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Vertebrate Anatomy & Physiology 2 10091215

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Examine the body systems of warm and cold-blooded vertebrates, learning activities include animal dissections. Specific body systems covered throughout this course are nervous, endocrine, immune, hematopoietic, sensory, urinary, and reproductive. Anatomy and physiology of exotic species will also be explored. This course is part of a two-course series that establishes the essential framework required for becoming a veterinary technician.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 25 – Dec 15 Thursday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates

Dairy Nutrition 10091217

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Analyze the nutritional needs of dairy cattle during each stage of their life. Topics covered include: roles of digestive nutrients, nutritional requirements at various growth stages, relationship between forage quality and nutrition, ration balancing through calculation of feed and dry matter intake. Learners explore various methods of feeding dairy animals, including grazing system principles. Learners evaluate the use of dairy nutrition feed technologies.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	View Rates

Agricultural Internship 10091114

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Expands on learner’s ability to demonstrate skills learned throughout the program. This course will help students prepare for career related employment as they gain on-the-job experience. During the internship, the learner, instructor and internship site representative will be communicating on the strengths and opportunities for improvement of the learner. Internship experiences for this course may be farm or a variety of agriculture career fields.

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

Animal Nursing 10091193

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Establish the basics of animal nursing including patient history, restraint for medical procedures, and preventative medicine on both large and small animal patients. Topics covered Include venipuncture, wound management, client education, diagnostic imaging, and small animal nutrition. This course is only offered in spring and summer semesters.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Jamie Cihlar Aug 25 – Dec 15 Thursday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Jamie Cihlar	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Jamie Cihlar Aug 25 – Dec 15 Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Jamie Cihlar	View Rates

Veterinary Clinical Pathology 2 10091206

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Investigate hematology and urinalysis. Learners will practice sample collection and perform venipuncture on common domestic species. Labs will consist of learners practicing diagnostic procedures such as CBCs, blood chemistry and urinalysis.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Jamie Cihlar	View Rates

Veterinary Office Procedures 10091174

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Demonstrate personal and professional characteristics and qualities expected of a veterinary technician. This course covers appropriate client and staff relations, telephone etiquette, scheduling, managing records, client services and education. Laws and ethics regarding the practice of veterinary medicine, legal requirements for record keeping and veterinary practice management software will also be covered.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Security+ 1 10151103

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Introduces the learner to security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing,mitigating and responding to security incidents. In Security+1, students will examine network security, threats and vulnerabilities, and examine tools for securing systems and troubleshooting problems. Common security issues and mobile security risks will be discussed. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Oct 1 - Online Ken Hallas	View Rates

Veterinary Technician Internship 1 10091212

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Develop skills in a veterinary clinic working environment. This is a 120 hour internship.

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 Sarah Steger	View Rates

Veterinary Pharmacology 1 10091211

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Analyze various drugs and other substances used in veterinary medicine. Learners will analyze drug classification, effects, side effects, and client education related to a wide variety of medication use in the field of animal medicine. Learners will apply principles of measurement, administration and safe storage of drugs used in veterinary medicine. This course is part of a two-course series.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates

Companion Animal & Equine Diseases 10091126

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Focus on disease etiology, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, prevention, and control as it relates to companion animal and equine diseases.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Dec 15 Monday 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates

Intro To Animal Science 10091104

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Introduces the basics of livestock management. Examines management of the dairy herd with concentration on nutrition, feedstuff's classification, reproduction, genetics, animal behavior, animal health and sustainable agriculture practices. Learners explore basic husbandry and care procedures for animals. This is offered in an online format.

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

Incident Response 10151111

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines cyber security incidents and response. Learners examine how to react toan incident by exploring its impact and using forensics to investigate the incident.Learners explore proper communication and incident response procedures. Learnersanalyze common cyber incident symptoms.

1 Course Section

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 Josh Kretzschmar	View Rates

Intrusion Detection Systems 10151108

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Intrusion Detection System technologies. the What, Why and Who of IDS is explored, including the features of an IDS verses an IPS. The importance of IDS, IDS technologies, and Packet Capture and Protocols are covered. Learners will analyze and capture network traffic through the use of sniffer tools and programs. Learners capture, view, and analyze network traffic in an attempt to monitor and secure the network. By the end of this course, the learner will have analyzed, applied, and evaluated IDS terminology, technologies, and protocols to secure Network traffic.

1 Course Section

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 Ken Hallas	View Rates

Cryptography 10151107

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Cryptography technologies including: use of Cryptography technology, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, hashing, and digital signatures. Learner will gain familiarity with the Cryptography technologies as related to Authentication, Integrity, Confidentiality and Non-Repudiation.

1 Course Section

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 Ken Hallas	View Rates

Security Capstone 10151115

3.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding cyber security investigation and analysis including; vulnerability exploits, malware analysis; and hardening of systems to protect against exploitation. Learners will investigate a compromised system and learn to analysis systems to find malicious indicators. By the end of this course, the learner will be able to detect the key areas where an exploitation may reside and use various Windows built-in tools as well as 3rd party tools to detect malicious activity.

1 Course Section

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 Ken Hallas	View Rates

VPN 10151116

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Virtual Private Networks technologies including: history of VPNs, use of VPN technology, types and different platforms of VPNs; VPN configuration and security. Learner will gain familiarity with the protocols used in a virtual private network; and will configure a site to branch VPN. By the end of this course, the learner will have analyzed, applied, and evaluated various VPN technologies and the protocols to secure a Virtual Private Network.

1 Course Section

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 Ken Hallas	View Rates

Programming For Security Pros 10151100

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Analyze how as a security professional you need to know how both hackers and security testers use computer programming. Learning the basic skills of programming, you won’t be an expert, but you will have a better idea of how programs are written. This basic programming understanding can help you develop custom security tools for security tests. A security tester should have the skills to modify testing tools.

1 Course Section

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 Scott Biscobing	View Rates

Footprinting And Social Engineering 10151101

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Investigate how attackers gather passive information about their target from social media, search engines, various websites, etc. As a security professional you will learn the tools that attackers use to gather information and the counter-measures to reduce the likelihood of success of the attack.

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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 Scott Biscobing	View Rates

Vulnerability Analysis 10151102

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Explore the process to produce a Vulnerability Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment as a security professional. Discover methods for improving security by locating and determining flaws before they are exploited by bad actors. Examine methods to improve security on tested systems and fixing or minimizing the risks posed by these vulnerabilities. Finally, investigate the techniques and best practices for hardening OS and services.

1 Course Section

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 Scott Biscobing	View Rates

Firewall 10151106

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines both the practical and conceptual skills that build the foundation for understanding Firewall technologies including: most common firewall types, use of host-based software firewall technology and network hardware firewall technology. Learner will gain familiarity with firewall technologies as related to software and hardware layered approach as well as firewall rules, understanding network protocols related to firewall technology, and vendor/firewall selection.

1 Course Section

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 Ken Hallas	View Rates

Security Policy 10151112

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examine a thorough grounding in information security policies used to design structure in the workplace. Develop policy that explains the will of the organization’s management in controlling the behavior of its employees with regard to the appropriate and secure use of its information and information resources. Policy is designed to create a productive and effective work environment, free from unnecessary distractions and inappropriate actions.

1 Course Section

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 Scott Biscobing	View Rates

Monitoring And Logging 10151109

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines the monitoring and logging concepts for the security of IT systems andnetworks. Learners examine security log management challenges, components,guidelines, and operations. Learners examine security audit policy and critical logreview concepts.

1 Course Section

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 Josh Kretzschmar	View Rates

Veterinary Medical Terminology 10091172

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Develop an understanding of terms and abbreviations used in the practice of veterinary medicine. Through reading, writing, and speech, learners will master combining forms as they relate to bodily structures, and word parts for the understanding and definition of medical procedures, treatments, and conditions.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 17 - Online Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates

Vertebrate Anatomy & Physiology 10091223

4.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Examine the body systems of vertebrate animals. Learning activities include animal dissections. This course establishes the essential framework required for becoming a veterinary technician.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 26 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:50 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 26 – Dec 17 Tuesday 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak Aug 26 – Dec 17 Wednesday 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates

Animal Nursing 3 10091209

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Participate in surgical procedures including dog and cat sterilization surgeries. Other surgical procedures may occasionally be performed as needed. Learners will participate as anesthetists, sterile surgical assistants, and non-sterile assistants throughout the course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/26/2025 – 10/21/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Oct 21 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 01:50 PM AG306 - Vet Tech Treatment Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger Aug 26 – Oct 21 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 01:50 PM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Agricultural Accounting 10091186

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Introduces the key concepts that a businessperson needs to understand. Learners explore three primary financial statements: the balance sheet, the income statement and the cash flow statement. Application of accounting processes: cash and accrual methods, recording business transactions, making a trial balance, creating financial statements and keeping records. Examination of various benchmarks utilizing financial statements.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 26 – Dec 16 Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	View Rates

Animal Management 10091200

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Evaluate common domestic species. Learners will also examine the Animal Welfare act regarding the care and housing of animals.

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 09:00 AM - 12:50 PM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Lactating Cow Management Lab 10091125

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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	08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Oct 15 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Matthew Dorshorst	View Rates

Veterinary Medical Calculations 10091205

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Perform the every day medical calculations used in veterinary medicine with accuracy. Learners will perform metric conversions, calculate drug dosages and fluid rates and practice filling prescriptions.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/27/2025 – 12/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Dec 17 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Calf Care Management Lab 10091110

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to calves. 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 first lab, the focus will be on calf care; pre-birth through newborn calf care. Learners will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in calf 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	08/27/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 27 – Oct 15 Wednesday 01:00 PM - 04:50 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Matthew Dorshorst	View Rates

Veterinary Clinical Pathology 1 10091196

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Demonstrate basic laboratory procedures including: storage, cleaning and the principles of microscopy. Learners will study parasites of common domestic species, including prevention, lifecycle, treatment, and impact on animal health. Labs will concentrate on diagnostic parasitology.

2 Course Sections

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 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Bronnyn Bulgrin Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Bronnyn Bulgrin	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	08/28/2025 – 12/11/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Bronnyn Bulgrin Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM AG107 - Ag Science Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Bronnyn Bulgrin	View Rates

Veterinary Pharmacology 2 10091213

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Build on the concepts learned in Veterinary Pharmacology 1. Learners will continue to analyze drugs commonly used in veterinary medicine. This is the second course of a two-course series.

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 09:00 AM - 10:50 AM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Elizabeth Hillebrand	View Rates

Equine Medicine For Veterinary Technicians 10091219

3.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Perform physical exams and evaluation of the general health of equine patients. Learners will learn diagnostic sampling techniques, parenteral and enteral medication administration, venipuncture, wound management techniques, and common restraint techniques for medical procedures. Other topics of study include nutrition, radiology, toxicities and disease management.

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 Wausau Off Campus	Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG213 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Elizabeth Hillebrand Aug 28 – Dec 11 Friday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM Wausau Off Campus Elizabeth Hillebrand	View Rates

Laboratory Animal And Exotic Pet Medicine 10091199

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Explore husbandry and care of exotic pets, pocket pets, birds and animals used for research. Topics covered include housing requirements, sanitation, nutrition, radiology, restraint and handling. Learners will practice hands on skills including administering medications, diagnostic sampling techniques and physical examinations of rats, mice, birds, rabbits, and other small mammals. This course may also work with reptiles. This course is only offered in fall semester.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/28/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 28 – Oct 16 Thursday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Bronnyn Bulgrin	View Rates
#02 Fall	Open	10/23/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 23 – Dec 17 Thursday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Bronnyn Bulgrin	View Rates

Introduction To Agricultural Studies 10091101

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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 husbandry practices for dairy animals to prepare them for future courses; learners will work directly with the dairy animals throughout the program.

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 - 03:50 PM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	View Rates

Foundational Animal Biology 10091122

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Exposes students to biology and other life sciences. Through a variety of practical learning activities, learners will investigate basic biological principles emphasizing cell biology, fundamental processes of life, introductory genetics, and biodiversity. Learners will use the scientific method to complete basic research. Animal Science is diverse and the program offers flexibility for students to explore both basic and applied aspects of animal biology.

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 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Katy-Jane Shanak	View Rates

Veterinary Surgical Assisting 10091224

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Learners will gain experience with patient preparation for common surgical procedures, presurgical diagnostics, aseptic technique, and surgical assisting.

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 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG306 - Vet Tech Treatment Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Employer/Employee Relations 10091171

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Introduces topics that relate to working in a farm environment. Topics include personality, family relationships, decision-making and social relations as they apply to everyday living and working in an ongoing family operation or entry into the non-family farm job market. Personnel management techniques include: development of goals, determining personnel needs, finding and recruiting the right people, performance appraisals, training, promotions and terminations.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 10/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 29 – Oct 17 Friday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	View Rates

Security+ 2 10151104

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines the architectures of security, securing mobile and web applications, cloud and virtualization issues, and account and access control processes. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification. Further introduces security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing, mitigating and responding to security incidents.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 6 – Nov 5 - Online Ken Hallas	View Rates

Farm Tax Essentials 10091181

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

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	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - Online Lena Thompson	View Rates

Python For Cybersecurity 10151117

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Explore how attackers infiltrate a system to gather information and data. This course will explore how Python and Python scripts can be used to detect these attacks, and gain knowledge on how to write and use Python scripts to secure systems against cyberattacks.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 17 - Online Scott Biscobing	View Rates

Animal Nursing 4 10091222

1.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Develop knowledge in anesthesia and surgical assisting with an emphasis on Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) for companion animals.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/28/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 28 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 01:50 PM AG306 - Vet Tech Treatment Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger Oct 28 – Dec 16 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 01:50 PM AG301 - Vet Tech Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Security+ 3 10151105

1.00 credits

IT - Security

Examines risk and the standard procedures for security, data security, cryptography, and Public Key Infrastructure and processes for mitigation. Building upon security concepts, tools, and procedures for preventing, mitigating and responding to security incidents. Course topics align with the CompTIA Security+ certification.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Online Required Due Dates	Online	Nov 10 – Dec 17 - Online Ken Hallas	View Rates