Academic Innovation & Distance Education

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 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. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Hybrid and Remote

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 interdisciplinary seminar treats a selected theme through perspectives available from the humanities, social, and natural sciences. Presenters and topics differ each semester depending on current student interests and faculty availability. The course is required for all students enrolled in the honors program. Students who are not enrolled in the honors program may be admitted with permission of the instructor. The course meets General Education Requirement for General Education Elective. 09/14/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday 06:15PM - 09:10PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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: MAT093, RDG095, ENG095 or placement equivalent. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Hybrid Course Monday 11:45AM - 01:05PM, Remote, Room REMOTE (more)...

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 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 (ENG095), Intermediate Algebra (MAT099), and Reading Skills (RDG095) or Academic Reading III (ESL098) or placement equivalency. ***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. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Thursday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE (more)...

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

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. 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Hybrid and Remote Monday, Wednesday 03:50PM - 05:40PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course analyzes the nature and types of juvenile behavior that violate the law. Students study issues such as socialization, deviant roles, social processes, the special attributes of youth, and historical attitudes toward childhood and adolescence. Topics include family juvenile court, correctional institutions, causes of delinquency, the female delinquent, and prevention and treatment of delinquency. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course traces the physical, moral, and psychological development of an emerging nation through its literature. The course examines themes of sin, guilt, justice, and equality in the historical movement of the nation from colonial settlement to westward expansion. 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). 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 10:10AM - 11:30AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course provides the student with the knowledge to be able to begin participation in prescription/order processing in a pharmacy. The course includes an introduction to drug formulation, pharmacy operations, third party billing and inventory control that are essential to working in a pharmacy. Calculations related to routine prescription processing and pharmacy management including calculation of days-supply, refill adjustment and inventory control are emphasized. A general introduction to biopharmaceutics and drug action will be provided. Prerequisite: Pharmacy Practice for Pharmacy Technicians I (PMT111). 09/30/2020-10/20/2020 Remote Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 12:45PM, 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)...

The skills and functions, theories and principles of management are studied in respect to the socio-cultural environment within which a firm operates. An emphasis on decision-making, organizational strategy, planning and system design provides a framework for examining the application of management concepts in the modern business world and the evaluation of organization problems and issues. Prerequisites: Introduction to Business (BUS101) for Business Concentration, Management and Finance options only. A grade of C or better in Academic Reading III (ESL098) and Academic Writing III (ESL099) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) and Writing Skills I (ENG090) or exemption from reading or writing requirements by placement testing. 09/15/2020-10/29/2020 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday, Thursday 08:15AM - 09:45AM, Remote, 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 (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or co-enrollment in integrated courses, or exemption by placement testing. 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, 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 (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or co-enrollment in integrated courses, or exemption by placement testing. 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 01:20PM - 02:40PM, Synchronous, 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. 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 01:20PM - 02:40PM, 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. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Principles of Sociology (SOC101), Principles of Psychology (PSY101), or Cultural Anthropology (SOC109). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course examines psychological and sociological factors related to the dynamics of family life. The course covers the process of the growth and adjustment of each family member as the family structure changes. Students discuss the historical, contemporary, and future family. Prerequisite: one introductory Behavioral Science course. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 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

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 (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or co-enrollment in integrated courses, or exemption by placement testing. 07/13/2020-08/19/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 08:30AM - 12:00PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This interdisciplinary course focuses on the historical evolution of American beliefs and values and is designed for students from other cultures. Students study the way these values have shaped U.S. contemporary institutions such as education, business, the government, and the family. The course examines extensive cross-cultural comparisons with the students' native cultures. Materials include film, music, and short works of literature. The course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for "Creative Work." 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 Asynchronous, REMOTE