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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

Fluid Power Systems 1: Fundamentals 10612120

1.00 credits

Fluid Power Technology

Introduces Fluid power systems used in industry. The advantages and disadvantages of fluid power compared to other power transmission systems are examined. The potential dangers are explored and the safety procedures related to fluid power are reviewed and implemented. The application of principles of fluid power transmission and the formulas used in fluid power system analysis and design are experienced in the lab. The fundamental principles, components, symbols and applications of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power applications are introduced. Basic power and control circuits are developed using computer aided design and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

10 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 Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#80 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#82 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Phillips Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - P101B - IEMT Lab - Phillips Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#03 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 22 – Oct 15 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Benjamin Knospe Sep 22 – Oct 15 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM I110 - Classroom - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#05 Fall	Open	09/25/2025 – 10/23/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 25 – Oct 23 Thursday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Andrew Borski	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#90 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#92 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Phillips Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - P101B - IEMT Lab - Phillips Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates

Fluid Power Systems 2: Fundamentals Of Pneumatics 10612121

1.00 credits

Fluid Power Technology

Introduces Pneumatic fluid power systems. The characteristics and dangers of using air as a fluid power force are explored. Pneumatic system components are studied including: compressors, linear actuators, rotary actuators and pneumatic tubing. Hands-on activities using various pneumatic components are assembled in the lab.

8 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#80 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#81 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#82 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Phillips Campus	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - P101B - IEMT Lab - Phillips Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 11/12/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Nov 12 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM I110 - Classroom - I Building Benjamin Knospe Oct 20 – Nov 12 Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#90 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - I104A - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#91 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Antigo Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - T112 - IEM Lab - Antigo Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#92 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Open Labs	Phillips Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - P101B - IEMT Lab - Phillips Campus Benjamin Knospe	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	11/06/2025 – 12/11/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 6 – Dec 11 Thursday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM H147 - Pneumatic/Fluid Power lab - H Building Andrew Borski	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