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2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Criminal Justice
  

  • CJ 209 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF POLICE



    Topics covered include personnel management, records and reports, public relations, budgets, administrative procedures employed by police departments, and a general review of the police department’s relationship to other municipal agencies. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • CJ 215 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION



    Topics covered include the elements of crime with emphasis on police duties, identification of persons and property, interviewing and interrogating, as well as case management and presentation. 3 Credits.
  

  • CJ 217 CRIMINAL EVIDENCE



    An introduction to the Federal and Massachusetts rules of evidence. Topics covered include hearsay rules and its exceptions, (corpus delicti), real evidence, circumstantial evidence, and privilege. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • CJ 221 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY



    Topics covered include criminal and delinquent behavior in the United States, including the variations, ramifications, and measures of prevention; control, and treatment. Crime and delinquency as social problems and study of methods that bring about more expedient amelioration and control are explored. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • CJ 230 VICTIMOLOGY



    This course will examine current theories and research related to victimization including the roots of violence, the experience of victimization, and the victim’s interaction with the current criminal justice system. Systems designed to prevent, treat and rehabilitate those affected will be studied. This course may include civic engagement learning opportunities such as campus or community awareness initiatives, courtroom observation, and interviews with professionals.  3 Credits.
  

  • CJ 241 JUVENILE OFFENDERS



    An introduction to the causes of delinquency with concern for delinquency control, detention, and legal confinement. The Federal and Massachusetts juvenile court systems as well as the protective services of metropolitan Boston arediscussed. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.

Critical Thinking
  

  • CT 100 CRITICAL THINKING



    Introduction to critical thinking in college. Designed to provide students with practice in interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and assessing new information and its relationship to previous knowledge. Students will evaluate classic and contemporary arguments and learn how to construct sound arguments. Small group participation is an integral part of this course. This course is required for completion of an A.S. or A.A. degree program. 3 Credits.

Economics
  

  • EC 201 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS



    This course will address two major questions: (1) what are the causes of recessions, unemployment and inflation; and (2) what can governments do to combat business cycles and reduce unemployment? Topics covered include: fiscal policy, federal debt, monetary policy, and the Federal Reserve System. We will also look at the impact of international trade and the balance of payments. It is recommended that the student take this before EC 202  Principles of Microeconomics. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • EC 202 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS



    This course will analyze the four basic market structures or perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. We will see how each industry’s structure impacts decisions on pricing and production. Topics covered include: business costs, price elasticity, anti-trust laws, privatization, labor law, income distribution and poverty. It is recommended that the student take EC 201  Principles of Macroeconomics before this course. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.

Education
  

  • ED 108 ART AND MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN



    This course presents techniques for stimulating creative experiences for young children in art, music and movement. Direct participation with varied media is included to demonstrate appropriate programming for young children. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • ED 112 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION



    This course presents the purposes of early childhood education, major theories, and models of significant early childhood programs and current issues affecting the field. Students explore developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education programs and participate in 12 hours of field study. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • ED 115 EDUCATION IN AMERICAN SOCIETY



    An examination of the historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations of education in the United States from the 1700’s to the present. The purposes and organization of the delivery of schooling will be discussed and contemporary topics in education explored, including the roles of the American school in a democratic, multicultural society. The course is designed to help students decide whether the teaching profession is suited to their individual interests and abilities. A three-hour field study in schools is required each week in addition to lecture hours. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 4 Credits.
  

  • ED 170 THE INCLUSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOM: STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING



    This course provides an overview of instructional and curricular strategies for supporting students with disabilities in inclusive school settings. A review of relevant legislation and state services will be addressed. The use of screening and assessment tools and the role of Individualized Education Plans and Family Service Plans in program planning will be explored. There will be a focus on classroom strategies for early childhood educators who will serve young children with varied developmental challenges in regular school programs. An understanding of the needs of families and strategies for collaboration with them will be included. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • ED 203 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM



    This course develops skills for creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Students plan and prepare activities in specialized curriculumareas including science, social studies, math, health and nutrition, and language arts for individual children and groups. Additional curriculum planning topics include identifying and planning for individual needs and interests, assessment, providing for a range of abilities, incorporating multicultural and nonsexist elements, incorporating play in learning, and the role of family communication. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: PS 222  
  

  • ED 211 YOUNG CHILDREN AND TECHNOLOGY



    A course to provide knowledge and understanding of the role of computer technology in the early childhood classroom. Hands on exploration of current children’s software will offer skills in designing a developmentally appropriate technological environment for young children. Assistance will be given to identifying appropriate resources for the early childhood teacher. 1 Credits.
  

