MATC 2021-22 Catalog

RLEST – SOCSCI

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Wisconsin Department of Commerce and prepares students for the Department of Commerce Commercial Building Inspector Certi fi cation Exam. SOCSCI – Social Science (Department: 809) SOCSCI-103 Credits: 3 Think Critically and Creatively This course provides instruction in the vital, realistic and practical methods of thinking, which are in high demand in all occupations of substance today. Decision-making, problem-solving, detailed analysis of ideas, troubleshooting, argumentation, persuasion, creativity, setting goals and objectives, and more are considered in depth as the student applies speci fi c thinking strategies and tools to situations in a wide variety of workplace, personal, academic and cultural situations. Classroom instruction is demonstration, discussion, project and teamwork based. Assignments range from short and simple to the detailed and complex. Reality and practicality are the focuses all through the course. These skills are in high demand by employers. Having this course in your background can signi fi cantly enhance your appeal as an employee. It certainly will make you a more adept and con fi dent person. SOCSCI-149 Credits: 3 Ethics for the Professions This course surveys the range of ethical theories relevant in ethics today. Critical discussions cover a range of approaches to the ethical dilemmas of various professions, such as health, human services, and business and industry. Students will select an ethical theory to support the Code of Ethics for their profession. SOCSCI-172 Credits: 3 Introduction to Diversity Studies Introduces learners to the study of diversity from a local to a global environment using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach. Encourages self-exploration and prepares the learner to work in a diverse environment. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the primary topics of race, ethnicity, age, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability, religion are explored. SOCSCI-197 Credits: 3 Contemporary American Society This course examines the network of interdependent social systems that a ff ect students as employees, family members and citizens. The study of institutions and exploration of contemporary issues and trends expand students’ use of thinking skills, enabling them to advocate positions and participate fully in a democracy.

RLEST-189

Credits: 3

SOCSCI-200

Credits: 3

Introduction to Home Inspection This course is designed to meet the need for inspection knowledge for the real estate market including inspectors, realtor buyers and sellers. The course covers the physical components of a home including soils, foundations, structure, plumbing, electrical, heating, venting and air conditioning. Public policy, procedures, and report writing also are addressed in this class. RLEST-190 Credits: 3 Introduction to Property Management Property management is discussed in regard to leases, rent scheduling, selling space and renting techniques. Tenant selection, supervision and relations with owners are covered, along with purchasing, budgets, reports, and legal and professional relationships. Also addressed is the industry of providing property management services to both residential and commercial clients. RLEST-191 Credits: 3 Residential Plumbing for Inspectors This course focuses on passing the State of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Plumbing Inspector Exam. All plumbing code material on the exam will be covered in class including pipe sizing, water distribution and waste systems and cross connection. RLEST-192 Credits: 3 Uniform Dwelling Code Construction for Inspectors This course focuses on the Uniform Dwelling Code of the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce and prepares students for the Department of Commerce Uniform Dwelling Code – Construction Inspector Certi fi cation Exam. RLEST-193 Credits: 3 Residential Electrical for Inspectors This course follows the requirements of the National Electrical Code. It provides students with the required knowledge to take the State of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Electrical Inspector Exam. The material covered will include service sizing, electrical boxes and distribution systems, as well as shock resistance. RLEST-194 Credits: 3 UDC Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning for Inspectors This course focuses on the Uniform Dwelling Code of the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce and prepares students for the Department of Commerce Uniform Dwelling Code – Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Inspector Certi fi cation Exam. RLEST-197 Credits: 3 Commercial Building Code for Inspectors This course focuses on the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code of the State of

Introduction to Ethical Issues Introduction to Ethical Issues is a course that surveys the range of theories and principles that are relevant in ethical discussion and debate today. Thoughtful exploration and examination will address the range of moral views and approaches that are pertinent to ethical dilemmas in both personal and public life, and from community or local interest to the larger worldview. SOCSCI-203 Credits: 3 Introduction to Sociology This is the study of social relationships with emphasis on groups and the structure of society. The course details the various social processes and concepts that shape behavior, analyzing such phenomena as culture, roles, groups, strati fi cation, deviance, race, population and social change. SOCSCI-204 Credits: 3 Marriage and the Family This course is designed to make students aware of relationships and marriage in contemporary society. The basic functions of the family are studied, and sociological and psychological principles are applied to family living. SOCSCI-206 Credits: 3 anthropology with a strong emphasis on culture and its expressions in human societies. Cross-cultural comparison and descriptions based on fi eldwork are utilized in order to understand human behavior realistically and without bias. SOCSCI-207 Credits: 3 Introduction to Criminology An analysis is made of criminal behavior. Theories of crime causation are examined, as well as crime typologies and crime statistics. The course provides an overview of criminal justice agencies. SOCSCI-208 Credits: 3 Global Cultures and Politics The goal of the course is to introduce students to a wide range of issues and concepts related to globalization from a cultural perspective. Students will be exposed to some of the pressing problems related to globalization that face humanity. Through course readings and class discussions, students will explore how they can fi nd solutions to these problems. Major theories and cross-cultural demonstrations of globalization will be examined. Central to the course is how social actors and their communities respond to globalization processes, and how globalization has a ff ected cultural values, politics and human behaviors. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Students survey the broad fi eld of

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