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Elements In Hair Design 31502106

2.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Develop skills in wet hairstyling to include: finger waves, pin curls, and roller sets. Develop dry hairstyling skills. Apply techniques and implement safety in thermal hairstyling skills to include: thermal curling and thermal straightening. Explore special occasion styling techniques and the implements used.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 10/13/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 13 Monday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Sep 5 Friday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman	View Rates

Haircutting 1 31502120

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine areas of the head and how to design haircuts and styles on different head shapes. Understanding haircutting essentials that include form and techniques will help the learner to develop a plan to execute the desired haircut. Perform haircuts that include shears, clipper cutting, shear over comb, and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing, and blending. Apply and demonstrate steam towels with all haircuts. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout this course.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 13 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Sep 5 Friday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs	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.

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
#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
#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	Waitlist	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

Chemical Services 1 31502122

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine the structure of the hair and the basics of chemistry in the cosmetology field. Examine the chemicals used and the effects that they have on the hair during the permanent wave application, chemical relaxing, straightening, and curl reformation services. Learners will practice and demonstrate the chemical procedures with safety and sanitation protocols.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Waitlist	08/27/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Oct 16 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Aug 27 – Oct 16 Wednesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Aug 27 – Oct 16 Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman	View Rates

Haircutting 2 31502101

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Perform short haircuts that include clipper cutting, shear over comb and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing and blending. Consultation and special grooming techniques such as facial waxing, and grooming of eyebrows will also be practiced. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout the course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	10/20/2025 – 12/09/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 9 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Oct 20 – Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Oct 20 – Dec 9 Tuesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs	View Rates

Salon Principles And Services 31502104

2.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine how personality, teamwork, and ethics contribute to both personal and professional success within the cosmetology industry. Through the implementation of safety and infection control practices, learners will execute a positive guest experience including, the greeting of guests and completion of services. Learners will complete this course in an on-campus salon environment.

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