Academic Innovation & Distance Education

This course explores the development and expression of the personality through an examination of processes by which the self-concept is formed. The course surveys the theories of behavioral scientists that have contributed to the study of adjustment. Scientific study of the effects of stress and stress management techniques are included in this curriculum. The course prepares students for advanced study in psychology and places emphasis on critical thinking skills, especially as applied to scientific research. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in Principles of Psychology (PSY101) or permission of instructor. 09/04/2018-12/21/2018 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced

This continuation course of Elementary Spanish I (SPN101) emphasizes conversational skills and simple readings. The course satisfies General Education requirement "Creative Work". Prerequisite: Elementary Spanish I (SPN101) or one year of high school Spanish. 09/03/2019-12/21/2019 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced

In this course, students study adolescents and adults in the areas of physical, intellectual and social changes, and their emotional growth and development during life stages of adolescence and adulthood. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course covers intermediate-level programming. Students learn advanced topics of C++, dynamic memory, allocation, pointers, etc., and OOP, function and operator overloading, class design and object abstraction, ADT design, templates, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students learn to analyze a variety of problems and generate appropriate object oriented solutions. The department recommends that students taking this course have no less than a grade of B in the prerequisite course. Prerequisite: C++ Programming (CSC-237) and College Algebra STEM (MAT-194) or permission of the department chairperson. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CS@bhcc.edu. 09/09/2020-12/16/2020 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 06:00PM - 09:00PM, 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 (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or exemption from reading requirement by placement testing. 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 04:30PM - 05:50PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is for students who are already experienced Java programmers. It discusses not only the intricacies of Android app development, but publishing in the Market place and monetizing the apps through fees, in-app advertising, or in-app billing of selling virtual goods. Topics include but are not limited to: mobile game design principles, tools and terminology, AndEngine framework, Java/Dalvik and Android SDK, rendering images, using sprite sheets, creating animations, sound, creating an effective game interface, resource files, working with maps, notifications, and building customer UI elements. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and SDK (Software Development Kits) for phones and tablets will be used. Prerequisites: Grade C or better in Java Programming (CSC-239) and Precalculus (MAT-197). Pre/corequisite: Advanced Java Programming (CSC-285). 09/14/2020-12/21/2020 Hybrid and Remote Monday 02:55PM - 04:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

Choosing the proper form of business organization can mean the difference between success and failure. Many attorneys are involved in advising their commercial clients regarding the appropriate form of business. This course covers the rules and requirements to establish sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, business trusts, corporations and joint ventures. Practical considerations include the preparation and management of the documents necessary for the organization and maintenance of each business entity. Corporate materials are reviewed, as are corporate characteristics, formation procedures, financial structure, meetings, dividends, share ownership, amendments, dissolution, and Massachusetts incorporation procedures. Prerequisite: Introduction to Law (PLG101). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

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 PSY209 and ECE103 to meet requirements for degrees or certificates for college graduation. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course introduces students to children's literature in all its forms, from fables to fairy tales, from realistic fiction to fantasy, from nonsense to narrative poetry. The course covers works both classic and contemporary. The course satisfies General Education requirement "Creative Work". Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/11/2020-12/18/2020 Hybrid and Remote Friday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The prinicples and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and swtiches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Prerequisite: Reading Skills II (RDG095) or Academic Reading III (ESL098) or placement. For additional information contact CITDepartment@bhcc.mass.edu. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement. 09/14/2020-12/21/2020 Hybrid and Remote Monday 10:10AM - 11:30AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement. 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 10:10AM - 11:30AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement. 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) or placement. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 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). 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Hybrid and Remote Monday, Wednesday 04:30PM - 05:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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). 09/14/2020-12/21/2020 Hybrid and Remote Monday 10:10AM - 11:30AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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). 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course is the study of early childhood education programs with emphasis on curriculum development in areas such as art, music, science, literature, math, language arts, and dramatic play. Prerequisite: Child Growth/Development (ECE103). 09/08/2020-12/15/2020 Remote Tuesday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

