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ACC-131-30
Principles of Accounting I
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
4
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$852
Out of State:
$876
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This course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic accounting concepts applicable to the operation of a service oriented or retailing sole proprietorship.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC W 06:00PM 09:40PM B4
ADN-621-30
Nursing III
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Kastner
Credits:
9
Course Level Fee:
$1245
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$1917
Out of State:
$1971
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A combined course that includes: classroom, lab, and clinical. Nursing III prepares the student to safely manage the care of clients throughout the lifespan and prepares the student for the role of caregiver, manager, and member of profession from the level of the practical nurse to the registered nurse. Concepts of health, illness, and environment as they relate to nursing practice are discussed. Emphasis is placed on predictable and variable needs of the client utilizing Gordon's Functional Health Patterns within the nursing process. Critical thinking is inherent in the nursing process and incorporated throughout the course. Advisor permission required. Completion of WITCC Practical Nursing Program or valid LPN license and 6-8 hours of anatomy and physiology. Enrollment in the Hybrid course also requires proof that all support courses have been successfully completed.
Class Times:

OTHR CLN MT OTHR
DNWT LEC WTH 09:00AM 11:50AM D8
BIO-105-30
Introductory Biology
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
4
Course Level Fee:
$25
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$852
Out of State:
$876
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This is a combined lecture and lab course that is a biological concepts survey for non-science majors. Topics covered include biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, evolution, diversity of life, and ecology.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MWF 01:00PM 01:50PM B4
DNWT LAB2 TH 02:00PM 03:50PM C7
BIO-151-730
Nutrition
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison via Zoom
Instructor:
O'Neill
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course presents the relationship between proper nutrition and good health. Topics covered include digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Also included are vitamins, minerals, physical activity, maintenance of a healthy body weight, nutritional needs throughout the entire life cycle, and evaluation of nutritional claims.
Prerequisites: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higher 2) 2 semesters of High School Chemistry with a B- or better OR 1 semester of High School Chemistry with a B- or better and 1 semester of High School Biology with a B- or better 3) Completion with a C- or better in BIO 163  Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology or Chemistry (CHM 122 or higher) 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in the course  
Class Times:

ZOOM LEC T 12:30PM 02:20PM ZOOM
BIO-163-30
Essentials of Anatomy & Phys
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
4
Course Level Fee:
$35
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$852
Out of State:
$876
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This is a terminal one-semester lecture and lab course covering the structure and function of the human organ systems and their organs. It also includes an introduction to medical terminology, homeostasis, basic cell and tissue structure and function. Students are required to identify specific organs including the major bones, the major muscles and the major blood vessels.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC W 05:00PM 06:50PM B6
DNWT LAB2 M 06:00PM 07:50PM C7
DNWT LEC M 05:00PM 05:50PM B6
BIO-168-730
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Lambert
Credits:
4
Course Level Fee:
$35
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$852
Out of State:
$876
Get Your Books
This is a combined lecture and lab course that explores the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the human body. This course covers the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems, as well as cytology, histology and articulations.
Prerequisites: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higher 2) 2 semesters of High School Biology with a B- or better 3) Completion with a C- or better in BIO 163 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in the course  
Class Times:

DNWT LEC W 12:00PM 12:50PM B6
DNWT LAB2 W 01:00PM 02:50PM C7
BIO-173-730
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Lambert
Credits:
4
Course Level Fee:
$35
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$852
Out of State:
$876
Get Your Books
This is a combined lecture and lab course that explores the relationship between structure, function and homeostasis in the human body. This course covers the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, and nervous systems, as well as cytology and histology. Prerequisite: Meet ONE of the following: 1) ACT Composite of 22 or higher 2) 2 semesters of High School Chemistry with a B- or better OR 1 semester of High School Chemistry with a B- or better and 1 semester of High School Biology with a B- or better 3) Completion with a C- or better in a transfer level Biology (BIO-105 or higher) or Chemistry (CHM-122 or higher) 4) Instructor Permission to enroll in the course
Prerequisites: Take BIO-168  
Class Times:

