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 Dairy Science 10090326 This course provides basic knowledge of the dairy science field . Topics include animal health , anatomy and physiology , genetics and reproduction , basic breed characteristics and animal feedstuffs . Course Typically Offered : Fall
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
Agribusiness Economics 10090303 Basic knowledge of macro and micro economics will be taught , proficiency in developing basic cash flows , cost benefit analysis , enterprise analysis , budget development , profit loss statements and developing cost of production . Student should be able to develop adequate information for farm manager to analyze business proposals . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Basic Animal Husbandry 10091327 Proper cattle handling and restraint techniques will be demonstrated . Optimal feed , water and ventilation needs discussed . Compliance with industry standards of animal welfare and record keeping will be studied . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Dairy Herd Records & Analysis 10091328 dairy performance is analyzed through good record keeping and analysis . Students will become proficient in the use of PCDART , Dairy Comp 305 , BoviSync and AgSource herd management programs . Students will also be exposed to other software systems and their applications . Course Typically Offered : 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
Livestock Housing & Equipment 10091329 students will learn principles of designing facilities based on the environment , feeding systems , manure handling , ventilation and cow handling . Students will compare and contrast various design options and construction cost estimates . ( Prerequisite : 10-091-327 , Basic Animal Husbandry ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Dairy Reproduction Mgmt . 10091330 Students will learn physiology and anatomy of the reproductive organs and the utilization of reproductive protocols for increased breeding success . Learn artificial insemination techniques and how genomics work and genomic applications . Utilize sexed semen and cross breeding practices . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Dairy Science Internship I 10090381 Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall J-Session Spring
Intro to Sociology 10809196 The nature and variety of groups ; inequality , race and ethnicity ; family , population , social integration , and change ; collective behavior ; politics , economics , religion , education , and the effects of technology . ( 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
Dairy Nutrition 10090375 This course covers ruminant nutrition from calf to milking animal . Utilize forage analysis to balance rations . Learn basic ration formulations utilizing computer software and the pros and cons of various feed stuffs utilized in the dairy industry . Course Typically Offered : Fall
NMP and Compliance 10093350 Student will have a proficiency in basic soil fertility and fertilizers with an emphasis on manure . Basic understanding of crop fertility requirements and soil pH impacts . Soil lab analysis and field mapping will be integrated through the use of SNAP Plus as an industry standard in nutrient management planning software . Students will be prepared to complete the CCA certified crop advisor exam allowing them to write nutrient management plans . ( Prerequisite : 10-506-146 , Intro to Environmental Science OR 10-090-326 , Intro to Dairy Science ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Dairy Replacement Mgmt 10091376 This course will focus on the feeding and management of dairy replacement calves from birth through puberty , breeding , and gestation . There will also be emphasis on the feeding and management of dry cows through calving . Students will also review facility requirements and husbandry techniques for these classes of livestock . ( Prerequisite : 10-091-329 , Livestock Housing and Equipment )
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