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
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
Intro to Psychology 10809198 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
GERO : Intro to Gerontology 10544201 Provides an opportunity for the student to develop greater awareness and appreciation for aging . Topics addressed include demographic , biological , psychological , and social aspects of the aging process as well as careers within the field of aging . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Basic Anatomy 10806189 Examines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers . Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
GERO : Physical Aspects of Aging 10544202 Study of normal and pathological changes occurring in the aging human body with special emphasis on age-related chronic diseases . Topics addressed include : analysis of biological theories of aging , cultural and ethnic influence on aging pathologies , and other factors impacting the aging process . ( Prerequisites : 10-544-201 , Intro to Gerontology ; Corequisite : 10-801-136 , English Comp 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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
Developmental Psychology 10809188 Defines human development ; examines theories ; heredity and environmental effects ; prenatal development and birth ; evaluates biosocial , cognitive psychosocial development through the life span ; aging , death , and dying . ( 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
GERO : Social Gerontology 10544204 View of aging in respect to social roles and processes . Topics include history of aging , demographics , family relationships , social supports , economics , retirement , widowhood , poverty and politics of aging . ( Prerequisite : 10-544-201 , Intro to Gerontology ; 10-801-136 English Comp 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( 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
GERO : Alzheimer ' s & Dementia 10544205 Study of Alzheimer ' s disease and other forms of dementia . Students will differentiate between stages of dementia and Alzheimer ' s disease . By analyzing normal brain processes and how these diseases affect brain function , students gain insight on best practices in responding to the needs of this population and their caregivers and loved ones . Course Typically Offered : Summer Spring
GERO : Healthy Aging 10544203 Overview of practices to promote healthy aging . This course will address nutrition , physical activity and prevention practices as well as an overview of medications commonly prescribed for the older adult . Emphasis will focus around the " well " elderly population and practices identified to address current aging trends . Course Typically Offered : Summer Spring
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