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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

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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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

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.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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

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.

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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.

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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 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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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

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