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Professional Communications Instructor Course 47504810

0.40 credits

Criminal Justice

$225.00

This class deals with developing effective communication tactics for dealing with the public, your clientele, and fellow staff members to include supervisors, peers, and subordinates, and well as other professionals.Course Objectives: Display PCS; knowledge and comprehension, skills application and analysis ability, performance synthesis and evaluation /articulation ability in the Professional Communications Skills Curriculum.. This curriculum is endorsed by the Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) and is required for instructors seeking LESB certification.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Fall	Open	08/11/2025 – 08/12/2025	08/08/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 11 – Aug 12 Monday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM A165 - WTPD Innovation Classroom A - A Building Mark Wagers	$225.00

Overview Of Patrol Response 30504500

2.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase I topics: Critical Thinking and Decision-Making, Basic Response (RESPOND), Radio Procedures, Introduction to TraCS, Traffic Law Enforcement I, First Aid, CPR/AED, and Naloxone/Narcan, and Physical Fitness. This course will also include the WI DOJ 720 Academy Integration Exercises.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/14/2025 – 09/19/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 14 – Sep 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Matthew Kecker	View Rates

Overview Of Tactics 30504510

1.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase I topics: Fundamentals of Firearms, Vehicle Contacts I, Officer Wellness, and DAAT.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/14/2025 – 09/19/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 14 – Sep 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Eric Soberg	View Rates

Physical Fitness 30504501

1.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture and on-campus lab students will apply Phases I-III Physical Fitness WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework program requirements and Officer Wellness Suicide Prevention.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/14/2025 – 09/19/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 14 – Sep 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Eric Soberg	View Rates

Overview Of Criminal Justice 30504503

1.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following WI Department of Justice 720 Academy Phase I curriculum framework topics: Academy Orientation, Fundamentals of Criminal Justice, Ethics, Cultural Competency, Agency Policy, and Professional Communication.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/14/2025 – 09/19/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 14 – Sep 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Koua Thao	View Rates

Overview Of Investigations 30504506

2.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture, on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase I topics: Constitutional Law I, Crimes I, Interviews, and Report Writing. The DOJ Phase I Written Examination will be administered in this course.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/14/2025 – 09/19/2025	08/05/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 14 – Sep 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Matthew Kecker	View Rates

Mechanical Hardware & Hand Tools For The Machine Trades Apprentices 50420715

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

This course provides instruction for the apprentice in recognition, selection, and operation of mechanical hardware and hand tools. Apprentices are taught to use outside sources to select correct component or tool sizes, characteristics, and operating parameters. Apprentices will sharpen drills and single point cutting tools.

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Metallurgy & Materials For Machine Trades Apprenticeship 50420721

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

This course provides the opportunity for the apprentice to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of hardness testing, carbons and low alloy steel, tool steels, stainless steels, cast iron, aluminum and aluminum alloys, die cast alloys, copper and copper alloys, plastics, heat treating and nondestructive testing.

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CNC Turning Machine Fundamentals 3 32420113

2.00 credits

Machine Shop

Operate CNC turning Machines to cut outside and inside diameters using modern machining processes. Learners will also learn how to set-up, program, and run live tooling multi-axis turning centers utilizing axial and radial tooling.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 16 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

CNC Milling Machine Fundamentals 3 32420112

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

Operate CNC Milling Machines in a production setting along with programming and setting up multi-axis milling machining centers. Learners will obtain knowledge on proper set-up of multiple vises in a production situation. Learners will also learn how to set-up, program, and run multi axis milling machines.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 16 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Print Reading For The Machine Trades 3 32420656

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

Develop advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting working industrial drawings, including assembly prints and detail prints. Specialized part prints are covered including gears, fastener, springs, cams, plastic components and sheet metal type drawings.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 16 Thursday, Tuesday 07:00 AM - 08:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Traffic Investigation 10504181

3.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Investigates traffic crashes to determine cause. Learners utilize traffic incident management and investigative principles to complete investigations and necessary follow up to determine appropriate level of enforcement. Learners prepare documentation including Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Accident Report, Uniform Traffic Citation, photographs and drawings. Learners administer field sobriety tests and interpret indicators of impaired driving.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM A236 - Computer Lab - A Building Matthew Kecker	View Rates

Professional Fitness 10504152

1.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Prepares learners for meeting LESB entry requirements for fitness. Learners will focus on nutrition and mental and physical wellness.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 17 Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building Eric Soberg Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building Eric Soberg	View Rates

Interviews/Interrogations 10504142

3.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Develops skills in interviewing crime victims, witnesses and suspects. Provides role play experience in interviewing and interrogation techniques for a variety of offenses, including sexual assault, robbery, theft, battery and other types of criminal offenses.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM A216 - Classroom - A Building Eric Soberg Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM A241 - Helping Skills Lab - A Building Eric Soberg	View Rates

Report Documentation 10504178

3.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Develops a variety of law enforcement reports, utilizing field notes to accurately and fairly convey necessary information for use by investigators, prosecutors and the public.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building Koua Thao	View Rates

Juvenile Justice And Jurisdiction 10504186

2.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Utilizes Wisconsin Statutes to conduct in-depth studies in juvenile law. Areas of concentration are crimes against children, children in need of protection and services, and the juvenile justice code. Analyzes the role of law enforcement and other agencies in responding to and investigating juvenile procedures. Methods and models of prevention and rehabilitation are evaluated.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM ZOOM Brent Olson	View Rates

Careers And The Criminal Justice System 10504151

3.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Analyzes the primary functions of federal, state and local law enforcement and corrections agencies. Learners prepare for employment in public and private sectors.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building Koua Thao	View Rates

Geometric Design And Tolerancing For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420727

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

This course will acquaint the apprentice with the skills to interpret the geometric dimensions and tolerances found on engineering drawings and in other industrial documents. Instruction concentrates on interpreting symbols, identifying tolerance zones and determining ways to check parts for conformity to the specified geometric controls. Reference is made to ASME Y14.5M - 1994.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/07/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Sep 9 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Sep 23 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Oct 7 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	View Rates

Basic CAD/CAM For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420725

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the concepts and techniques used in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) as part of their related instruction.

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Principles Of Emergency Vehicle Response 30504504

2.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy Phase II topics: Emergency Vehicle Operation and Control (EVOC) and Vehicle Contacts II.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 10/31/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Oct 31 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Koua Thao	View Rates

Principles Of Investigations 30504508

1.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase II topics of the WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework: Constitutional Law II, Physical Evidence Collections, and Crisis Management. The Phase II Written Exam will be given in this course.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 10/31/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Oct 31 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Matthew Kecker	View Rates

Principles Of Tactics 30504509

5.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture and on-campus lab and integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase II topics from the Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum frameworks including: Professional Communication Skills II, DAAT, Firearms II, Tactical Response, and Tactical Emergency Critical Care For Law Enforcement Officers.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 10/31/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Oct 31 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Eric Soberg	View Rates

Machine Tool Processes 4 32420110

2.00 credits

Machine Shop

Produce parts using intermediate applications of trade calculations and formulas. Emphasis will be placed on refined tolerances and using parts in assemblies.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 11/05/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Nov 5 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Oct 20 – Nov 5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Oct 20 – Nov 5 Monday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 32420652

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

Applies Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing as a means of specifying engineering design requirements with respect to actual function, production and inspection techniques and the relationship of part features. The use of symbols, datums, terms, rules and inspection standards will be taught in accordance with ANSI standards.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/21/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 21 – Dec 16 Thursday, Tuesday 07:00 AM - 08:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Jig And Fixture Design For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420726

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

This course introduces the apprentice to the concepts of jig and fixture design as part of their apprenticeship related instruction. Topics include the basic elements of tool design, jig and fixture application, and the actual design of tooling.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/21/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 21 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Nov 4 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Nov 18 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Dec 2 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Dec 16 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	View Rates

Application Of Investigations 30504502

1.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture, on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase III topics of the Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework: Ethics II: Moral Reasoning and Professional Conduct, Cultural Competence II, Interrogations, Testifying in Court, Crimes III and Physical Evidence Collection.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/03/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 3 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Koua Thao	View Rates

Sensitive Crimes 30504505

2.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase III topics: Domestics, Juvenile Law, Victims, Sexual Assault, and Child Maltreatment. The DOJ Phase III Written Examination will be administered in this course.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/03/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 3 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Matthew Kecker	View Rates

Application Of Traffic Response 30504507

3.00 credits

Criminal Justice

Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase III topics from the WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework: Traffic Law Enforcement - Core and Radar, Traffic Crash Investigations & Incident Management, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (OMVWI), Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Incident Command Systems and NIMS, and Report Writing.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/03/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 3 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 07:00 PM D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building Eric Soberg	View Rates

Machine Tool Processes 5 32420111

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

Applies machining applications to: work planning, milling machine setups, lathe setups and basic surface grinder setups. This course will teach the learner to machine more complex parts, hold closer tolerances, add skills that can increase efficiency and produce assembled projects.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/06/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 6 – Dec 17 Monday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Nov 6 – Dec 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Nov 6 – Dec 17 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates