NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023

10-624-103 NUCLEAR DC AND AC APPLICATIONS ... prepares nuclear , radiation safety , and health physics learners to apply direct current ( DC ) and alternating current ( AC ) concepts and laws ; perform calculations to identify basic electrical terms , symbols , units , etc . to apply the electrical laws ( such as , Ohm ’ s law , Kirchhoff ’ s voltage and current laws ); to analyze DC / AC electronic circuit , power , etc .; to analyze AC waveform ( including single-phase versus three-phase ), batteries , chargers , etc . ( Prerequisite : 10-624-105 Health Physics Calcs & Stats ) Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor

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

10-624-156 RADIATION SAFETY INTERNSHIP ... internship enhances the student ' s ability to apply technical skills to work productively , communicate effectively , and demonstrate appropriate ethics and behavior in a professional workplace environment . Course Typically Offered : At host campus only

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

10-809-122 INTRO TO AMER GOVERNMENT ... introduces American political processes and institutions : focusing on rights / responsibilities of citizens and the process of participatory democracy . Examines separation of powers and checks / balances & the roles of different groups . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring

10-624-118 ( LTC 10-624-118 ) RADIATION BIOLOGY ... prepares the learner to convert measuring units and activity to dose rates , predict the effect of radiation on living cells and human organs , evaluate radiation risk , and calculate internal doses . ( Prerequisite : 10-624-110 Radioactivity and Regulations , 10-624-105 Health Phys Calcs & Stats , 10-624-114 Nuclear Systems and Sources , 10-624-122 Rad Physics , 10-624-123 Rad Phys-Lab , and 10-804-113 College Tech Math 1A or 10-804-198 Calculus ) Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor

10-624-149 ( LTC 10-624-149 ) REACTOR PLANT COMPONENTS ... provides the learner with the fundamentals of heat transfer and �uid �ow , and properties of reactor plant materials . The course introduces basic mechanical and electrical components used in nuclear power plants such as different types of piping , valves , pumps , ejectors , �lters , turbines , heat exchangers , compressors , lubrication systems , valve actuators , breakers , transformers , relays and other equipment . ( Prerequisites : 10-624-110 Radioactivity and Regulations , 10-624-105 Health Physics Calcs & Stats , 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A or 10-804-198 and Corequisite : 10-624-114 Nuclear Systems and Sources )

10-482-135 ENERGY POWER & FORCE ... studies laws and theories of electric power generation that govern motion and how to apply them to a range of concepts including rotational inertia , acceleration , velocity , lift , force , torque , etc . Studies the law of Conservation of Energy and basic atomic theory and how these concepts apply to electric power generation . The use and function of simple machines , and how they relate to electric power generator function , is also explored . Course Typically Offered : At host campus only

10-624-133 ( LTC 10-624-138 ) RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT ... introduces the learner to the proper methods used to dispose of radioactive waste in liquid , solid , gaseous forms ; determine waste classi�cation , evaluate methods used to process low-level and high-level waste , determine the package / label requirements , proper type of transport container , shipment quantity classi�cation , storage distance from people and �lm during shipments by rail / vessel / public roads , proper shipping name and UN number ; completion of proper shipping papers ; document materials inventory / shipments . ( Prerequisite : 10-624-105 Health Physics Calc & Stats , 10-624-110 Radioactivity and Regulations , 10-624-114 Nuclear Systems & Sources ) Course Typically Offered : Contact an Advisor

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