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. 09/12/2020-12/19/2020 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 10:30AM - 03:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is a continuation of Foundations of Math (MAT-093). Topics include algebraic expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, exponents and scientific notation, introduction to polynomials, and systems of linear equations and their graphs. Technology is incorporated to facilitate problem solving. This course does not satisfy degree requirements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093) or placement. Course many require an additional lab hour. 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 01:20PM - 02:40PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course covers the responsibilities of management including principles of front-office procedures, accounting fundamentals and supervisory and communication skills as they relate to the various support departments that impact the guest cycle. It includes training on front desk software. 09/09/2020-12/16/2020 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 02:55PM - 04:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is the hands-on application of ultrasound in the hospital setting. Scanning skills are developed during this clinical. Students will be performing supervised ultrasounds and present daily cases to sonographers and/or physicians. Students will become acquainted with the responsibilities needed to work in the ultrasound setting. Clinical will take place 3 days a week. Prerequisite: General Sonography Clinical II (SON123). Co-requisites: Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography I (SON219), Advanced General Sonography (SON215), and Diagnostic Instrumentation (SON213). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Clinical Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00AM - 04:30PM, Room to be Announced (more)...

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 is designed for students interested in entering the teaching profession with children K-12. Principles, history, philosophy, functions of the school, policies, and current trends are included. Field experiences in area schools are required. The course is best suited for AA Education majors, but others are welcome to enroll. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Reading Skills II (RDG095) or exemption by placement testing. 09/09/2020-12/16/2020 Remote Wednesday 10:10AM - 01:05PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is an introduction to the ways of discovering, describing, and making warranted assertions about aspects of people and social life. The chief objectives are 1) to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become intelligent critics of research in the behavioral and social sciences, and 2) to give them a rudimentary understanding of the design and evaluation of scientific research. Statistical material is treated in a conceptual manner. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

Everyone tells stories, but what makes a story"good"? Why are there some we want to hear over and over, tirelessly, even though we know what will happen in the end? In this class, students will look at solid story structure, the elements that make up a "good" compelling story, and ways to tell the tales we have to tell in the best possible way to capture an audience. Students will participate as both writers and critical readers in examining creative work of their own, their peers and of established authors. This course satisfies the College's General Education Requirement for "Creative Work." Pre/Co-requisite: College Writing I (ENG111). 09/09/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 11:45AM - 01:05PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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

This course provides students with an understanding of the paralegal field. The course assists students to become familiar with all aspects of the legal system. The course emphasizes the role of the paralegal and the way that role complements that of the lawyer. The course explores the role of law in our society, the judicial system, contract law, tort law, equity, and criminal law. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095), Reading Skills II (RDG095) or Academic Reading III (ESL098) or placement. 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 12:00PM - 01:15PM, 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. 09/11/2020-12/18/2020 Hybrid and Remote Friday 09:00AM - 12:40PM, Remote, 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). 09/08/2020-12/17/2020 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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 familiarizes the student with interpretation of normal sonographic findings of gynecological and first, second, and third trimester sonography. All measurement techniques including gestational dating will be discussed. Abnormal sonographic findings as they relate to gynecology and the first trimester will be covered. 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 gynecology and the first trimester will be covered. Prerequisite: General Sonography Clinical II (SON123). Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Lecture Monday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, G Building, Room G220 (more)...

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. Prerequisite: Pharmacy Practice for Pharmacy Technicians II (PMT112). 10/21/2020-11/05/2020 Remote Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

After a brief consideration of the meaning and purpose of accounting, this course explores the basic statements of an accounting system: the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of owner's equity. Students will examine the accounting cycle with an emphasis on the methods of accumulating and summarizing data generated by business transactions. Students will apply their manual accounting skills to an automated accounting system using general ledger software. Areas of concentration will include adjusting entries, closing process, inventory analysis, merchandising, transactions, cash control procedures, receivables, and payables. Prerequisite: Academic Reading III (ESL098) or Reading Skills II (RDG095). 09/13/2020-10/31/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement theory, methods of scientific investigation, atomic theory, nuclear radiation, compound formation, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, the mole concept, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, and the relevance of chemistry in health professions. Laboratory work will introduce students to basic laboratory techniques, safety regulations, and chemical hygiene. This course does not satisfy the chemistry requirement of the AS Biological Sciences or AS Engineering programs or the AA Chemistry/Physics concentrations. Course meets 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095), Reading Skills II (RDG095), and Foundations of Algebra (MAT097) or placement equivalencies. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Monday 01:20PM - 02:40PM, Remote, Room REMOTE (more)...

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement theory, methods of scientific investigation, atomic theory, nuclear radiation, compound formation, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, the mole concept, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, and the relevance of chemistry in health professions. Laboratory work will introduce students to basic laboratory techniques, safety regulations, and chemical hygiene. This course does not satisfy the chemistry requirement of the AS Biological Sciences or AS Engineering programs or the AA Chemistry/Physics concentrations. Course meets 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095), Reading Skills II (RDG095), and Foundations of Algebra (MAT097) or placement equivalencies. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Remote Thursday 05:30PM - 08:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE (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. 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course critically examines contemporary social problems by applying national and global sociological perspectives to the issues of poverty, racial and ethnic inequalities, sexuality, crime, and the environment. Students explore the systemic causes of social problems. How does a social problem become defined? What are the causes of various social problems? What can be done about them? Students may be expected to participate in service-learning projects in order to apply course materials to real world efforts to solve social problems. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Principles of Sociology (SOC101). 09/08/2020-12/21/2020 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

Typography is the art and technique of arranging letterforms for practical and expressive communication. This rigorous course introduces students to the anatomy and classification of type, and to the basic principals of type classification, legibility, information hierarchy and grid systems. By completing a variety of projects, students will build skills in typesetting and layout, expressive typography, conceptual thinking and Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT093). Students must earn a grade of C or better to advance to Typography II. 09/09/2020-12/16/2020 Remote Wednesday 04:30PM - 09:00PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

In this course, students will explore ideas about right and wrong. Students will engage with theories in moral philosophy, addressing concepts including rights, responsibilities, consequences, power, harm, equity, and liberation. Students will consider current issues in applied ethics, which will vary, but may include privacy, taxation, parenting, reparations, sexual consent, and/or mass incarceration. Students will practice skills including inclusive interpersonal communication and analysis of observable actions in relation to ethical principles. Students will reflect on and discuss their personal philosophy of right and wrong. The course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Academic Reading III (ESL098) and Academic Writing III (ESL099) or Reading Skills I (RDG090)and Writing Skills I (ENG090); or exemption by placement testing. 06/01/2020-08/21/2020 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 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. 07/13/2020-08/19/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 04:00PM - 07:30PM, 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. 07/13/2020-08/19/2020 Remote Monday, Wednesday 08:30AM - 12:00PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

In this course, students study adolescents and adults in the areas of physical, intellectual and social changes, and their emotional growth and development during life stages of adolescence and adulthood. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Principles of Psychology (PSY-101). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This learning community seminar is designed for education majors who are interested in making a difference in today's public schools. The seminar will focus on the pressing issues in today's public schools: overcrowding, lack of funding, outdated curriculum, classroom chaos, and shortage of good teachers, and many others. The Learning Community Seminars enable first-year students to make successful transitions to college while developing their abilities to reflect and assess; discover their strengths; explore career interests; set goals and problem solve with critical thinking, information literacy and communication skills; and connect with peers, faculty and staff in a diverse learning environment. This seminar will focus on education as students grow in their understanding of themselves and the world of education. While recommended for Education majors, those in Early Childhood Development, and Human Services will find the material useful. Students from other majors are welcome to enroll if interested in pursuing teaching as a career in the future. Prerequisite: Student must be in first two semesters of study at BHCC with 16 college credits or less completed. 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Remote Monday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, 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). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedAsynchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: 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. 09/08/2021-12/20/2021 Remote Monday, Wednesday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: 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. 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid Course Monday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, B Building, Room B106

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: 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. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 06:00PM - 07:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: 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. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 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 higher in College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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 higher in College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/09/2021-12/16/2021 Hybrid Course Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, B Building, Room B106

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 higher in College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course demonstrates the way that the basic concepts and techniques developed by cultural anthropologists help us understand various cultures and intercultural relations. Through ethnographic readings and films, students learn about kinship, gender, ethnicity, religion, and social change in a variety of cultures. The course increases awareness of cultural dimensions of human experience and the diversity and flexibility of human cultures. The course meets General Education requirement "Community and Cultural Contexts". 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. 09/13/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Synchronous, 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. 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. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course covers the responsibilities of management including principles of front-office procedures, accounting fundamentals and supervisory and communication skills as they relate to the various support departments that impact the guest cycle. It includes training on front desk software. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is a rigorous introductory course as part of a two-semester sequence that studies chemical principles. Topics include atomic structure, reaction types and equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry and bonding theory. Students are required to purchase approved safety goggles. Course meets: 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Precalculus (MAT-197) or higher-level math or exemption by placement testing, and pre/co-requisite College Writing I (ENG-111). It is recommended that students take Calculus I ( MAT-281) concurrently with CHM-201. . Note: This course isintended for students planning to major ortransfer as science or engineering majors. Pre-allied health students or students requiring a one semester overview of chemistry should enroll in Principles of Inorganic Chemistry and Lab (CHM-120). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Tuesday 06:00PM - 08:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (more)...

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). 09/08/2021-12/15/2021 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, 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 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 (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. 09/08/2021-12/15/2021 Hybrid Course Wednesday 06:00PM - 08:30PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course enables the security specialist to employ the various methodologies, tools, and techniques acquired in earlier course curriculum in protecting, hardening and attacking a network in a Capstone course. The student will be introduced to projects/problems/or scenarios which will require hands on engagement to address. The course will emphasize problem solving, critical thinking, and use of multiple skills, techniques, and tools because of the complex nature of the projects/problems/scenarios. Students are expected to have access to computer with internet access outside of class as there is a major web component to the course. Pre/corequisite: Ethical Hacking (CIT-273) or permission of the Department Chair. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

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. 09/08/2021-12/20/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday, Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, 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 (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103); and Intermediate Algebra (MAT-099) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. ***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. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Thursday 10:00AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (more)...

Everyone tells stories, but what makes a story"good"? Why are there some we want to hear over and over, tirelessly, even though we know what will happen in the end? In this class, students will look at solid story structure, the elements that make up a "good" compelling story, and ways to tell the tales we have to tell in the best possible way to capture an audience. Students will participate as both writers and critical readers in examining creative work of their own, their peers and of established authors. This course satisfies the College's General Education Requirement for "Creative Work." Pre/Co-requisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 09/11/2021-12/18/2021 Remote Saturday 09:00AM - 11:45AM, 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 (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103); and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 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. 09/10/2021-12/17/2021 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). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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. Prerequisite: Pharmacy Practice for Pharmacy Technicians II (PMT112). 10/21/2021-11/04/2021 Remote Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course covers the following topics: functions and their graphs, polynomial functions, rational and radical functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, elements of trigonometry and trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, and sequence and series notation. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in College Algebra-STEM (MAT-194) or exemption by placing into higher level course. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 09:00AM - 10:40AM, 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 higher in Principles of Inorganic Chemistry & Lab (CHM-120) or grade of C or higher in General Chemistry I (CHM-201). 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 02:30PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (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 (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 Remote Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedAsynchronous, 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. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 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 (ESL-098) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095) or exemption by placing into higher level course. 09/13/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

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 (ESL-098) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095) or exemption by placing into higher level course. 09/09/2021-12/16/2021 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, 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 (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 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course acquaints students with the structures and functions of state and local governance in the United States with special emphasis on fiscal and social policy. It includes an analysis of political organization, state constitutions, and intergovernmental dynamics. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts 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 Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

