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EDU: Techniques in Math
10-522-118 EDU: TECHNIQUES IN MATH ...students learn key terminology and research-based strategies to support learners in math domains: numbers, base ten operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, and measurement and data. Current practice including manipulatives, problem solving and assessment will be covered within the framework of state and national standards.
EDU: Techniques in Reading
10-522-102 EDU; TECHNIQUES IN READING ...The purpose of this course is to provide students with a solid foundation for effective literacy instruction in K û 9 grade classrooms. The course will focus on the major five elements of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Phonological Awareness will also be addressed. This course will review research-based teaching strategies, instructional materials as well as methods and assessments for effective and inclusive literacy instruction.
EDU: Techniques in Science
10-522-120 EDU: TECHNIQUES IN SCIENCE ...Students are introduced to the content and processes of teaching science. Students explore science processes, strategies, procedures, assessment options and factors affecting science learning. Students practice strategies for assisting with group and individual activities in science. This course provides a foundation in the concepts and models of hands-on, student-centered science and its assessment as described in WI DPI Science Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
EDU: Techniques in Soc Stu
10-522-119 EDU: TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL STUDIES ...Students analyze current content in social studies education as recommended by the National Council for Social Studies and Wisconsin DPI. Students design learning opportunities for the five content areas of social studies: Geography, History, Behavioral Sciences (Culture and Society), Political Science (Civics and Government), and Economics that incorporate the social studies inquiry practices and processes. Students receive training on the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of WisconsinÆs eleven federally recognized American Indian nations and tribal communities (Act 31) and The Holocaust and other genocides (Act 30) to meet Wisconsin teacher standards and teaching requirements.
EDU: Technology in Education
10-522-104 EDU: TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION... According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Education (DPI), ôInformation and Technology Literacy is the ability of an individual, working independently or with others, to use tools, resources, processes, and systems responsibly to access and evaluate information in any medium, and to use that information to solve problems, communicate clearly, make informed decisions, and construct new knowledge, products, or systems.ö Much of the focus of this course is to learn with information and technology rather than learn about information and technology. In this course that students will start their digital portfolio.
ELDO-Tender Operations
47-503-748 ELDO-TENDER OPERATIONS . . .provides the water tender driver with knowledge and information needed to safely transport large amounts of water in a specialized firefighting apparatus from a water source to a fire scene.
Electric Motor Wiring and Control
10-413-205 ELECTRIC MOTOR WIRING and CONTROL, In this course you will have the opportunity to learn motor starters, overcurrent protection, overload protection, motor branch circuits, starting methods, troubleshooting motor circuits, and line voltage motor connections. (Prerequisite: 10-413-210, Industrial Wiring and Control; Corequisite: 10-413-104, Industrial Code)
Electricity-Linepersons
31-413-355 ELECTRICITY-LINEPERSONS ...electric power/energy, three-phase voltage generation, three-phase circuit power, transformer operation principles, transformer connections, and safety practices in high voltage applications. (Prerequisite: 31-413-353, Electricity-Basic)
Electronics 1: Diodes-Basic
10-660-110 ELECTRONICS 1: DIODES-BASIC ...introduction to the characteristics and usage of semiconductor diodes in rectifiers and linear power supplies. Special diodes and diode circuits are also considered. (Prerequisite: 10-660-105, DC 2: Circuits; Corequisite or Instructor Approval: Electrical Engineering Students are recommended to take 10-660-106, DC 3: Circuit Theorems prior to/or at the same time as this course)
Electronics 2: Trans-Basic
10-660-111 ELECTRONICS 2: TRANSISTOR-BASIC ...introduction to the characteristics, bias and usage of semiconductor transistors in amplifying circuitry. BJTs and general amplifier characteristics are studied. (Pre-requisite: 10-660-110, Electronics 1: Diodes-Basic)
Electronics 3: Op-Amps-Basic
10-660-112 ELECTRONICS 3: OP-AMPS-BASIC ...introduction to the circuit characteristics of integrated operational amplifiers. The various connections, inverting, non-inverting and comparator will be studied as well as specialized applications such as summers and filters. (Pre-requisite: 10-660-111, Electronics 2: Transistor-Basic)
Elementary Algebra/8WK
10-834-111 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA/8 WK ...In support of Intermediate Algebra, Elementary Algebra/8wks covers the beginning of algebra: working with real numbers and understanding the concepts of solving equations. The focus is then placed on solving linear equations, basic quadratic equations, and common formulas from geometry. The Cartesian plane is introduced early to give students multiple vantage points to understand solutions of equations. (Prerequisite: GPA less than 2.6; OR Next Gen QRAS score less/equal to 249 AND Rdg less/equal to 249; OR ACT Math score less than 21 AND Rdg less than 15).