Academic Innovation & Distance Education

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. 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday, Wednesday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, Remote, 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 3 will produce, revise and edit written and oral assignments that demonstrate readiness for College English as determined by departmental assessment processes. Students will demonstrate proficiency with incorporating sources to develop ideas with purpose, focus and clarity of language. Prerequisite: ELL 102 or Placement. Depending on program of study, this course may meet General Education requirement for Creative Work or General Education Elective. 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 06:00PM - 08:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course offers an in-depth exploration of a unique and broadly-defined creative writing genre. By reading published works and writing original essays and memoir-style pieces, students will learn to employ literary techniques often ascribed to poetry and fiction in works of nonfiction. This course gives students experience with various sub-genres of creative nonfiction (narrative nonfiction, researched journalism, memoir) and also addresses the creative challenges unique to a genre whose name implies inventive truth-telling. Students will address the puzzling question of how to add vibrancy to true stories without changing their essential truths. Through the reading and writing this course requires, students will develop their voices, deepen intercultural competencies, and create a series of polished nonfiction works. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/Co-requisite: College Writing I (ENG111). 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Asynchronous, Room REMOTE

This course examines selected plays in an historical context to provide students with a basic awareness of theater development from ancient Greek drama to contemporary plays. The selection may vary from semester to semester. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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. The course meets General Education Requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093) or placement. 01/27/2021-05/12/2021 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course has three principal goals: to expand capacities for deep thinking; to develop skills for understanding and expressing complex ideas; and to consider some profound human questions. Students will encounter a selection of philosophical texts that address enduring philosophical questions. These texts will reflect the chronological, geographical, and social diversity of philosophical inquiry. Students will practice skills for reflective, critical, creative, and integrative thinking, and will demonstrate those skills in understanding and responding to texts, engaging in critical dialogue with peers, inquiring into philosophical questions, and developing and expressing their own philosophical perspectives. This course meets the General Education Requirement for Creative Work. Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095) and Writing Skills II (ENG-095); or a grade of C or higher in Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or exemption by placement testing. 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Remote Monday, Wednesday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is a study of early childhood education programs. The course includes the history of childcare, regulation, types of programs, and current trends and issues in early care and education. The needs of children and families and components of quality programs with emphasis on social, political, and economic influences on professional issues and career opportunities in the field are covered. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095) and Writing Skills II (ENG-095), or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or exemption from reading and writing requirements by placement testing. 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Remote Thursday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, 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 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. 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:00AM - 12:40PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course examines the uniqueness of the Latin American experience as expressed in its literature. The course gives particular attention to those works that reflect the social, political, ethnic, or cultural values of Latin America. The course also examines the impact of Latin American themes and literary techniques on contemporary world literature. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Remote Monday, Wednesday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Asynchronous, Room REMOTE

This course introduces students to contemporary literature by and about LGBT/Queer people. We will examine the intersections of LGBT/Q people across gender identity, race, class, ability, etc. Through engagement with novels, short stories, and movies, we will identify and discuss major social and political issues that shape LGBT/Q experiences. To frame these conversations and deepen our understanding, primary works will be paired with cultural criticism. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/corequisite: College Writing I(ENG-111). 01/27/2021-05/12/2021 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course covers an introduction to the American economy. Topics include: scarcity, opportunity cost and the production possibility curve, unemployment, inflation, GDP and related aggregates, economic growth, classical Keynesian models of income and employment determination, government policies for full employment and price stability, and money and the banking system. This course satisfies the College's General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or Pre-Statistics (MAT-098) and Reading Skills II (RDG-095) or Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or placement. 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Remote Monday, Wednesday 04:00PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is intended for students entering health care careers and the biotechnology industry. This course will provide a solid foundation of basic physiological and biochemical activities of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The fundamentals of microbial physiology, genetics, and immunology will be presented with emphasis placed on virulence factors and the mechanisms in which these microorganisms establish disease. Microbiology in the workplace will be covered through a discussion of methods of physical and chemical control of microorganisms, microbial growth and enumeration. The use of anti-viral drugs and antibiotics, the host immune response to infection, and the effectiveness of various vaccination strategies will also be discussed. The course will be completed by investigating the importance of human pathogens in patient care and nosocomial infection while looking at several major diseases. Exercises in the laboratory portion of the course deal with aseptic techniques, microbial cultivation and growth characteristics, staining and bacterial isolation techniques, differential biochemical tests, identification of unknown bacterial species, and testing effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Course meets 3 hrs lecture and 3 hrs lab. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab (BIO203) or General Biology I/Lab (BIO195) or admission to the Nursing Program. 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 02:30PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, Room SREMOTE (more)...

