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Post Secondary

Advanced Drive Applications 10664108

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Program drive parameters for a drive application. This course will teach students how to create a custom parameter group based upon drive applications. Throughout this course, the instructor will cover a range of topics from establishing communications with a PowerFlex 525 drive via a USB connection and Ethernet/IP network to test parameters of a PowerFlex 525 drive and control a drive in STUDIO 5000.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    09/17/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Aug 25 – Sep 17
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:00 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
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    Post Secondary

    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
    2 Course Sections
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 04:20 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 04:20 PM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    AutoCAD Electrical 10664101

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Introduces fundamentals with NFPA Standards the student will learn how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in the AutoCAD Electrical software. Activities include create schematic drawings (ladder logic and point to point), panel drawings, and PLC-I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. In addition, they are introduced to methods of customizing AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases.

    1 Course Section
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    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
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    Online
    Benjamin Knospe
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    Post Secondary

    Capstone CELL Integration 10664107

  • 4.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Focuses on integration of a complete automated manufacturing cell. Typical components include programmable controllers, robot, sensors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, hard automation, control wiring and vision systems. Students plan, wire, program, troubleshoot and develop an automated manufacturing process based on the “product” chosen by the group. All required programming and documentation for the entire automation system is required

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 25 – Dec 15
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
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    Post Secondary

    Collaborative Robots And Vision 10664115

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Focuses on the concept of programming and using vision guided robotic systems. Both remote hard mounted vision systems and robot mounted vision systems will be introduced. Learners will learn how to create vision programs and configure the robot to work with the camera system to allow storage and bin picking applications. Both 2D and 3D camera systems will be introduced.

    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
    08:00 AM - 10:35 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:35 AM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Designing A Solution In A Smart Factory 10664114

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Provides the learner the skills necessary to engineer and design a product manufacturing solution using SMART manufacturing equipment, concepts & simulation.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:05 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:05 AM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Ethernet IP 10664100

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Explore the design and troubleshooting of Ethernet/IP networks. Topics introduce students to integrating Ethernet networking communications, architectures, protocols, and security. Students will learn through hands-on lab activities covering setting up communication systems, networking configurations, and troubleshooting techniques.

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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
    11:30 AM - 02:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Aug 24 – Sep 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:30 AM - 02:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Human Machine Interfacing 10664102

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Explores the fundamentals of Human Machine Interface (HMI) software and hardware. Students will learn about configuring communication with programmable controllers and project settings. Students will create and edit displays, browse tags and/or global objects and connections. Additional topics include trending, data logging, alarms, and animations.

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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
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Oct 19 – Nov 11
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Industrial Applications 10664103

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Explores two main topic areas: PLC and HMI machine applications. The learner will demonstrate the ability to learn to program a PLC they have not worked with before as well as an HMI they have not worked with before. The learner will integrate the study of curriculum, technical manuals, help files and previous knowledge to demonstrate their ability to learn new technology. Learner will develop several PLC applications and several HMI applications integrated with the PLC.

    1 Course Section
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    #80 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Open Labs Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    -
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Industrial Internet Of Things 10664113

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Focuses on the interconnected systems utilized in industrial applications that can proactively communicate improvements in productivity and efficiency. Focus on configuring and Implementing smart sensors, gather configured data from PLC controllers to provide the ability for data collections will be studied. Other topics will include, identifying the correct hardware, installation and wiring, sensor configuration and control.

    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Benjamin Effa
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    Post Secondary

    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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Introduction To Safety PLC Programming 10664110

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Introduces the concept of setting up and programming various safety devices including GuardMaster Smart sensors, Programmable safety relays and safety PLC’s, The course will focus on how to setup, program and integrate safety components into your automation project.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2026 –
    10/15/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I103 - Smart Factory Flex Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Sep 22 – Oct 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    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.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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    Post Secondary

    Needs Analysis 10664104

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Introduces the concept of looking at a current outdated automation process or future automation process and understanding how to correctly specify the hardware components that will be used to update the machine or process with today’s automation technology. The concept of creating and writing a project proposal will also be covered.

    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
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Nov 16 – Dec 16
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:35 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Precision Agriculture I: Foundations 10093119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Introduces learners to the fundamental concepts and technologies used in precision agriculture through hands-on, experiential learning. Students explore the role of GPS/GNSS, basic mapping tools, remote sensing imagery, and field data collection in modern crop production. Activities include using GPS devices to collect georeferenced points, interpreting simple agronomic maps, and conducting basic crop scouting observations. Emphasis is placed on understanding how technology improves production efficiency, sustainability, and farm decision-making.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2026 –
    10/13/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25 – Oct 13
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    Precision Agriculture II: Systems and Applications 10093120

  • 2.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Provides an in-depth study of precision agriculture systems, data management tools, and site-specific crop management strategies. Learners examine the operation and accuracy of GPS/GNSS systems, yield monitors, grid and zone soil sampling, remote sensing technologies, and autosteer guidance and implement rate control systems. Students analyze agronomic data, interpret aerial imagery, create management zones, and develop variable-rate prescriptions using precision agriculture software. Hands-on lab work supports skill development in equipment operation, software use, and data interpretation for modern agronomic practices.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 20 – Dec 15
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Alex Crockford
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    Post Secondary

    Remote Io For PLC Applications 10664109

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Learn what remote IO is and how to implement a POINT I/O system. The course will cover determining the quantity and type of I/O needed to test your system. This course will also show students how to calculate power requirements and decide whether an expansion power supply will be needed. Students will also add and configure an Ethernet adapter and I/O modules in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer project.

    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
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Sep 21 – Oct 14
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Matt Jacobson
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    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 1 10664106

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) applications. This course provides opportunities for learners to organize and develop FactoryTalk View SE applications. During class, learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills used to create/build graphic displays. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and security, trend data, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Client. Learners will also work with RSLinx Enterprise communications software

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/20/2026 –
    11/12/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Oct 20 – Nov 12
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 2 10664111

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Continuation of SCADA Systems 1, learners will organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) network/server-based application. Learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills needed to create/build detailed graphic displays, trend charts and data logs. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and set up system security, build data logs, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Network Distributed Application.

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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/17/2026 –
    12/15/2026
    10/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:05 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 17 – Dec 15
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:05 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Weed Identification 10093114

  • 1.00 credits
  • Crop And Soil
  • Examines weed identification concepts at various plant growth stages. Learners will develop the skills necessary to characterize and identify weeds in agronomic and garden settings. Hands-on activities include creating a weed portfolio using a plant press and identifying weed species in crop fields and gardens.

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    #01 Summer
    Open
    06/04/2026 –
    07/30/2026
    06/09/2026 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Jun 4 – Jul 30
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Trevor Frank
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