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
10-090-111 SUSTAINABLE AG : ISSUES & PRACTICES ... use critical thinking skills to compare organic and sustainable agricultural practices with industrial agriculture . Explore food production issues including antibiotics , herbicides , hormones , GMOs , animal welfare , crop yields , nutrients , and pollution . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-090-118 BEEKEEPING & POLLINATORS ... bees pollinate our crops and orchards ; they are an environmental quality indicator species and they provide honey . Explore beekeeping using onsite hives ; explore pollinators and habitats , and network with local beekeepers . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-090-130 HERBS & HEALTH ... explore various herbs ; their unique properties , role in history , medicine , food and other traditional uses . Examine growing practices , harvest , and preservation . Make organic preparations ; i . e ., tea , infusions , tinctures , and salves . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-090-115 AQUACULTURE / AQUAPONICS ... investigate hydroponic plant growing and �sh farming operations ; designs , suitable species , maintenance , costs ef�ciencies and yields . Plan a system , develop a budget , explore markets , trends , and analyze bene�ts and obstacles in this business . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-090-139 ORG SOILS , NUTRIENTS , COMPOST ... Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable farming and gardening . Build robust soil through organic matter , cultivating bene�cial microorganisms , and nutrient cycling . Explore composting techniques and organic fertilizer sources . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-001-117 APPLIED BOTANY ... this course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge skills process and understanding of taxonomy , plant morphology , plant physiology , reproductive processes and environmental interactions . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-090-119 CHEESE MAKING & FERMENTATION ... practice the basics of cheese making and fermentation of beverages & food in this hands-on course . Eat what you make . Value the taste , nutrition , and quality of hand-crafted foods . Course Typically Offered : Fall
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
10-090-123 ORGANIC POULTRY MANAGEMENT ... explore a variety of poultry for backyards or commercial enterprises . Topics include biology , health , feeding , eggs , housing options , processing plans and budgets . Compare organic and conventional management and business opportunities . Course Typically Offered : J-Session
10-090-136 SMALL FARM TOOLS & EQUIPMENT ... Evaluate equipment , machinery and tractors needed for a small farm . Troubleshoot small engines ; hook up PTOs , hydraulics , plows . Calibrate seeders and fertilizer spreaders , drive a skid steer , and try welding . Course Typically Offered : 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
10-090-131 ORGANIC GARDENING ... whether gardening on a small scale or using commercial greenhouses and �elds , plan seedings , control pests , diseases , and weeds , all using best organic practices . Review rules and organic certi�cation standards . Includes hands-on instruction in the Bounty Garden . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-090-120 ORGANIC LIVESTOCK PRACTICES ... students learn how organic farmers manage livestock successfully . Principles covered include organic health care , strategies for reproduction , feeding , housing , and young stock . Review rules and organic certi�cation standards . Course Typically Offered : 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
10-090-127 SUMMER AG INTERNSHIP ... Gain hands-on skills and experience with a mentor farmer or gardener by working at their site or in the NWTC garden . Set goals and report to an NWTC instructor . ( Prerequisites : 10-090-111 , Sustainable Ag : Issues and Practices ; 10-090-139 , Organic Soils , Nutrients , Composting ; 10-090-120 , Organic Livestock Practices ; and 10-090-131 , Organic Gardening ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
10-090-410 TRACTOR & IMPLEMENTS : SAFETY & OPERATION ... practice safe driving and operation of tractors , skid steers , and farm implements . Hook up implements , PTOs and hydraulics . Use quick attaching accessories . Follow rules of the road . Explore emergency �rst aid and �re extinguisher use . Course Typically Offered : J-Session
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