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 higher in Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or Pre-Statistics (MAT-098) or exemption by placing into higher level course.". 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of sustainability and resource conservation as related to environmental policy and environmental management. Through lectures, laboratories, and dialogue, students develop literacy in sustainability topics including environmental values and ethics; natural resource economics; environmental policies and regulations; sustainability management; sustainable development; ecosystem resources and management, biodiversity and wildlife conservation; forest and soil conservation, water conservation and quality, air quality, climate change and climate action planning. This course meets the General Education Requirement Scientific Reasoning (formerly area 5). Course meets 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. 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. 09/07/2021-12/21/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course covers intermediate-level programming. Students learn advanced topics of C++, dynamic memory, allocation, pointers, etc., and OOP, function and operator overloading, class design and object abstraction, ADT design, templates, inheritance, and polymorphism. Students learn to analyze a variety of problems and generate appropriate object oriented solutions. The department recommends that students taking this course have no less than a grade of B in the prerequisite course. Prerequisite: C++ Programming (CSC-237) and College Algebra STEM (MAT-194) or permission of the department chairperson. For additional information and/or a course syllabus contact CS@bhcc.edu. 06/08/2021-08/12/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday, Thursday 09:00AM - 11:10AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is an introduction to some of the fundamental principles and concepts of physics, using a problem-solving approach. The topics considered include the basic equations of motion, Newton's laws and their applications, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation laws, laws of universal gravitation, and simple harmonic and oscillatory motion. Course meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Calculus I (MAT281). 06/08/2021-07/29/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 05:00PM - 10:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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). 06/09/2021-07/14/2021 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 12:30PM - 04:10PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course provides an introduction to the appreciation of film as an art form. It covers film techniques, terminology, and criticism, using film from the silent era to the present. Students are exposed to film beyond the American canon, including African American, Asian, Latinx and international works. This course satisfies the College's General Education Requirement for Creative Work. Pre/co-requisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 06/07/2021-07/12/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 08:30AM - 12:10PM, 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: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098); or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103); and a grade of C or higher in Foundations of Math (MAT-093) or exemption by placing into higher level courses. 06/08/2021-07/27/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 09:00AM - 01:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement theory, methods of scientific investigation, atomic theory, nuclear radiation, compound formation, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, the mole concept, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, and the relevance of chemistry in health professions. Laboratory work will introduce students to basic laboratory techniques, safety regulations, and chemical hygiene. This course does not satisfy the chemistry requirement of the AS Biological Sciences or AS Engineering programs or the AA Chemistry/Physics concentrations. Course meets 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Reading Skills II (RDG-095)or Acadenic Reading III (ESL-098); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103); and Foundations of Algebra (MAT-097) or placement. 06/08/2021-07/29/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 05:00PM - 09:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course examines the physical and human geographical context of major social, cultural, economic, and political issues in selected regions of the world, including but not limited to the following concerns-globalization, urbanization, environmental and climate studies, demographics, geopolitics, colonialism, plate tectonics, earth hazards-and develops a mastery of maps and other visual aids as means of learning and communication. Regions covered include the Americas, SubSaharan Africa, Europe, the Russian Domain, North Africa/SW Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095); and Writing Skills I (ENG-090) or Academic Writing III (ESL-099); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or exemption by placeing into higher level courses. 06/07/2021-08/29/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

The CDA (The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program) Professional Portfolio/Practicum Course will provide a practicum experience in an early childhood setting and assist each student in developing their reflective CDA Professional Portfolio as it relates to the 13 CDA Functional Areas specific to the program the student is working at (family child care, infant/toddler or preschool care. Students will participate in a weekly on-campus seminar as well as engaging in a minimum of 12 hours a week in an Early Childhood Education classroom with a supervising teacher. Students will complete 150 hours of a supervised practicum in a licensed early childhood center. This course will expand the scope and level of each student's work capability as they develop their CDA competency in 13 functional areas to prepare for earning their CDA credential. Prerequisites: A grade of a C or higher in Child Growth and Development (ECE-103) and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (ECE-104) and Program Environments (ECE-106). 07/24/2021-08/28/2021 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 08:30AM - 12:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course analyzes the crises of the nation from the Civil War through the twentieth century, as shown through its literature. The course examines the themes of progress, materialism, alienation, and corruption against the yardstick of opportunity, heroism, and individualism, which represent the traditional American dream. 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). 07/19/2021-08/29/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

In this course, students study adolescents and adults in the areas of physical, intellectual and social changes, and their emotional growth and development during life stages of adolescence and adulthood. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course further develops student ability in the production of music, especially in relation to post-production in the home studio. Course topics include the advanced use of signal processors, mixing, the quantization and pitch correction of audio, and advanced use of synthesizers and samplers. Prerequisite: Introduction to Music Technology (MUS171) or permission of instructor. 01/27/2021-05/12/2021 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is a broad multicultural survey of art and architecture from the Early Renaissance through contemporary times. Through formal analysis students will learn to use visual language to express aspects of design such as style, composition, perspective and materials. Students will explore how global, social, political, and cultural events influence, and are influenced by, artists and the production of art. By engaging with works of art through discussion, writing, museum visits, and making projects, students will explore the process of human creative endeavor, and will construct a narrative about artistic expression as it relates to society and their own experience. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093). 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course reviews concepts of functions, graphs and trigonometry to support the exploration of limits, derivatives, and basic integration. Topics will include limits, continuity, algebraic and trigonometric differentiation, applications of the derivative, the definite and indefinite integral, methods of integration, application of integration to determination of area, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and integration by substitution. A graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Precalculus (MAT-197) or placement. 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday 03:00PM - 04:40PM, Synchronous, Room SREMOTE (more)...

