Academic Innovation & Distance Education

This continuation course of Elementary Spanish I (SPN101) emphasizes conversational skills and simple readings. The course satisfies General Education requirement "Creative Work". Prerequisite: Elementary Spanish I (SPN101) or one year of high school Spanish. 09/03/2019-12/21/2019 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced

This course covers intermediate-level programming. Students learn advanced topics of C++, dynamic memory, allocation, pointers, etc., and OOP, function and operator overloading, class design and object abstraction, ADT design, templates, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students learn to analyze a variety of problems and generate appropriate object oriented solutions. The department recommends that students taking this course have no less than a grade of B in the prerequisite course. Prerequisite: C++ Programming (CSC-237) and College Algebra STEM (MAT-194) or permission of the department chairperson. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CS@bhcc.edu. 09/09/2020-12/16/2020 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 06:00PM - 09:00PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence that will examine the systems of the human body using an integrated approach. Areas of study will include the structure and function of cells, histology, and the physiological and anatomical aspects of support and movement systems and the nervous system. Laboratory activities will enhance the students' comprehension of the structure and function of the human body. Course meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hours. Lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Introduction to Biology (BIO105), Human Biology (BIO108) or General Biology I/Lab (BIO195). 09/12/2020-12/19/2020 Laboratory Saturday 12:30PM - 03:00PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

In this course, students who already have been exposed to programming and Object Oriented thinking, develop the ability to correctly analyze a variety of problems and generate appropriate algorithmic solutions using the C++ Programming Language. The course emphasizes the principles of top-down structured design and Object Oriented thinking. Topics include but are not limited to branching and looping mechanisms; arrays, functions and function overloading, arguments by reference and by value as well as optional arguments; recursion; pointers, creating libraries and namespaces, structures and classes, constructors and other methods, overloading operators; file I/O; inheritance and polymorphism. Strong analytical skills are recommended for students enrolling in this course. Prerequisite: Writing Skills II (ENG095), College Algebra-STEM (MAT194) and Introduction to Computer Science & Object Oriented Programming (CSC120) with grade C or better or equivalent experience with permission of the department chairperson. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CS@bhcc.edu. All prerequisites must be completed with a C or better. 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:00AM - 12:40PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course focuses on the research paper, the longer essay, argumentation, critical writing, and reading. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is an introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological processes of the natural world. Emphasis is placed on the science of environmental processes, problems, and solutions. Case studies about land, air, and water pollution will be integrated throughout the course. The laboratory will introduce basic field techniques, internet research, laboratory skills, report writing, and data analyses. This course will lay the foundation for understanding the key concepts required for Environmental Science majors. This course satisfies the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning (previous area title Science and Technology) for all programs. 09/12/2020-12/19/2020 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 10:30AM - 03:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is a continuation of Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097). Topics in this course include polynomial arithmetic, introduction to functions, factoring, roots and radicals, rational expressions, absolute value inequalities, quadratic equations and the quadratic formula, and solving applied problems. This course does not satisfy degree requirements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or placement. Course may require an additional lab hour. 11/03/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 02:30PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

In this course, students who already have been exposed to programming and Object Oriented thinking, develop the ability to correctly analyze a variety of problems and generate appropriate algorithmic solutions using the Java Programming Language. The course emphasizes the principles of top-down structured design and Object Oriented thinking. Topics include but are not limited to branching and looping mechanisms; arrays, functions and function overloading, arguments by reference and by value as well as optional arguments; recursion; creating packages, structures and classes, constructors and other methods, file I/O; inheritance and polymorphism. Strong analytical skills are recommended for students enrolling in this course, plus familiarity and experience working with the Internet and basic HTML tags. The course covers creating both Java Applications and Java Applets including event handling, animation, and audio. Prerequisite: Writing Skills II (ENG095), College Algebra-STEM (MAT194) and Introduction to Computer Science & Object Oriented Programming (CSC120) with grade C or better or equivalent experience with permission of department chairperson. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CS@bhcc.edu. 09/11/2020-12/18/2020 Hybrid and Remote Friday 09:00AM - 12:40PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course familiarizes the student with interpretation of normal sonographic findings of gynecological and first, second, and third trimester sonography. All measurement techniques including gestational dating will be discussed. Abnormal sonographic findings as they relate to gynecology and the first trimester will be covered. Related scanning techniques and associated Color Flow and Doppler are described. Sonographic/medical terminology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and associated laboratory findings as they relate to gynecology and the first trimester will be covered. Prerequisite: General Sonography Clinical II (SON123). Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Lecture Monday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, G Building, Room G220 (more)...

This course covers statistical concepts and methods. Topics include data organization, averages and variation; elementary probability; binomial, normal, and t-distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; and linear correlation and regression. The course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or Pre-Statistics (MAT-098) or placement. 09/12/2020-12/19/2020 Remote Saturday 12:00PM - 02:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

interdisciplinary internship course. 07/13/2020-08/21/2020 Self-Paced Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence that will examine the systems of the human body using an integrated approach. Areas of study will include the structure and function of cells, histology, and the physiological and anatomical aspects of support and movement systems and the nervous system. Laboratory activities will enhance the students' comprehension of the structure and function of the human body. Course meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hours. Lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Introduction to Biology (BIO-105) or Human Biology (BIO-108) or General Biology I/Lab (BIO-195). 09/11/2021-12/18/2021 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 09:00AM - 11:30AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course introduces students to children's literature in all its forms, from fables to fairy tales, from realistic fiction to fantasy, from nonsense to narrative poetry. The course covers works both classic and contemporary. The course satisfies General Education requirement "Creative Work". Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course is designed for science, technology, engineering, computer science, and mathematics students and provides a solid preparation for Precalculus. Course study will focus on functions and their graphs (polynomial, absolute value, rational, radical, piecewise, exponential and logarithmic functions, algebra of functions, analyzing functions, and related applications). Additional topics include: equations and inequalities, complex numbers, conic sections, systems of equations, partial fractions, linear programming, and an introduction to matrices. Technology and digital media resources will be incorporated. Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra (MAT-099) with a grade of C or higher or exemption by placing into higher level course. The course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course focuses on the research paper, the longer essay, argumentation, critical writing, and reading. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedAsynchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is a rigorous introductory course as part of a two-semester sequence that studies chemical principles. Topics include atomic structure, reaction types and equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry and bonding theory. Students are required to purchase approved safety goggles. Course meets: 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Precalculus (MAT-197) or higher-level math or exemption by placement testing, and pre/co-requisite College Writing I (ENG-111). It is recommended that students take Calculus I ( MAT-281) concurrently with CHM-201. . Note: This course isintended for students planning to major ortransfer as science or engineering majors. Pre-allied health students or students requiring a one semester overview of chemistry should enroll in Principles of Inorganic Chemistry and Lab (CHM-120). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Tuesday 06:00PM - 08:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (more)...

Mass media helps shape the power dynamics in society and politics. This introductory course is the study of social, cultural, economic, ethical and political issues from personal, local, historical and global perspectives of media. Students will explore various kinds of media and their uses such as news, advertising, public relations, entertainment, social media and video games. Through discussions and projects, students will engage with multiple views, experiences, and beliefs in order to become critical consumers and producers media in our multicultural world. The course meets General Education Requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103); and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course covers an introduction to the concepts and theories of society and social institutions. The course meets The course meets Community and Cultural Context requirement. Prerequisite: Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095) or exemption by placing into higher level course. 09/08/2021-12/20/2021 Remote Monday, Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course explores issues of race and ethnicity as they exist in contemporary American society. We will look at the definition of race and ethnicity, how these definitions have evolved over time, and what they mean today. The impact of hate groups on American life and culture will be explored through the concept of difference and the ideas of superiority and inferiority. Core topics to be discussed include racial prejudice and racism, ethnic identity and multiculturalism, and Eurocentrism. This course satisfies the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts (previous area 2: Individual and Society) for all programs. Pre/corequisite: Principles of Sociology (SOC-101) or Principles of Psychology (PSY-101) or Cultural Anthropology (SOC-109). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course covers intermediate-level programming. Students learn advanced topics of C++, dynamic memory, allocation, pointers, etc., and OOP, function and operator overloading, class design and object abstraction, ADT design, templates, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students learn to analyze a variety of problems and generate appropriate object oriented solutions. The department recommends that students taking this course have no less than a grade of B in the prerequisite course. Prerequisite: C++ Programming (CSC-237) and College Algebra STEM (MAT-194) or permission of the department chairperson. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CS@bhcc.edu. 06/08/2021-08/12/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday, Thursday 09:00AM - 11:10AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is an introduction to some of the fundamental principles and concepts of physics, using a problem-solving approach. The topics considered include the basic equations of motion, Newton's laws and their applications, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation laws, laws of universal gravitation, and simple harmonic and oscillatory motion. Course meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Calculus I (MAT281). 06/08/2021-07/29/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 05:00PM - 10:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course covers a continuation of Elementary French I (FRE101) and places emphasis on speaking and reading skills. This course satisfies General Education requirement "Creative Work". Prerequisite: Elementary French I (FRE101) or one year of high school French. 06/07/2021-08/29/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course introduces students to the basic concepts of biology and how these concepts relate to the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cell structure & function, molecular biology, metabolism, cellular reproduction, and genetics. An introduction to human anatomy and physiology will also be presented. Students will integrate structure and function among all levels of biological organization. This course is specifically designed to provide students with the necessary background in basic biological concepts and molecular biology to be successful in the anatomy & physiology and microbiology prerequisite courses require by allied health programs such as nursing and medical imaging. This course does not substitute for programs that require BIO203 and BIO204. This course will satisfy the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning (previous area title: Science & Technology) for all programs. Course meets 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Note: May be used as a prerequisite for Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab (BIO203). Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098); or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103); and a grade of C or higher in Foundations of Math (MAT-093) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 06/08/2021-07/27/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 09:00AM - 01:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE