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Capstone CELL Integration 10664107

4.00 credits

Automation Systems Technology

$800.16

Focuses on integration of a complete automated manufacturing cell. Typical components include programmable controllers, robot, sensors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, hard automation, control wiring and vision systems. Students plan, wire, program, troubleshoot and develop an automated manufacturing process based on the “product” chosen by the group. All required programming and documentation for the entire automation system is required

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 21 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:20 PM I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe Jan 27 – May 21 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:20 PM I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	$800.16

Industry 4.0 Fundamentals 10664112

1.00 credits

Automation Systems Technology

$200.04

Introduces the concepts of Industry 4.0 and the key aspects that workers will need to be prepared for in the intelligent factory setting. Robotic automation, smart manufacturing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts will be explored.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 02/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – Feb 19 Thursday, Tuesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM I112 - Classroom - I Building Benjamin Knospe	$200.04

Line Electrician Field Training 3 31413107

5.00 credits

Electricity

$925.20

Introduces learners to pole guying, wire pulling, overhead secondary and service connections.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/05/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jan 26 – Mar 5 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski Jan 26 – Mar 5 Thursday, Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski Jan 26 – Mar 5 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	$925.20

Line Electrician Field Training 4 31413109

5.00 credits

Electricity

$925.20

Introduces learners to primary overhead work. Learners will continue to practice advanced pole climbing techniques, and operate utility trucks and equipment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/09/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Mar 9 – Apr 23 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski Mar 9 – Apr 23 Thursday, Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski Mar 9 – Apr 23 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	$925.20

Process Measurement 50413505

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Apprentices will learn to describe and explain the make-up of an automatic control loop, the function of each of the control loop elements and the terms used to describe the loop performance and characteristics, perform mathematical functions associated with offset math and apply the concepts to common signaling systems use used in process control systems. Course will examine the principles, methods and devices used to measure flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, and densities in various industrial process applications. Course will explore common methods and types of equipment used to measure chemical components of a material or stream.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/19/2026 – 05/14/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 19 – May 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Mar 19 – May 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$343.20

Programmable Logic Controllers 1 50413512

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Introduces the fundamentals of the programmable logic controller and its programming software. Learners identify terminology and components, explore functions, analyze logic instructions, interpret ladder logic, and develop basic programming and troubleshooting skills.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/08/2026 – 03/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 8 – Jan 15 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 8 – Jan 15 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 29 – Mar 12 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 29 – Mar 12 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$343.20

Smart Manufacturing Capstone 10664118

3.00 credits

Automation Systems Technology

$600.12

Synthesizing knowledge and skills gained through all preceding Smart Manufacturing courses, this is the capstone course for the Smart Manufacturing Technology associate degree. Building upon the Designing a Solution in a SMART Factory course, the learner will implement their own original design to manufacture products effectively and efficiently utilizing SMART manufacturing equipment and concepts. The learner will design processes, solve real-world problems, and produce products in a live intelligent manufacturing lab environment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 05/21/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – May 21 Thursday, Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM I112 - Classroom - I Building Dustin Van De Weerd Jan 27 – May 21 Thursday, Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM I101 - Smart Factory Lab - I Building Dustin Van De Weerd	$600.12