NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 109

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
10-801-136 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
10-804-135 QUANTITATIVE REASONING ... This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems . Topics to be covered may include : construction & interpretation of graphs ; descriptive statistics ; geometry & spatial visualizations ; math of �nance ; functions and modeling ; probability ; and logic . Appropriate use of units and dimensions , estimates , mathematical notation , and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen QRAS score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to no equiv AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to no equiv AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 21 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR a C or better in Mathematical Reasoning-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-107-107 INTRO TO IT ... This course provides an overview of Information Technology by comparing and contrasting the various �elds within the broader IT industry . Students will be exposed to hardware , software , networking , programming , and analyst roles to understand how each plays an integral role in IT .
10-152-140 IT : PROGRAM : LOGIC-INTRO ... techniques for developing computer programs to solve business problems ; includes logic , structure , �owcharting , comparing , looping , variables , arrays , �le processing , objects , methods , properties , events , data validation , testing procedures . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / J-Session / 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
10-103-132 MICRO : EXCEL-PART 2 ... covers advanced formatting techniques and functions , working with templates , collaborating with multiple Excel users , creating macros , Excel ' s database features and analysis tools . ( Corequisite : 10-103-131 , Micro : Excel-Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-804-189 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS ... students taking Introductory Statistics display data with graphs , describe distributions with numbers , perform correlation and regression analyses , and design experiments . They use probability and distributions to make predictions , estimate parameters , and test hypotheses . They draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen QRAS greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to no equiv AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to no equiv AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math greater / equal to 24 AND ACT Rdg greater / equal to 16 ; AND C or better in Inter Alg or higher-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-105-101 CAREER PLANNING ... experiential learning introduction . Learn how personal branding allows candidates to differentiate themselves from the competition through appearance , personality , and marketing competency . Career portfolio introduced . ( Corequisite : 10-890-101 , College 101 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-154-125 IT : WEB : DATABASE DEVELOPMENT ... database uses , database terminology , analyzing information requirements , data models , database design phases , entity relationships , normalization processes , database management systems , database objects , development environments , creating tables , writing queries using SQL , testing . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-102-124 PLANNING AND MONITORING ... instruction in the multiple approaches used for performing business analysis , planning activities and ongoing communication , de�ning scopes , process improvements , assumptions , constraints , and dependencies , and the management process . ( Corequisite : 10-107-107 , Intro to IT ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / J-Session / Spring
10-196-188 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS ... the role of project management , developing a project proposal , demonstration of relevant software , working with project teams , sequencing tasks , charting progress , dealing with variations , budgets and resources , implementation , and assessment . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-152-170 PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON ... In this course , students investigate the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python programming language . Students examine data types , variables , conditional statements , looping , array structures , and structured programming techniques . Upon completion of the course , students will be able to use Python to apply problem solving skills to create applications for delivery to various platforms . ( Prerequisite : 10-152-140 , IT : Program : Logic Intro ; Corequisite : 10-804-189 , Introductory Statistics )
10-156-112 DATA VISUALIZATION ... In this course , students will learn to organize , manage and analyze very large data sets from various sources . Students will use software tools to present complex data in visually meaningful representations that can be communicated to business stakeholders . Upon completion , students will learn how to transform raw data into meaningful information that will be utilized for data-driven decision making . ( Corequisite : 10-103-175 , Power BI )
10-103-175 POWER BI ... Power BI is a set of business analytics tools utilized to connect , aggregate , and visualize data from multiple sources to create interactive reports . You will learn how to extract , transform , and load data . Build a data model using modeling features , creating proper relationships , and design ef�ciently . ( Prerequisite : 10-103-131 , Micro : Excel-Intro ; 10-103-132 , Micro : Excel-Part 2 )
10-105-103 CAREER PREPARATION ... create professional resume and cover letter , prepare for interviews , understand interviewing techniques , participate in a mock interview , evaluate outcomes of interview , and prepare for Career Experience . ( Prerequisites : 10-105-101 , Career Planning ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-152-184 IT : WEB : PROGRAMMING-SQL ... write queries in a relational database : creating tables , setting primary / foreign keys , populating tables , manipulating data and reporting . Explore join types , stored procedures , functions , and database administration SQL statements . ( Corequisite : 10-154-125 , IT : Web : Database Development ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-152-160 PROGRAMMING IN R ... In this course , students will learn to use the R programming language to analyze data . Students will learn the syntax and data structures of the R language , and how to apply the language to perform traditional statistical analysis , such as means testing , variable correlations , and linear regressions . Upon completion , students will be able to create R programs to process data and create meaningful output rooted in sound statistical techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-152-140 , IT : Program : Logic Intro ; Corequisite : 10-804-189 , Introductory Statistics )
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