DNWT LAB2 W 04:00PM 05:50PM C7
DNWT LEC W 03:00PM 03:50PM C7
BUS-185-30
Business Law I
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Welcher
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is an introduction to laws and court procedures relating to business. It emphasizes the ethical, constitutional and regulatory aspects of business. The course concludes with an in-depth study of the laws governing the formation and enforcement of contracts.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC T 06:00PM 08:50PM B4
EDU-218-30
Initial Field Experience
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison via Zoom
Instructor:
Gemmill
Credits:
2
Course Level Fee:
$35
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$426
Out of State:
$438
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This course will provide opportunities to enhance understanding of the teaching profession and assist with decisions to pursue a career in education. Students will spend time observing K-12 classroom teaching with a licensed educator to gain insights and better understanding of the teaching and learning process.
Prerequisites: Take EDU-210,  
Class Times:

ZOOM LAB2 M 06:30PM 07:20PM ZOOM
ZOOM LEC M 06:30PM 07:20PM ZOOM
ELE-101-30
Industrial Safety
08/25 -10/23/25
Dates:
08/25 -10/23/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
1
Course Level Fee:
$46
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$213
Out of State:
$219
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This course covers mechanical, chemical, environmental and electrical aspects of safety. The role of OSHA in the workplace is presented. Students will become familiar with forms such as Material Safety Data Sheets and will be trained in the use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment and in other safety procedures related to materials handling and storage. Industrial hazards such as fall protection and caught-in/struck-by will be emphasized. Students will receive the OSHA 10 safety training and will have the opportunity to be awarded an OSHA 10 card.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC M 09:00AM 10:15AM B5
ELE-101-31
Industrial Safety
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Stover
Credits:
1
Course Level Fee:
$46
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$213
Out of State:
$219
Get Your Books
This course covers mechanical, chemical, environmental and electrical aspects of safety. The role of OSHA in the workplace is presented. Students will become familiar with forms such as Material Safety Data Sheets and will be trained in the use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment and in other safety procedures related to materials handling and storage. Industrial hazards such as fall protection and caught-in/struck-by will be emphasized. Students will receive the OSHA 10 safety training and will have the opportunity to be awarded an OSHA 10 card.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC F 09:45AM 10:35AM C9
ELE-112-30
Basic Electrical Theory
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Stover
Credits:
3
Course Level Fee:
$25
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of electricity. Electrical topics will include AC and DC theory, Ohm's Law, Electrical Circuits, Electrical Power Generation, Motors, and Transformers. This course emphasizes electrical safety as students will work with energized circuits.
Class Times:

DNWT LAB3 MW 07:45AM 08:35AM C9
DNWT LEC T 07:45AM 08:35AM C9
DNWT LAB3 T 08:35AM 09:25AM C9
DNWT LEC F 08:35AM 09:25AM C9
EMS-217-30
Emergency Medical Technician
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Burns
Credits:
7
Course Level Fee:
$525
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$1491
Out of State:
$1533
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This course is designed to provide training to individuals whose primary focus is to respond to, assess and triage emergent, urgent and non-urgent requests for medical care, and to apply basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and medical transportation to/from an emergency or health care facility. EMTs are expected to quickly assess patient conditions, provide stabilizing measures and request additional resources as needed. This course will provide the student an opportunity to apply cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains in the classroom, lab, clinical, and field settings.
Prerequisites: Students must be 17 years of age at the time of enrollment of the course, have a health physical and immunizations up to date, have a current AHA BLS provider card, have successfully completed the Mandatory Reporter Course, and Instructor consent.  
Class Times:

DNWT LAB3 S 08:00AM 12:00PM C7
DNWT LAB3 S 08:00AM 12:00PM C7
DNWT LAB3 S 08:00AM 12:00PM C7
DNWT LEC TTH 06:00PM 10:00PM C7
DNWT LAB3 TTH 06:00PM 10:00PM C7
DNWT LAB3 S 08:00AM 12:00PM C7

DNWT LEC C7
ENG-105-30
Composition I
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Holm
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is an exploration of writing as a process with attention to audience, purpose and patterns of exposition.
Prerequisites: Recommended ACT Composite of 22. Students may complete a writing sample to gauge preparedness for the course and then access instructional staff and resources in the Comet Learning Center both before and during the course to be successful.  
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TTH 09:30AM 10:45AM B6
ENG-105-31
Composition I
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Wulf
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
Get Your Books
This course is an exploration of writing as a process with attention to audience, purpose and patterns of exposition.
Prerequisites: Recommended ACT Composite of 22. Students may complete a writing sample to gauge preparedness for the course and then access instructional staff and resources in the Comet Learning Center both before and during the course to be successful.  
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TTH 02:00PM 03:15PM B4
ENG-106-30
Composition II
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is a continuation of ENG 105 with emphasis on developing more complex, sophisticated forms of exposition. It includes a research paper requiring library research, documentation, and bibliography.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-105 Composition I  
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MW 02:30PM 03:45PM B6
HCR-112-30
Heating Fundamentals
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Stover
Credits:
3
Course Level Fee:
$15
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course covers fundamental principles and skills for all common heating systems. This course is a combined lecture and lab course and includes discussions and demonstrations in heating fundamentals. Safety is greatly emphasized as students are working with actual voltages, and working equipment.
Co-requisites: Take ELE-112
Class Times:

DNWT LAB3 MWTH 08:35AM 09:25AM C9
DNWT LEC THF 07:45AM 08:35AM C9
HCR-120-30
Gas Heating
10/24 -12/22/25
Dates:
10/24 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Stover
Credits:
3
Course Level Fee:
$45
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is a combined lecture and lab course that covers various types of residential and commercial gas and electric heating systems. Studies include equipment sizing, installation, set up and repair. Students work with trainers and live equipment in the lab setting.
Co-requisites: Take ELE-112
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MTWTH 12:30PM 01:20PM C9
DNWT LAB3 W 01:30PM 03:20PM C9
DNWT LAB3 TTH 01:30PM 02:30PM C9
DNWT LAB3 M 01:30PM 02:40PM C9
HCR-137-30
Hydronic Heating Systems
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Stover
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is a combined lecture and lab course studying the theory and applications in electrical resistance and oil and hydronic heating systems as they relate to residential and commercial heat loss requirements. Studies include installation, troubleshooting, wiring and control circuits
Prerequisites: Take ELE-112  
Class Times:

DNWT LAB2 MW 09:45AM 10:35AM C9
DNWT LEC TTH 10:55AM 11:45AM C9
HCR-430-30
Electric Motors and Controls
08/25 -10/23/25
Dates:
08/25 -10/23/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Stover
Credits:
3
Course Level Fee:
$15
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is a combined lecture and lab course that presents the theory and operation of all motors and controls found in air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. The course includes design, wiring, troubleshooting, and replacement.
Co-requisites: Take ELE-112
Class Times:

DNWT LAB2 MTTH 01:30PM 02:00PM C9
DNWT LEC MTWTH 12:30PM 01:20PM C9
DNWT LAB2 W 01:30PM 03:20PM C9
HIS-151-30
U.S. History to 1877
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Warnstadt
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is an introduction to the basic people, issues, movements, and events which shaped the American experience from Pre-Columbian times to the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TTH 11:00AM 12:15PM B6
HSC-114-30
Medical Terminology
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Reeves
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course presents medical terminology as the language of medicine. It also studies spelling, pronunciation and usage, emphasis on word analysis and construction of definitions.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MWF 09:00AM 09:50AM B6
HSC-148-30
Medication Aide
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
3
Course Level Fee:
$100
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is designed to prepare students to safely administer nonparenteral medications in nursing facilities and related areas. Students will receive on-the-job training. Prerequisites: Employed a minimum of 480 hours in a sponsoring facility. If employed in a long-term-care facility, have a current standing on the Iowa Direct Care Workers Registry.
Class Times:

DNWT LAB2 T 06:50PM 07:50PM D6
DNWT LEC T 04:00PM 06:50PM D6
HSC-173-730
Nurse Aide Theory
08/25 -10/09/25
Dates:
08/25 -10/09/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
3
Course Level Fee:
$140
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is designed to provide the student with the fundamentals of patient care in the health care environment. Students learn basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, meeting human needs, safety measures, infection control, and physical care.
Co-requisites: Take HSC-174
Class Times:

DNWT LAB TH 04:45PM 07:30PM D9
NET LEC WEB
HSC-174-30
Nurse Aide Clinical
10/11 -12/22/25
Dates:
10/11 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
1
Course Level Fee:
$225
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$213
Out of State:
$219
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This course expands the students' knowledge of tasks, assessments and observations of patients in the health care environment. Students develop technical skills specific to complex needs of the patient.
Co-requisites: Take HSC-173
Class Times:

OTHR LAB2 M 03:00PM 09:30PM OTHR
OTHR LAB2 M 03:00PM 09:30PM OTHR
OTHR LAB2 M 03:00PM 09:30PM OTHR
OTHR LAB2 W 03:00PM 09:30PM OTHR
OTHR LAB2 S 07:00AM 01:30PM OTHR
HUM-220-30
Mythology
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Polk
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course provides an understanding of the role of mythology in human history throughout the world. The relationships among myth, religion, and culture are explored.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TTH 09:30AM 10:45AM B4
LIT-101-30
Introduction to Literature
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Wulf
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course provides an introduction to the study of short fiction, poetry, and drama.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-105,  
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MW 02:00PM 03:15PM B4
MAT-102-30
Intermediate Algebra
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison via Zoom
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
4
Course Level Fee:
$15
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$852
Out of State:
$876
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This course is designed to reinforce algebraic concepts such as order of operations, exponents, algebraic expressions, polynomials, factoring, linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, graphing, and applications.
Prerequisites: Recommended minimum ACT Math score of 17 or an ALEKS Assessment score of 17 or an ACT Composite of 20.  Students not meeting the minimum score are strongly encouraged to work with the Comet Learning Center to enhance math skills prior to enrolling in the course. Students may also enroll in MAT-917 as a pre-requisite course to MAT-102.  
Class Times:

ZOOM LEC TTH 10:00AM 11:50AM ZOOM
MAT-111-30
Math for Liberal Arts
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Curtis
Credits:
4
Course Level Fee:
$15
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$852
Out of State:
$876
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This course provides a broad mathematical knowledge to calculate, analyze, and solve day-to-day problems. Topics include number theory and the real number system, algebra, graph and data interpretation, calculator usage, mathematical reasoning process, problem solving techniques, probability and statistics, geometry, and consumer mathematics. Additional supplemental instruction for students will be available through the Comet Learning Center using ALEKS as an instructional tool.
Prerequisites: MAT-102 Intermediate Algebra or an ACT Math score of 20 or an ALEKS assessment score of 29 or an ACT Composite score of 22.  
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MW 04:00PM 05:50PM B4
MAT-743-30
Technical Math
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Raut
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course includes arithmetic with whole numbers, signed numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement conversion, and ratio and proportion.  Other topics include order of operations, linear equations, functions, polynomials, and an introduction to factoring. Applications are designed to meet the needs of students in career and technical education fields as well as preparing for upper level mathematics courses.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TTH 01:00PM 02:15PM B6
MAT-772-30
Applied Math
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course covers all fundamental arithmetic concepts and more routine algebraic operations. Arithmetic concepts are fractions, percentages, graphing, decimals, ratios, word problems, metrics, areas, and volumes. Algebraic work includes solving simpler equations, proportions, and formula rearrangement.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TTH 04:30PM 05:45PM B5
MGT-101-730
Principles of Management
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Hansen
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course introduces students to the role of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling in formal and informal organizations of all sizes. This course presents theoretical bases and real world examples of implementation.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC T 12:30PM 01:45PM B4
MUS-100-30
Music Appreciation
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Darwin
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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A general course designed to make the student more aware of musical form, media, genres, musical periods, and the essential role of music in life and culture. Emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TTH 11:00AM 12:15PM B4
PHI-105-30
Introduction to Ethics
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison via Zoom
Instructor:
Polk
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course introduces fundamental theories of moral behavior, examines important concepts and arguments used in moral reasoning, and applies ethical theories to contemporary personal and social issues.
Class Times:

ZOOM LEC MW 12:30PM 01:45PM ZOOM
PHI-105-31
Introduction to Ethics
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Polk
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course introduces fundamental theories of moral behavior, examines important concepts and arguments used in moral reasoning, and applies ethical theories to contemporary personal and social issues.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MWF 09:00AM 09:50AM B4
PNN-624-30
Nursing I
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Zeimen
Credits:
9
Course Level Fee:
$1195
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$1917
Out of State:
$1971
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A combined course that includes: classroom, lab, and clinical.  Nursing I provides an overview of the nursing program at Western Iowa Tech Community College and the role of the individual as a student, introducing the student to the practical nurse's role in the health care environment. Concepts of health, illness, and environment as they relate to nursing practice are discussed. Students are introduced to the principles of communication, elements of the nursing process, and roles of caregiver, manager, and member of profession. Emphasis is placed on predictable needs of the client utilizing Gordon's Functional Health Patterns within the nursing process. Critical thinking is inherent in the nursing process and incorporated throughout the course. Advisor permission is required to enroll. Enrollment in the hybrid online section of this course also requires all support courses for the PN Program to have been previously completed.
Co-requisites: Take SDV-108, BIO-151, BIO-168 and PSY-111
Class Times:

OTHR CLN MT OTHR
OTHR LAB2 MT OTHR
DNWT LEC WTH 09:00AM 11:50AM D9
PSY-111-30
Introduction to Psychology
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course introduces students to the scientific study of mental processes and behavior with emphasis on psychological theories. This course explains the importance of evidence-based approaches in practice and literature. Students apply critical thinking in relation to research methods and ethics in the field of psychology.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MWF 08:00AM 08:50AM B6
PSY-121-30
Developmental Psychology
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison via Zoom
Instructor:
Ballion
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course examines the process of human development. It covers the entirety of people's life span from embryogenesis to death through the biopsychosocial lens.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-111,  
Class Times:

ZOOM LEC TTH 09:30AM 10:45AM ZOOM
PSY-241-30
Abnormal Psychology
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison via Zoom
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course will introduce students to theories of psychopathology, behavioral changes, and treatments associated with abnormal behavior. All categories and disorders within the DSM-5-TR will be evaluated. Emphasis on the public's view of stigma and misinterpretation of abnormal disorders will also be addressed.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-111,  
Class Times:

ZOOM LEC TTH 11:00AM 12:15PM ZOOM
SDV-108-730
The College Experience
08/25 -10/23/25
Dates:
08/25 -10/23/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
1
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$213
Out of State:
$219
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This course introduces students to the College's expectations, environment, and resources so that students may become more competent participants in the learning process.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC T 03:30PM 04:20PM B5
SOC-110-30
Introduction to Sociology
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Gutierrez
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course is a survey of the fundamental concepts used in the study of human social interaction with emphasis on group aspects of social behavior. Subject areas include research methods, theory, culture and social structure, socialization, groups and formal organizations, deviance and social control, stratification, race and ethnicity (including whiteness), major social institutions, and social change.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MWF 10:00AM 10:50AM B4
SOC-160-730
Introduction to Social Work
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Anderson
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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The conceptual and theoretical framework presented in this course provides students the tools to practice social work in a variety of settings. The format of this class provides a combination of classic theory, new research and applied experience.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC W 10:00AM 11:30AM B6
SOC-212-30
Diversity
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course utilizes an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach to studying gender, race, class, sexuality and other markers of diversity. The curriculum highlights the duality of oppression and privilege and the ways in which race, gender, class and sexuality shape daily life. Special focus is on learning how to demonstrate course concepts as social action. Social justice is practiced as students become educated in these concepts of diversity and engage in diversity conscious social action.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC T 06:00PM 08:40PM B6
SPC-112-30
Public Speaking
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison via Zoom
Instructor:
Reiss
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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The course combines theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis. Practice of skills is through presentation and exercise.
Class Times:

