Academic Innovation & Distance Education

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. 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course covers the responsibilities of management including principles of front-office procedures, accounting fundamentals and supervisory and communication skills as they relate to the various support departments that impact the guest cycle. It includes training on front desk software. 09/09/2020-12/16/2020 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 02:55PM - 04:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course examines the common and statutory law of the hospitality and tourism industry. The legal aspects of hotel and restaurant operations, employment law, tort liability, civil rights law and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance are also addressed. 09/08/2020-12/15/2020 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 04:00PM - 05:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course serves as an introduction to the use of technology in the creation of music. Using digital audio software, students learn the basics of sound manipulation, including sequencing, editing, synthesis, and mixing. Additional course topics include the properties of sound, basic recording technology, and music notation software. This course is designed for both music majors and non-majors. 09/11/2020-12/18/2020 Remote Friday 01:00PM - 03:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

After a brief consideration of the meaning and purpose of accounting, this course explores the basic statements of an accounting system: the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of owner's equity. Students will examine the accounting cycle with an emphasis on the methods of accumulating and summarizing data generated by business transactions. Students will apply their manual accounting skills to an automated accounting system using general ledger software. Areas of concentration will include adjusting entries, closing process, inventory analysis, merchandising, transactions, cash control procedures, receivables, and payables. Prerequisite: Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095). 09/13/2020-10/31/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This hybrid course presents the physics of Ultrasound to the performance and instrumentation used in the general sonographic practice. A review of the basic laws and instruments are also discussed as they relate to the specific topics of the Doppler effect and sonographic artifacts. Special emphasis is placed on bioeffects and safety in the performance of General Sonography. The advancements in sonographic applications and instrumentation such as harmonics and 3D are explored, as well as the use of contrast agents. Review from Ultrasound Physics I is covered in the form of online assignments and testing. Prerequisite: Ultrasound Physics/Instrumentation (MIG105). Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Lecture Wednesday 12:15PM - 02:50PM, G Building, Room G220 (more)...

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). 07/13/2020-08/21/2020 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 better in College Writing I (ENG-111). 07/13/2020-08/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

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

This course covers the study of program management in early childhood education, including planning, implementing, and evaluating programs. The course emphasizes financial, legal, personnel, and program aspects of program administration. It meets Department of Care and Education and Certification requirement. Prerequisite: Lead Teacher qualifications or permission of department chair prior to enrollment. 11/01/2021-12/19/2021 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). 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, Synchronous, 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 higher in College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Synchronous, 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 higher in College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 06:00PM - 07:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course develops integrated critical reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English through immersion in a selected theme, challenging academic content, and campus- and/or community-based learning. Students participate in group work and connect the content to their own lives, using language in multiple ways. Students successfully completing Level 1 will produce, revise and edit written and oral assignments that demonstrate readiness for Level 2 as determined by departmental assessment processes. Students will demonstrate emerging skill with incorporating sources to develop ideas with purpose, focus, and clarity of language. Prerequisite: Placement. Depending on program of study, this course may meet General Education requirement for Creative Work or General Education Elective. 09/08/2021-12/15/2021 Hybrid Course Wednesday 08:30AM - 11:15AM, B Building, Room B133

This course provides the student with a basic introduction to the pharmacology of drugs in common use. The course will be taught by examining body systems, e.g. gastrointestinal, and will include discussion of the drugs commonly used in treating diseases affecting the system. Drugs will be discussed by grouping them into general classes and with important differences among group members being highlighted. The dosage, routes of administration, generic and trade names, common adverse reactions and important drug interactions will be emphasized. Calculation of patient dosage and patient days supply will be used when appropriate. Prerequisite: Pharmacy Practice for Pharmacy Technicians II (PMT112). 10/21/2021-11/04/2021 Remote Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 12:45PM, 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). 06/08/2021-07/13/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 06:00PM - 09:30PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is a broad multicultural survey of art and architecture from the Early Renaissance through contemporary times. Through formal analysis students will learn to use visual language to express aspects of design such as style, composition, perspective and materials. Students will explore how global, social, political, and cultural events influence, and are influenced by, artists and the production of art. By engaging with works of art through discussion, writing, museum visits, and making projects, students will explore the process of human creative endeavor, and will construct a narrative about artistic expression as it relates to society and their own experience. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093). 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, Synchronous, 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). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Remote Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Asynchronous, 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). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is a continuation of Foundations of Math (MAT-093). Topics include algebraic expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, exponents and scientific notation, introduction to polynomials, and systems of linear equations and their graphs. Technology is incorporated to facilitate problem solving. This course does not satisfy degree requirements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093) or placement. Course many require an additional lab hour. 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Remote Thursday 06:00PM - 08:45PM, Synchronous, Room SREMOTE

This course is the hands-on application of ultrasound in the hospital setting. Scanning skills are developed during this clinical. Students will be performing supervised ultrasounds and present daily cases to sonographers and/or physicians. Students will become acquainted with the responsibilities needed to work in the ultrasound setting. Clinical will take place 3 days a week. Prerequisite: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223). Corequisites: Obstetrical and Gynecology Sonography II (SON221) and Advanced General Sonography (SON217). 01/05/2021-05/14/2021 Clinical Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30AM - 04:00PM, Room to be Announced

This course examines the theories of the biological, social, and psychological development of human beings throughout the life span. This course may be taken either as a prerequisite course for the pre-nursing program, or as an elective by non-Psychology majors. The course does not satisfy the requirements of the A.A. Psychology Concentration program. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 04:00PM - 05:15PM, Asynchronous, Room REMOTE

This is an introductory course in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, the industry-standard applications for graphic design. Through in-class and independent projects, students will learn the basic functionality of Illustrator for digital illustrations. Photoshop for editing images, and InDesign for layout and design. Students will be introduced to the basic tools and vocabulary needed to continue building skills independently. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093). Please note: This course cannot be used for credit in the VMA Visual Design Option. 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Remote Thursday 02:30PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course analyzes the crises of the nation from the Civil War through the twentieth century, as shown through its literature. The course examines the themes of progress, materialism, alienation, and corruption against the yardstick of opportunity, heroism, and individualism, which represent the traditional American dream. The course includes works representative of the ethnic and racial diversity of American culture. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

In this course, students will explore techniques and strategies of social media marketing and public relations that can be used to promote a company, and individual or a product. Through case studies and exercises students will learn how to identify business objectives and how a marketing campaign is created. Students will learn to reach an audience through an integrated marketing approach that uses social media, online video, podcasts, mobile apps, blogs, news releases, viral marketing, marketing, print and other current tools and channels. Career pathways will be identified and explored. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093). 01/27/2021-05/12/2021 Remote Wednesday 01:00PM - 03:30PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course will analyze short and long works that deal with a variety of aspects of the supernatural. Students will read both classic and contemporary works by authors such as Bram Stoker, Robert Bloch, Ira Levin, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly, Henry James, Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, and H.P. Lovecraft. The course explores the metaphorical roles that belief in and interest about the supernatural play in our culture and in our lives. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course consists of a lecture component and hands-on component. The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge that they have gained via lecture directly to hands-on scanning applications. Topics addressed include proper machine set up, annotation of the equipment with reference to anatomy, and basic images. Students will be exposed to the various scan planes and transducer orientations that are utilized in daily practice as a sonographer. In addition, exam protocols and pathology will be discussed. The student will have the opportunity to use the equipment in the classroom. Prerequisite: Cross-Sectional Anatomy (SON113). Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical I (SON121). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Laboratory Thursday 02:30PM - 06:10PM, G Building, Room G218

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the college's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. Prerequisite: A Grade of C or higher in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or placement. 09/07/2022-12/14/2022 Hybrid Course Wednesday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, Room to be Announced

This course integrates the physical, chemical, geological, and biological characteristics of the world's oceans with emphasis on the New England coast and Boston Harbor. Topics include plate tectonics and the evolution of ocean basins, ocean sediments, coastal processes and landforms, physical and chemical properties of sea-water, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, the origins and dynamics of waves and tides, the coastal ocean, marine life, ocean productivity and resources, marine environmental concerns, marine policies, and cutting-edge marine technologies. Laboratory activities and online activities provide hands-on experiences or simulations about real-world oceanographic issues using oceanographic materials and techniques in the laboratory and in the field. Course meets 3 hrs. Lecture; 3 hrs. Lab This course satisfies the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning (previous area title: Science and Technology) for all programs. 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 Mathematics (MAT-093) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course explores yoga, a diverse form of artistic human expression through an interdisciplinary perspective-from its origins to present day therapeutic applications for the mind, body, and spirit. Students will also examine multi-cultural beliefs on healing and healing traditions. Through writing assignments, students will reflect critically on their own practice and on topics introduced in the readings/discussions. The course will include an in-class yoga practice that will allow students to integrate course concepts with their yoga practice "on and off the mat" as students will apply yogic principles to their lives through self-reflection, civic engagement and service. This course is geared to students with no prior yoga experience. Students need to wear clothing that allows for freedom of movement as there will be a physical practice in each class meeting. This course meets the General Education Elective Area. 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. 01/28/2022-05/13/2022 Hybrid and Remote Friday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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. 01/26/2022-05/11/2022 Hybrid Course Wednesday 07:00AM - 08:15AM, B Building, Room B135B

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. 2023-09-05 - 2023-12-20

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. 2023-09-05 - 2023-12-20

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. 2023-09-05 - 2023-12-20

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. 2023-09-05 - 2023-12-20

This course focuses on development of thesis-driven essays supported by multiple sources and tailored to a target audience. Students will gain competency in synthesis, analysis and evaluation of multiple sources as well as demonstrate proficiency in conducting research and applying MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures, as they examine power structures. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. 2023-09-05 - 2023-12-20

This course focuses on development of thesis-driven essays supported by multiple sources and tailored to a target audience. Students will gain competency in synthesis, analysis and evaluation of multiple sources as well as demonstrate proficiency in conducting research and applying MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures, as they examine power structures. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. 2023-09-05 - 2023-12-20

This course focuses on development of thesis-driven essays supported by multiple sources and tailored to a target audience. Students will gain competency in synthesis, analysis and evaluation of multiple sources as well as demonstrate proficiency in conducting research and applying MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures, as they examine power structures. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. 2023-09-05 - 2023-12-20

This course focuses on development of thesis-driven essays supported by multiple sources and tailored to a target audience. Students will gain competency in synthesis, analysis and evaluation of multiple sources as well as demonstrate proficiency in conducting research and applying MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures, as they examine power structures. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. 2023-09-05 - 2023-12-20

This 6-credit, multi-level ELL course develops integrated critical reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English through immersion in a selected theme, challenging academic content and campus and/or community-based learning. Students participate in group work and connect the content to their own lives, using language in multiple ways. Students will demonstrate proficiency with incorporating sources to develop ideas with purpose, focus and clarity of language. Depending on the program of study, this course may meet the General Education requirement for Creative Work or General Education Elective. Prerequisite: Placement into Integrated ELL Level I (ELL-101) or Integrated ELL Level II (ELL-102) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103). 2023-09-05 - 2024-05-15

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. 2023-06-05 - 2023-08-26

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. 2023-03-28 - 2023-05-15

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. 2023-01-23 - 2023-05-18

This course emphasizes writing as a process for essays with multiple rhetorical modes. Using personal experience, readings with diverse cultural perspectives, and other sources, students apply critical reading and independent research skills to evaluate and integrate sources into their writing with proper citations from MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Academic Discourse. 2023-01-23 - 2023-05-18

This course focuses on development of thesis-driven essays supported by multiple sources and tailored to a target audience. Students will gain competency in synthesis, analysis and evaluation of multiple sources as well as demonstrate proficiency in conducting research and applying MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures, as they examine power structures. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. 2023-01-23 - 2023-05-18

This course focuses on development of thesis-driven essays supported by multiple sources and tailored to a target audience. Students will gain competency in synthesis, analysis and evaluation of multiple sources as well as demonstrate proficiency in conducting research and applying MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures, as they examine power structures. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. 2023-03-28 - 2023-05-18

In this 6-credit, multi-level ELL course, students will prepare, produce, and communicate true oral and written stories about their lives and experiences in the Chelsea community. Students will build upon narratives read and analyzed in ELL-112 and explore thematic connections between their own stories and broader issues of education, migration, racial justice, community development, and/or public health through readings, discussions, essays, presentations, and reflections. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Prerequisite: Placement into Integrated ELL Level I (ELL-101) or Integrated ELL Level II (ELL-102) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103). 2023-01-30 - 2023-05-18

This course focuses on development of thesis-driven essays supported by multiple sources and tailored to a target audience. Students will gain competency in synthesis, analysis and evaluation of multiple sources as well as demonstrate proficiency in conducting research and applying MLA and/or APA format. Students engage in discussions and activities that enhance their understanding of, make connections to and reflect upon diverse cultures, as they examine power structures. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Research Writing. 2024-01-02 - 2024-01-19

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