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
10-660-116 INTRODUCTION TO AC / DC ... introduces the concepts of AC and DC power and basic circuits . Using a multimeter , students learn about voltage , current , and resistance in both AC and DC circuits . 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 RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY ... 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
10-481-103 SMART START TO BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS ... identify and understand how building mechanical systems including ventilation and air handling , heating , cooling , and lighting components are used to provide human comfort . The course focus is on Building Automation System ( BAS ) components , including system architecture and sequences of operation .
10-481-104 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS NETWORKING 1 ... presents the fundamental concepts of Building Automation System ( BAS ) network architecture , digital network communications , IP protocol , network signal transmission and media .
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
10-605-157 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 . ( Pre-Requisites : 10-664-101 , Automation 2 ) 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
10-660-108 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 . ( Pre-requisite : 10-660-116 , Introduction to AC / DC ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-664-101 AUTOMATION 2 : MOTOR CONTROL ... electric motor control components such as sensors , timers and counters . ( Pre-requisite : 10-664-100 , Automation 1 : Control Logic ) 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
10-481-117 ENERGY CONTROL STRATEGIES ... building system control concepts and devices ; including electric and digital controls , emphasis is placed on identifying and understanding control strategies related to energy using systems and methods to estimate energy savings .
10-481-105 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM NETWORKING 2 ... presents the fundamental concepts of network communication standards . Topics include the OSI model , IP protocol , network signal transmission , media , physical topologies , logical topologies , hardware , typical BAS networks , and typical BAS subnetworks .
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 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-664-102 AUTOMATION 3 : PLC ... basic programmable logic controller programming and troubleshooting . 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
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