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Oral/interpersonal Communication 10801196

3.00 credits

Communications

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. Keywords: Oral, Oral Comm, Comm, Speech

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 17 Tuesday 03:00 PM - 05:50 PM A223 - Classroom - A Building Wayne Gagnon	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM A223 - Classroom - A Building Becky Hoffman	View Rates

Speech 10801198

3.00 credits

Communications

Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by individual colleges.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM A223 - Classroom - A Building Becky Hoffman	View Rates

Written Communication 10801195

3.00 credits

Communications

Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Keywords: Written Comm, Comm, Writing

3 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 15 Monday, Wednesday 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM A211 - Classroom - A Building Jean Bovee	View Rates
#12AYW Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 01:50 PM A235 - Computer Lab - A Building Wayne Gagnon	View Rates
#03AYW Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 Friday 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM A232 - Computer Lab - A Building Jean Bovee	View Rates

Fluid Power Systems 1: Fundamentals 10612120

1.00 credits

Fluid Power Technology

Introduces Fluid power systems used in industry. The advantages and disadvantages of fluid power compared to other power transmission systems are examined. The potential dangers are explored and the safety procedures related to fluid power are reviewed and implemented. The application of principles of fluid power transmission and the formulas used in fluid power system analysis and design are experienced in the lab. The fundamental principles, components, symbols and applications of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power applications are introduced. Basic power and control circuits are developed using computer aided design and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

4 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Oct 15 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Benjamin Knospe Sep 22 – Oct 15 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM I110 - Classroom - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#05 Fall	Open	09/25/2025 – 10/23/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 25 – Oct 23 Thursday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Andrew Borski	View Rates
#90 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates

Fluid Power Systems 2: Fundamentals Of Pneumatics 10612121

1.00 credits

Fluid Power Technology

Introduces Pneumatic fluid power systems. The characteristics and dangers of using air as a fluid power force are explored. Pneumatic system components are studied including: compressors, linear actuators, rotary actuators and pneumatic tubing. Hands-on activities using various pneumatic components are assembled in the lab.

4 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#01 Fall	Waitlist	10/20/2025 – 11/12/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Nov 12 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM I110 - Classroom - I Building Benjamin Knospe Oct 20 – Nov 12 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#90 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	11/06/2025 – 12/11/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 6 – Dec 11 Thursday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Andrew Borski	View Rates

English Composition 1 10801136

3.00 credits

Communications

Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.Keywords:English Comp, Comp 1, E Com, English 1, English

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM A236 - Computer Lab - A Building Patricia Smith	View Rates