  • ED 212 GATEWAY TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE



    The course will introduce the concept of cultural (or cross-cultural) competence and its impact on the provision of educational services to children. The development of culturally responsive dispositions and skills will be encouraged through pre-practicum field experiences and exploration of their cultural context, including the effects of customs, history and languages. Students will gain insight into the formative effects of culture on teaching and learning and engage in service learning in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Note: This course is designed for Education majors. It is recommended that students complete at least one other Education course in addition to the prerequisite. 3 Credits. Prerequisite: PS 222  
  

  • ED 221 ADMINISTRATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS



    This course acquaints participants with critical elements in establishing and operating a childcare center. It will explore state regulations, staff relationships, business practices, parent contacts, and community relationships. This course meets the requirements of the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care for the Director I Certificate. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • ED 222 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) ASSESSMENT



    The CDA (Child Development Associate) Assessment course will assist students in developing a reflective Professional Portfolio based on the 13 CDA Functional Areas specific to their early education and care work environment (family child care, center-based infant/toddler, preschool or home visitor). This course is designed to expand the scope and level of educator performance by development and demonstration of competencies to prepare for earning the CDA national credential sponsored by the Council for Professional Recognition.  Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: Requires field experiences that reach 480 hours by the end of the course. 3 Credits. Prerequisite: PS 222  
  

  • ED 223 INFANTS AND TODDLERS



    Examination of the specialized needs of infants and toddlers with regard to intelligence, language development, nutrition, motor and social abilities, and parent-child relations. Types of programs serving infants, toddlers and their families, focusing on the design of optimum environments and curricula, will bestudied. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • ED 227 SUPERVISION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS



    This course will provide an overview of strategies for effective staff supervision in early childhood settings. A theoretical framework will be presented focusing on the role and responsibilities of supervisors and mentors. Students will reflect on their personal experiences with supervision and develop coaching and mentoring skills through practice both in-class and onsite. EEC Lead Teacher certification is suggested. Course will count towards EEC Director II.  3 Credits.
  

  • ED 228 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT



    To assist the Early Childhood educator to understand the behavior of young children and to develop a plan to optimize classroom communication and discipline. Emphasizes methods and strategies that improve classroom communication and discipline while also building the child’s self-image. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • ED 230 PRACTICUM AND SEMINAR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD



    This practicum is a supervised field work experience in an early childhood education setting, such as a child care center, nursery school, kindergarten class, early elementary classroom, infant/toddler program or program for children with special needs. Students will gain competencies working with young children 12 hours per week, 150 hours per semester. The course includes a two-hour seminar each week, weekly conferences with the cooperating teachers and regularly scheduled conferences with the College supervisor. Waiver of ED 240 is granted if the student worked as a teacher in a childcare center for at least two years and has demonstrated appropriate competences working with young children, and has received a grade of B or above in the first semester of student teaching. The student may substitute two Early Childhood electives for ED 240 in the second semester of the fieldwork course. The seminar is available in classroom or online format. Students should contact instructor regarding the ED 240  waiver. Field Experience: 12 hours per week. Seminar: 2 hours per week. 6 Credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 203  
  

  • ED 240 PRACTICUM/SEMINAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ED



    This practicum is a supervised field work experience in an early childhood education setting, such as a child care center, nursery school, kindergarten class, early elementary classroom, infant/toddler program or program for children with special needs. Students will gain competencies working with young children 12 hours per week, 150 hours per semester. The course includes a two-hour seminar each week, weekly conferences with the cooperating teachers and regularly scheduled conferences with the College supervisor. Waiver of ED 240 is granted if the student worked as a teacher in a childcare center for at least two years and has demonstrated appropriate competences working with young children, and has received a grade of B or above in the first semester of student teaching. The student may substitute two Early Childhood electives for ED 240 in the second semester of the fieldwork course. The seminar is available in classroom or online format. Students should contact instructor regarding the ED 240 waiver. Field Experience: 12 hours per week. Seminar: 2 hours per week. 6 Credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: ED 203  

Electrical Engineering
  

  • EE 110 CIRCUIT ANALYSIS I



    This is the first half of a circuit theory sequence. The combination of theory and lab experiments will meet the needs of students planning to transfer to four-year programs. Topics to be covered: basic circuit analysis, network theorems, active circuits, mesh/node analysis capacitance and inductance, and response of first- and second-order circuits. Extensive lab work along with various circuit simulations will reinforce the course theory. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. 4 Credits. Corequisite: MA 201  
  

