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• Architectural Internship Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10614115

  Internship is designed to provide students with on-the-job experience in actual work situations. These experiences strengthen student competencies through participation in a wide variety of occupational experiences, ranging from routine assignments to specialized work-related duties. PREREQUISITES: Appropriate technical studies courses and a minimum of one year successful associate degree program competencies and/or instructor approval.

  Online

  Summer 2025

• Building Estimating Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10614129

  This course introduces the student to the basic methods of building estimating and systems for doing quantity surveys. Emphasis is placed on developing the skills received in preparing the kinds of estimates commonly used in architecture and building construction. Practical exercises in developing estimates for wood frame and light commercial structure are included in the course of study. PREREQUISITE: 10614170 Architectural Materials and Methods 1.

  Online

  Fall 2025

• Site Surveying Undergraduate | 1 Credit

  CATALOG #32410326

  This course is designed to provide the student with the understanding of site plans, the recontouring of sites, the use of builder's surveying equipment, and other related information. PREREQUISITES: 32410339 Print Reading for Building Construction and 32804355 Math 355.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Drafting for Carpentry 2 Undergraduate | 5 Credits

  CATALOG #32410333

  This course introduces SoftPlan software and the use of the Uniform Dwelling Code Book. In this course the students design residential structures based on the needs of individuals. The needs and desires of the client and their family are stressed in assignments. Various types of residential structures are designed. The student is introduced to the use of models and perspective drawings in selling a design to a client. UDC regulations are stressed throughout the drawings. PREREQUISITE: 32410332 Drafting for Carpentry 1.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Print Reading for Building Construction Undergraduate | 2 Credits

  CATALOG #32410339

  This course provides instruction in reading and interpreting shop drawings, residential drawings, and commercial building plans. Emphasis is placed on building terminology and learning conventional techniques of communicating building methods from the designer to the builder. Students learn to visualize the structure and to interpret elevations, plan views, details, and sections from drawings. They also learn to read and interpret building specifications.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Advanced PLC Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #32414380

  This course will provide a foundation for working with microprocessor controls. Students will learn the theory and application of electrical principles as they are applied to control systems found in industry. The learner will use trainers and machine components to provide recognition and understanding of modern microprocessor-based control systems. PREREQUISITE: 32454345 Packaging Systems Equipment Control.

  New Richmond

  Fall 2025

• Transit for Plumbers Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47427450

  Transit for Plumbers is intended to familiarize tradespersons with legal descriptions of land, land use, and related codes or standards. Students learn to set up builder's level and/or transits and will learn to take readings for use on construction sites.

  Ashland

  Spring 2025

• Plumbing Installation and Repair Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47427458

  This course is for journeyperson and apprentice plumbers interested in service work. Content includes the general nature of service work, code applications, special tools, cleaning, and repair problems. Major units are general nature of repair work, drain cleaning, traps, freeze-up problems, valves, gas water heaters, faucet repair, and disposers. Purchase of a manual is required. Safety glasses are needed for shop work. This course is approved for Plumbing License Continuing Education credit. A test will be given as a part of the licensing requirements. (PREREQUISITE: Licensed Plumber or Apprentice.)

  Rice Lake

  Spring 2025

• Cabinet and Furniture Making 1 Undergraduate | 5 Credits

  CATALOG #32410300

  This is a lab/shop/theory application. This course covers the basics of cabinet and furniture construction. Fundamental machine operations and safety rules are taught. The students are required to construct, by approved machine methods, the common joints used in good construction. The study of wood and other materials, hand tools and bench work, shop drawing, design, and layout are a part of the basic course.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Cabinet and Furniture Making 2 Undergraduate | 5 Credits

  CATALOG #32410302

  This is a lab/shop applications course. The student will be involved in projects according to his/her abilities to provide practical application of the operations learned. COREQUISITE: 32410300 Cabinet and Furniture Making 1.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Advanced Construction Framing (WBL) Undergraduate | 4 Credits

