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
10-103-121 MICRO : WORD-INTRO ... 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 . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / 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
10-544-201 GERO : INTRO TO GERONTOLOGY ... provides an opportunity for the student to develop greater awareness and appreciation for aging . Topics addressed include demographic , biological , psychological , and social aspects of the aging process as well as careers within the �eld of aging . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-544-202 GERO : PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF AGING ... study of normal and pathological changes occurring in the aging human body with special emphasis on age-related chronic diseases . Topics addressed include : analysis of biological theories of aging , cultural and ethnic in�uence on aging pathologies , and other factors impacting the aging process . ( Prerequisites : 10-544-201 , Intro to Gerontology ; Corequisite : 10-801-136 , English Comp 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-806-189 BASIC ANATOMY ... examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers . Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-544-203 GERO : HEALTHY AGING ... overview of practices to promote healthy aging . This course will address nutrition , physical activity and prevention practices as well as an overview of medications commonly prescribed for the older adult . Emphasis will focus around the " well " elderly population and practices identi�ed to address current aging trends . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Spring
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( 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 score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ... de�nes human development ; examines theories ; heredity and environmental effects ; prenatal development and birth ; evaluates biosocial , cognitive psychosocial development through the life span ; aging , death , and dying . ( 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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-544-204 GERO : SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY ... view of aging in respect to social roles and processes . Topics include history of aging , demographics , family relationships , social supports , economics , retirement , widowhood , poverty and politics of aging . ( Prerequisite : 10-544-201 , Intro to Gerontology ; 10-801-136 English Comp 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / 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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-544-205 GERO : ALZHEIMER ' S AND DEMENTIA DISEASE ... study of Alzheimer ' s disease and other forms of dementia . Students will differentiate between stages of dementia and Alzheimer ' s disease . By analyzing normal brain processes and how these diseases affect brain function , students gain insight on best practices in responding to the needs of this population and their caregivers and loved ones . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Spring
10-104-191 CUSTOMER SERVICE ... examine customer service culture , develop communication and listening skills , explore diversity in the workplace , develop skills for handling challenging customers , and explore the impact of technology on customer service and engagement . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-101-106 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES ... teaching non-accountants to read , analyze , and interpret �nancial information for making informed business decisions . This class de-emphasizes the use of debits , credits , journal entries and other accounting procedures . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-544-206 GERO : DEATH AND DYING ... study of losses across the lifespan associated with death and dying . Societal and personal views of death , dying , and bereavement and recommendations for healthy transitions in coping with loss will be explored . Course Typically Offered : Fall
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