NTC Dual Credit

ALGEBRA 2 OR HONORS ALGEBRA 2

Grade level: 9-12 

Year: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry

Description: This is basically a second year course in Algebra. Many of the topics were introduced in Algebra I, but here will be studied in greater depth.  The major emphasis is on the study of the complex number system.  Students with a B or better in Algebra II are eligible for 3 vocational credits.

PRE-CALCULUS

Grade level: 9-12

Year: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, or Geometry, Algebra II

Description: This course is designed primarily to prepare the student for calculus in high school or college. Some of the topics include functions, limits, continuity, trigonometry and analytic geometry.  Students with a B or better in Pre-Calculus are eligible for 3 vocational credits.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS

Grade level: 12

Year: 1 credit

Prerequisite: High achievement (A/B average) in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus. 

Description: This is an Advanced Placement Calculus course which is equivalent to the first semester of college level calculus.  This course covers the fundamentals of differentiation and integration with problems representing all major areas.  At the end of the school year, students have the option of taking the Advanced Placement exam to earn actual college credit.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS

Grade level: 11-12

Year: 1 credit

Prerequisite: High achievement (A/B average) in Algebra II. Prior year teacher recommendation required.

Description:  This is an Advanced Placement Statistics course focusing on the presentation and analysis of data in different forms. Technology is utilized to evaluate data and make decisions in situations from different disciplines that utilize statistical analysis.  Students will develop the ability to examine statistical information and test its validity to help make decisions.   At the end of the school year, students have the option of taking the Advanced Placement exam to earn college credit.

TECHNICAL MATH

Grade level: 12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Description:  Review and application of basic arithmetic skills involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Introduction and application of percentages, area, volume, ratios and proportions will also be covered. The measurement system, angle, perimeter, square and board feet and formulas for geometric shapes as well as algebra will be taught.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Grade Level: 11-12

Year: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Biology with a grade of C or better; completion of Chemistry or concurrent registration in Chemistry

Description: Human Anatomy & Physiology is a year-long course that studies the structures and functions of the human body. In this course, students will explore all human body systems and learn how they interact with each other to carry out the essential functions of life. This course is recommended for students who are interested in a deeper understanding of how the human body works and for those interested in pursuing science/health-related careers such as medicine, nursing, physician’s assistant, laboratory technician, forensic science, genetics, biomedical engineering or science research. This is a dual credit/transcripted course with NTC and students may earn three college credits (with qualifying grade) by taking it at MHS in addition to the science credit earned for MHS.

INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY

Grade level: 11-12

Year: 1 credit

Prerequisite: High achievement (A/B average) in World History & US History. Prior year teacher recommendation required.

Description: The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.  Included is a consideration of the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology and the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The aim of AP Psychology is to provide a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory psychology courses. This course is solely intended for highly motivated university bound students. College credit can be earned by successfully passing the AP Psychology exam in May or earning a B or above for NTC Dual Credit. Credits earned through Advanced Placement are accepted by most universities across the nation while credits earned through Dual Credit are only accepted by NTC and schools within the University of Wisconsin system.

SOCIOLOGY 

Grade level: 11-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: World History and US History

Description:  How about a head start on your college career with potential college credits.  This course will enable the student to better understand the social environment they live in and one’s place in the social world. We look for explanations of why people act the way they do and look to generalizations to forecast our futures. This course covers social theory and research, culture, deviance, conformity in groups, collective behavior, socialization, institutions, stratification and social change through discussion, writing, videos, and interactions with others.

In addition to fulfilling the elective Social Studies requirement this course is offered as a Dual Credit Course with credit given to students with a C or higher through NTC and most schools within the University of Wisconsin System. Please check the NTC website or with your counselor to determine which universities accept this course as credit.

PLANTS EXPLORATION

Grade level: 9-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Description: Ag Exploration - Plants is an introduction to Agricultural Education.  Areas of instruction will include plant anatomy & physiology, floral design, landscape design, fruit & vegetable production, and soil science. We will also explore agriculture careers. Hands-on labs are part of the class.  The greenhouse is used as part of this class for water usage, erosion, hydroponics, and plant growth experiments. Be ready to get your hands dirty with Ag Exploration – Plants!

DAIRY SCIENCE

(WILL BE OFFERED ODD YEARS, ALTERNATING W/FORESTRY)

Grade level: 10-12 (10th graders must receive an A in the class & final exam for NTC credit)

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Large or Small Animals

Description: Dairy Science is a one-semester course, which deals with dairy breed identification, animal nutrition, behavior, health, and the marketing of dairy products. Opportunities include attending the World Dairy Expo and participating in dairy judging and dairy foods contests. Students do not need to come from a dairy farm background to take this course. Students who are successful in this course will earn ½ credit from Northcentral Technical College.

VETERINARY SCIENCE   

Grade level: 10-12 

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Large Animal Science, Small Animal Care, or Biology (with a “C” or higher) 

This course is also eligible for a Science credit. 

Description: Do you like animals and caring for animals? Are you planning to get into the medical field? Then Veterinary Science is the course for you! In this class students will take a hands-on approach to learning how to manage, handle and feed animals. The course includes the study of diseases, animal nutrition, health, medical terminology, anatomy, and genetics. Hands-on labs will be a major part of this course.  We will also learn about the opportunities available in the career fields of animal care and veterinary science.  

SENIOR AGRICULTURE

Grade level: 12 

Semester: 1.0 credit

Description: This class is an opportunity for senior students to take one more agricultural class before they graduate. Seniors interested in this class must have already completed at least 3 agriculture classes in their high school career. We will focus on Agronomy, using NTC's Dual Credit Class "Orientation to Agronomy"; growing our leadership skills; exploring what life after highs chool might look like (either college or career); and researching some advanced animal science practices including EPDs, feed rations, selecting breeding stock, and more. 

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Grade level: 1-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Description: Explore how business functions in today’s society, gain basic understanding of free enterprise, consumer rights, banking and credit, labor management, taxes, money management, investments, career opportunities, business organizations, and human resources.  General concepts of business help prepare students to be effective citizens, employees and employers, and consumers.  Students enrolled in this class are given the opportunity as groups to go through the stages in developing a business plan for the business of their choice.

INTRO TO MARKETING

Grade level: 10-12, or by instructor consent

Semester: 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: None 

Description: This course will help students develop a thorough understanding of the marketing concepts and practice theories that apply to projects utilizing real-world Bluejay sports or entertainment events including target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship, event marketing, promotions, sponsorship proposals, and marketing plans. Emphasis is placed on the following principles as they apply to the industry: branding, licensing, and naming rights; business foundations; concessions and on-site merchandising; economic foundations; promotion; safety and security; and human relations.

How you will learn in this course: Project Based learning, Instructor Led, Independent Learning, Computer Based Learning, Cooperative Learning, Work Based Learning. 

Why this course is important:

This course is essential for students interested in developing 21st century skills used in careers in sports, entertainment, marketing, business, technology, finance, entrepreneurship, or simply understanding the influence of marketing on their world. Skills in communications, human relations, psychology, and mathematics are reinforced in this course. 

Business tours/field trips may occur as opportunities arise.

INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Grade level: 10-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Art 1 or Junior/Senior standing. Students will need their own camera. A phone could be used as long as it gets decent image quality.

Description: This course is for students interested in capturing the world around them through photography. This beginning class will cover the history and evolution of photography and learning about photo composition in several types of photography including portraiture, landscape, still life, photojournalism and action photography. We will learn tricks of auto and the basics of manual cameras, including camera features, resolution, exposure, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, and flash. We will also explore the basics of editing and printing on alternative surfaces such as wood, metal and fabric.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Grade level: 11-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: GPA of 2.5+ & good attendance record

Description: Medical Terminology focuses on the basic anatomy and physiology of each body system along with the medical terms associated those systems.  Students learn operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, symptomatic and surgical terminology, including terms that are not derived from word parts along with those medical terms that are built from word the parts which include prefixes, word roots, suffixes and combining vowels. This course is required for most medical programs at state technical colleges and highly recommended for students planning to enter into any medical program at any university or college. This course requires large amounts of outside class time for memorization of all terminology. Students choosing this course should carefully plan their schedule to allow adequate study time.

ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Grade level: 12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Description: Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

ADVANCED CABINET AND FURNITURE MAKING

Grade level: 10-12

Year: 1 credit (course may be taken multiple times)

Prerequisite: Woods I, Woods II

Fee: Students need to provide financial backing to construct such items. All payments will be submitted to the cashier’s office and paid at the cashier’s office. (Usually $100-$300 is needed to complete projects of adequate size).

** If course fees are an issue, please contact Student Services **

Description: This class is for the woodworking student who has experienced success in Wood Technology I and II and wishes to continue to expand and improve these skills in a more specified area.  Some of the units to be covered include machine setup, maintenance, framing and the use of sheet goods as a major part of cabinet design and construction.  More in-depth work will be done with specification and tolerances met. Students will have to design their OWN projects, Bill of Material and Plan of Procedure prior to working in the shop. Student will design and construct a major project of his/her choice, i.e., furniture, cabinet construction or both. Making frames, doors and drawers are a requirement as well as using all joinery techniques shown in previous Wood Technology courses.

METALS FABRICATION

Grade level: 9-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Description: This is an introductory course designed to allow students to experience basic metalworking techniques and fabrication. Areas of focus include blueprint reading, welding, oxy/acetylene and plasma cutting, sheet metal fabrication, and training with many of the common hands-on tools found in a machine lab. 

WELDING

Grade level: 11-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Metals Fabrication 1

Description: Students will be challenged to create several hands-on projects to build a strong understanding in each of the major areas of fabrication with a strong emphasis on welding. More advanced techniques of welding, for example aluminum and stainless steel TIG welding will be taught. This course follows the NTC welding dual-credit program.

CAD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting) - MECHANICAL DESIGN I

Grade level: 9-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Description: We will use pro level software and make use of 3D printers, lasers, and CNC mills as needed to bring your project to life! This course is a wonderful opportunity to glimpse into the world of 3-D modeling and mechanical design.  Principles and techniques will be taught which allow students to gain skills and knowledge in sketching, multi-view drawings, dimensioning, section views, pictorials, and the manufacturing process. Real life mechanical projects will be explored! 

CAD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting) - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I

Grade level: 9-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Description: This course allows you to explore the creative process of architectural design using professional Architectural software.  You have the opportunity to explore the architectural design process through personalized activities, where you create your own dream design.

Students will create plans and architectural environments to master the fundamentals of the architecture design process while they learn to use AutoCAD Revit. Ultimately students will be challenged with designing the house of their dreams.  Massively beautiful blueprints are created for you to showcase your work! Students will make use of 3D printers and Lasers to bring architectural models to life!

CAD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting) - MECHANICAL II

Grade level: 10-12

Year: 1 credit

Prerequisite: CAD Mechanical I

Description: We will use pro level software and make use of 3D printers, lasers, and CNC mills as needed to bring your project to life! This course is for the student who is interested in learning advanced modeling techniques to design and model solutions from inception; to planning, research, and virtual assembly. Projects are personalized to your interest. We learn best when we create what we conceive. 3D printing, lasers, and CNC equipment play a large role in your daily experience. Students have the opportunity to create their ideas such as extreme sports equipment, musical instruments, and many many yet to be designed ideas. You will work with professional design software (Solidworks) and use your imaginations in 3D while enhancing knowledge using engineering principles.

