies, the students must take different elective courses for each Minor.

Required Courses:

3	C&IT 126
3	ENGL 304

Electives: Take at least three of the courses listed below.

3	ENGL 309
3	ENGL 419 OR
3	ENGL 420 OR
3	ENGL 421
3	ENGL 430
3	ENGL 488
3	ENGL 589

Spanish Minor I (Non-Proficient) 15 credit hours

Before undertaking this Minor, the student must establish proficiency equivalent to Spanish Level IV. Proficiency may be established by taking and passing Spanish 202, by examination, or by other evidence acceptable to the Department of Modern Languages. New Spanish Minors must earn an overall GPA of 2.67 or better in courses in the Minor. The Spanish Minor must be attached to a Major in other disciplines. Only 3 hours may be transferred into the Spanish Minor from another institution and those 3 hours may be only in SPAN 301 or 302.

Required 3 Courses:

3	SPAN 301
3	SPAN 302
3	SPAN 241

Electives (6 hours from the following courses)

3	SPAN 341
3