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
Mathematical Reasoning 10804134 All college students , regardless of their college major , need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal , environmental , and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills . An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships , graphs , proportional relationships , algebraic reasoning , and problem solving using linear , exponential and other mathematical models . Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts . This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arith 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 567 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Accounting 1 10101110 Accounting principles , financial statements , business transactions , accounting cycles / systems , specialized journals , accounting for cash and receivables for sole proprietorships in service or merchandising businesses . Course Typically Offered : Summer 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
Accounting Applications / Proc 10101107 Use of financial calculator , purchasing , shipping / receiving , A / R , and A / P systems , markups , discounts , credit charges , time value of money , depreciation methods , and inventory methods . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
MS Word Intro 10103121 word processing basics including creating , revising , formatting , printing ; sections , tabs , multiple-page numbering ; manipulating text ; creating headers / footers ; creating / formatting tables , graphics ; and merging documents . 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
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
Accounting-Computer Ledger 10101105 Applications on computers using Microsoft Excel . ( Prerequisites : 10-101-110 , Accounting 1 ; 10-103-131 , MS Excel Intro ; 10-103-132 , MS Excel Part 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Accounting 2 10101120 Inventories , fixed assets , current liabilities including payroll and notes payable , business formations , capital stocks , dividends , bonds , cash flow statements , and financial statement analysis . ( Prerequisites : 10- 101-110 , Accounting 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Accounting-Payroll 10101151 Payroll and personnel records , social security , withholding tax , unemployment compensation , time sheets and time-keeping records , and legal aspects of payroll . ( Prerequisite : 10-101-110 , Accounting 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 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 , conflict , 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
Accounting-Applying QuickBooks 10101189 Learners will be introduced to basic and advanced features of QuickBooks and will apply skills in realistic business simulations including creating accounts , invoicing , budgeting , preparing statements , journalizing and graphing . ( Prerequisite : 10-101-110 , Accounting 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
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