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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

Collaborative Application Development 10152391

3.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Introduces the Agile software development methodology and applies it to managing a software development project. Learners will work in small teams, taking an application through its entire lifecycle including the phases of requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. Additional topics include an introduction to the following disciplines and related tools: project management, version control, issue tracking, unit/regression testing and automated build/deployment.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 25 – Dec 17 Wednesday 05:00 PM - 06:50 PM ZOOM Zachary Thunder	View Rates

Web Design 1 A 10152551

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques along with the development of text content to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively on the web. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will begin a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: copyright considerations, text editors, and browser tools.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 25 – Oct 1 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM ZOOM Clay Hess	View Rates

Object-Oriented Programming A 10152504

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: class libraries, exception handling, event handlers and basic user interface design and validation.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 25 – Oct 1 Wednesday 02:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM Zachary Thunder	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

Data Concepts A 10152531

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Introduces students to foundational concepts of data, information, and data management. Learners identify and use different types of data models. Learners use Microsoft Visio to create diagrams that illustrate how entities are related. Additional topics include eliminating data redundancy, explaining structures of relational tables, and compiling a data dictionary.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 25 – Oct 1 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM ZOOM J.J. Minarcin	View Rates

Web Design 1 B 10152552

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Oct 6 – Nov 5 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM ZOOM Clay Hess	View Rates

Object-Oriented Programming B 10152505

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: advanced event handlers and timers, recursion, sorting and searching algorithms and various data structures.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Oct 6 – Nov 5 Wednesday 02:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM Zachary Thunder	View Rates

Data Concepts B 10152532

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Learners describe primary keys and how to select them. Learners explain normalization and its role in the database design process. Learners apply normalization rules to evaluate and correct table structures. Learners use SQL Server and retrieve information from data tables. Learners use to SQL queries to join tables, aggregate data, and restrict data retrieval.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Oct 6 – Nov 5 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM ZOOM J.J. Minarcin	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

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

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

Web Design 1 C 10152553

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Nov 10 – Dec 17 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM ZOOM Clay Hess	View Rates

Object-Oriented Programming C 10152506

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: file access and serialization, delegates, anonymous methods, lambda expressions, and LINQ.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Nov 10 – Dec 17 Wednesday 02:00 PM - 03:50 PM ZOOM Zachary Thunder	View Rates

Data Concepts C 10152533

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Create database models and database objects using T-SQL statements. Learners use data manipulation language (DML) to modify and create data. Learners manipulate the structure of existing tables to add, modify, and remove columns and constraints. Additional topics include foreign key relationships and indexes.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Nov 10 – Dec 17 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM ZOOM J.J. Minarcin	View Rates