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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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Catherine Houser	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Patricia Smith	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates
#03 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Paul Svetlik	View Rates
#04 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates
#05 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates
#06 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates
#07 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Catherine Houser	View Rates
#08 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Catherine Houser	View Rates
#09 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates
#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	View Rates
#10 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates

Automotive Service Safety 10602200

1.00 credits

Autotec

Describe the automotive service facility. Safety, the use of basic hand and power tools, and hoist training helps the prospective automobile technician work safely and efficiently.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 08/28/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Aug 28 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building	View Rates
#80 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates

Body Electrical 2 10602217

2.00 credits

Autotec

Diagnose and repairing electrical and electronic systems. Emphasizing their knowledge of proper diagnostic routines, learners perform and evaluate testing and repairs on lighting and body electrical accessories.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 09/05/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Sep 5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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	View Rates
#04 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Catherine Houser	View Rates
#05 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Catherine Houser	View Rates
#06 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Patricia Smith	View Rates
#07 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Patricia Smith	View Rates
#08 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates
#09 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates
#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	View Rates
#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	View Rates
#10 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates
#11 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Patricia Smith	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Catherine Houser	View Rates

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Patricia Smith	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Patricia Smith	View Rates
#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	View Rates
#04 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - Online Patricia Smith	View Rates

Cooling System Maintenance 10602204

1.00 credits

Autotec

Introduces learners to cooling system preventative maintenance practices and procedures. Focusing on basic component identification, coolant leak detection procedures, coolant quality testing, and coolant exchange procedures.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	10/01/2025 – 10/13/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 1 – Oct 13 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112A - Auto Classroom/Lab - H Building	View Rates

Tire Service 10602203

1.00 credits

Autotec

Prepares learners for fundamental tire repair procedures. Emphasis on mounting and balancing tires, service and repair of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), basic tire leak detection methods and repairs, and basic suspension inspection procedures.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 09/30/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Sep 30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building	View Rates

Brakes 2 10602207

2.00 credits

Autotec

Explain design, construction and service of vehicle braking systems. Emphasis is placed on drum applications, power brake units, the machining of brake drum, the parking brake system.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	12/01/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Dec 1 – Dec 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building	View Rates

Drivetrain Service 10602205

2.00 credits

Autotec

Introduction to drivetrain maintenance procedures. Learners will perform fluid exchange services for transmission, transfer case, and differential sytems.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	10/14/2025 – 11/04/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 14 – Nov 4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building	View Rates

Brakes 1 10602206

2.00 credits

Autotec

Explain design, construction and service of vehicle braking systems. Emphasis is placed on disc applications, the machining of brake rotors, hydraulic systems and components along with system maintenance.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	11/05/2025 – 11/25/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 5 – Nov 25 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building	View Rates

Underhood Maintenance 10602202

1.00 credits

Autotec

Perform vehicle preventative maintenance, and drivetrain maintenance procedures. Learners will focus on air filter, wiper blade, serpentine belt, headlamp, battery maintenance and repair.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 09/05/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 29 – Sep 5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building	View Rates

Basic Vehicle Maintenance 10602201

2.00 credits

Autotec

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair. Focus will be on thread repair, oil change, tire rotations, and TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) relearn procedures.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Dec 17 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	09/08/2025 – 09/19/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 8 – Sep 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building	View Rates

Engine Diagnostics - Mechanical 10602218

1.00 credits

Autotec

Perform engine mechanical diagnosis. Students will be performing compression testing, cyl leakage testing, and engine vacuum tests. Students will also perform engine oil pressure tests and, test variable valve timing systems

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/08/2025 – 09/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 8 – Sep 15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	View Rates

Engine Sensors 10602219

2.00 credits

Autotec

Diagnose engine sensors that feed data to an on-board computers. You will learn how the computer processes and then uses data to make a host of real time decisions concerning ignition, fuel delivery and emission controls.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/16/2025 – 09/30/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 16 – Sep 30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	View Rates

Automotive Service Experience 1 10602208

1.00 credits

Autotec

Demonstrate shop practices. Learners will practice vehicle maintenance on live customers vehicles. Emphasis on quality control of repairs, time management, techniques of customer communication (verbal and written), estimate planning, and meeting deadlines. Focus will be on first semester content.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/25/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 25 – Dec 12 - H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates

Automotive Service Experience 3 10602224

1.00 credits

Autotec

Demonstrate shop practices. Learners will practice vehicle diagnosis and repairs on live customers vehicles. Emphasis on quality control of repairs, time management, techniques of customer communication (verbal and written), estimate planning, and meeting deadlines. Focus will be on third semester content.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/25/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 25 – Dec 12 - H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Ross Nevienski	View Rates

Ignition Systems 10602220

2.00 credits

Autotec

Perform basic tune ups and beyond basic tune-ups into the world of computer controlled ignition systems. You will learn how the computer processes and then uses sensor data to make a host of real time decisions concerning ignition controls. The use of DVOMs, scan tools, oscilloscopes, and computer self-diagnostics will be covered.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/01/2025 – 10/21/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 1 – Oct 21 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	View Rates

Differentials 10602221

1.00 credits

Autotec

Diagnose and repair of axles and differentials. Students develop these skills in a classroom and lab setting.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/22/2025 – 11/04/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 22 – Nov 4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	View Rates

Fuel Systems 10602222

2.00 credits

Autotec

Diagnose, service and repair of fuel systems including TBI, MPI and DI systems. Learners will also be trained in the use of: oscilloscopes, pressure tester, scan tools and various computer self-diagnostics tools.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/05/2025 – 11/25/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 5 – Nov 25 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	View Rates

Evaporation And Emissions Control Systems 10602223

2.00 credits

Autotec

Diagnose, service and repair of vehicle emissions systems including PCV, EGR, EVAP, Catalytic Converters and OBD II computer systems will be taught. Learners will also be trained in the use of: oscilloscopes, gas benches, scan tools and various computer self-diagnostics tools.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	12/01/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Dec 1 – Dec 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	View Rates