MATC 2026-27 Catalog

COMPSW – CSG

COMPSW – Computer Software (Department 103) COMPSW-137 Credits:1 MS Excel – Part 1 Students will cover the basics in creating and managing Excel worksheets and workbooks. This course includes creating cells, ranges, tables, charts and objects; formatting and printing reports; and applying formulas and functions. Excel Part 1 is designed for students at a beginner level in spreadsheet applications and provides good background material to help the student prepare for the beginning Microsoft Of fi ce Specialist (MOS) certi fi cation in Excel. CONSTR – Construction OSHA Safety/CPR for the Trades First aid according to the Red Cross and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines will be covered in the construction trade courses in carpentry, masonry and cabinetmaking. Prerequisites(s): Admission into the construction trades. CONSTR-380 Credits:1 Mathematics for Construction Trades Through practical problems of the carpentry, masonry and cabinetmaking trades students review addition; subtraction; fundamentals of fractions and decimals; percentages, weights and measures; the application of formulas; and linear, board and square root used in practical math in the construction trades for estimating and recording materials and supplies. COSMET – Cosmetology (Department 502) COSMET-301 Credits:2 Intermediate Haircutting Introduces the basic fundamental skills and related theory of men’s haircutting techniques including use of haircutting razor, shears and clippers. Students practice cutting combination haircuts using 0-, 45- and 90-degree angles to include tapers, fades, natural afros and other haircuts on mannequins and available models. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314 and COSMET-306. COSMET-302 Credits:2 Intro to Haircutting Introduces the theory of and related practical skills for cutting hair using shears and razor. Thinning techniques are presented. Students practice haircutting and thinning techniques on mannequins, available models and hair goods. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). Trades General (Department 476) CONSTR-302 Credits:1

and tests in preparation for the online state board exam. Purchase BARCOS-308 kit from bookstore at the start of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314 and COSMET-306. COSMET-309 Credits:2 Chemical Relaxing Introduces the theory and practical skills for chemically relaxing naturally curly hair for fi rst-time and retouch applications. Students practice application techniques on mannequins and available models. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314 and COSMET-306. COSMET-310 Credits:2 Hair Tinting Introduces the theory of and basic application procedures of adding arti fi cial hair color to natural hair using temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent and permanent products. Students practice applying professional haircoloring products on mannequins, available models and hair goods. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1). COSMET-312 Credits:1 Advanced Color This course presents the advanced practical skills for removing natural hair color using hair lightening services. Students practice lightening techniques with cap and weaving lightening and freehand techniques on mannequins, available models and hair goods. MATC strongly recommends that students complete COSMET-310, or have the equivalent skills, prior to enrollment in this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete COSMET-310. COSMET-313 Credits:1 Hair Color Correction This course provides for the expansion of practical skills required for lightening hair by retouch and fi rst-time processes; successful hair color correction is addressed. Students observe real-life hair lightening and color corrections and practice on models and mannequins. MATC strongly recommends that students complete COSMET-312, or have the equivalent skills, prior to enrollment in this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete COSMET-310 and COSMET-312. COSMET-314 Credits:2 Intro to Hairstyling Introduces the artistic foundations in theory and practical wet hair styling in roller placement, hair wrapping, blow drying, thermal pressing and thermal iron curling. Students practice developing skills on mannequins, hair goods and classmates. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology program (31-502-1).

COSMET-303

Credits:2

Master Haircutting This course offers advanced haircutting techniques and methods using shear-over comb and clipper techniques. Students practice haircutting skills on available models and classmates. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-301, COSMET-302, COSMET-305, COSMET-310, COSMET-314 and COSMET-306. COSMET-304 Credits:2 Permanent Wave Introduces the theory of and practical skills for permanently curling/waving naturally straight or wavy hair. Students practice winding permanent wave rods in sectioning patterns with chemical application on a mannequin and available models. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314 and COSMET-306. COSMET-305 Credits:2 Advanced Haircutting Offers advanced haircutting techniques and methods to create haircuts with varying types of guidelines, weight lines, bangs and fringes. Speed and ef fi ciency are encouraged. Students practice haircutting skills on available models and classmates. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-301, COSMET-314, COSMET-310 and COSMET-306. COSMET-306 Credits:2 Intro to Esthetics This course introduces the theory and practical skill of facials. Students study skin histology, disorders and diseases, and skin analysis including the use of facial machine, facial massage manipulations, application of skin care products, removal of super fl uous hair, and an introduction to makeup application. Students practice skills on classmates. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cosmetology program Advanced Esthetics Students continue to build upon skills taught in Esthetics 1. Students practice advanced skills in facial treatments including facials for speci fi c conditions (oily, mature and dehydrated); techniques and bene fi ts of high frequency and galvanic current; corrective makeup; and facial hair removal. Prerequisite(s): Complete BARCOS-300, COSMET-302, COSMET-310, COSMET-314 and COSMET-306. COSMET-308 Credits:2 Nail Services The course introduces the theoretical and practical skills of manicuring, pedicuring, including nail art, and massage of the hand/arm, foot/leg in addition to the preparation for the Wisconsin State Board manicuring state board exam. Students practice giving and receiving manicures and pedicures on classmates while demonstrating safety and sanitation procedures. This course includes some online assignments (31-502-1). COSMET-307 Credits:1

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