Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-451-100 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL TOWER WORKER ... introduces basic principles of electricity , safety standards , and basic line worker tools . Students will also learn about electrical distribution systems and components , line installation , and maintenance applications .
10-451-101 INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SAFETY PROCEDURES ... introduces the fundamental aspects of fall protection and rescue theory as well as practical applications of tower safety practices . Students will also learn about fall hazards , protection regulations , use and assessment of full body harnesses , and energy absorbing lanyards .
10-451-102 OVERHEAD TOWER LINE CONSTRUCTION 1 ... introduces the basics of overhead power line construction , safe work practices , protective equipment , and climbing techniques . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-468-107 , Utility Safety ; 10-451-100 , Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker ; 10-451-101 , Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures )
10-451-103 INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES ... introduces the fundamental elements of wireless technology relevant to tower installation including wireless networks and applications services as well as a basic technical overview of spectrum principals and characteristics . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-468-107 Utility Safety ; 10-451-100 Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker ; 10-451-101 Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures )
10-451-104 INTRODUCTION TO CABLE ACCESSORIES AND STANDARDS ... introduces the fundamentals and characteristics of cable accessories and carrier installation standards for a broad cross section of wireless construction . This includes communication cables , weather proo�ng , handling and support , grounding , and the components of cell systems .
10-451-105 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS ... introduces tower inspection and lighting vocabulary , why tower lighting is needed , identifying the most common types of tower lighting and troubleshooting for each type , understand maintenance and inspection issues , and gathering information on lighting systems and related problems . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-451-103 Introduction to Wireless Technologies )
10-413-350 CDL PREPARATION TRAINING ... this course is designed to prepare students for the Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License ( CDL ) pre-trip inspection . Preparation will also be given for taking the State DOT written test including general knowledge , air brakes and combination vehicles . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Gas Utility Construction & Service , Electrical Power Distribution , or Telecommunications programs ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
10-451-106 GEOMATICS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ... provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of basic surveying principles , instruments in the �eld , making computations , and generating computerized maps .
10-451-107 TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT DATA COLLECTION ... prepares students for the different methods of data collection and data management for Telecommunications projects .
10-451-108 TELECOMMUNICATIONS DESIGN - FIELD PRINCIPLES ... creates an experience consistent with projects in industry . Students will learn how to �eld buried cable projects to aerial projects and also learn industry equipment that operates on these projects .
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
10-451-109 TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP ... allows students to apply the theory , skills , and techniques they ' ve learned in the Telecommunication industry .
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
10-451-201 TELECOMMUNICATIONS EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ... provides students with tools to analyze telecommunications policy and regulations and their impacts on the telecommunication markets . We �rst review telecommunications industry / organizational structure and concepts of telecommunication technologies . We then discuss key elements of information and communication ( ICT ) policy and discuss ICT policies and national broadband plans from selected countries . Finally we discuss impact of policy on current and emerging topics such as broadband , VoIP and cognitive radio . The course has an emphasis on policies in developing countries and emerging markets but combines other multidisciplinary aspects related to technology , economics , law .
10-607-105 AUTOCAD & CIVIL 3D ... provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of AutoCAD by working with templates ; creating and manipulating layers ; basic drawing , editing , and inquiry commands ; and blocks , attributes , and plotting . Learners will also develop the ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D in working with survey data , points , and surfaces . ( Prerequisite : Acceptance in Civil Engineering Technology program or Environmental Engineering program ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-451-202 TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS ... prepares students for the differing telecommunications networks that are utilized in the industry . 10-451-203 AC-DC CIRCUITRY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ... introduces how power systems work differently in the telecommunications industry .
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
10-451-204 ANALOG AND DIGITAL TELEPHONY ... develops the knowledge and understanding of Analog and Digital signals with respect to communications .
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
10-451-205 DATA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ... starts from the basics and gives the learner the tools to design and maintain industrial communications systems . You ' ll learn the underlying principles behind today ' s industrial communications systems .
10-451-206 MICROCOMPUTER INTERFACING ... covers Microprocessor logic , instruction , and clocked sequential circuits ; memory devices ; data acquisition , manipulation and transfer circuitry ; machine and assembly languages ; and microprocessor support devices .
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