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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.

1 Course Section

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

Line Electrician Field Training 1 31413104

5.00 credits

Electricity

Focuses on the operation of trucks and equipment used in electric utility construction. Students will install utility poles, and URD equipment. Basic wood pole climbing techniques will be introduced. Learners will explore the overview of an electrical power system.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Oct 14 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	View Rates

Introduction To Agronomy 10093101

1.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study. This course will acquaint students with basic agronomy practices and learners will begin the process of managing acres of cropland that will continue throughout the program.

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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	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	View Rates

Introduction To Precision Agriculture 10093108

3.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Explores agricultural applications of GPS, yield monitoring systems and mapping. Learners will gain experience in operating equipment and software designed to support the production crop industry. The basics of variable rate technology, remote sensing, drones, and site-specific crop management techniques will be explored.

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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	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:30 PM - 04:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates

Introduction To Soils 10093102

2.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Examines basic soil and plant relationships. Soil fertility is important in considering the role that the soil plays with regard to the availability of nutrients to plants. Learners will study nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as other macro and micro nutrients. Learners will practice appropriate sampling, analyzing and interpretation of soil sample results. Various soil management practices will be discussed, along with soil physical, chemical and biological properties. The soil profile will be examined.

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	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:20 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	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.

1 Course Section

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

Line Electrician Field Training 2 31413101

5.00 credits

Electricity

Introduces learners to overhead pole framing techniques. Builds on pole climbing techniques learned in Line Electrician Field Training 1 and introduces new techniques.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/15/2025 – 12/09/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 15 – Dec 9 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	View Rates