Course Descriptions
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 reflective , 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 first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment .
10-806-114 GENERAL BIOLOGY ... introduces general biological concepts / principles . Emphasis is on cell structure / function , genetics , evolution , and taxonomical relationships . Consideration is also given to diversity among the various kingdoms . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 263 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 17 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 )
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 )
10-806-164 GENERAL PHYSICS 2 ... applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , mechanical waves , harmonic motion , wave and ray optics , electricity , and magnetism . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 AND QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 17 AND Math score greater / equal to 21 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 )
10-804-197 COLLEGE ALGEBRA & TRIGONOMETRY WITH APPLICATIONS … those skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas on a baccalaureate level . Topics include the real and complex number systems , polynomials , exponents , radicals , solving equations and inequalities ( linear and nonlinear ), relations and functions , systems of equations and inequalities ( linear and nonlinear ), matrices , graphing , conic sections , sequences and series , combinatories , and the binomial theorem . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen AAF score 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 score greater / equal to 24 AND ACT Rdg greater / equal to 16 ; OR C or better in Inter Alg-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444 )
10-806-197 MICROBIOLOGY ... history , morphology , physiology , nutritional growth requirements , metabolism , methods of identification . Focus on disease-causing microorganisms , appropriate prevention , treatment , control mechanisms . Specific / non-specific host defense mechanisms , applications of immunology examined . ( Prerequisite : 10-806-177 , General Anatomy & Physiology OR 10-806-114 , General Biology with a “ C ” or better . Health programs may require a higher grade ; refer to your plan for details )
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 )
10-806-135 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY ... covers measurement , chemical nomenclature , chemical reactions and stoichiometry , atomic structure , gas laws , thermochemistry , chemical bonding and solution chemistry . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA AND Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 AND Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND QRAS score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 17 AND ACT Math score greater / equal to 21 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 )
10-506-136 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY 2 ... covers chemical kinetics , equilibrium , acid-base equilibria , buffers , titration , ionic equilibria of aqueous solutions , redox reactions , electrochemistry , and nuclear chemistry . ( Prerequisite : 10-806-135 , College Chemistry 1 with a “ C ” or better )
10-506-137 LABORATORY INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE ... provides learners the opportunity to practice skills in a true laboratory setting . Emphases include successful execution of operating procedures and protocols , accurate and complete data collection and documentation , and relation of routine tasks to larger context of major project objectives and / or elements of research goals . ( Prerequisites : 10-806-135 , College Chemistry 1 AND 10-806-154 , General Physics 1 AND 10-806-114 , General Biology with a “ C ” or better )
10-809-166 INTRO TO ETHICS : THEORY & APP ... basic understanding of theoretical foundations of ethical thought ; analyze / compare relevant issues using diverse ethical perspectives ; critically evaluate individual , social / professional standards of behavior--applying a systematic decision-making process . ( 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 )
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 )
10-506-138 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN ... provides learners the opportunity to analyze the principles of successful experimental design and execution . Learners will apply the steps of the scientific method to design sound experiments based on scenarios from research and industrial settings .
10-506-157 APPLIED STATISTICS ... provides learners the opportunity to relate descriptive statistics and concepts of probability , correlation , and regression to applications including hypothesis testing and data analysis in research . ( Prerequisite : 10-804-195 , College Algebra with a “ C ” or better OR 10-804-197 , College Algebra and Trigonometry w / Apps with a “ C ” or better .)
10-506-160 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 ... covers chemical bonding , nomenclature of organic molecules , physical and chemical properties of organic molecules and functional groups , reactivity , stereochemistry , reaction mechanisms , and oxidation and reduction of organic molecules . ( Prerequisite : 10-506-136 , College Chemistry 2 with a “ C ” or better )
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 )
10-506-162 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2 ... a second semester course in organic chemistry that is a continuation of concepts learned in 10-506-160 , Organic Chemistry 1 , including reactions , mechanisms , synthesis , and spectroscopy of organic compounds . ( Prerequisite : 10-506-160 , Organic Chemistry 1 with a “ C ” or better )
10-506-159 CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY ... introduces cell and molecular biology concepts and principles . Emphasis is on cell structure and function , genetics control and function , membrane transport and trafficking , cell division , evolution , and cellular energetics . Special consideration is given to research applications . ( Prerequisite : 10-806-197 , Microbiology with a “ C ” or better )
10-506-170 EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH CAPSTONE ... provides learners the opportunity to apply knowledge of sound experimental design and scientific inquiry to create and execute laboratory procedure ( s ) designed to answer a research question . Learners will collect , document , analyze , and report data generated from a set of experiments and report major conclusions . ( Prerequisite : 10-506-138 , Experimental Design with a “ C ” or better )
10-801-197 TECHNICAL REPORTING ... principles of report writing and correspondence , proposals , feasibility reports , progress reports , investigation reports , evaluation reports , meeting reports , memos , and correspondence . ( Prerequisite : 10- 801-136 , English Composition I OR 10-801-195 , Written Communication with “ C ” or better )
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