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 emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement. 09/14/2020-12/21/2020 Hybrid and Remote Monday 10:10AM - 11:30AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course, for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish, covers an introduction to the sounds and structures of Spanish and the development of basic skills needed for understanding and speaking Spanish. The course is not intended for native speakers or for students who have studied this language within the last three years. 09/09/2020-12/16/2020 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 08:35AM - 09:55AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course covers the laws concerning family relationship, marriage, cohabitation, adoption, divorce, child custody, support, alimony, and the effects of wills and probate. Prerequisite: Introduction to Law (PLG101). 09/08/2020-12/15/2020 Remote Tuesday 02:30PM - 05:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is the study of the aspects of planning and implementing group care for infants and toddlers, including developmental issues, routines and transitions in care-giving, curriculum activities, environmental designs, equipment and materials, guiding behavior including limit setting and developing security through behavioral management, and working with parents. The course meets Department of Early Education and Care requirements for Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher certification. Prerequisites: Child Growth/Development (ECE103) and a grade of C or better in Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) and Writing Skills II (ENG 095) or exemption from reading and writing requirements by placement testing. 11/05/2020-12/17/2020 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 06:00PM - 09:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course offers an in-depth exploration of a unique and broadly-defined creative writing genre. By reading published works and writing original essays and memoir-style pieces, students will learn to employ literary techniques often ascribed to poetry and fiction in works of nonfiction. This course gives students experience with various sub-genres of creative nonfiction (narrative nonfiction, researched journalism, memoir) and also addresses the creative challenges unique to a genre whose name implies inventive truth-telling. Students will address the puzzling question of how to add vibrancy to true stories without changing their essential truths. Through the reading and writing this course requires, students will develop their voices, deepen intercultural competencies, and create a series of polished nonfiction works. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/Co-requisite: College Writing I (ENG111). 09/08/2020-12/15/2020 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course provides group keyboard instruction for the beginner. Students develop introductory keyboard technique, musicianship skills, and sight-reading ability through the performance of simple pieces from a variety of musical styles. This course is open to all students regardless of prior experience. Prerequisites: None. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Lecture and Lab Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, B Building, Room B124 (more)...

This course introduces the principles of sound business management, focusing specifically on the unique needs of service industries. Students will understand the business structures and strategies used in hospitality. Particular focus will be paid to communication skills, managing people, and insuring quality service within the hospitality and travel industries. 09/09/2020-12/16/2020 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 10:10AM - 11:30AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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 (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or co-enrollment in integrated courses or exemption from reading requirement by placement testing. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

In this course, students will explore ideas about right and wrong. Students will engage with theories in moral philosophy, addressing concepts including rights, responsibilities, consequences, power, harm, equity, and liberation. Students will consider current issues in applied ethics, which will vary, but may include privacy, taxation, parenting, reparations, sexual consent, and/or mass incarceration. Students will practice skills including inclusive interpersonal communication and analysis of observable actions in relation to ethical principles. Students will reflect on and discuss their personal philosophy of right and wrong. The course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Academic Reading III (ESL098) and Academic Writing III (ESL099) or Reading Skills I (RDG090)and Writing Skills I (ENG090); or exemption by placement testing. 06/01/2020-08/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This learning community seminar is designed for education majors who are interested in making a difference in today's public schools. The seminar will focus on the pressing issues in today's public schools: overcrowding, lack of funding, outdated curriculum, classroom chaos, and shortage of good teachers, and many others. The Learning Community Seminars enable first-year students to make successful transitions to college while developing their abilities to reflect and assess; discover their strengths; explore career interests; set goals and problem solve with critical thinking, information literacy and communication skills; and connect with peers, faculty and staff in a diverse learning environment. This seminar will focus on education as students grow in their understanding of themselves and the world of education. While recommended for Education majors, those in Early Childhood Development, and Human Services will find the material useful. Students from other majors are welcome to enroll if interested in pursuing teaching as a career in the future. Prerequisite: Student must be in first two semesters of study at BHCC with 16 college credits or less completed. 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Remote Monday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 09/08/2021-12/20/2021 Remote Monday, Wednesday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid Course Monday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, B Building, Room B106

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 06:00PM - 07:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) 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

**Additional Fee covers the cost of all course materials.** 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 (BIO-203). Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103); and a grade of C or higher in Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 09/08/2021-12/15/2021 Hybrid Course Wednesday 06:00PM - 08:30PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course offers an introduction to the field of biotechnology. General principles of biology, recombinant DNA technology, and the applications of biotechnology will be presented. The medical, social, political and ethical implications of recombinant DNA technology and the Human Genome Project will be discussed. Work practices and career opportunities in the biotechnology industry will also be outlined. Students will be introduced to industry-specific laboratory skills and basic investigative techniques and procedures used in research through labs designed to reinforce lecture concepts. Class meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites:Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103); and Intermediate Algebra (MAT-099) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. ***This course is designed for students in the A.S. Biological Sciences program. However this course is open to any student interested in exploring careers in biotechnology. This course does not satisfy the General Education "Scientific Reasoning" requirement and may not be appropriate as a lab science elective for Associate in Arts degrees. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Laboratory Tuesday 02:30PM - 05:00PM, B Building, Room B336 (more)...

This course presents the major areas of legal ethics placing special and comprehensive emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. It aids students in understanding how the legal profession is regulated generally and the impact that paralegals' conduct has on the lawyers who employ them. Through case studies, geared specifically toward paralegals, demonstrations of the rules are introduced and applied. Prerequisite: Introduction to Law (PLG-101). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Tuesday 06:00PM - 08:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement theory, methods of scientific investigation, atomic theory, nuclear radiation, compound formation, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, the mole concept, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, and the relevance of chemistry in health professions. Laboratory work will introduce students to basic laboratory techniques, safety regulations, and chemical hygiene. This course does not satisfy the chemistry requirement of the AS Biological Sciences or AS Engineering programs or the AA Chemistry/Physics concentrations. Course meets 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103); and Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Monday 01:20PM - 02:40PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (more)...

This introductory psychology course covers a survey of information and theory. Topics include the brain and behavior, research methods, learning, consciousness, motivation, emotion, human growth and development, personality, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy, social cognition and understanding. 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. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This introductory psychology course covers a survey of information and theory. Topics include the brain and behavior, research methods, learning, consciousness, motivation, emotion, human growth and development, personality, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy, social cognition and understanding. 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. 09/13/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course covers the study of setting up and maintaining a program environment with emphasis on health and safety concerns, nutritional considerations, space utilization, equipment needs and material usage. Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) 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