  • EE 115 CIRCUIT ANALYSIS II



    This is the second half of a circuit theory sequence. The combination of theory and lab experiments will meet the needs of students planning to transfer to four-year programs. Topics to be covered: Wave equation, Impedance and admittance, complex numbers, phasors, average real power, reactive power and rms values, network functions, sinusoidal steady-state response, filter design and resonance. A calculus-based approach is taken by using Laplace Transforms and s-domain circuit analysis. Extensive lab work along with various circuit simulations reinforces understanding of the material. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: EE 110  
  

  • EE 120 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS



    The combination of theory and lab experiments will meet the needs of students planning to transfer to four-year programs. Topics to be covered: Number systems, Boolean Algebra and basic logic functions, Combinational logic minimization, combinational circuits, embedded electronics, flip-flops, and digital arithmetic. Counters and registers. Extensive lab work along with circuit simulation reinforces understanding of the material. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. 4 Credits.
  

  • EE 150 MICROPROCESSORS



    This is the first half of a microprocessors sequence. The combination of theory and lab experiments will meet the needs of students planning to transfer to four-year programs. Emphasis starts with a generic microprocessor and then considers the Motorola 6800. Topics to be covered: programming techniques, transfer-of-control instructions, loops and subroutines, data I/O techniques, interrupts, PIA, serial communication and the ACIA, interfacing the 6800, and an introduction to the MC6840 programmable timer module. Extensive lab work. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: EE 125
  

  • EE 231 HARDWARE ORGANIZATION AND DESIGN



    This is the second half of a microprocessors sequence. The combination of theory and lab experiments will meet the needs of students planning to transfer to four-year programs. Emphasis is on the Intel family of microprocessors, particularly the 8086/8088. Topics to be covered: S/W architecture of the 8086/8088, machine language and assembly language coding, review of programming techniques, memory interfacing, I/O interfacing, interrupt interfacing, and an introduction to the IBM PC microcomputer. Extensive lab work. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: EE 150  

Electronics
  

  • EL 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS



    This course is designed to consider electronic devices and their applications in electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical systems. This course includes the study of voltage, resistance, current, and power as it applies to DC circuits. In addition, electrical circuits are analyzed by Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems and superposition. Laboratory problems are designed to emphasize classroom instruction and provide students with experience using meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and bread boarding techniques. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: MA 98  or MA 119  or MA 200  or MA 201  or MA 202  or MA 210  or MA 211  
  

  • EL 102 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS II



    This is the second half of an algebra based circuit theory and analysis sequence. The combination of theory and laboratory experiments emphasizing AC analysis, phaser, resonance, linearity and power in AC circuits, RL, RC and RLC circuits, step response of inductors and capacitors, tuned amplifiers and oscillators. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: EL 101  
  

  • EL 125 INTERNSHIP



    A six to ten week internship will be required for all Electronic Technology students. The internship may be done at Digital, EMC, or at any other high tech companies. 4 Credits. Prerequisites: EL 102 , EE 125, EL 150
  

  • EL 151 ELECTRONICS I



    Semiconductor theory; junction, tunnel and zener diodes; bipolar, FET and MOSFET transistors; biasing and stability of devices, small-signal and large-signal behavior are studied together with frequency response. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. 4 Credits.
  

  • EL 152 ELECTRONICS II



    Continuation of EL 151. Operational and differential amplifiers, the analysis of the behavior of multistage amplifiers, power amplifiers, integrated circuit timers, comparators, signal generators, oscillators, tuned circuit amplifiers, modulators, and thyristor control circuits. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: EL 151  
  

  • EL 220 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES



    This laboratory research-based course is designed to familiarize the students with the techniques employed in the process of manufacturing semiconductors or integrated circuits (commonly called ICs or chips). Topics covered in this class include wafer production and fabrication, thermal oxidation, masking, doping, dielectric deposition, and metallization, electric test, and assembly. Design for basic IC components such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors are covered. Field trips to IC manufacturing facilities and guest lectures by IC layout designers are part of this course. Lecture: 3 hours lecture. Laboratory: 2 hours lab. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: EL 215

Emergency Medical Technician
  

  • EM 101 PRINCIPLES OF PREHOSPITAL CARE FOR THE EMT



    This course focuses on the fundamental theory, principles, and practice underlying the provision of prehospital emergency care as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) based on current Massachusetts and national guidelines and evolving evidence-based practice recommendations.This course explores EMS systems and operations, airway and ventilation management, resuscitation, patient assessment and treatment of common medical, trauma, and behavioral emergencies throughout the lifespan, and connects pathophysiology to prehospital management. Students must successfully complete both EM 101 and EM 105 in the same semester to be eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) EMT certification examination. Lecture: 4 hours per week. Lab: 4 hours per week. 6 Credits. Corequisite: EM 105  EMT Clinical and Field Practice. Prerequisite: Admission to EMT, HS Diploma or GED, CORI/SORI requirements, health and vaccination compliance, 18 years of age or older to take the certification exam.
  

  • EM 105 EMT CLINICAL AND FIELD PRACTICE



    This course provides students with clinical education experiences through simulation and clinical/field rotations to enhance knowledge and skills acquired in EM 101 and prepare for the National Registry of EMTs exam and professional practice as EMTs. Students will develop portfolios documenting all patient care activities, preceptor evaluations, and self reflections. Students will participate in and document comprehensive patient care for no less than 20 patients through simulation and clinical/field experience. Please note that students must be compliant with ail health and vaccination requirements in order to be placed in a clinical/field rotation. Students must successfully complete both EM 101 and EM 105 in the same semester to be eligible to take the NREMT EMT certification examination. Lab: 40 hours. Clinical/Field: 20 hours. 2 Credits. Corequisite: EM 101  Principle of Prehospital Care for the EMT, 77% (C+) or higher in EM 101 in order to continue in course. Prerequisite: Admission to EMT, HS Diploma or GED, CORI/SORI requirements, health and vaccination compliance, 18 years of age or older to take the certification exam.

English
  

  • EN 90 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITION I*



    Preparation for college reading, writing, and success. Includes developing reading strategies necessary for understanding and using complex texts; practicing methods for generating, revising, and polishing original writing; and strengthening the academic competencies of setting goals, participating in class activities, and managing workload. Students produce approximately 2500-3500 words of formal writing, including essays written in multiple drafts using multiple sources. A writing sample is required of all students at the beginning of the course, and students are required to submit an exit portfolio that may determine their placement into EN 98  or EN 101 . Students must be placed into EN 090 through the College’s placement process or the English Department’s end of semester portfolio assessment. Credit earned in this course cannot be applied toward graduation. 6 Credits. Prerequisite: EN090
  

  • EN 98 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITION II*



    Preparation for college writing, including practice in critical reading and research, invention strategies, focus, development, audience awareness, MLA style, and editing. Activities include lecture, small group discussions, instruction in word processing and online research, collaborative peer review, and self-assessment. Students produce approximately 3000-4000 words of formal writing, including essays written in multiple drafts using multiple sources. A writing sample is required of all students at the beginning of the course, and students are required to submit an exit portfolio that may earn students credit for EN 101  and placement in to EN 102  . Credit earned for EN 98 cannot be applied toward graduation. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: Students must place into EN 98 through the College’s placement process, the English Department’s end of semester portfolio assessment, or by completing EN 90  
  

  • EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I



    This course focuses on critical reading, analysis, and composition. Students evaluate texts for credibility and relevance, making connections between sources and to personal experience and thinking. Students produce at least 4000 words of formal writing, including essays written in multiple drafts, with emphasis on argument, coherence, development, audience awareness, MLA style for integrating and citing sources, and editing.  3 Credits. Prerequisite: Students must place into EN 101 through the College’s placement process, the English Department’s end-of-semester portfolio assessment, or by successfully completing EN 98  
  

  • EN 101L ACCELERATED ENGLISH LAB*



    The Accelerated English Lab is a required 3-credit component of the 6-credit Accelerated English course designed for students who place into EN 98. The course combines EN 98   and EN 101   in one semester. Activities in the lab help students achieve the outcomes of ENlOl and may include writing workshops, individual conferences, electronic portfolio development, group projects, and research assignments. Students in Accelerated English must register for a section of both EN101L and ENlOl with the same section number. Grading for the lab is Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, and credit earned in the lab cannot be applied toward graduation. 3 Credits. Corequisite: EN 101L Lab and the corresponding section of EN 101 . Prerequisite: Students must place into EN 98    through the College’s placement process, the English Department’s end of semester portfolio assessment, or by completing EN 90   .    
  

