Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 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 reflective , 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 first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 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
Quantitative Reasoning 10804135 This course is intended to develop analytic reasoning and the ability to solve quantitative problems . Topics to be covered may include : construction & interpretation of graphs ; descriptive statistics ; geometry & spatial visualizations ; math of finance ; functions and modeling ; probability ; and logic . Appropriate use of units and dimensions , estimates , mathematical notation , and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen QRAS score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score 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 21 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR a C or better in Mathematical Reasoning-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
MS Excel Intro 10103131 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
Intro to IT 10107107 This course provides an overview of Information Technology by comparing and contrasting the various fields within the broader IT industry . Students will be exposed to hardware , software , networking , programming , and analyst roles to understand how each plays an integral role in IT . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Cybersecurity 10151100 Learners will develop an understanding of cybersecurity methods , terms , and key technical concepts to identify and protect assets against attacks . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
MS Excel Part 2 10103132 Covers advanced formatting techniques and functions , working with templates , collaborating with multiple Excel users , creating macros , Excel ' s database features and analysis tools . ( Corequisite : 10-103-131 , MS Excel Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Introductory Statistics 10804189 Students taking Introductory Statistics display data with graphs , describe distributions with numbers , perform correlation and regression analyses , and design experiments . They use probability and distributions to make predictions , estimate parameters , and test hypotheses . They draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen QRAS 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 greater / equal to 24 AND ACT Rdg greater / equal to 16 ; AND C or better in Inter Alg or higher-contact academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Career Planning 10105101 Experiential learning introduction . Learn how personal branding allows candidates to differentiate themselves from the competition through appearance , personality , and marketing competency . Career portfolio introduced . ( Corequisite : 10-890-101 , College 101 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Database Development 10154125 Database uses , database terminology , analyzing information requirements , data models , database design phases , entity relationships , normalization processes , database management systems , database objects , development environments , creating tables , writing queries using SQL , testing . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Planning and Monitoring 10102124 Instruction in the multiple approaches used for performing business analysis , planning activities and ongoing communication , defining scopes , process improvements , assumptions , constraints , and dependencies , and the management process . ( Corequisite : 10-107-107 , Intro to IT ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Project Mgmt Fundamentals 10196188 The role of project management , developing a project proposal , demonstration of relevant software , working with project teams , sequencing tasks , charting progress , dealing with variations , budgets and resources , implementation , and assessment . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Programming in Python 10152170 In this course , students investigate the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python programming language . Students examine data types , variables , conditional statements , looping , array structures , and structured programming techniques . Upon completion of the course , students will be able to use Python to apply problem solving skills to create applications for delivery to various platforms .( Corequisite : 10-804-189 , Introductory Statistics )
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