MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

and modern role/functions of federal, state, local law enforcement, courts and corrections. Introduction to critical thinking and problem solving in the context of law enforcement. CJS-901 Credits: 3 Constitutional Law Course studies the theory of laws and the practices of arrests, searches and seizures as individual concepts and their interrelationships within the criminal justice system. Course also studies constitutional and statutory limitations on the proper authority of law enforcement to perform these tasks. Will contain discussions on contemporary issues of use of force and the exclusionary rules. CJS-902 Credits: 3 Criminal Law This course defines and describes theories concerning the nature of crime and the purpose and source of criminal law in American society. Identifies principles of constitutional, federal, state and local laws that are applicable to criminal law with emphasis on the Wisconsin Criminal Code. Prerequisite(s): Complete CJS 901. CJS-903 Credits: 3 Professional Communications Students will develop and apply specific communication skills and strategies in a variety of simulated situations that are commonly used in law enforcement. Interview and interrogation skills are also addressed in this context. Prerequisite(s): Complete CJS-900, CJS-901, CJS-902, CJS-906, CJS-907 and CJS-908. Can take CJS-905 concurrently. CJS-904 Credits: 3 Juvenile Law Student will learn the components of the juvenile justice system, including identifying children in need of protection or services and adjudication of delinquency. Student will identify legal issues and laws relevant to juveniles and the roles of law enforcement in investigational techniques employed in child maltreatment cases as well as issues involving missing children. Prerequisite(s): Complete CJS-900. CJS-905 Credits: 3 Report Writing Student will learn to produce reports necessary for operations in law enforcement and the judicial system. Students will also learn the art of creating reports from various sources and the significance of these reports in legal proceedings. Prerequisite(s): Complete CJS-900, CJS-901 and CJS-902. CJS-906 Credits: 3 Criminal Investigation Theory Student will learn the role of evidence in criminal investigation and prosecution and the proper methods of identifying, documenting and recovering evidence. Student will learn methods and strategies related to interviews of witnesses and specific serious criminal offenses. Prerequisite(s): Complete CJS-901.

a 3D civil engineering design software used for civil design, drafting and documentation, collaboration, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. The students will learn how to draw a structural project and framing system and add structural elements such as concrete foundation, walls, beams in addition to steel beams, columns and connections. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-106 and CIVIL-141. CIVIL-155 Credits: 2 Surveying 1 The principles of surveying are presented and the use of surveying tools and instruments in the application of these principles is covered. Taping, leveling and basic total station operation are included. The methods of measurement and the processing of measurement and data are Surveying 2 The principles of surveying are continued, with emphasis on traverse procedures and calculations. The theodolite, EDM, total station GPS and data collector are used for topographic and construction surveys. The uses of COGO are also covered. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-155. Completion of or currently enrolled in CIVIL-102 and MATH-115. CIVIL-157 Credits: 3 Route and Highway Surveying Horizontal and vertical alignment field problems and theory are covered. Geometric design, including circular horizontal curves, vertical curves, sight distance, super elevation, cross sections and earthwork is studied. Also, a roadway plan and profile are prepared. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-156 and CIVIL-102. CIVIL-158 Credits: 2 Land Surveying The U.S. Public Land Survey is reviewed. Minimum standards for property surveys are covered. Subdivision regulations and mapping requirements for CSM and subdivision plats are also studied. Also, the principles of control surveys, state plane coordinates and GPS are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-157. CIVIL-160 Credits: 3 Legal Elements of Land Surveying This course covers the techniques of boundary location from the interpretation of written deeds. Principles are drawn from precedents established by the courts. Wisconsin Administrative Code A-E7 and Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 236 are reviewed. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-156. CIVIL-161 Credits: 3 Boundary Location The principles and practice of boundary locations are presented. The public land system is covered in detail. Principles for performing surveys will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-156. studied. CIVIL-156 Credits: 2

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Sewer and Water Systems The principles of design and construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems are studied including the related principles of hydraulics, hydrology and local standards. Engineering drawings of these facilities are also prepared. Prerequisite(s): Complete CIVIL-102 and CIVIL-135. CIVIL-308 Computer Applications for the Trades This computer applications course is designed to provide students with word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, email and internet skills. Additionally, the course gives students an opportunity to utilize these skills in a project and presentation. CJS – Criminal Justice Studies (Department 504) CJS-160 Credits: 3 Contemporary Legal Issues Student will learn about past and present domestic and foreign terrorist organizations and the structure of organizations in America that must deal with the actions of these groups. Student will identify constitutional, judicial and statutory concepts relevant to investigating and prosecuting criminal actions of these groups. This includes investigative techniques currently in place. CJS-161 Credits: 3 Ethics in Law Enforcement Course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thoughts. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues in law enforcement. Student will critically evaluate individual, social and/or professional standards of behavior within society and law enforcement, and also apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations. CJS-162 Credits: 3 Sensitive Crimes Student will identify what a sensitive crime is and responsibilities of law enforcement in dealing with victims of these crimes. Student will learn of resources and remedies available to these vulnerable victims. Student will also learn about crimes related to violence against women and exploitation of children for a local and global perspective. Prerequisite(s): Complete CJS-902. CJS-164 Credits: 3 Law Enforcement Employability Course will prepare students to engage in the law enforcement application process including various exams and interviews. Course also addresses mental and physical fitness related to careers in law enforcement. CJS-900 Credits: 3 Intro to Criminal Justice Course is an examination of the American criminal justice system, including the historical Credits: 1

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