CAD - ARCHITECTURAL II

Grade level: 10-12

Year: 1 credit

Prerequisite: CAD I - Architectural

Description: Students will make use of 3D printers and Lasers to bring architectural models to life!  This course is for the passionate architectural design student who is interested in learning advanced techniques including use of both 2D and 3D CAD software applications.  Design work will take place inside Autodesk's Revit 3D and SketchUp. Revit is a parametric modeling program for designing residential and commercial buildings. Sketchup, is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of applications such as architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, civil and engineering. 

Both environments allow us to explore and discover important aspects of building and site design and development. Additionally, a large component of our course will be used in the creation, design, and testing of real-life physical models. Yes, you’ll actually build a scale model of your project!

ADVANCED CAD

Grade level:  11-12

Year:  1 credit 

Prerequisite:  CAD II

Description:  Students will make use of 3D printers and Lasers to bring architectural models to life! Advanced CAD offers an amazing opportunity for students to develop mastery using pro level architectural and mechanical engineering software (Solidworks, SketchUp, and Revit).  Personal projects come to the fore as you develop your creations using the Design/Engineering process. Rapid prototyping, and the use of CNC machines, 3-D Printers, Laser, 3 Axis CNC Mill and hand-modeling processes are commonplace activities.

ADVANCED GRAPHICS

Grade level: 10-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Graphic Communications II with a C or better

Description: This advanced course covers the major techniques used in the graphic communications field. Students will earn dual credit while taking this course. Students in this class will play a major role in completing the school year-book along with obtaining training on machines such as a vinyl cutter, large-format printer and laser engraver. 

ELECTRONICS 1

Grade level: 9-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Enrolled Algebra I

Description: This course is an amazing introductory experience into the fascinating world of electricity and electronics. It will teach the basics of electricity and electronics. Using ARDUINO technology we will learn and develop skills in building and interpreting circuits, digital electronics, and working with some pretty incredible tech. Each unit is hands-on with soldering and circuit building.  This course also teaches the fundamentals of coding in the ‘C++” programming language to control the Arduino!

ELECTRONICS II

Grade level: 10-12

Semester: 1 credit

Prerequisite: Electronics & Electricity 1 & Algebra

Description: Dive deeper into the world of electronics, the science of electricity, and C++ coding! Students will also learn to create and etch custom made circuit boards as well as learn about more advanced circuitry and electronic components, for example transistors; semiconductors, amplifiers, control systems, oscillators, combinational and sequential logic gates, and so much more!  It’s amazing!

INTRO TO EDUCATION AS A CAREER

Grade level:  11-12

Semester:  0.5 credit

Description: In this one semester elective class, juniors and seniors will learn about a career in education, specifically teaching.  The course will include discussion and application of educational theory including fieldwork shadowing in-district teachers at the elementary, middle, and high schools.  Course highlights will include guest speakers from local university education departments and the opportunity to co-plan and co-present lessons to a group of students with the mentorship of an in-district teacher. Participants will gain applicable experience and skills in classroom management, awareness of teaching standards, career preparation, public speaking and performance, and an important glimpse into one of the most rewarding careers in the job market.

ADVANCED CULINARY

Grade level: 11-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary

Description: Academic skills are put to use in this upper level class of Advanced Culinary.  Culinary skills, safety and sanitation in the kitchen, proper preparation and techniques of food are learned and put to use. Other topics discussed include nutrition, the proper use of tools in the kitchen, proper meal preparation and proper temperature  holding times. Students will also participate in a food truck cooking competition throughout the semester.

BAKING AND PASTRIES

Grade level: 11-12

Semester: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary

Description: This dual credit course focuses on the six major nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water) and how each is used by the body.  The planning of well-balanced diets and nutritional analysis of diets are emphasized throughout the course. We will be looking at these six major nutrients through making baked goods.  Students will participate in multiple baking competitions and will learn what it takes to be a true baker.