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
10-480-101 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
10-804-113 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
10-660-104 DC 1 : INTRODUCTION ... introduction to the concepts of DC electricity and simple series circuits . Voltage , current , resistance , Ohm ' s Law , power and Kirchoff ' s Voltage Law are de�ned . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-482-126 INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ... an overview of the use of sunlight to produce heat and electricity and the practical and economical use of solar power and solar thermal systems . Learn the importance of energy ef�ciency and the economics of solar hybrid designs . Course Typically Offered : Fall
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
10-660-105 DC 2 : CIRCUITS ... analysis of parallel and series-parallel circuits . Application of Kirchoff ' s Current Law to parallel circuit combinations . Introduction of current sources and source conversions . ( Corequisites : 10-804-118 , Interim Algebra w Apps OR 10-804-113 , College Tech Math 1A ; 10-660-104 , DC 1 : Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-442-150 MACHINE FABRICATION 1 ... a study of joining processes including welding , brazing , soldering , mechanical fasteners and adhesives . 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
10-804-114 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
10-664-100 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
10-620-100 FLUIDS 1 : BASIC PNEUMATICS ... what �uid power is , differentiate between hydraulics and pneumatics , implement basic pneumatic circuits , utilize schematics , apply Pascal ' s Law , de�ne properties of �uids , implement air�ow control and hydraulics cylinder circuits . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-660-101 DIGITAL 1 : LOGIC ... AND , OR , NOT , NAND , NOR , logic operation using switch logic , ladder logic , and gate logic . Simpli�cation methods using Boolean theorems and Karnaugh Maps , and timing diagram analysis . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-660-107 AC 1 : PROPERTIES ... introduction to the properties of capacitors and inductors including types and behavior in switching circuits . Inductor basics include a study of magnetic �elds . ( Prerequisite : 10-660-105 , DC 2 : Circuits ; Corequisite : 10- 804-196 , Trigonometry w Apps OR 10-804-114 , College Tech Math 1B ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-482-132 PHOTOVOLTAICS-DESIGN & SITE ... learn steps to performing a site audit prior to installation of a PV system . Focus on de�ning the solar window , system site placement , system sizing and design , load analysis and energy ef�ciency concepts . ( Corequisite : 10-482-126 , Intro to Solar ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-620-140 MACHINE WIRING AND SAFETY ... introduction to machine wiring , including basic documentation , labeling , and wiring practices ; an overview of NFPA 79 machinery , safety and installation standards . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-660-102 DIGITAL 2 : SEQUENTIAL ... operation and connection of latches , RS �ip-�ops , JK �ip-�ops , and D �ip-�ops using timing diagram analysis , and some simple applications are studied . ( Pre-requisite : 10-660-101 , Digital 1 : Logic ) 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
10-620-101 FLUIDS 2 : BASIC HYDRAULICS ... hydraulic pumps , basic hydraulics actuator circuits , hydraulic schematics , apply Pascal ' s Law , summarize the effects of �uids friction , de�ne properties of hydraulic energy , design hydraulic circuits with directional control valves . ( Pre-requisite : 10-620-100 , Fluids 1 : Basic Pneumatics ) 390