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Building Design For The Cow 10091165

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

$530.10

Examines various barn designs and layouts in order to ensure the well-being of food producing animals. Learners will explore a variety of best practices pertaining to barn design for milk production, animal comfort and reducing animal stress.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/03/2026 – 07/29/2026	06/09/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jun 3 – Jul 29 Wednesday 12:30 PM - 04:50 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest Jun 3 – Jul 29 Monday 12:30 PM - 04:50 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	$530.10

English Composition I 10801136

3.00 credits

Communications

$530.10

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM A236 - Computer Lab - A Building Patricia Smith	$530.10

Farm Tax Essentials 10091181

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

$355.40

Application of federal and Wisconsin income tax laws regarding farming are covered in this course. Understanding how taxes affect the financial picture in a business is critical to the agriculture professional. Learners will apply income tax laws throughout the course as various topics are covered regarding taxation. Learners will prepare individual, Schedule F, and other supporting forms used in reporting financial information.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/21/2026 – 12/16/2026	10/24/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 21 – Dec 16 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	$355.40

Lactating Cow Management Lab 10091125

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

$198.70

Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to lactating cows. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this fourth lab, the focus will be on lactating cows. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in lactating cow feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2026 – 10/14/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Oct 14 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	$198.70

Oral/Interpersonal Comm 10801196

3.00 credits

Communications

$530.10

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.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/01/2026 – 07/29/2026	06/09/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jun 1 – Jul 29 Monday, Wednesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM A223 - Classroom - A Building Wayne Gagnon	$530.10
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2026 – 12/16/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM A213 - Classroom - A Building Becky Hoffman	$530.10

Transition Cow Management Lab 10091120

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

$198.70

Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to transition cows. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this third lab, the focus will be on transition cow care; six weeks prior to six weeks post calving. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in transition cow feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Summer	Open	06/03/2026 – 07/29/2026	06/09/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jun 3 – Jul 29 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	$198.70

Written Communication 10801195

3.00 credits

Communications

$530.10

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/24/2026 – 10/14/2026	08/29/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 24 – Oct 14 Monday, Wednesday 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM A211 - Classroom - A Building	$530.10