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 . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-481-114 INTRO TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT ... introduces the basic concepts of energy , utility systems and utility rate structures ; de�nes the need for energy management as an integral part of society at all levels . The course will present the various opportunities available to energy management students . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-660-104 DC 1 : INTRODUCTION ... introduction to the concepts of DC electricity and simple series circuits . Voltage , current , resistance , Ohm ' s Law , power and Kirchoff ' s Voltage Law are de�ned . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-804-113 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1A ... topics include solving linear equations ; graphing ; percent ; proportions ; measurement systems ; computational geometry ; and right triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-480-101 ENERGY-INTRO RENEW & SUSTAIN ... an overview of various renewable energy technologies and sustainable design practices and their current applications . Emphasis will be placed on policies , renewable energy production , green products and jobs . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-660-105 DC 2 : CIRCUITS ... analysis of parallel and series-parallel circuits . Application of Kirchoff ' s Current Law to parallel circuit combinations . Introduction of current sources and source conversions . ( Corequisites : 10-804-118 , Interim Algebra w Apps OR 10-804-113 , College Tech Math 1A ; 10-660-104 , DC 1 : Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-806-154 GENERAL PHYSICS 1 ... applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-481-116 BLDG . AUTOMATION SYSTEM ( BAS ) NETWORKING ... presents the fundamentals concepts of data transmission in various media types . Topics include network fundamentals , standards , OSI model , IP protocol , network signal transmission , media , protocols , physical topologies , logical topologies , hardware , typical BAS networks , and typical BAS subnetworks . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-660-107 AC 1 : PROPERTIES ... introduction to the properties of capacitors and inductors including types and behavior in switching circuits . Inductor basics include a study of magnetic �elds . ( Prerequisite : 10-660-105 , DC 2 : Circuits ; Corequisite : 10- 804-196 , Trigonometry w Apps OR 10-804-114 , College Tech Math 1B ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-664-100 AUTOMATION 1 : CONTROL LOGIC ... electric motor control components such as switches , relays , starters , transformers ; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-804-114 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1B ... topics include : performing operations on polynomials ; solving quadratic and rational equations ; formula rearrangement ; solving systems of equations ; and oblique triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : 10-804-113 , Tech Math 1A with grade C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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 : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-605-157 POWER ELECTRONICS 1 : DRIVES ... This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of the power and control circuitry of AC drives and application and troubleshooting of these industrial AC drives ( VFD ' s ) to AC induction motors . This course concentrates on the AB PowerFlex 525 Variable Speed Drive . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-103-131 MICRO : EXCEL-INTRO ... creating worksheets , enhancing worksheet appearance , moving data between worksheets and workbooks , using formulas and functions , creating charts and using clip art . Windows experience improves success . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-196-187 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ... the role of project management , developing a project proposal , use of relevant software , working with project teams , sequencing tasks , charting progress , dealing with variations , budgets and resources , implementation , and assessment . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-660-108 AC 2 : REACTANCE ... study of the way inductive , capacitive and resistive components behave in a circuit excited by a sine waveform . Effective and average values of the sinewave are derived . ( Corequisite : 10-660-107 , AC 1 : Properties ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-664-101 AUTOMATION 2 : MOTOR CONTROL ... electric motor control components such as sensors , timers and counters . ( Corequisite : 10-664-100 , Automation 1 : Control Logic ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-403-100 BLUEPRINT READING INTRO ... develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of site plans , footings and foundations , �oor plans , elevations , below-grade piping , above-grade piping , isometric piping diagrams , schedules and details , electrical �oor plans , lighting , ventilating , and air conditioning . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-481-115 LIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS ... light sources , luminaries , lighting controls , manufacturer lamp and ballast speci�cations , lighting power density , lighting-HVAC interactions , retro�t opportunities , cost savings analysis and lighting codes / regulations . Students will critically evaluate lighting systems , luminaries and associated components . Understand and perform various types of lighting calculations . ( Prerequisite : 10-481-114 , Intro to Energy Management )
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