This course introduces high- and low-temperature sterilization, sterile packaging and storage. The chemistry of Sterilization is presented. Quality control, risk management regulations and recommendations and recommended practices are introduced. Inventory management and principles of purchasing are also introduced. Course meets 2 hrs lecture. Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in Central Processing I (SGT109) and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093), and Reading Skills I (RDG-090) and Writing Skills I (ENG-090); or Integrated ELL Level I (ELL-101) or placement. 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Remote Monday 05:00PM - 07:00PM, 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 PSY209 and ECE103 to meet requirements for degrees or certificates for college graduation. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course is an introduction to some of the fundamental principles and concepts of physics, using a problem-solving approach. The topics considered include the basic equations of motion, Newton's laws and their applications, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation laws, laws of universal gravitation, and simple harmonic and oscillatory motion. Course meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Calculus I (MAT281). 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Laboratory Thursday 10:00AM - 12:30PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (more)...

This course is designed for science, technology, engineering, computer science, and mathematics students and provides a solid preparation for Precalculus. Course study will focus on functions and their graphs (polynomial, absolute value, rational, radical, piecewise, exponential and logarithmic functions, algebra of functions, analyzing functions, and related applications). Additional topics include: equations and inequalities, complex numbers, conic sections, systems of equations, partial fractions, linear programming, and an introduction to matrices. Technology and digital media resources will be incorporated. Prerequisite: Complete MAT-099 or MAT-197 or higher earning a minimum grade of 'C' or better or by placement. The course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving. 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095), or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 07:00AM - 08:15AM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095), or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Asynchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095), or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Remote Monday, Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095), or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/27/2021-05/12/2021 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 04:00PM - 05:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095), or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Hybrid and Remote Tuesday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095), or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Remote Monday, Wednesday 01:20PM - 02:35PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course emphasizes writing as a process, from planning and drafting through revising and editing. Using personal experience, readings, and other sources, students write unified, coherent, well-developed essays and practice paraphrasing, summarizing, and using sources responsibly. To be eligible to take College Writing II (ENG112), students must earn a grade of C or better for this course. The course meets General Education requirement "Academic Discourse". Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Writing Skills II (ENG-095) and Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095), or Integrated ELL Level 3 (ELL-103), or placement. 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 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). 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Asynchronous, Room REMOTE

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). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Remote Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Asynchronous, Room REMOTE

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). 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 08:30AM - 09:45AM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

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). 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

This course is the study of early childhood education programs with emphasis on curriculum development in areas such as art, music, science, literature, math, language arts, and dramatic play. Prerequisite: Child Growth/Development (ECE103). 04/03/2021-05/15/2021 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

The Adobe Photoshop workspace reflects the technical basis of the digital image. Understanding the structure of this important application enables the student to systematically build confidence and skill in its use, and also apply its principles in related applications. This course surveys the breadth and depth of the Photoshop workspace and toolset through lecture presentations and lab exercises. An overview of the digital imaging workflow will be presented, with emphasis on image processing. Students must have basic computer literacy. Prerequisite: Writing Skills II (ENG-095) or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) and Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093). 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

In this course, students will explore ideas about right and wrong. Students will engage with theories in moral philosophy, addressing concepts including rights, responsibilities, consequences, power, harm, equity, and liberation. Students will consider current issues in applied ethics, which will vary, but may include privacy, taxation, parenting, reparations, sexual consent, and/or mass incarceration. Students will practice skills including inclusive interpersonal communication and analysis of observable actions in relation to ethical principles. Students will reflect on and discuss their personal philosophy of right and wrong. The course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in Academic Reading III (ESL-098) and Academic Writing III (ESL-099) or Reading Skills I (RDG-090)and Writing Skills I (ENG-090); or C or higher in Integrated ELL Level I (ELL-101) or exemption by placement testing. 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

