NWTC College Program Guide 2025-2026 | Page 422

Course Descriptions
Careers in IT 10107117 This course provides an overview of the interconnectedness among careers within Information Technology. Learn how various fields within the broader industry each play an integral role and how a personal brand fits into preparing you for your career choice.( Corequisite: 10-890-101, College 101) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Cybersecurity 10151100 Learners will develop an understanding of cybersecurity methods, terms, and key technical concepts to identify and protect assets against attacks. 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 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
College 101 10890101 Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester.( Pre-requisite: None.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Database Design 10152125 Database uses, database terminology, analyzing information requirements, data models, database design phases, entity relationships, normalization processes, database management systems, database objects, development environments, creating tables, writing queries using SQL, testing. Course Typically Offered: 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
Programming in C # Part 1 10152173 Provides a foundation of syntax / semantics of C #. NET programming language to develop Windows-based applications. Covers the architecture of Microsoft ' s. NET platform where C # is the native language. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Website Coding HTML & CSS 10152185 Create code for generating the structure, function, and design of static websites using standards-based HTML5 and CSS3; validate code; test multi-browser and multi-device functionality. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Programming in Java Part 1 10152141 Apply programming and object-oriented design concepts using the Java language. Design concepts and programming tools will be integrated with an emphasis on practical business solutions.( Prerequisite: 10-152-173, Programming in C # Part 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development..( 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
SQL Programming 10152184 Write queries in a relational database: creating tables, setting primary / foreign keys, populating tables, manipulating data and reporting. Explore join types, stored procedures, functions, and database administration SQL statements.( Prerequisite: 10-152-125, Database Design) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.( 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
Programming in C # Part 2 10152174 Object-oriented concepts and C #. NET syntax, focus on file / data access and Windows Presentation Foundation( WPF) applications which incorporate collections, initializers, game theory, XML, encapsulation, and LINQ. Introduction to C # scripting using the Unity Engine.( Prerequisites: 10-152-125, Database Design; 10-152-173, Programming in C # Part 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Programming in Java Part 2 10152142 Focuses on application programming using advanced Java topics including: inheritance, exception handling, GUI applications, and data structures.( Prerequisites: 10-152-141, Programming Java Part 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Programming in Python 10152170 Investigate the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python programming language. Students examine data types, variables, conditional statements, looping, array structures, and structured programming techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to use Python to apply problem solving skills to create applications for delivery to various platforms. Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Systems Analysis and Design 10152150 Apply the steps of systems analysis and design including preliminary investigations, setting objectives, establishing costs / benefits, and collecting data. Develop specifications for outputs, inputs, files, procedures, and controls of business systems.( Prerequisites: 10-152-184, SQL Programming; 10-152-173, Programming in C # Part 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Career Fundamentals 10105103 Create professional resume and cover letter, prepare for interviews, understand interviewing techniques, participate in a mock interview, evaluate outcomes of interview, and prepare for Career Experience.( Prerequisites: 10-105-100, Careers in Business OR 10-107-117, Careers in IT OR 10-201-100, Careers In Digital Arts) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
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