  CATALOG #32410304

  This is a lab/shop/theory application. This course provides instruction in current application techniques of various building materials as applied to construction work on residential/light commercial buildings. The course of study encompasses the procedures of appropriate safe skills and knowledge required to construct/install rafters, roofing, materials, siding, insulations, stairs, platforms, decks, floor coverings, wall coverings, and related materials. PREREQUISITE: 32410315 Construction Framing 2.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Plumbing: Isometric Interpret & Drawing Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47427435

  Students will learn how to read an isometric drawing, understand pipe layout and how to transform the isometric drawing to a real piping situation. Students will also learn how to draw an isometric drawing while mapping a particular piping situation.

  Ashland

  Spring 2025

• DC Electricity Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #32414335

  This course is an introduction to electricity. The focus will be on direct current as used in industry. You will learn the basics of series, parallel and combination circuits. You will develop skills in circuit analysis, and electrical measurement using a digital multimeter.

  New Richmond, Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• AC Electricity Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #32414336

  This course is an introduction to alternating current electricity as used in industry. You will study series and parallel alternating current circuits that contain inductance and capacitance, as well as, single and three phase transformers, direct current, single phase and three phase motors. PREREQUISITE: 32414335 DC Electricity.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Architectural Drafting and Design 1 Undergraduate | 4 Credits

  CATALOG #10614172

  This course introduces graphic representation in construction. It covers the fundamentals of drafting including line work, lettering, measuring, sketching, projections, and pictorial drawings. Students will use the aforementioned fundamentals to complete a set of drawings for a residence. COREQUISITES: 10614170 Architectural Materials and Methods 1 and 10614176 Architectural Technology 1.

  Online

  Fall 2025

• Architectural Technology 1 Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10614176

  AutoCAD and related architectural software is utilized to teach learners the fundamentals of architectural computer-aided drafting. Topics from CAD applications in architecture and the equipment required to do actual drafting, modifying, and plotting operations are covered.

  Online

  Fall 2025

• Architectural Materials and Methods 1 Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10614170

  This course introduces the student to the materials and methods used in wood frame construction. It familiarizes students with components of modern construction for the purpose of selecting the materials best suited to various construction jobs.

  Online

  Fall 2025

• Architectural Drafting and Design 3 Undergraduate | 5 Credits

  CATALOG #10614174

  IIn this course the student learns the design principles needed for creating working drawings for multi-level commercial buildings. This course starts with units on accessibility and space planning. As the course progresses, students complete a set of construction documents while applying building codes and incorporating various structural building materials such as precast concrete, masonry, and steel. PREREQUISITES: 10614173 Architectural Drafting and Design 2 and 10614177 Architectural Technology 2 and COREQUISITE: 10614171 Architectural Materials and Methods 2.

  Online

  Fall 2025

• Architectural Materials and Methods 2 Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10614171

  This course introduces the student to commercial building materials. Students draw connection details for concrete, steel, and masonry and combinations thereof. Commercial building code analysis and construction practices such as the design process, bidding, and construction administration are also covered. PREREQUISITE: 10614170 Architectural Materials and Methods 1

  Online

  Fall 2025

• Construction Practices 1 Undergraduate | 4 Credits

  CATALOG #32476305

  In this course, students learn safe buried construction practices for utility services, including using hardware components and equipment for rigging and installation. Students also operate a variety of construction machinery in a controlled site environment and practice maintenance procedures. The course covers hand and power tool operations, loading and unloading machinery to meet DOT regulations, and detained information on the installation, structure, and components of electric, telephone, cable, and broadband systems. The module emphasizes how underground utility systems work and coordinate with 811.

  Rice Lake

  Fall 2025

• Building Automation Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47413406

  In this supplemental electrical-apprenticeship course, students will examine lighting and residential fire systems, determine bonding requirements for various facilities, and apply power supplies in various situations. This course also will focus on uninterruptible system power supply installation requirements as apprentices enhance their skills.

  Online

  Spring 2025