This course is a continuation of Foundations of Math (MAT-093). Topics include algebraic expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, exponents and scientific notation, introduction to polynomials, and systems of linear equations and their graphs. Technology is incorporated to facilitate problem solving. This course does not satisfy degree requirements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Foundations of Mathematics (MAT-093) or placement. Course many require an additional lab hour. 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Remote Thursday 06:00PM - 08:45PM, Synchronous, Room SREMOTE

This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I and Lab (CHM201). Topics include solids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Students are required to purchase approved safety goggles. Course meets: 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in General Chemistry I and Lab (CHM201). 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Thursday 06:00PM - 08:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE (more)...

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). 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Hybrid and Remote Monday 01:00PM - 02:15PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is the hands-on application of ultrasound in the hospital setting. Scanning skills are developed during this clinical. Students will be performing supervised ultrasounds and present daily cases to sonographers and/or physicians. Students will become acquainted with the responsibilities needed to work in the ultrasound setting. Clinical will take place 3 days a week. Prerequisite: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223). Corequisites: Obstetrical and Gynecology Sonography II (SON221) and Advanced General Sonography (SON217). 01/05/2021-05/14/2021 Clinical Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30AM - 04:00PM, Room to be Announced

This course examines the theories of the biological, social, and psychological development of human beings throughout the life span. This course may be taken either as a prerequisite course for the pre-nursing program, or as an elective by non-Psychology majors. The course does not satisfy the requirements of the A.A. Psychology Concentration program. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 01/25/2021-05/17/2021 Remote Monday 02:30PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, 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 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 is an introduction to the ways of discovering, describing, and making warranted assertions about aspects of people and social life. The chief objectives are 1) to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become intelligent critics of research in the behavioral and social sciences, and 2) to give them a rudimentary understanding of the design and evaluation of scientific research. Statistical material is treated in a conceptual manner. Prerequisite: Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 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 (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 is an introduction to current views of behavioral change, learning, and remembering. The focus will be on concepts, theoretical issues,and applications of current research in the fields of behavioral and cognitive psychology. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Principles of Psychology (PSY101). 01/26/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday, Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Asynchronous, 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 continues the survey of the history of music covering the Romantic period (around 1800) through the present. While focusing on Western art music this course aims to connect the music covered in class to the music of other cultures, eras, and styles. Students will examine the development of music through the emergence of the modern world, as well as the culture, politics, technology, and human drama that shaped it. This course is designed for music majors, but is open to any students with rudimentary knowledge of music. Prerequisites: Music History I(MUS133) or permission of department chair. Grade of C or better in Academic Reading III (ESL098) and Academic Writing III (ESL099), or Reading Skills II (RDG095) and Writing Skills II (ENG095); or exemption by placement testing. 01/27/2021-05/12/2021 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Remote, Room REMOTE

This course is a study of plant and animal sources of human food, their nutritional values and how the body in health and disease utilizes them. Topics include: chemistry and biology of food, personal nutrition evaluation, nutrition-related health problems and global food and nutrition issues. Laboratory exercises are used to introduce students to the diagnostic procedures used by nutritionists and to reinforce learning of nutritional theory. A background in biology or chemistry is not required. This course will satisfy the General Education requirement for Scientific Reasoning (previous area title: Science & Technology) for all programs. Class meets: 3 hours lecture - 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: MAT093, RDG095, ENG095 or placement equivalent. 01/30/2021-05/15/2021 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 09:00AM - 01:00PM, Synchronous, Room SREMOTE

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 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Asynchronous, 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 acquaints students with the structures and functions of state and local governance in the United States with special emphasis on fiscal and social policy. It includes an analysis of political organization, state constitutions, and intergovernmental dynamics. This course meets the General Education requirement for Community and Cultural Contexts Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in Academic Reading III (ESL-098) or Reading Skills II (RDG-095) and Writing Skills II (ENG-095); or Integrated ELL Level III (ELL-103) or exemption by placement testing. 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

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. 01/31/2021-05/17/2021 Web Based Days to be Announced, Times to be AnnouncedOnline, Room ONLN

The course extends the equilibrium analysis covered in statics to deformable bodies, especially to various members that make up structures and machines. Students will learn the three fundamental concepts in this course, i.e. Equilibrium, Force-Temperature-Deformation Behavior of Materials, and Geometry of Deformation. The course includes the following concepts: stress and strain, stress transformation, temperature stresses, stress and deformation in bodies under axial, shearing, flexural, torsional and combined loadings, shear and bending moment diagrams, and Euler's columns. Course meets: 3 hour lecture. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Engineering Statics (ENR260). Co-requisite: Ordinary Differential Equations (MAT285). 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 Remote Tuesday 02:30PM - 05:15PM, Synchronous, Room SREMOTE (more)...

