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Agriculture Service Management 10093106

2.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Explores the importance of customer service, understanding and satisfying the customer needs and ways to interact with the customer. A variety of assignments will help the learner examine the impact of customer service and its importance in building customer loyalty.

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 Charl Van Der Nest	View Rates

Interpreting Engineering Drawings 10623200

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Explores the foundational skills needed to read and interpret industrial prints. Beginning with the basics, the learner progresses in a logical order through orthographic, pictorial, assembly, section and auxiliary views of products. In addition, you will learn how to interpret part dimensions and tolerances. Emphasis is also placed on title blocks, change blocks and shop notes and symbols. The symbols of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing are introduced.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Standards & Regulations 10623110

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the state and federal standards and regulations that govern workplace safety. From this base knowledge the learner will be able to recognize hazards and determine the standards and regulations that apply. Emphasis is placed on locating standards in the Code of Regulations, applying safety and environmental standards to an actual work site and interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Manufacturing Processes 10623175

3.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Explores the selected methods used in industry today to develop raw materials into the parts used in a range of products. The learner will analyze what the various machines and processes are and how they are used, not on how to operate the machinery.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Quality Systems 10623118

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the concepts of quality systems, studies the requirements of the ISO 9000 standard, prepares quality procedures, and develops skills on how to apply to actual organizations. To achieve a level of product quality that satisfies the customer, each organization must develop a management system to assure that quality. Driven by customer demands for better quality, these systems have evolved into general management systems that involve all members of an organization in achieving customer satisfaction.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Paul Swanborg	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Paul Swanborg	View Rates

Manufacturing Process Planning 10623204

3.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Examines the principles, practices and techniques of process planning. Learners will utilize part drawing as they analyze and select the most practical, economical processes and determine the properly sequenced series of operations to transform materials into useful products. Learners choose the types of tooling and equipment needed.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Quality Assurance 10623119

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the philosophies and strategies the American industry has been focusing on to improve the quality of their products and services. In this learning plan, the learner will explore their personal philosophy on Quality, the cost of quality, total quality management, and nonconforming products and materials.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Paul Swanborg	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Paul Swanborg	View Rates

Precision Measuring 10623203

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Introduces the importance of metrology in the manufacturing industry. Learners will investigate different measurement systems and procedures used to control measurement processes. Learning activities will include hands-on measuring activities, Gage R&R, and developing calibration procedures. In addition, learners will examine automated metrology and its application in the Smart Manufacturing environment.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals 10623147

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the eight wastes of manufacturing. The learner will then explore concepts such as 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping. The learner will be given activities to implement concepts in their work setting.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Agriculture Equipment Safety 10093103

2.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Explore the work environment of an agriculture equipment technician. Learners will practice safe use of basic hand and power tools. Additionally, learners will cover various types of equipment safe operation in both a shop and farm environment. Learners will complete an agriculture equipment driving examination.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:30 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 01:00 PM - 04:20 PM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates

Introduction To Agronomy 10093101

1.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study. This course will acquaint students with basic agronomy practices and learners will begin the process of managing acres of cropland that will continue throughout the program.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	View Rates

Introduction To Precision Agriculture 10093108

3.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Explores agricultural applications of GPS, yield monitoring systems and mapping. Learners will gain experience in operating equipment and software designed to support the production crop industry. The basics of variable rate technology, remote sensing, drones, and site-specific crop management techniques will be explored.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:30 PM - 04:50 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates

Introduction To Soils 10093102

2.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Examines basic soil and plant relationships. Soil fertility is important in considering the role that the soil plays with regard to the availability of nutrients to plants. Learners will study nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as other macro and micro nutrients. Learners will practice appropriate sampling, analyzing and interpretation of soil sample results. Various soil management practices will be discussed, along with soil physical, chemical and biological properties. The soil profile will be examined.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:20 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Trevor Frank	View Rates

GIS Applications & Resource Management 10093111

3.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Examines natural resource management, using remote sensing and GIS for mapping resources. Learners will gather and analyze data with the help of remote sensing technology. Data can be collected using ground or aerial photographs or satellite photographs of the land area being studied. With this data, learners will be able to create various land cover maps, vegetation maps, soil maps and geology maps.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/28/2025 – 12/11/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 08:30 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates

Agriculture Water Management 10093110

3.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Examines the use of water capacities, drought and water limiting conditions. Additionally specialty crops rely on irrigation for production, and learners will have the opportunity to explore irrigation on these crops in Wisconsin. Learners will examine various methods of irrigation and equipment during the course, and evaluate water use efficiency and design of different irrigation systems. Environmental impacts from agricultural water usage are explored.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/28/2025 – 12/11/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates

Precision Drone Applications 10093116

3.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Explores agricultural applications of using drones for crop remote sensing, photography, overseeding cover crops and forages, fertilization, fungicide and herbicide treatments. Learners will gain basic flight training and experience in operating drone equipment to prepare for FAA certification exams.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 08:30 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates