Academic Innovation & Distance Education

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. 2024-01-22 - 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. 2024-03-25 - 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. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

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. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

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

This course covers the rendering of emergency care to the sick and injured promptly and efficiently. It conforms to the EMT-B national standard curriculum, as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is a prerequisite for taking the state EMT Exam. Students are responsible for taking the certification examination for EMT. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment, and/or uniforms. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

This course covers the rendering of emergency care to the sick and injured promptly and efficiently. It conforms to the EMT-B national standard curriculum, as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is a prerequisite for taking the state EMT Exam. Students are responsible for taking the certification examination for EMT. Additional expenses may include supplies, equipment, and/or uniforms. 2024-04-09 - 2024-05-15

This course provides an overview of the foundations, processes, and institutions of the United States federal government. Topics covered include the Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, public opinion, the media, political participation, campaigns, elections, public policy, and the organization and functions of the three branches. Special emphasis is placed on the various channels of citizen influence. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

A continuation of Intermediate Accounting I (ACC-201), this course discusses accounting problems for long-term assets, current, and long-term liabilities. Issues in investments leases, employee compensation, and taxes are covered. Accounting for shareholder equity and earnings per share are covered. The preparation of the statement of cash flow is studied. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

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. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

This is a first course in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) theory, logic and design. Taught in the College's hands-on computer classrooms, this course emphasizes the program design and development process including concepts of variables, flow control, objects, classes, methods, text/stream I/O, arrays, and vectors. and polymorphism. Students will use an Object Oriented Programming language as they design code, debug and implement several programs covering the topics presented. Programs will be created to run both using the IDE and from the command line. This course fulfills the Learning Community Seminar requirement for students in AA Computer Science, AS Computer Science, AS Computer Engineering areas of study. Other departments may allow this course to be used as a LC seminar for their students. Students in majors other than the ones listed above should obtain their advisor's or the leading faculty member's approval before registering in the course. For more information please email CS@bhcc.edu 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

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. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

This course covers an introduction to legal writing and proper use of legal terminology in developing and drafting a format for the legal memorandum, preparing briefs, and, in particular, formulating research skills. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

This course provides the student with a perspective on the role of the pharmacy technician, the genesis of the regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry, and the current status of federal and state laws which must be followed. Emphasis will be placed on handling controlled substances and related record keeping. The roles of the FDA in the drug approval process and post-marketing surveillance, and the DEA in the daily operation of the pharmacy will be discussed. Students will be introduced to common medical terminology and weights and measures routinely used in the practice of pharmacy. The metric system and conversions between the metric system and common household measures will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program. 2024-01-22 - 2024-02-16

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. 2024-03-13 - 2024-04-10

This course will expand upon the basic concepts and theories that students learned in the Principles of Accounting I course. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge in a managerial decision-making mode. Areas studied include, but are not limited to, the following: examine long-term assets and liabilities; financial statement analysis; transactions unique to the corporate business structure; bonds payable; planning and controlling using master budgets and cost behavior recognition utilizing cost-volume analysis, as well as gaining exposure to accounting for manufacturers. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

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. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

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. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. 2024-01-29 - 2024-05-15

This course is an investigation of the ecology, conservation, and diversity of tropical ecosystems. As part of a study-abroad student team, students will learn and participate in scientific field research methods on location in a tropical country. By participating in a variety of trips, and activities students will also investigate the interrelationship of local culture, ecotourism, and conservation. Students will be required to complete a self-designed scientific field research project and participate in a community services project while in the country of study. Past studies have occurred in Costa Rica and Nicaragua but future trips are not limited to these two tropical countries. Course requires additional travel fees and purchase of personal field supplies. This course meets the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning (previous area title: Science & Technology). Study-Abroad scholarships are available for qualified students. Class meets: 3 hours lecture - 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: Submission of study-abroad application and approval of the Biology & Chemistry Department. No previous science background required. 2024-01-22 - 2024-05-15

- Bunker Hill Community College
Anatomy & Physiology 1
Bio 203-300R
Fall 2025
(This class will not meet face-to-face on campus. It will meet remotely online through Video-Conference Meetings during the scheduled times listed. In addition to remote class meetings, students will participate in coursework independently)

(October 28th – December 16th)

Meeting Tuesday (first virtual meeting Tuesday, October, 28th)

Link for meeting:
https://bhcc.webex.com/meet/arbusch


Instructor: Annette Busch, Ph.D.

E-mail: arbusch@bhcc.mass.edu

(Please allow at least 48 hours for a follow up communication). When communicating via email you must use your BHCC account and you must include the course title and section in the subject. If you do not follow these two rules, I will not be able to respond to you.


Lectures/Labs: Generally, you should plan to meet at these times using the WebEx Training platform. During this time, we will meet as a full class to discuss the weekly readings and assignments. You will use the McGraw-Hill Course Management System, CONNECT, to complete your activities. The section on “Digital Tools” explains the technology you need to use WebEx Training Tool

Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I/Lab (BIO101) or Human Biology/Lab (BIO108) or General Biology I/Lab (BIO195).

Course Description:
This is the first semester of a one-year course that studies the human body. It is primarily
designed for those students pursuing majors in the health professions. Topics include tissues,
and the skeletal, muscular, and nervous system, including the organs of special sense and a
Review of basic chemistry and cellular structure and function. Laboratory work is designed to
supplement the lecture material. The department encourages students to complete Principles of Biology II/Lab (BIO102) and/or Chemical Science I/Lab (CHM110) before enrolling in this course.

Number of credits: 4.0

Course Rationale:
This course will introduce students to the structure and function of several
systems of the human body.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course work, students will be able to:

1. Use the anatomical position, anatomical and directional terminology to identify and describe the location of the major organs of each system covered.
2. Describe the structural levels of organization (molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, system) of the human body and explain the interrelationships among these levels for each organ system studied.
3. Explain the concept of homeostasis and the role of organ systems studied and mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis.
4. Identify and describe the major gross and microscopic components of all systems studied.
5. Explain basic physiological processes of all systems studied.
6. Demonstrate proper use of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, dissection tools, clay muscle models, bones, and virtual simulations, in a safe and ethical manner.
7. Work collaboratively to perform lab procedures/experiments.
8. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

REQUIRED MATERIAL: All of your course work will be completed through an URL/Websites called Connect. You MUST register for CONNECT! When you click on the link, it will take you to a new web page. CONNECT is REQUIRED!!!!



The link below provides access to the ebook Anatomy and Physiology; by Kenneth Saladin; 10th edition, McGraw-Hill.

How to register
Go to your section registration link and enter your email to register.
Section registration link: https://connect.mheducation.com/class/a-busch-late-start-ap1-fall2025-815
Having trouble registering?
Get help: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/support/connect/first-day-of-class/standalone.html


Remote Courses:
This course is designated as a REMOTE course and will not meet on campus, but the course is as rigorous as an on-campus college course. Students should be aware that they will need to schedule time to succeed on the assignments, as they would for an on-campus course.

Attendance:
You are expected to attend all virtual class meetings.
Students who miss three virtual lab sessions or three lab assignments will receive an F grade for the course.

Course Technology Requirements:
Students will require a reliable computer and fast WiFi or broadband service.
Smartphones and tablets may not give you adequate access to all aspects of the online course material.
Chromebooks may be available for loan through the BHCC campus. Please contact Single Stop for more information at https://www.bhcc.edu/singlestop/
In addition, free internet service may be available in your neighborhood.
https://www.boston.gov/news/internet-connectivity-and-technology-supports-during-covid-19-response





Grading:
Exam 1 = 300 points Reading Assignments* = 100 points Virtual Labs = 300
Exam 2 = 300 points Homework * = 100 points
Exam 3 = 300 points
Lab Exam = 200 points
Total: 1100 points 200 points 300 points

Grand Total: 1600 points


* I will drop 2 of the lowest or missed homework and reading assign.



The final grade is a percentage determined by dividing the total number of points obtained by 1600 points. A letter grade is assigned based on the college's grading system:











A 93-100 C 73-76
A- 90-92 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 83-86 D 63-66
B- 80-82 D- 60-62
C+ 77-79 F Below 60





All ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS ARE FOUND ON THE HOMEPAGE OF THE CONNECT SITES



Homework:
The Homework assignments are kinesthetic in nature. YOU have 3 attempts and you can "check your work" (It will not tell you the correct answer, only your wrong answers. You can only use it 2 times per question). During the Homework Assignment, you can also receive “hints” by rolling your cursor over the blank entry box. You can also be referenced/remediated back to both the written text and the eBook via the “References” and “Related links” hyperlinks at the bottom of the page. Only your HIGHEST SCORE will be counted towards your final grade. There is a due date for each Homework assignment. NOTE: Assignment due dates will not be extended.

Reading Assignments/Smartbook:
I have also included Reading assignments. These assignments accomplish two things. They will not only assess your knowledge, but they will also serve as a personal “tutor”. It is an artificial intelligence that adapts to your performance (Therefore, you should have READ THE CHAPTER and completed the HOMEWORK first!!!). It will not permit you to progress from Bloom’s Level 1 (Rote memorization) to Bloom’s Level 2 (Understanding), unless you have mastered the concepts first. When you struggle with a concept, and miss multiple questions quizzing that concept, you will be given feedback and be directed to the exact section/page in the text for review. No credit will be given to late assignments. NOTE: Assignment due dates will not be extended.


Exams:
There will be 3 lecture exams based on materials from Chapters covered.
Lecture exam questions will draw from the pool of Practice exam questions, as well as HW, LS, chapter power points, and may include materials covered in the virtual labs. Students are required to submit the exam by the designated due date. NO credit will be given for late submissions. There will be a strict time limit when taking exams. Makeup of exams is not allowed.
NOTE: Assignment due dates will not be extended.
NOTE: Requirement for this class is a computer with a camera and google chrome to be used during quizzes and exams. Exams and quizzes taken without the use of a camera will result in a failing grade.


Practice Lecture Exams:
Students should familiarize themselves with the material posted on the practice exams to prepare for their exams.
They will only be available prior to the scheduled exam date. NOTE: Lecture exam questions will draw from the pool of Practice exam questions, as well as HW, LS, chapter power points, and may include materials covered in the virtual labs.

Lab Test:
There will be one lab test based on practice lab exam questions, as well as HW, LS, quizzes, chapter power points, and may include materials covered in the virtual labs and lab assignments. Students are required to submit the test by the designated due date. No credit will be given for late submissions. There will be a strict time limit when taking exams. Makeup of the lab test is not allowed.
NOTE: Assignment due dates will not be extended.
NOTE: Requirement for this class is a computer with a camera and google chrome to be used during quizzes and exams. Exams and quizzes taken without the use of a camera will result in a failing grade.


Virtual Lab Activities:
You are required to complete designated Anatomy Dissection and Physiology Virtual Labs. These labs can be found in designated Virtual Lab Folders. Students are required to submit virtual labs by due dates. Late assignments will not be accepted. This is a lab science course and therefore these activities are mandatory. Missing three virtual lab activities will result in a failing course grade.


Chapter Power Point Slides:
Power points slides are available to view and study on the assigned chapters

Anatomy and Physiology Revealed (APR):
APR allows access to short chapter animations, histology slides, and dissection material. When you open APR select a module, then select the video, microscope or scalpel icon. Next select all content, then select desired video etc.


The final grade is a percentage determined by dividing the total number of points obtained by 2200 points. A letter grade is assigned based on the college's grading system:

A 93-100 C 73-76
A- 90-92 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 83-86 D 63-66
B- 80-82 D- 60-62
C+ 77-79 F Below 60


Getting Help:
If you are having trouble with the material in this course please ask for help.
I am available during scheduled office hours, and by appointment.
The student support center offers help with academic skills and the
Tutoring center will set up study groups and can provide tutoring at
No additional cost to students.
Tasc@bhcc.edu


Statement of Reasonable Accommodation for
Students with Disabilities:
BHCC welcomes students with disabilities to engage in an interactive, collaborative partnership with Disability Services and faculty in order to meet your educational and academic needs. If you have a disability-related need for reasonable academic accommodations in this course and have not yet met with a Disability Counselor, please visit https://www.bhcc.edu/disabilitysupportservices/
and follow the outlined procedure to request services.

If Disability Services has formally approved you for an academic accommodation in this class, please send me your “Faculty Notice of Academic Accommodations” during the first week of the semester, so that we can address your specific needs as early as possible.



College Policies:
There are important college policies that you should be aware of, such as the add/drop policy; cheating and plagiarism policy, grade appeal procedures; accommodations for students with disabilities and the diversity vision statement. These policies are all outlined in the current Credit Catalog
https://www.bhcc.edu/library/policies/


What you should do each week.
· 1. Students should check their BHCC email daily. I will send out emails with announcements of the week on Mondays (BHCC EMAIL ONLY).
2. Students are expected to read and take notes on each chapter in the ebook, according to the weekly course schedule. Also, through connect; students have access to all power points that accompany each chapter in the e-book.
3. Each week students are to submit assigned Homeworks and Learn Smart assignments, Quizzes and Virtual Labs.
4. Prior to lecture exams and lab exam students are encouraged to take (as many times as you would like) a practice exam.
5. Students will take lecture and lab exams. Refer to weekly schedule.















WEEKLY SCHEDULE

LECTURE AND LAB SCHEDULE
All Meetings are Mandatory

Week 1 October 28th:

October 28th FIRST MEETING
All Assignments due September November 5th

You are expected to read the syallbus and register for Connect.

READ THE ENTIRE SYLLABUS AND THE WEEKLY LAB AND LECTURE SCHEDULE
You are required to read the entire course syllabus and you are responsible for understanding and adhering to all the course policies.


Please REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE CONNECT SITE go directly to the link below and register


REQUIRED MATERIAL: All of your course work will be completed through an URL/Website called Connect.

The below link provides access to the ebook Anatomy and Physiology; by Kenneth Saladin; 10th edition, McGraw-Hill.
To register for the book click on this link and follow the directions:

How to register
Go to your section registration link and enter your email to register.
Section registration link: https://connect.mheducation.com/class/a-busch-late-start-ap1-fall2025-815
Having trouble registering?
Get help: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/support/connect/first-day-of-class/standalone.html
CHAPTER 1 and ATLAS A (Major Themes in Anatomy and Physiology)
- Homework Chapter 1 and Atlas A
- SB Reading Assignment Chapter 1 and Atlas A
- Quiz Chapter 1 Atlas A PROCTORED

LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual
- Go to the connect site and complete the following virtual labs:
Lab 1A APR Body Orientation
Lab 1B Safety Virtual Lab

CHAPTER 2 (Chemistry of Life)
- Homework Chapter 2
- SB Reading assignment. Chapter 2



LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual
Go to the connect site and complete the following virtual labs:
Lab 2 Chemistry Lab


Week 2: November 4th
All Assignments due November 12th

CHAPTER 3 (Cellular Form and Function) ASSIGNMENTS DUE
- Homework Chapter 3
- SB Reading assign. Chapter 3

LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual
Go to the connect site and complete the following virtual labs:
Lab 3A Cell Structure (APR)
Lab 3B Cell Physiology (Virtual Lab)

CHAPTER 5 (Histology)
- Homework Chapter 5
- SB Reading assign. Chapter 5


LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual
Go to the connect site and complete the following virtual labs:
Lab 4 Microscope (Virtual Lab)
Lab 5 Histology (APR)

Week 3 November 11th: EXAM 1(Chapters 1,2,3,5,6 and Atlas A) Holiday NO MEETING
All assignments due on November 19th


CHAPTER 6 (Integumentary)
- Homework Chapter 6
- Reading assign. Chapter
-
LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual
- Go to the connect site and complete the following virtual labs:
- Lab 6 The Integument (APR)



Week 4 November 18th:
All assignments due November 26th
CHAPTER 7 (Bone Tissue)
- Homework Chapter 7
- Reading assign. Chapter 7

CHAPTER 8 (Skeletal System)

- Homework Chapter 8
- Reading assign. Chapter 8

LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual
Lab 7 Skeletal System Dissection (APR)


Week 5 November 25th: Lab Exam (ATLAS A, Chapters 1, 3, 5, 6, 8,10,11)
All assignments due on December 3rd
CHAPTER 9 (Joints)
- Homework Chapter 9
- Reading assign. Chapter 9

LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual
Go to the connect site and complete the following virtual labs:
Lab 8 Joints (APR)


CHAPTER 10 (Muscular System)

Homework Chapter 10
- Reading assign. Chapter 10

LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual

Go to the connect site and complete the following virtual labs:
Virtual Lab 9 Muscular System Dissection APR


CHAPTER 11 (Muscular Tissue)

- Homework Chapter 11
- SB Reading assign. Chapter 11

Virtual Lab 10 Skeletal Muscle – Muscle Physiology


Week 6 December 2nd: Exam 2 (Chapters 7,8,9,10,11)

All assignments due on December 11th

CHAPTER 12 (Nervous Tissue)


- Homework Chapter 12
- SB Reading assign. Chapter 12

LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual


Virtual lab 11 Gross Nervous System Lab

Virtual Lab 12 Brain Dissection

CHAPTER 14 (Brain and Cranial Nerves)
- Homework Chapter 14
- Reading assign. Chapter 14


LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual


Week December 9th :
Exam 3 (Chapters 12, 14, 16)
All assignments due on December 16th

CHAPTER 16 (Sense Organs) Due December 19th

- Homework Chapter 16
- Reading assign. Chapter 16


LAB ACTIVITIES in Person and Virtual
Virtual Lab 13 Special Senses

-Description of the Course Catalog:
This course focuses on the 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.

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Welcome! Here is how to get started in the course. 

Introduction to the course:

Please begin by reviewing the course syllabus. Kindly remember to print and sign a copy of the syllabus acknowledgment form on your first lab session. 

Course lectures and assignments:

Please review the course content section vis the week-by-week assignments.

Course communication: 

Periodically, over the semester, Instructors will send out information via the announcement section, though the information is simultaneously sent to your college email, I would ask that you review that section weekly to assure you have not missed any updates. There is also a discussion board that students may utilize to communicate weekly with instructors or fellow students, please review that tab for more information. As always, students are encouraged to request office hours, group discussions, or email any questions they may have. Please reach out with any questions! 

Resources: 

The resource tab is where you can find a great deal of supplemental information to help you succeed in the course. Please review this area as I will reference it throughout the semester when required.