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
10-412-170 WELDING TRANSPORTATION 1 ... focuses on welding and cutting safety ; develops skills in welding and cutting of metals used in the transportation trades . Methods of welding include gas metal arc welding ( MIG ) in the horizontal , vertical , and overhead positions . Methods of cutting include oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting of metals . Students will learn to set up and maintain welding equipment and weld and cut a variety of types and thicknesses of materials commonly used in the transportation trades . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-412-125 TRANSPORTATION SERVICE OPERATIONS ... introduces the auto and diesel shop environment , safety and the use of basic hand / power tools in accordance with industry standards , use of manufacturer ' s service information and literature , handling hazardous materials , and emphasizes general shop safety and general shop practices . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-412-100 DIESEL LAB OPERATIONS ... diesel shop safety , basic equipment operation , rigging and lifting , hand and power precision tools , fasteners and hazard material handling procedures . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-412-151 INTRO TO DIESEL MECHANICS ... introduces the student to the tools and equipment used in a heavy duty diesel shop , diesel shop work orders , vehicle classi�cations , fasteners and repair hardware , rigging and lifting , and basic diesel shop equipment operation . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-412-153 INTRO TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ... focus on the theory of electricity . This will include studying Ohms , Kirchoff ' s , and Newton ' s Laws and how they apply to the circuits on various electrical systems on a vehicle . Students will apply these theories to troubleshoot simple circuits . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-412-152 SCHEMATIC INTERPRETATION ... electronic / hydraulic schematics , applications of schematics , system similarities , components , review of systems operation , practical applications in diagnosing system problems , use of special test equipment / schematics to solve problems . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-412-171 TRANSPORTATION WELDING 2 ... This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of GMAW ( MIG ) welding equipment set-up , use , and maintenance and GMAW ( MIG ) welding on various thicknesses of steel in the �at , vertical , horizontal , and overhead position . ( Prerequisite : 10-412-170 , Transportation Welding 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-412-154 DIESEL HEAVY DUTY ELECTRICAL 1 ... focuses on the fundamentals of electricity , batteries starting circuits , charging circuits , and electrical circuits found on trucks and tractors . Covers testing and troubleshooting procedures for various systems presently used in the industry , as well as how to perform repairs . ( Pre-requisite : 10-412-153 , Intro to Electrical Systems ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-804-134 MATHEMATICAL REASONING ... All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about �scal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course may be used as the �rst of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith 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 567 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-412-155 DIESEL HEAVY DUTY ELECTRICAL 2 ... focuses on troubleshooting and diagnostics of electrical systems used on heavy duty vehicles . Students will diagnose and repair electronic engines , transmissions and ABS systems . Wiring schematic reading and wiring harness repair will be covered . ( Prerequisite : 10-412-154 , Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-412-156 HYDRAULIC / PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS ... covers but is not limited to hydraulics principles , system schematics and symbols , pumps , valves , cylinders , motors , accumulators , �lters , reservoirs , hydraulic seals , �uids , maintenance , and safety rules . ( Prerequisite : 10-412-152 , Schematic Interpretation ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-412-158 CHASSIS SUB-SYSTEMS ... focus on the sub system of various OEM chassis including compressed air for brakes , avoidance collision system , and chassis con�gurations . Students will use OEM software to obtain OEM speci�cations for each sub system . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-412-159 ENGINE SUB-SYSTEMS ... focus on the sub system of the various OEM engine to include air intake , exhaust system , cooling and oil system . Students will work with OEM literature for follow �ow and diagnostic procedures for each system . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-412-172 INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE ... This course provides the learner development of the introductory skills , process and understanding of preventative maintenance inspection A and B on various types of diesel-powered equipment . The learner will be exposed to the safe and proper way of changing oil and �lters , greasing as well as the materials used to correctly perform basic maintenance on vehicles . American Petroleum Institute ( API ) engine oil classi�cation and Society of Automotive Engineering ( SAE ) viscosity of oils and greases as well as various types of �lters and �ltration methods used on vehicles will be discussed . ( Prerequisite : 10-412-159 , Engine Sub-Systems ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ... survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better )
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