MATC 2024-25 Catalog

PLEGAL – POWENG

PLUMB – Plumbing (Department 427) PLUMB-300

PLEGAL-116

Credits: 3

PLUMB-309

Credits: 2

Real Estate Law and Practice This course examines the law of real property, real estate interests, transactions and processes. Forms used in Wisconsin real estate transactions will be used. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLEGAL-101. Must be admitted to the Legal Studies/Paralegal program (10-110-1) or Post-Baccalaureate Legal Studies/Paralegal program (30-110-2). PLEGAL-118 Credits: 3 Criminal Practice The course concentrates on the sources and purposes of criminal law, the meaning of criminal responsibility, elements of crimes, defenses and criminal procedures. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLEGAL-101. Must be admitted to the Legal Studies/Paralegal program (10-110-1) or Post-Baccalaureate Legal Studies/ Paralegal program (30-110-2). PLEGAL-121 Credits: 3 Domestic Relations and Divorce Practice Systems This course is a study of actions that affect the family such as divorce, legal separation, annulment, paternity and adoption. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLEGAL-101. Must be admitted to the Legal Studies/Paralegal program (10-110-1) or Post-Baccalaureate Legal Studies/ Paralegal program (30-110-2). PLEGAL-123 Credits: 3 Corporate Practice Systems Students are introduced to the various types of business organizations with special emphasis on the limited liability company and the corporation. Topics include formation of business entity, required recordkeeping, securities regulations and organizational maintenance. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLEGAL-101. Must be admitted to the Legal Studies/Paralegal program (10-110-1) or Post Baccalaureate Legal Studies/Paralegal program (30-110-2). PLEGAL-127 Credits: 3 Debtor-Creditor Law This course examines the law relating to creation of debt, collection of debt and bankruptcy. Forms used in Wisconsin collection practice and U.S. Bankruptcy Court will be used. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLEGAL-101. Must be admitted to the Legal Studies/Paralegal program (10-110-1) or Post-Baccalaureate Legal Studies/Paralegal program (30-110-2). PLEGAL-140 Credits: 3 Legal Interviewing/Investigation This course instructs students how to access public records, interview witnesses, locate missing persons and use the internet as an investigative tool. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLEGAL-101. Must be admitted to the Legal Studies/Paralegal program (10-110-1) or Post Baccalaureate Legal Studies/Paralegal program (30-110-2).

Applied Drawing for Plumbers 2 This course is designed to provide students with experience in drawing. This includes design and layout work, which then leads students to plan view elevations and isometric drawings. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLUMB-301. PLUMB-310 Credits: 1 First Aid/Safety in Plumbing This course is designed to provide students with fi rst aid/CPR according to the American Red Cross. Additionally, students will cover U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. PLUMB-312 Credits: 1 Computer Applications/Plumbing This course is designed to provide students word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheet and internet skills. Students will have an opportunity to apply computer skills in various learning activities. POLICE – Police Science (Department 504) POLICE-115 Credits: 3 Criminal Evidence This course describes the constitutional principles and the federal and state laws governing the admissibility of evidence into the judicial system. It also describes the procedures used in the collection, preservation, examination opportunity to observe, identify and possibly assist in law enforcement theory, skills and techniques covering the broad spectrum of law enforcement issues, including problem-solving tools, legal procedures and avenues within the law enforcement community. All students must submit to a criminal background check, driver’s license check and provide medical documentation of fi tness signed by a physician prior to participation in this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete POLICE-900, POLICE-901 and POLICE-902 with minimum grade of C. POLICE-145 Credits: 3 opportunity to continue to observe, identify and possibly assist in law enforcement theory, skills and techniques covering the broad spectrum of law enforcement issues, including problem solving tools, legal procedures and avenues within the law enforcement community. Required: 15 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better earned within the MATC Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement program core classes and with consent of Associate Dean of Protective Services. All students must submit to a criminal background check, driver’s license check and provide medical documentation of fi tness signed by a physician Law Enforcement Internship 2 This course provides students with the and presentation of evidence in a trial. Prerequisite(s): Complete POLICE-901. POLICE-144 Law Enforcement Internship 1 This course provides students with the Credits: 3

Credits: 3

Plumbing Theory 1 This fundamental course presents the theory of basic methods of plumbing and piping installation practices. It is intended to complement the course PLUMB-302 Plumbing and Piping Shop 1. Applied Drawing for Plumbers 1 This course covers basic principles that are essential for visualization and training in the interpretation of blueprints and freehand sketches of simpler plumbing and piping jobs. This includes drawing scales, piping symbols and architectural symbols. PLUMB-302 Credits: 3 Plumbing and Piping Shop 1 Students will be able to apply the knowledge they have gained and the skills they have learned to practical design and construction of complete plumbing installations. They will also be able to develop systemized methods of plumbing installation practices, as well as learn the use and care of plumbing fi xtures, appliance equipment and power tools. PLUMB-304 Credits: 3 Plumbing Theory 2 This course is designed to present the general rules, de fi nitions and principles of the Uniform Wisconsin State Plumbing Code. Students will learn about the code and its regulations. Additionally, students learn the design and installation of various plumbing systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLUMB-300. PLUMB-305 Credits: 2 Plumbing and Pipe Joining Process 2 This course is designed to provide students with advanced pipe joining processes associated with the plumbing fi eld. Speci fi cally, students learn fundamentals of ARC welding, gas welding and wire welding. The course also includes plastic pipe joining methods for potable water, waste and vent systems. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLUMB-301 Credits: 2 Plumbing and Piping Shop 2 This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply plumbing practices in a shop or actual work setting. The course requires students to combine theory and drawing skills to demonstrate their installation ability. Prerequisite(s): Complete PLUMB-302. PLUMB-308 Credits: 2 Plumbing and Pipe Joining Process 1 This course is designed to provide students with basic pipe joining processes associated with the plumbing fi eld. Speci fi cally, students will learn fundamentals of cutting, reaming, threading, soldering and brazing. The course also includes oxygen/acetylene cutting methods. PLUMB-308. PLUMB-306 Credits: 3

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