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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.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Construction Framing 1 Undergraduate | 4 Credits
CATALOG #32410303

This is a lab/shop applications course that covers the operations required in building layout, and the framing of floors and walls to meet Wisconsin State Code. Competencies are learned through actual hands-on applications. COREQUISITES: 32410339 Print Reading for Building Construction, and 32804325 Applied Technical Math 1.

Rice Lake

Spring 2025
Building Materials Estimating Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #32410329

This course introduces the student to the basic methods of estimating and develops a system for doing quantity surveys. The course also prepares the student to make some of the kinds of estimates that are commonly used in architecture and building construction. PREREQUISITES: 32410333 Drafting for Carpentry 2 and 32804355 Math 355 or equivalent.

Rice Lake

Spring 2025
Drafting for Carpentry 1 Undergraduate | 5 Credits
CATALOG #32410332

This course introduces students to the subject of residential design and construction. The problems faced by builders and designers before actual construction begins are emphasized. Students complete a series of detail drawings to acquaint them with the materials used and the methods of fabrication in sketching, lettering, line weights, and use of the scale are stressed. Standard house plans are utilized to acquaint the student with the drawings used in home construction. Students are also introduced to state, federal, and local codes. PREREQUISITE: 32410339 Print Reading for Building Construction.

Rice Lake

Spring 2025
Basic Electrical Theory Undergraduate | 2 Credits
CATALOG #32414340

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of electricity. Students will be introduced to basic electrical components such as resistors, switches, indicators, relays, and basic testing equipment. Reading wiring diagrams will be introduced during this course.

Superior

Spring 2025
Electrical Systems Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #32414341

This course introduces the student to advanced interpretation of the various wiring and ladder diagrams used in electrical systems. The selection and application of interconnecting wiring and control devices used in industrial electrical control systems will be the focus of this course. COREQUISITE: 32414340 Basic Electrical Theory.

Superior

Spring 2025
Industrial Systems Control Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #32414343

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of the programmable logic controllers used in industry. Training in ladder logic, logic gates, Boolean equations, and truth tables will be given. Basic program and troubleshooting will be the focus of this course. COREQUISITE: 32414340 Basic Electrical Theory.

Superior

Spring 2025
Production Cabinetmaking Undergraduate | 5 Credits
CATALOG #32410334

This is a lab/shop/theory application course that focuses on finishing and fine tolerances of the cabinet making trade. This course will provide the skills needed for advanced production cabinetmaking, including materials cut lists, ordering, setting up machines for production cabinetmaking, assembly as well as production wood finishes. PREREQUISITE: 32410302 Cabinet and Furniture Making 2.

Rice Lake

Spring 2025
Interior Finish Undergraduate | 5 Credits
CATALOG #32410335

This is a lab/shop/theory application that deals with finishing and fine tolerances of the construction trade. Hands-on techniques of installing trim and molding, and designing and building cabinets are covered. PREREQUISITE: 32410302 Cabinet and Furniture Making 2 and COREQUISITE: 32410334 Production Cabinetmaking.

Rice Lake

Spring 2025
Site Design Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10614165

The course focuses on the fundamental design issues of the building site with an introduction to land surveying and topography, land planning and zoning, and environmental regulations. The lab portion of the course provides an opportunity to develop site analysis and design skills through the development of an architectural commercial site design project. PREREQUISITE: 10614176 Architectural Technology 1.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Construction Framing 2 Undergraduate | 4 Credits
CATALOG #32410353

This is a lab/theory course that covers the operations required in building layout and the framing of floors, walls, roofs, and stairs. The learner will learn the importance of building an energy-efficient home, and will be performing energy tests with diagnostic tools. Competencies are learned through lecture and actual hands-on applications. PREREQUISITES: 32410339 Print Reading for Building Construction, 32804325 Applied Technical Math 1, and COREQUISITE: 32410303 Construction Framing 1.

Rice Lake

Spring 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.

New Richmond

Spring 2025
Architectural Drafting and Design 2 Undergraduate | 4 Credits
CATALOG #10614173

This course introduces the student to the design principles needed for wood frame structures and incorporates the many aspects of building aesthetics and working drawings. The final assignment is to plan a set of drawings for a wood frame commercial building. PREREQUISITE: 10614172 Architectural Drafting and Design 1 and 10614176 Architectural Technology 1.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Mechanical Systems Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10614179

This course introduces basic principles of plumbing and electrical systems along with heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in building design and construction. These systems are studied in the context of the overall building design with emphasis on materials, equipment systems design, engineering principles, and sustainable design practices. PREREQUISITE: 10614172 Architectural Drafting and Design 1 and 10614176 Architectural Technology 1

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Architectural Technology 2 Undergraduate | 2 Credits
CATALOG #10614177

This course is an introduction to the application of BIM software in architectural drafting. Students will apply Revit Architecture software to create a three-dimensional building model that allows for deliverables such as floor plans, building sections, exterior elevations, and schedules. The building model will include walls, openings, floors, stairs, roofs, foundations, and footings. Topics such as datum, annotation, modifying family types, and profiles will be covered. PREREQUISITE: 10614170 Architectural Materials and Methods 1.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Architectural Drafting and Design 4 Undergraduate | 5 Credits
CATALOG #10614175

This final semester course is designed to prepare the student for the challenges of working in an architectural office. The major portion of the course is finalizing a set of architectural working drawings for a commercial building. The course also includes architectural office orientation, specifications, architectural group projects, and commercial building planning considerations as well as several activities directed toward successful job-hunting skills. PREREQUISITE: 10614174 Architectural Drafting and Design 3

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Architectural Technology 3 Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10614178

This course builds upon students’ prior experience from other courses in which Revit has been instrumental in developing projects. Students will spend part of their time learning advanced concepts in Revit such as creating and editing families, exploring interoperability, exploring 3D viewing options, and other advanced features. Throughout the course, students will also apply those concepts to a project of their choosing. PREREQUISITE: 10614177 Architectural Technology 2.

Online

Spring 2025
Structural Analysis and Design Undergraduate | 3 Credits
CATALOG #10614180

Basic concepts of design as applied to steel and timber beams and columns, as well as concrete bases, slabs, columns, and foundations are developed. Emphasis is on developing a sound conception of the related problems faced by the architect, contractor, construction superintendent, and distributors in planning and erecting buildings. PREREQUISITE: 10804196 Trigonometry with Applications.

Offered Collegewide

Spring 2025
Construction Practices 2 Undergraduate | 4 Credits
CATALOG #32476306

Introduces the process of planning and executing underground utility services on various types of construction projects. The use of heavy equipment safely such as backhoe, mini excavator, directional drills, vac system and other specialized equipment. Students will perform excavation next to live networks. Students will complete HDD & Vac system online learning certification.

Rice Lake

Spring 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