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Creative Writing 10801227

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Introduces students to the creative writing process in order to produce original poetry and prose using formal elements and literary aesthetics. Students will read and analyze creative works to better understand the genres they will be writing in. Students will collaborate with their classmates during the writing process through writer’s workshops in order to learn the importance of peer review and editing. Students will select one of their works to polish and prepare for publication.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
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    Online
    Catherine Houser
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    Post Secondary

    Speech 10801198

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, supporting evidence, delivery techniques, active listening, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, form the basis of the course. Includes informative, persuasive, and occasion speech presentations. Audience requirements to be determined by individual colleges.

    3 Course Sections
    3 Course Sections
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Monday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A223 - Classroom - A Building
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    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    Post Secondary

    Data Visualizations 1 10156113

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Design charts, graphs, dashboards, and other visualizations with an understanding of color and chart type. Learners use the appropriate types of chart based on the data that is being presented and the audience that is viewing the presentation and also build charts for the purpose of exploratory data analysis.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/01/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Oct 1
    -
    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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    Post Secondary

    Children's Literature 10801233

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Introduces learners to the forms, functions, and merits of children’s literature through the evaluation of both classic and contemporary texts. Learners will read works for a variety of age levels and undertake a variety of learning activities and projects to explore historical and cultural contexts for, and influences upon, children’s literature; gain an understanding of the various genres; and, develop an appreciation of the impact of art and illustration as storytelling tools.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
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    Online
    Patricia Smith
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    Post Secondary

    Oral/interpersonal Communication 10801196

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.  Keywords: Oral, Oral Comm, Comm, Speech

    10 Course Sections
    10 Course Sections
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 17
    Tuesday
    03:00 PM - 05:50 PM
    A223 - Classroom - A Building
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    #03 Fall
    Waitlist
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
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    Online
    Paul Svetlik
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    #04 Fall
    Waitlist
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
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    #05 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    #06 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    #07 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
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    #08 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
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    #09 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/27/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 27 – Dec 17
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A223 - Classroom - A Building
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    #10 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 17
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    Online
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    Post Secondary

    Data Mining & Predictive Analytics 1 10156109

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Employs RapidMiner, R, and Orange software packages in order to facilitate exploration of clustering, association, and text mining algorithms. Learners import a variety of data and use the algorithms in the various software products to extract meaningful information. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/01/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Oct 1
    -
    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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    Post Secondary

    Foundations of Data Engineering 10156124

  • 3.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Provides a comprehensive introduction to data engineering principles and foundational cloud computing for data. Students will learn to build and maintain scalable data pipelines, process and store large datasets, and implement cloud-based solutions for secure and efficient data management. With a focus on real-world applications, this course explores data ingestion, transformation, and storage strategies using AWS tools. By combining essential cloud computing skills with data engineering techniques, students will develop the expertise needed to support analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence workflows across diverse environments.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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    Post Secondary

    Written Communication 10801195

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Keywords: Written Comm, Comm, Writing

    11 Course Sections
    11 Course Sections
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Oct 15
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A211 - Classroom - A Building
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    #04 Fall
    Waitlist
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
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    #05 Fall
    Waitlist
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
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    #06 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
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    #07 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
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    #08 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    #09 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    #12AYW Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    A239 - Computer Lab - A Building
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    #03AYW Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Attend Your Way Online Available Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Dec 17
    Friday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    A232 - Computer Lab - A Building
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    #10 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    #11 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 17
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    Online
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    Post Secondary

    Intro To Mass Communication 10801141

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Explores communication in media and media literacy by providing insight into the important issues that confront students as consumers and purveyors of mass media within the workforce and in society. The mass media revolution, including media technologies, the evolution of media content and platforms, including new media, the impact of media communications on business and society as a whole, media bias, and media law and ethics from the basis of the course. Keywords: Mass Comm, Intro to Mass, Intro to Comm

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
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    Post Secondary

    Intro To Python 10156102

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Introduces computer programming and terminology in the Python programming language. Special attention is paid to concepts essential to writing basic computer programs. These concepts include: Data Types, Expressions, Loops, File Interaction, Collections, and Functions. Additionally, several tools required to develop Python applications will be explored. Throughout the course learners will develop increasingly complex applications as new topics are introduced.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/15/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Oct 15
    -
    Online
    Zachary Thunder
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    Post Secondary

    Introduction to AI 10156121

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Introduces the fundamental concepts and history of artificial intelligence (AI), including machine learning, neural networks, large language models and natural language processing. Students will explore AI technologies, review their development over time, and study their impact on society. This foundation will provide students with the necessary framework to understand and work with AI in future courses and professional settings.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    10/01/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Oct 1
    -
    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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    Post Secondary

    Technical Reporting 10801197

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Prepare and present written, oral, and visual communication products, including but not limited to instructions, proposals, informal and formal reports. Produce clear, usable communication by incorporating information design principles, arranging content to satisfy diverse audience needs, and presenting visuals for various contexts. Designed to develop collaborative communication practices, information literacy skills, and ethically responsible professional communication strategies.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
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    Post Secondary

    English Composition 2 10801155

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Analyzing and applying argumentation strategies are the primary skills developed in English Composition 2. Learners will conduct reading and writing synthesis techniques to strengthen high-level research, critical thinking and composition skills. Learners will use credible primary and secondary sources to write arguments using an appropriate format based on the audience and the writing task’s purpose. Keywords: English 2, Comp 2, English Comp 2

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Catherine Houser
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    Post Secondary

    English Composition 1 10801136

  • 3.00 credits
  • Communications
  • Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.Keywords:English Comp, Comp 1, E Com, English 1, English

    4 Course Sections
    4 Course Sections
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    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
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    #03 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Aug 25 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/27/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 27 – Dec 17
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    A236 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Patricia Smith
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    #04 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Patricia Smith
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    Post Secondary

    Data Visualizations 2 10156117

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Builds on Data Visualizations 1 and emphasizes choosing proper charts for quantitative and time-series analysis. Learners build effective dashboards and tell effective stories based on audience needs and analytical comfort. Learners contrast the ways in which data visualization can be used to tell truthful and untruthful stories.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/06/2025 –
    11/05/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 6 – Nov 5
    -
    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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    Post Secondary

    Data Mining & Predicitve Analytics 2 10156111

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Employs RapidMiner, R, and Orange software packages in order to explore text mining using classification algorithms. Uses k-nearest neighbor and decision trees to further explore classification on structured data. Lastly, learners evaluate time series data using forecasting algorithms. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/06/2025 –
    11/05/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 6 – Nov 5
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    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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    Post Secondary

    Business Applications of AI 10156122

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Explores the use of AI in modern business environments, focusing on practical applications such as predictive analytics, customer relationship management, and automation. Students will analyze real-world case studies, assess the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into business operations, and explore AI-powered business tools and platforms.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/06/2025 –
    11/05/2025
    08/30/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 6 – Nov 5
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    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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    Post Secondary

    Python For Data Analytics 10156103

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Introduces topics and libraries related to data analytics in the Python programming language. Learners will explore reading, processing, and writing files in native Python. Then they will explore data analytics, processing and visualization using NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Oct 20 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    Zachary Thunder
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    Post Secondary

    Data Mining & Predictive Analytics 3 10156115

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Employs Python, Excel, R, and other GUI software to explore a variety of algorithms that fall under the umbrella of predictive analytics and data mining. Learners derive meaning from data using neural networks. Learners apply statistical models including linear and logistic regression. Lastly, learners evaluate data using Naïve Bayes and Bayesian Networks. Learners demonstrate their findings via PowerPoint and short video presentations.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/10/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Nov 10 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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    Post Secondary

    Ethics and Implications of AI 10156123

  • 1.00 credits
  • IT - Data
  • Examines the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Students will explore issues such as bias in algorithms, data privacy, and the broader impact of AI on employment and social structures and will utilize frameworks for ethical AI development and deployment, emphasizing responsible data-driven decision making.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/10/2025 –
    12/17/2025
    10/25/2025 Online Required Due Dates Online
    Nov 10 – Dec 17
    -
    Online
    J.J. Minarcin
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