Academic Innovation & Distance Education

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). 01/29/2022-05/14/2022 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 09:00AM - 11:30AM, Synchronous, 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: A grade of C or higher in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) and College Algebra-STEM (MAT-194) and Introduction to Computer Science and Object Oriented Programming (CSC-120) or equivalent experience with permission of the department chairperson. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CS@bhcc.edu. 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Hybrid and Remote Monday, Wednesday 06:00PM - 07:40PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course examines the normal physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development of children from conception to age twelve. This course is to be used for meeting the requirements of the A.A. Psychology Concentration or for elective credit in other programs. However, this course may not be used to meet program requirements for degrees or certificates in the ECDev, EDU, or HSV programs. Students may not receive credit for both PSY-209 and ECE-103 to meet requirements for degrees or certificates for college graduation. Prerequisite: A Grade of C or higher in Principles of Psychology (PSY-101). 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Remote Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedAsynchronous, Room REMOTE

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: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG 095), Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Remote Tuesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (more)...

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: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG 095), Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/25/2022-05/10/2022 Remote Tuesday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG 095), Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Hybrid and Remote Monday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG 095), Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/25/2022-05/10/2022 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 06:00PM - 07:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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. Prerequisite: A Grade of C or higher in College Writing I (ENG-111) or course equivalency. 01/25/2022-05/12/2022 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, B Building, Room B126

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. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in College Writing I (ENG-111) or course equivalency. 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Hybrid and Remote Monday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

Through class exercises and observation, this course explores the relationship between the theory and experience of effective groups. It examines comparisons of individual and group performance, group goals, problem solving, decision-making, conformity, norms, cohesiveness, and leadership. The course meets General Education requirement Community and Cultural Contexts". 01/25/2022-05/10/2022 Hybrid Course Tuesday 07:00AM - 08:15AM, B Building, Room B224

**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 BIO-203 and BIO-204. 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. 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Laboratory Wednesday 08:30AM - 11:00AM, D Building, Room D316 (more)...

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 2 will produce, revise and edit written and oral assignments that demonstrate readiness for Level 3 (or approaching readiness for College English) as determined by departmental assessment processes. Students will demonstrate increasing skill with incorporating sources to develop ideas with purpose, focus and clarity of language. Prerequisite: ELL 101 or Placement. Depending on program of study, this course may meet General Education requirement for Creative Work or General Education Elective. 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

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. 01/27/2022-05/12/2022 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 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. 01/25/2022-05/10/2022 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 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. 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Remote Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedAsynchronous, Room REMOTE

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. 04/02/2022-05/14/2022 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, 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). 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Learning System prepares the student to take the PHR/SPHR certification examinations. This course designed for HR practitioners, educators, researchers and consultants prepares students to take these very important certification exams. 02/15/2022-05/10/2022 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 06:00PM - 07:30PM, Room to be Announced

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 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 requirement for General Education Elective. 2023-01-23 - 2023-05-18

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This course is the first of nine courses designed for Emergency Medical Technicians, Basic or Advanced, with at least one year of experience desiring to obtain Paramedic Certification/Licensure. Areas of study will include, Introduction to Advanced Pre-hospital Care, Well Being of the Paramedic, EMS Systems, Roles and Responsibilities, Illness and Injury Prevention, Stress Management, Anatomy & Physiology, Documentation, Communications, Therapeutic Communications, Medical/Legal Aspects and Ethical Considerations, Basic and Advanced Airway Management & Ventilation, Wave Form Caponography, Patient Assessment, Trauma & Medical Physical Exam Techniques, Obstetric & Gynecological Emergencies, Pathophysiology of Shock and Intravenous Access and Mathematics for Medications. Students will demonstrate knowledge and perform manipulative skills under the supervision of the course instructor, program director, medical director, and/or skilled preceptor. The student must demonstrate and maintain current licensure/certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Adherence to the attendance policy and a minimum final course grade of B- must be achieved in order to advance in the program.

Corequisites BIO-108 and ENG-111

Credits: 10

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