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Technical Drafting/CAD 10606105

2.00 credits

Mechanical Technology

Introduces basic knowledge and skill development of technical drawing with emphases on freehand sketching and introductory CAD drawing.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03AYW Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 16 Thursday, Monday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM F206 - Computer Lab - F Building Brad Schinker	View Rates

Advanced Page Layout 10204130

2.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Applies techniques and skills learned in previous computer courses to advanced page layout projects. Learners will revisit the principles of design, prioritize work, prepare jobs for production, create output ready documents, examine the job planning process and apply advanced techniques for print, web and mobile presentation.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H123 - Computer Lab - H Building Andrew Somers	View Rates

Strength Of Materials 10606163

3.00 credits

Mechanical Technology

Examines how forces affect machine members and structural elements. The learner will calculate stress and strain, analyze connections and evaluate beams and columns. The learner will use these calculations to determine if a given design will perform or fail.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM F210 - Classroom - F Building Brad Schinker	View Rates

Mechanisms 10606180

3.00 credits

Mechanical Technology

Introduces the techniques used in the design and analysis of mechanisms with application to machine design. Graphical and analytical methods are presented to study the motion characteristics (displacement, velocity and acceleration) of four-bar linkages, slider-cranks, cams, gears and other special mechanisms. The use of CAD and spreadsheets is emphasized.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Thursday, Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM F208 - Computer Lab - F Building Brad Schinker	View Rates

Machine Design 1 10606115

2.00 credits

Mechanical Technology

Introduces the fundamentals of machine design and power transmission. The different types and capabilities of power transmission components (chain and belt drives, coupling, clutches, brakes, gear reducers, bearings, and electric motors) are introduced. The student will be capable of proper selection of commercially available power transmission components into systems using the principles of power, torque, and speed.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM F208 - Computer Lab - F Building Bryan LaVigne	View Rates

Photoshop/Image Manipulation 10204126

2.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Explores Adobe Photoshop as a tool to create, adjust and manipulate images for print and web. Special attention is given to image manipulation techniques, color/tonal correction, resolution and output issues. Familiarity with Macintosh operating system suggested.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Daniel Seanor	View Rates

Advanced Press Operations 10204184

4.00 credits

Graphic Communication Tech

Emphasizes quality press work on flexographic, offset, large format and digital presses. Also including inks, substrates, pressure adjustments and press maintenance. Specialty operations, such as die-cutting, are discussed. Learners will work within a production environment.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 20 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM H111 - Printing Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 20 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H111 - Printing Lab - H Building Andrew Somers Oct 20 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM H109 - Mac Lab - H Building Andrew Somers	View Rates

Technical Detailing 10606128

2.00 credits

Mechanical Technology

Expands basic knowledge and skill development of mechanical drawing. Emphasis is placed on fits and tolerances, geometric and positional dimensioning and tolerancing, assembly and detail drawings and parts lists.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03AYW Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 16 Thursday, Monday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM F206 - Computer Lab - F Building Brad Schinker	View Rates