it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
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
Lean Operations 10182111 Develop knowledge skills , process of lean operations management / JIT , quality management , quality control , continuous improvement methodologies , statistical process control chart interpretation , material handling and production logistics . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Career Planning 10105101 Experiential learning introduction . Learn how personal branding allows candidates to differentiate themselves from the competition through appearance , personality , and marketing competency . Career portfolio introduced . ( Corequisite : 10-890-101 , College 101 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Lean Manufacturing 10182112 Develop knowledge skills process of lean manufacturing / JIT environment , systems approach , productivity attainment , line balancing , kaizen , Kanban , 5S system , value stream mapping , human resource development and lean operations management . ( Corequisite : 10-182-111 , Lean Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Supervision 10196191 Front-line supervisory functions including planning , controlling , delegating , organizing , human motivation , decision-making , conflict resolution , and managing a diverse workforce . 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
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
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
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
Human Resource Mgmt 10196193 Impacts of EEOC , job analysis and descriptions , recruitment , selection , conducting job interviews , orientation , training and development , performance management , counseling and discipline , compensation , benefits , and global human resources . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Lean Six Sigma 10182114 Develop a general awareness of Lean Six Sigma : what it is , why it matters , what makes it successful . This course provides an overview of Six Sigma concepts and language and an introduction to the Define- Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control ( DMAIC ) process improvement cycle . This course will prepare you to take the green belt six sigma certification . ( Corequisite : 10-182-112 , Lean Manufacturing ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Mechanical Systems 1 10620121 Mechanical drive system components related to V-belt drives , chain drives , and gear drives . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
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