This course will analyze short and long works that deal with a variety of aspects of the supernatural. Students will read both classic and contemporary works by authors such as Bram Stoker, Robert Bloch, Ira Levin, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly, Henry James, Edgar Allen Poe, Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, and H.P. Lovecraft. The course explores the metaphorical roles that belief in and interest about the supernatural play in our culture and in our lives. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work. Pre/corequisite: College Writing I (ENG-111). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Hybrid and Remote Thursday 11:30AM - 12:45PM, Remote, 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

This course consists of a lecture component and hands-on component. The student will have the opportunity to apply knowledge that they have gained via lecture directly to hands-on scanning applications. Topics addressed include proper machine set up, annotation of the equipment with reference to anatomy, and basic images. Students will be exposed to the various scan planes and transducer orientations that are utilized in daily practice as a sonographer. In addition, exam protocols and pathology will be discussed. The student will have the opportunity to use the equipment in the classroom. Prerequisite: Cross-Sectional Anatomy (SON113). Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical I (SON121). 01/28/2021-05/13/2021 Laboratory Thursday 02:30PM - 06:10PM, G Building, Room G218

This course examines similarities and differences among the major world civilizations before the modern era. Topics include traditions of governance, art, religion and philosophy, technology, family structure, and everyday life. The course satisfies General Education requirement "Community and Cultural Contexts". 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 III (ELL-103) or exemption by placement testing. 01/25/2021-05/18/2021 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. 09/14/2021-12/07/2021 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 06:00PM - 07:30PM, Room to be Announced

The 15 hour SHRM Essentials of HR Management is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of human resources role and responsibilities. Newly updated in 2010, it gives participants critical knowledge to help reduce potentially costly lawsuits and improves their ability to handle challenging HR issues. 04/07/2021-05/26/2021 Web Based Wednesday 06:00PM - 08:00PM, Room to be Announced

Laboratory activities will emphasize proper laboratory protocol and documentation, inquiry based investigations, formal laboratory report writing, and standard laboratory skills used both in industry and in biotechnology research such as media and buffer preparation, protein purification, cell culture and immunological techniques. The course will also focus on career opportunities and hiring trends in the biotechnology industry and require that students work on their job readiness skills. Upon completion of this course, students will be qualified for entry level employment or internships in the biotechnology field. Depending on the college, both BIO-261 and BIO-262 may need to be completed for credits to transfer. Course meets: 1hr lecture/2.5 hrs. lab. Students in the Biotechnology option must complete BIO-120 before taking BIO-261. Prerequisites: BIO-195 and either BIO-120 or BIO-207. 09/07/2022-12/14/2022 Laboratory Wednesday 11:00AM - 02:30PM, B Building, Room B336

This course offers an intensive study of how African Americans shaped and contributed to American history. The course focuses on the experiences of African Americans in the social, economic, and political history of the United States from the era of Reconstruction to the present. Topics include the lives of African Americans during Reconstruction, the Great Migrations, the Harlem Renaissance, responses to anti-black racism, the rise of the modern civil rights movement, and the evolving complexities of black identity. The course engages students in a critical examination of the variegated patterns of African Americans' perspectives on American social conditions in the late nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries. Students consider landmark contributions in African American historiography. Students produce a research paper, review essay, or similar signature work in history aligned with the course topics. This course fulfills the General Education requirement of Community and Cultural Contexts. Prerequisite: A Grade of C or higher in College Writing 1 (ENG-111). 09/06/2022-12/20/2022 Hybrid and Remote Monday 02:30PM - 03:45PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE

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). 09/07/2022-12/14/2022 Hybrid and Remote Wednesday 11:30AM - 02:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE