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Haircutting 1 31502120

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine areas of the head and how to design haircuts and styles on different head shapes. Understanding haircutting essentials that include form and techniques will help the learner to develop a plan to execute the desired haircut. Perform haircuts that include shears, clipper cutting, shear over comb, and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing, and blending. Apply and demonstrate steam towels with all haircuts. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout this course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 13 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Sep 5 Friday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs	View Rates

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

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.

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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

Haircutting 2 31502101

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Perform short haircuts that include clipper cutting, shear over comb and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing and blending. Consultation and special grooming techniques such as facial waxing, and grooming of eyebrows will also be practiced. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout the course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	10/20/2025 – 12/09/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 9 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Oct 20 – Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Oct 20 – Dec 9 Tuesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs	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

Salon Principles And Services 31502104

2.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine how personality, teamwork, and ethics contribute to both personal and professional success within the cosmetology industry. Through the implementation of safety and infection control practices, learners will execute a positive guest experience including, the greeting of guests and completion of services. Learners will complete this course in an on-campus salon environment.

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