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
General Physics 1 10806154 Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
College Algebra & Trig w Apps 10804197 Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
General Physics 2 10806164 Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , mechanical waves , harmonic motion , wave and ray optics , electricity , and magnetism . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 AND QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 17 AND Math score greater / equal to 21 ; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
College Chemistry 10806135 Covers measurement , chemical nomenclature , chemical reactions and stoichiometry , atomic structure , gas laws , thermochemistry , chemical bonding and solution chemistry . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA AND Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 AND Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND QRAS score greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 17 AND ACT Math score greater / equal to 21 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
College Chemistry 2 10506136 Covers chemical kinetics , equilibrium , acid-base equilibria , buffers , titration , ionic equilibria of aqueous solutions , redox reactions , electrochemistry , and nuclear chemistry . ( Prerequisite : 10-806-135 , College Chemistry 1 with a " C " or better ) Course Typically Offered : 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
General Biology 10806114 Introduces general biological concepts / principles . Emphasis is on cell structure / function , genetics , evolution , and taxonomical relationships . Consideration is also given to diversity among the various kingdoms . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 263 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 17 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Microbiology 10806197 History , morphology , physiology , nutritional growth requirements , metabolism , methods of identification . Focus on disease-causing microorganisms , appropriate prevention , treatment , control mechanisms . Specific / non-specific host defense mechanisms , applications of immunology examined . ( Prerequisite : 10-806-177 , General Anatomy & Physiology OR 10-806-114 , General Biology with a " C " or better . Health programs may require a higher grade ; refer to your plan for details ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Laboratory Intern Experience 10506137 Provides learners the opportunity to practice skills in a true laboratory setting . Emphases include successful execution of operating procedures and protocols , accurate and complete data collection and documentation , and relation of routine tasks to larger context of major project objectives and / or elements of research goals . ( Prerequisites : 10-806-135 , College Chemistry 1 AND 10-806-154 , General Physics 1 AND 10-806-114 , General Biology with a " C " or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
Intro to Ethics : Theory & App 10809166 Basic understanding of theoretical foundations of ethical thought ; analyze / compare relevant issues using diverse ethical perspectives ; critically evaluate individual , social / professional standards of behavior-- applying a systematic decision-making process . ( 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
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
Applied Statistics 10506157 Provides learners the opportunity to relate descriptive statistics and concepts of probability , correlation , and regression to applications including hypothesis testing and data analysis in research . ( Prerequisite : 10-804-195 , College Algebra with a " C " or better OR 10-804-197 , College Algebra and Trigonometry w / Apps with a " C " or better .)
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Course Typically Offered : Fall