This course serves as an introduction to reading and making music. Topics include pitches, rhythms, scales, intervals, chords, and other music terminology. This course also introduces ear training, performance skills, and critical thinking about music. No prior musical experience is required. This course satisfies General Education requirement "Creative Work". Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Academic Reading I (ESL088) and Academic Writing II (ESL089) or Reading Skills I (RDG090) and Writing Skills I (ENG090); or execmption by placement testing. 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

In this course, students develop an understanding of how music works. Through analysis, composition, and other exercises, students learn the theory of music, with particular emphasis on chord progressions and their relationship to melody and song structure. Additionally, in the laboratory component of this course, students will develop their musicianship skills through the sight-reading of melodies, rhythms, and chords, as well as recognizing them by ear. This course is designed for music majors, but is open to any student with introductory music reading ability. Prerequisite: Music Fundamentals (MUS101)or permission of the department chair. 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is a continuation of Obstetrical/Gynecology Sonography I. Abnormal sonographic findings as they relate to second and third trimesters will be covered. Fetal anomalies as well as maternal disease will be discussed. Related scanning techniques and associated Color Flow and Doppler will be described. Sonographic/medical terminology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and associated laboratory findings as they relate to the second and third trimesters will be covered. Prerequisite: Obstetrical/Gynecological Sonography I (SON219) Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical IV (SON225). 01/27/2021-05/12/2021 Remote Wednesday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is the second in a two-course sequence designed to provide the student with a basic foundation in pharmacology. This course is oriented to providing the student with information regarding commonly used pre-operative and post-operative medications. This class is a lecture class and meets one hour per week for 15 weeks. 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. Prerequisite: Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist I (PMT103). 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Remote Monday 01:15PM - 02:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course serves as an introduction to organic and biochemistry. The naming and reactivity patterns of common organic functional groups will be presented. A study of biochemistry will introduce students to the chemical structures and reactions of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids and their role in metabolism. The standard length three hour laboratory session will serve to reinforce the concepts discussed during lectures and will provide students with practical experience in organic synthesis reactions and organic compound identification methods. This course does not satisfy the Organic Chemistry requirement of the AA Chemistry Concentration. Class meets: 3hrs. lecture 3hrs. lab. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Principles of Inorganic Chemistry & Lab (CHM120) or grade of C or better in General Chemistry I (CHM201). 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Hybrid Course Tuesday 02:30PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, Room SREMOTE (more)...

This introductory psychology course covers a survey of information and theory. Topics include the brain and behavior, research methods, learning, consciousness, motivation, emotion, human growth and development, personality, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy, social cognition and understanding. The course meets Community and Cultural Context requirement. Prerequisite: Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or co-enrollment in integrated courses, or exemption by placement testing. 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 07:00AM - 08:15AM, Asynchronous, 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. 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 04:00PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, 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 covers statistical concepts and methods. Topics include data organization, averages and variation; elementary probability; binomial, normal, and t-distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; and linear correlation and regression. The course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or Pre-Statistics (MAT-098) or placement. 01/31/2021-05/16/2021 Remote Sunday 12:00PM - 02:45PM, Synchronous, Room SREMOTE

Students in this 6-credit multi-level ELL course will build on the narratives read and analyzed during the first semester course (ELL-502-CH) to develop their own digital stories that showcase Chelsea's unique and dynamic community. Students will read, research, and write on the role of oral histories and utilize storytelling techniques to develop and publish their own story. Prerequisite: ELL-502-CH or placement into ELL- 101, ELL-102, or ELL-103. 01/18/2021-05/17/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday, Wednesday 01:20PM - 02:35PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This hybrid course will familiarize the student with interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic findings of subspecialty exams. This course will also have a hybrid and in-class component for an introduction to neurosonography. Related scanning techniques and associated Color Flow and Doppler are described. Sonographic/medical terminology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and associated laboratory findings as they relate to subspecialty sonography and neurosonography will be covered. Prerequisite: Cross-Sectional Anatomy (SON113). Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical I (SON121). 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday 02:30PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course provides an intensive one-semester survey of topics in algebra and trigonometry. Topics include powers of ten, formulas, graphs, simultaneous equations, logarithms, right triangle trigonometry, vectors, sine waves, and complex numbers. Topics are illustrated by applications from electronics and other fields. Use of scientific calculator is required. Prerequisite: Placement or grade of C or better in Fundamentals of Algebra (MAT-097). 03/30/2021-05/13/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 02:30PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE