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Process Control 50413516

2.00 credits

Electricity

Apprentices will explore instrumentation basics involved in process control and relate these to job duties and tasks performed by E&I technicians. Course learning outcomes include safety, instrumentation basics, measurement, control, instrument calibration, control theories, using technical resources, and networking protocols.

1 Course Section

Hydraulics & Pneumatics 50413520

2.00 credits

Electricity

The Hydraulics and Pneumatics course is customized for Industrial Electricians and relates the basics of hydraulic/pneumatic theory and hydraulic/pneumatic components. Safety and the interrelationship between hydraulic/pneumatic power with electrical control are emphasized.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/05/2025 – 09/30/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 5 – Sep 30 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Marc Martindale Aug 5 – Sep 30 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 10/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Aug 28 – Oct 9 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates

DC Fundamentals 50413509

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC electricity. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems. Competencies related to metering and safe use of measuring devices are included.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/06/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 6 – Oct 1 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 6 – Oct 1 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/07/2025 – 10/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Aug 7 – Aug 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck Aug 28 – Oct 9 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

Radiographic Procedures 1 10526149

5.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

Prepares radiography learners to perform routine radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and pelvis. Course includes considerations for mobile and trauma procedures. Learners apply knowledge of human anatomy to position the patient correctly to achieve and evaluate optimal diagnostic quality images which includes identifying radiographically significant anatomy.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 8 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amy Stephens Aug 25 – Dec 8 Monday 01:30 PM - 04:20 PM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amy Stephens	View Rates
#02 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/10/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 10 Wednesday 12:30 PM - 03:20 PM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amy Stephens Aug 25 – Dec 10 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amy Stephens	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 12 Friday 12:30 PM - 03:20 PM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amy Stephens Aug 25 – Dec 12 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amy Stephens	View Rates

Radiographic Imaging 10526159

3.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

Introduces radiography students to the process and components of imaging. Students determine the factors that affect image quality including contrast, receptor exposure, spatial resolution and distortion.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 12 Monday 11:30 AM - 01:20 PM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amber Schuck Aug 25 – Dec 12 Friday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amber Schuck	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 12 Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amber Schuck Aug 27 – Dec 12 Friday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amber Schuck	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amber Schuck Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amber Schuck	View Rates

Introduction To Radiography 10526158

3.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

Introduces learners to the role of radiography in health care. Learners apply healthcare communication techniques. Learners are introduced to legal and ethical considerations, patient interactions and management, patient and provider safety, and pharmacology.

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/10/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 10 Monday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 2045 - Classroom - MA - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Buse Aug 25 – Dec 10 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Buse	View Rates
#02 Fall	Waitlist	08/27/2025 – 12/10/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 10 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Buse Aug 27 – Dec 10 Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 2045 - Classroom - MA - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Buse	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 12 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Buse Aug 27 – Dec 12 Friday 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM 2045 - Classroom - MA - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Nicole Buse	View Rates

Imaging Modalities 10526231

2.00 credits

Radiologic Technology

Introduces radiography students to imaging modalities with an emphasis in computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM 3031 - Radiology Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS) Amber Schuck	View Rates

Electrical Skill Development 50413508

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the apprentice to the layout and purpose of the National Electric Code. It also strives to teach the apprentice proper methodology to research a code question and correctly interpret what they are reading. Various examples in the textbook and activity sheets help guide the apprentice through this process. Apprentices will research the structure of the National Electric Code and define the requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations and electrical codes applicable to the trade.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/07/2025 – 12/02/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 7 – Dec 2 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

AC Fundamentals 50413510

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the industrial electrical apprentice to the basic concepts of alternating current. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/08/2025 – 12/10/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 8 – Nov 19 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Oct 8 – Nov 19 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Dec 3 – Dec 10 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	10/16/2025 – 12/18/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 16 – Nov 20 Thursday 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck Dec 4 – Dec 18 Thursday 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building James Buck	View Rates

Programmable Logic Controllers 2 50413515

2.00 credits

Electricity

Expands on the subjects introduced in the Programmable Logic Controller 1 course. Learners strengthen their knowledge of programming and their troubleshooting ability. They apply the principles to installation, communication, faults, and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers and other automation equipment in an industrial environment.

1 Course Section

Basic Instrumentation 50413517

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces learner to industrial automated equipment and systems. Learning outcomes will examine basic control loops, compare automated and robotic manufacturing systems, explore distributed and central control, examine various system layouts, apply controller concepts and communications, and discuss automated control system safety Signaling systems and redundant systems are explored as well.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/13/2025 – 12/08/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 13 – Dec 8 Monday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates

Transformers & Motors 50413518

2.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces the Industrial Electrician Apprentice to the basic concepts of single and three-phase transformers. The course will cover transformer theory, turns, current and voltage ratios as well as proper connections and use of various transformers. In addition, this course is designed to give the Industrial Electrician Apprentice the knowledge required by industry to maintain electric motors and generators.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/16/2025 – 12/18/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 16 – Nov 20 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Dec 4 – Dec 18 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	View Rates