ZOOM LEC TTH 11:00AM 12:15PM ZOOM
SPC-112-31
Public Speaking
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Reiss
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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The course combines theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis. Practice of skills is through presentation and exercise.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC MWF 08:00AM 08:50AM B4
SPC-122-30
Interpersonal Communication
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Reiss
Credits:
3
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This course teaches principles of effective communication in one-to-one relationships and in small groups. It focuses on communication theory, listening, self-concept, language, perception, and nonverbal communication.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TTH 08:00AM 09:15AM B6
WEL-120-30
Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
2
Course Level Fee:
$80
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$426
Out of State:
$438
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In this course students will learn the fundamentals of oxy/fuel welding including the safe operation, proper setup, and welding and metal cutting skills. Topics include fusion welding and brazing on light gauge metals, as well as cutting on heavy and light gauge metals.
Class Times:

DNWT LAB3 M 12:45PM 03:15PM E10
DNWT LEC T 12:45PM 01:35PM B5
WEL-147-30
ARC Welding Intro
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
3
Course Level Fee:
$60
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$639
Out of State:
$657
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This is the first of two courses designed for students to prepare for the AWS Certification. A combined lecture and lab course, students study safety, heat settings, polarity, and the proper selection of electrodes in the arc welding process. Topics include welding on carbon steel plate, use of visual inspection and destructive testing according to the AWS D 1.1 code.
Class Times:

DNWT LAB2 F 12:45PM 03:10PM E10
DNWT LAB2 TH 01:15PM 02:10PM E10
DNWT LEC W 12:45PM 01:35PM B5
WEL-422-30
GMAW for Production
10/24 -12/22/25
Dates:
10/24 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
4
Course Level Fee:
$70
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$852
Out of State:
$876
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This course combines lecture and lab activities to present the Gas Metal Arc welding (MIG) process used extensively by industry. A continuation of Intro to GMAW, WEL 423, students learn out of position welds using hands-on applications, metal transfer concepts, GMAW equipment maintenance, welding procedures, out of position welding, and safety.
Prerequisites: Take WEL-423  
Class Times:

DNWT LAB2 THF 03:20PM 04:00PM E10
DNWT LAB2 F 12:00PM 12:35PM E10
DNWT LAB2 M 03:25PM 04:00PM E10
DNWT LAB2 T 02:35PM 04:00PM E10
DNWT LAB2 W 01:35PM 04:00PM E10
DNWT LEC T 01:45PM 02:25PM B5
DNWT LAB2 MTW 11:50AM 12:35PM E10
DNWT LAB2 TH 12:25PM 01:10PM E10
WEL-423-30
Intro to GMAW
08/25 -10/23/25
Dates:
08/25 -10/23/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
2
Course Level Fee:
$70
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$426
Out of State:
$438
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This course combines lecture and lab activities to present the Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) process used extensively by industry. It emphasizes hands-on applications, metal transfer concepts, GMAW equipment, and safety.
Class Times:

DNWT LAB2 T 12:00PM 12:35PM E10
DNWT LAB2 W 01:35PM 04:00PM E10
DNWT LAB2 TH 12:30PM 01:10PM E10
DNWT LAB2 THF 03:20PM 04:00PM E10
DNWT LEC T 01:45PM 02:52PM B5
DNWT LAB2 T 02:55PM 04:00PM E10
DNWT LAB2 M 03:25PM 04:00PM E10
WEL-425-30
Measuring, Layout, & Applied
08/25 -12/22/25
Dates:
08/25 -12/22/25
Location:
Denison
Instructor:
Staff
Credits:
1
Approx. Tuition

In-State:
$213
Out of State:
$219
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This course combines lecture and lab activities to present basic measuring and layout tools used extensively by industry, as well as application of basic symbols. It emphasizes hands-on applications, accurate measurements techniques and proper use of tools and interpretation of basic weld symbols.
Class Times:

DNWT LEC TH 02:20PM 03:10PM B5

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