MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SOCSCI – Social Science (Department 809) SOCSCI-103 Think Critically and Creatively Provides instruction about critical and creative thinking that is in high demand in all occupations. Models, theories and processes provide the foundation for learning logical thinking strategies. Students will apply a systematic approach to problem-solving by analyzing the problem, assessing possible solutions and making effective decisions. In addition, students will generate ideas and analyze complex issues. This course assists students with developing a critical thinking mindset, which is essential at every level of personal and professional life. SOCSCI-149 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-166 Credits: 3 Intro to Ethics: Theory and Application This course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thought. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and/ or professional standards of behavior, and apply a systematic decision-making process to these Introduction to Diversity Studies This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context. SOCSCI-197 Credits: 3 Contemporary American Society This course examines the network of interdependent social systems that affect learners as employees, family members and citizens. In this interdisciplinary course, learners will study public policy issues that illustrate how our traditional institutions, such as family, education, government, work and media, are being changed by global, political, demographic, multicultural and technological trends. By exploring contemporary issues, learners will expand their use of creative and critical thinking skills in evaluating information, making decisions, advocating positions and participating in the democratic process. Credits: 3 Credits: 3 situations. SOCSCI-172 Credits: 3

The content of the course will address agency/ brokerage, title and deeds, finance appraisal, home ownership, economics of real estate government limitation, forms, and contracts. RLEST-181 Credits: 3 Principles of Commercial Real Estate This course covers the broad area of commercial property, which includes retail facilities, office buildings, mini-storage and warehouses, as well as apartment complexes. Areas to be addressed include listing, leasing, financing, marketing, buying, selling, valuation and the advantages of specialization. The difference between commercial and residential building, as a real estate professional and as an investor, will be emphasized. RLEST-182 Credits: 3 Real Estate Law This course, in addition to principles of Real Estate (RLEST-180), will satisfy the educational requirements for the state of Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson Exam. The course will cover the duties and responsibilities of a real estate professional. Disclosure requirements, all forms, contracts, addenda, amendments, deed options and land contracts will be covered thoroughly. Closing a transaction, discrimination, landlord/ tenant law and environmental issues will also be covered. RLEST-183 Credits: 3 Real Estate Broker Preparation The course satisfies the educational requirement for the State of Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers Exam. The course will focus on closing a transaction, as well as the responsibilities of a broker including: employer and human resources, supervision and leadership, managing liability and risk, and disclosure duties. A real estate business, as a business, includes trust accounts, special issues from Starker exchanges, auctions, foreclosures and short sales. Instruction also includes familiarity with all of the forms and contract options. RLEST-184 Credits: 3 Real Estate Mortgage Processing The fundamentals of mortgage lending and lending terminology are covered, along with the sources of mortgage money from conventional to governmental financing. Mortgage lending math, loan documents, government agencies and the secondary mortgage market are also examined. Government controls from the HUD-1 to the RESPA rules are covered. This is an ever changing industry with many opportunities and complications. RLEST-185 Credits: 3 Real Estate Investment Principles Real estate investment fundamentals are explained. Types of investment real estate, investment objectives and the investment process are discussed. Investment techniques are analyzed from the gross rent multiplier to the internal rate of return and cap rates. You will be able to compare properties, investment opportunities or limitations.

RLEST-187

Credits: 3

Broker Management This course plus the Broker Preparation RLEST-183 will meet the requirements for the State of Wisconsin licensing as a Real Estate Broker. The course will cover in depth all the State of Wisconsin real estate forms, contracts and documents. A heavy focus will be on the management of a real estate brokerage business. This would include business management, financial management, office management and employee or agent management. Another important area that will be covered in depth is the duties of a broker and ethics. We will look at these components considering industry standards and regulatory requirements. RLEST-188 Credits: 3 Listing Selling and Sales Tools Broker/salesperson relationships and office/ listing procedures are studied. Client responsibility and property information disclosure are examined. Listing Contract, Offer To Purchase, advertising sales plans/presentation are also reviewed. Current sales and marketing of real estate is reviewed. RLEST-189 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 are also 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, including pipe sizing, water distribution and waste systems and cross connection, will be covered in class. RLEST-197 Credits: 3 Commercial Building Code for Inspectors This course focuses on the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code of the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce and prepares students for the Department of Commerce Commercial Building Inspector Certification Exam.

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