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
Intro to Energy Management 10481114 Introduces the basic concepts of energy , utility systems and utility rate structures ; defines the need for energy management as an integral part of society at all levels . The course will present the various opportunities available to energy management students . Course Typically Offered : Fall
DC 1 : Introduction 10660104 Introduction to the concepts of DC electricity and simple series circuits . Voltage , current , resistance , Ohm ' s Law , power and Kirchoff ' s Voltage Law are defined . ( This class can only be taken at the high school level .) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Introduction to AC / DC 10660116 Introduces the concepts of AC and DC power and basic circuits . Using a multimeter , students learn about voltage , current , and resistance in both AC and DC circuits . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Introduction to AC / DC 2 10660117 Introduces the concepts of AC and DC power and basic circuits . Using a multimeter , students learn about voltage , current , and resistance in both AC and DC circuits . ( This class should only be taken if DC 1 was taken in high school .) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
College Technical Math 1A 10804113 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
Renewable Energy & Sustainab 10480101 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
Smart Start to BAS 10481103 Identify and understand how building mechanical systems including ventilation and air handling , heating , cooling , and lighting components are used to provide human comfort . The course focus is on Building Automation System ( BAS ) components , including system architecture and sequences of operation . Course Typically Offered :
BAS Networking 1 10481104 Presents the fundamental concepts of Building Automation System ( BAS ) network architecture , digital network communications , IP protocol , network signal transmission and media . Course Typically Offered :
Automation 1 : Control Logic 10664100 Electric motor control components such as switches , relays , starters , transformers ; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
College Technical Math 1B 10804114 Topics include : performing operations on polynomials ; solving quadratic and rational equations ; formula rearrangement ; solving systems of equations ; and oblique triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : 10-804-113 , Tech Math 1A with grade C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Power Electronics 1 : Drives 10605157 This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of the power and control circuitry of AC drives and application and troubleshooting of these industrial AC drives ( VFD ' s ) to AC induction motors . This course concentrates on the AB PowerFlex 525 Variable Speed Drive . ( Prerequisite : 10-664-101 , Automation 2 ) 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
AC 2 : Reactance 10660108 Study of the way inductive , capacitive and resistive components behave in a circuit excited by a sine waveform . Effective and average values of the sinewave are derived . ( Pre-requisite : 10-660-116 , Introduction to AC / DC ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
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