NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 74

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
10-607-103 PRINCIPLES OF CIVIL ENGINEERING ... provides fundamentals of Civil Engineering from concept to completion . Civil Engineering ethics , resume and portfolio creation , and Microsoft Word and Excel will also be introduced . ( Prerequisite : Acceptance in Civil Engineering Technology program ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-607-104 INTRO TO SURVEYING / GEOMATICS ... provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of basic surveying principles , history of land , surveying , instruments in the �eld , making computations , and generating computerized maps . ( Corequisite : 10-804-195 , College Algebra w Apps ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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
10-804-195 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATIONS ... skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas at the baccalaureate level . Topics include the real and complex number systems , polynomials , exponents , radicals , solving equations and inequalities , relations and functions , systems of equations and inequalities , graphing , and conic sections . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen AAF score greater / equal to 250 AND Reading 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 Reading greater / equal to 16 ; OR C or better in Inter Algebra-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-607-108 CEMENTED AGGREGATE MIXTURES ... introduces aggregate sampling procedures , aggregate properties , concrete mix design methods , hot mix asphalt design methods , and �eld and laboratory quality control testing . American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Technician-Grade 1 certi�cation is available through this course . ( Corequisite : 10-804-195 College Algebra w / Apps ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-607-136 SURVEY ADJUSTMENTS AND DOCUMENTATION ... provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of coordinates , Compass Rule , and Least Squares adjustments . The use of AdobePro and BlueBeam Revu software for project documentation is introduced as well as the use of mapping software for applications in land surveying . ( Prerequisite : 10-607-104 , Intro to Surveying / Geomatics ) 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
10-804-196 TRIGONOMETRY WITH APPLICATIONS ... topics include circular functions , graphing of trigonometry functions , identities , equations , trigonometric functions of angles , inverse functions , solutions of triangles complex numbers , DeMoivre ' s Theorem , polar coordinates , and vectors . ( 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 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-607-137 TRANSPORTATION DESIGN ... provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of horizontal curves , vertical curves , sewer / water systems , civil engineering mapping , �eld inspector roles , and CAD applications . ( Prerequisites : 10-607-104 , Intro to Surveying / Geomatics ; 10-804-195 , College Algebra w / Apps ; 10-804-196 , Trigonometry w / Apps ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
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
10-607-128 SOIL MECHANICS ... origins of soil , properties / characteristics of soil , soil classi�cation systems , subsurface exploration , foundations , moisture-density relationships , soil compaction , and groundwater . ( Corequisite : 10-807-195 , College Algebra w / Apps ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-607-191 CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP ... focuses on the application of theory , skills , and techniques in the civil engineering profession . ( Prerequisite : Instructor approval .) Course Typically Offered : With instructor approval
10-607-145 SURVEYING FIELD PRACTICES ... provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of advanced �eld principles ( Service Learning Projects ) utilizing closed traverse measurements , traverse adjustments , data collection , rectangular coordinate use , land area computation , topographic mapping , and computer applications . ( Prerequisites : 10-607-104 , Intro to Surveying / Geomatics ; 10-607-105 , AutoCAD & Civil 3D ) 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
10-607-148 STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS - CIVIL ... focuses on force analysis , resultants and equilibrium of coplanar force systems , centroids , center of gravity , area moment of inertia , basic relationships of stress and strain from applied forces . Properties of materials are also covered . ( Prerequisites : 10-804-195 , College Algebra w / Apps ; 10-804-196 , Trigonometry w / Apps ; 10-806-154 , General Physics 1 )
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