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Post Secondary

Dental Chairside 31508302

  • 5.00 credits
  • Dental
  • $1,267.67
  • Prepares dental assistant students to chart oral cavity structures, dental pathology and restorations and to assist a dentist with basic dental procedures including examinations, pain control, amalgam restoration and cosmetic restoration. Students will also develop the ability to educate patients about preventive dentistry, brushing and flossing techniques and dental procedures, using lay terminology.

    1 Course Section
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    #01DA Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    2014 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
    Susan Pernsteiner
    Aug 25 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 7 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Susan Pernsteiner
    $1,267.67
    Continuing Education

    Dental Hygiene Clinic Review - DHP2 47508438

  • 0.40 credits
  • Dental
  • $75.00
  • This course provides a review of introductory level clinical and treatment sequencing. Topics include infection control protocol practice, peer instrumentation, radiographic application on a manikin, as well as ethical practice in the clinic environment. Learners will participate in components of a timed peer prophy. This course requires successful completion of Dental Hygiene Process 1.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Fall
    Open
    08/12/2026 –
    08/13/2026
    08/12/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 12 – Aug 13
    Thursday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 1 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Jana Swenson
    $75.00
    Post Secondary

    Dental Hygiene Process 3 10508112

  • 5.00 credits
  • Dental
  • $1,421.10
  • This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process II. In consultation with the instructor, students apply independent problem-solving skills in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type I, II and III patients and case type 0, I, II and III patients. Dental Hygiene Process III introduces root detoxification using hand and ultra-sonic instruments, laser bacterial reduction, selection of dental implant prophylaxis treatment options and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Students also adapt care plans in order to accommodate patients with special needs.

    1 Course Section
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    #01DH Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    2045 - Classroom - MA - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
    Debra Koziel
    Aug 24
    Monday
    02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
    2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
    Debra Koziel
    Aug 25 – Aug 26
    Tuesday, Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 3 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Debra Koziel
    Aug 25 – Aug 26
    Tuesday, Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 4 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Debra Koziel
    Aug 28
    Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2045 - Classroom - MA - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
    Debra Koziel
    Sep 1 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 3 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Debra Koziel
    Sep 1 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 4 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Debra Koziel
    Sep 2 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 3 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Debra Koziel
    Sep 2 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 4 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Debra Koziel
    Nov 17
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
    1031 - Dental Lab - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
    Debra Koziel
    $1,421.10
    Post Secondary

    Dental Hygiene Process 4 10508117

  • 4.00 credits
  • Dental
  • $874.80
  • This clinical course builds on and expands the technical/clinical skills student dental hygienists developed in Dental Hygiene Process III. With feedback from the instructor, students manage all aspects of cases in the course of providing comprehensive care for calculus case type 0, 1, 2, and 3 patients and for perio case type 0 I, II, and III patients. Emphasizes maximization of clinical efficiency and effectiveness. Prepares student dental hygienists to demonstrate their clinical skills in a formal examination situation.

    1 Course Section
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    #01DH Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Aug 26
    Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 2 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Aleena Lepak
    Aug 25 – Aug 26
    Tuesday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 1 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Aleena Lepak
    Sep 1 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 2 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Aleena Lepak
    Sep 1 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 1 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Aleena Lepak
    Sep 2 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 2 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Aleena Lepak
    Sep 2 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    Dental Lab Pod 1 - 1009 - Dental Lab
    Aleena Lepak
    $874.80
    Post Secondary

    Electromechanical Projects 10620145

  • 3.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $584.10
  • Involves developing and designing a project as the culminating course in the Electromechanical program. By creating a fully-functional automation system, the learner will tie together all of the concepts learned in previous courses. The project will consist of a machine of the student's choosing, and it will be automatically controlled by an industrial controller or computer. Systems analysis, problem solving and group cooperation are emphasized throughout the course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $584.10
    Post Secondary

    Industrial Motors 1: Electric Motors 10620159

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces industrial motors including the most common types of AC and DC motors. The potential dangers of Industrial motors are explored and the application and safety standards related to electric motors are reviewed and implemented. Labs include motor load and efficiency testing utilizing digital power, speed and torque measurement devices.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/16/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:35 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:35 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    Industrial Motors 2: DC/AC Variable Speed Motor Drives 10620160

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces industrial motor drives including the most common types of DC and AC variable speed motor drives. Constant speed, torque and power operation modes, as well as the various solid state motor drive power control schemes and applications are discussed. Remote control and monitoring signals and system integration techniques are introduced. Labs include multiple vendor motor drive programming, connection, integration and testing as well as drive network communications, control and monitoring.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    09/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:20 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:20 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 1: Ladder Logic Fundamentals 10620151

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces ladder logic symbols and diagrams used in industrial control circuits. Safety standards and procedures are reviewed and implemented. Discrete industrial devices are also studied including switches, relays, timers, and motor starters.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    09/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    10:30 AM - 01:50 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    10:30 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 2: Motor And Actuator Control 10620152

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Develop motor and other actuator control and power circuits. The student will utilize typical industrial manufacturing controls. Basic machine sequence control circuits are developed using computer aided design and simulation software.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/21/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 3: Sensors And Machine Safety 10620153

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces solid state motor controls and proximity and photo sensors. Machine sequence control circuits are developed using programmable logic relays (PLRs) with computer based ladder logic programming and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    11/11/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology 10508102

  • 4.00 credits
  • Dental
  • $704.80
  • Prepares Dental Hygienist students to apply detailed knowledge about oral anatomy to planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation of patient care. Students identify distinguishing characteristics of normal and abnormal dental, head and neck anatomy and its relationship to tooth development, eruption and health.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
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    #01DH Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
    Jana Swenson
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2005 - Classroom - Center for Health Sciences (CHS)
    Jana Swenson
    $704.80
    #02CC Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 Hybrid Zoom Only Colby Community College - Kansas
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    CCC-KS - Colby Community Collg Classroom - Colby Community College - Kansas
    Jana Swenson
    $704.80
    Post Secondary

    PLC 1: PLC Fundamentals And Bit Based Instructions 10620164

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces PLC hardware setup, software applications and system configuration. Basic industrial control problems are solved using Bit Based Instructions. Various kinds of sensors and other input devices will be applied to the PLC. Output devices will be controlled by the PLC.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/21/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    PLC 2: Timers, Counters And Program Control 10620165

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Incorporates PLC Timer, Counter and Program Control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    11/11/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    PLC 3: Data, Math, Sequencer And Shift Instructions 10620166

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Incorporates Data, Math, Sequencer and Shift Register control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/16/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:35 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    12:00 PM - 02:35 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    PLC 4: Advanced Instructions And Programming 10620167

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces Advanced Instruction and Programming techniques by exploring and configuring analog and digital scaling values, data management, PLC vision and PLC Proportional Integral derivative (PID) process control. Learners will apply these PLC functions in real world industrial applications.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    09/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    01:30 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    01:30 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    PLC 5: Industrial Networking 10620168

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces PLC networking and data base collection. Learners will explore effective network communication schemes between PLC system components. Machine and process control systems require that programmable controllers be interconnected, so that data can be passed among them easily to accomplish the control task. Learners will explore these PLC Network communications through real world examples

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/21/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    PLC 6: Plc, Pac And Pc Automation Integration 10620169

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces Integrated Manufacturing Systems (IMS). Learners will contrast Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and Personal Computer (PC) programming environments. Typically PLCs are suited for machine control, PACs are bettered suited for complex automation and the PC programming environment offers purpose-built Industrial PCs for manufacturing flexibility. Learners will demonstrate PC programming techniques within the LabView programming environment and practice advanced programming and troubleshooting techniques.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    11/11/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    Robotic Applications 1: Fundamentals Of Robotic Control 10620154

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Introduces a basic understanding of a robot system. Topics studied include robot safety, controls and basic programming. The students will learn robotic program development.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/21/2026 –
    10/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    Robotic Applications 2: Robotic System Components And Software 10620155

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Develop a strong understanding of the robot control system. Topics studied include creating and editing robot frames, branching and system IO and program control.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/19/2026 –
    11/11/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $194.70
    Post Secondary

    Servo Systems 3: Advanced Position Control And Integration 10620163

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $194.70
  • Advanced servo integration is accomplished using industrial servo drives and programmable logic controllers. Servo gearing and camming is studied through hands-on activities. Learners solve real world servo related problems using advanced PLC and Servo programming.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/16/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:35 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:35 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $194.70

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