Academic Innovation & Distance Education

This course develops language skills needed to communicate effectively in college study, in the professions, and in the business world. The course includes sentence formation, applied grammar, spelling, mechanics, and paragraph development. Note: Students must pass the Basic Writing Competency Exam in order to receive a passing grade for this course. The course does not satisfy the college writing requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: A Grade of C or higher in Writing Skills I (ENG-090) or Academic Writing I (ESL-099) or Integrated ELL Level I (ELL-101) or exemption by placing into higher level course. 09/20/2022-12/20/2022 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:35PM - 02:55PM, Chelsea Campus, Room 404

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

As a continuation of Anatomy/Physiology I (BIO203), this course will again use an integrated approach to examine the human systems not covered in Anatomy/Physiology I. Areas of study will include the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and reproductive system. Laboratory activities will enhance the student's comprehension of the structure and function of the human body. Course meets: 3 hrs. Lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Anatomy/Physiology I/Lab (BIO-203). 01/24/2022-05/16/2022 Hybrid and Remote Monday 06:00PM - 08:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (more)...

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. 01/25/2022-05/10/2022 Hybrid and 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 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. 01/27/2022-05/12/2022 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, 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 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. 01/27/2022-05/12/2022 Hybrid Course Thursday 07:00AM - 08:15AM, B Building, Room TBA

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

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. 01/29/2022-05/14/2022 Lecture Saturday 11:45AM - 02:30PM, Chelsea Campus, Room TBA

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 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

How has our idea of "femininity" and "masculinity" changed over time? In what ways do social and cultural influences affect our understanding of what it means to be a man or woman? By examining some of the theories contributing to the gender debate in the west, and applying critical reading to a variety of literature, students will seek a deeper understanding of gender identity and gender roles. In doing so, the class will examine the many ways sex and gender are influenced by distinctions of race, class and ethnicity. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 01/25/2022-05/10/2022 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

**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

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 (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103); and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 01/26/2022-05/11/2022 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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 course considers the landmarks of literature, from ancient times to the eighteenth century, which have shaped, reflected or criticized Western thought. The faculty select readings from Homer, Greek Drama, the Bible, Dante, Medieval Romance, and Shakespeare. Faculty may couple these readings with their contemporary versions or transformations by such twentieth century writers as Sartre, O'Neill, MacLeish, Stoppard, and Joyce. The list may vary. The course satisfies General Education requirement "Creative Work". Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 01/26/2022-05/11/2022 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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. 01/24/2022-02/15/2022 Remote Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 12:50PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE