. The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional
Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of
the program requirements, but must be passed with a C.
. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in 10-801-136,
English Composition 1 to enroll in 10-801-197, Technical
Reporting.
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ...Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess, explore, practice,
apply, and evaluate both employability and learning skills. By establishing NWTC cultural values as
hallmarks of success in academic, career, and personal settings the course encourages re ective,
personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise
choices. To maximize the return on investment, students should take this course in their rst semester
as it identi es key expectations (hidden rules) of higher learning and professional employment.
10-106-114 KEYBOARDING-SPEED BUILDING ...typing skill and speed development on the alphabetic
and numeric keyboards using analytic/diagnostic software. Basic document processing.
10-103-121 MICRO: WORD-INTRODUCTION ...word processing basics including creating, revising,
formatting, printing; sections, tabs, multiple-page numbering; manipulating text; creating
headers/footers; creating/formatting tables, graphics; and merging documents.
10-103-131 MICRO: EXCEL-INTRODUCTION ...creating a worksheet, enhancing worksheet appearance,
moving and copying data, using formulas and functions, creating charts and using clip art. Windows
experience improves success; consider 10-103-111, Windows/Computer Basics.
10-106-102 OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES...an introduction to the information processing cycle including new
technology, computer system unit, Internet research, input and output devices, software, networks,
ergonomics, and data storage.
10-106-153 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE ...developing a professional image and attitude, including study of
business ethics and etiquette; goal setting; anger, stress, and time management; understanding of
diverse cultures; and development of platform skills.
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ...learners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing,
writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format
documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer Rdg
score greater/equal to 55 AND Sentence Skills greater/equal to 75; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16
AND Eng greater/equal to 18; OR preparatory courses-contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
10-106-131 BUSINESS ENGLISH ESSENTIALS ...develop skills to commuicate more professionally when
writing and speaking. Focuses on the development of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation
in order to compose error-free business documents. (Corequisite: 10-801-136, English Composition 1)
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