  • EN 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II



    This course focuses on critical reading, analysis, and composition. Students will read and respond to various kinds of texts, synthesizing information from multiple sources using MLA style. Students produce at least 4000 words of formal writing, including a research paper of 1500 words or more, with emphasis on academic research, critical evaluation of sources, argument, audience awareness, coherence, and style.  3 Credits. Prerequisite: EN 101   
  

  • EN 120 INTRO TO DIGITAL WRITING



    An introduction to writing in digital environments. Students will analyze and compose multimedia texts using a variety of applications, including blogs, wikis, websites and social media, to gain awareness of their different uses and suitability for various audiences. Topics will include digital aesthetics and design, ethics and fair use policy, and internet identity and presence. Students will create a digital portfolio of their work. 3 Credits. Prerequisite: EN 101 . Completion of EN 102  is recommended.
  

  • EN 195 CREATIVE WRITING



    This course gives students the opportunity to analyze and experiment in a number of creative writing genres, which may include creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry and drama, among others. The class will read and discuss the work of various writers and will participate in exercises designed to generate and craft original material. Students will share their own pieces with their peers and instructor, and will be given the opportunity to revise their work for final submission. At the end of the course students are expected to have a portfolio of their own writing and a greater understanding of the creative process. 3 Credits.
  

  • EN 202 ADVANCED WRITING



    Students will develop skills needed to prepare and publish original work and the work of others. Students will solicit, read, evaluate, and edit submissions for potential publication in the school’s literary magazine, newspaper, or in other venues. In addition to engaging in editorial roles, students may be given the opportunity to create and present projects that explore their own particular interests and career goals. Students will work collaboratively and independently on in­depth writing projects, including a research paper of 1500 words or more. May fulfill the  EN 102  requirement. 3 Credits. Prerequisite:  EN 101  
  

  • EN 210 WRITING SHORT FICTION



    In this course, students will explore the art of the short story by reading classic and contemporary authors and composing original short fiction. Coursework will focus on analysis, technique, experimentation, and craft. Students will write, workshop, and revise their stories as part of the class, building towards an end of semester portfolio of completed work.  3 Credits. Prerequisite:  EN 101  or  EN 195   
  

  • EN 220 PROFESSIONAL WRITING



    Provides directed practice in writing for specific audiences, particularly in the fields of science, business, and technology. Topics include understanding the ethical, legal, and cultural considerations of the professional environment, document management, and the effective use of graphics. Students produce a portfolio of work that may include formal and informal reports, proposals, job-related correspondence, instructions and procedures, summaries, and oral presentations. 3 Credits. Prerequisite: EN 101 . Completion of EN 102  is recommended.

English as a Second Language
  

  • ES 98 ESL SUMMER WRITING SEMINAR*



    This course is designed for high-intermediate and advanced English language learners who want to improve their academic English skills. Students will read about a theme in literature, culture, or society and produce different types of academic writing, including one longer essay. Upon completion of the course, students may submit a writing portfolio to be considered for accelerated writing course placement. Does not replace any degree requirement or elective. 3 Credits. Prerequisite: Placement into ES 100  or higher.
  

  • ES 100 ACADEMIC ESL



    In this high-intermediate course for English learners, students develop integrated writing, critical reading, listening, and speaking skills. Students write, revise, and edit multiple essays and begin to incorporate sources in their writing. Curriculum includes short works of fiction and non-fiction and may ask students to draw from their own experiences. Students have the option to produce a portfolio of written work to help determine next English course placement. Required for some students based on College placement process. Depending on program of study, students may apply up to 6 credits of ES courses to fulfill humanities, liberal arts, or program elective requirements. Lecture: 6 hours per week. 6 Credits. Placement into ES100
  

  • ES 103 GRAMMAR AND EDITING



    This course is designed for English learners, including students in upper-level writing courses, who wish to improve their written and spoken English. Students use advanced grammatical structures in context and learn to identify their own grammatical errors. Students revise and edit their writing with a focus on development of ideas, clarity of expression, word choice, and grammatical accuracy. Topics may include verb forms, complex sentences, parallel structure, and sentence boundaries. Depending on program of study, students may apply up to 6 credits of ES courses to fulfill humanities, liberal arts, or program elective requirements. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • ES 105 LISTENING AND SPEAKING



    This course is designed for intermediate and advanced English learners who wish to improve their listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. Students develop fluency and accuracy in English by discussing academic, career, and global topics of interest. Activities may include listening to podcasts, reading and analyzing texts, problem solving in groups, participating in simulations, and giving oral presentations. Depending on program of study, students may apply up to 6 credits of ES courses to fulfill humanities, liberal arts, or program elective requirements. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • ES 150 ADVANCED ACADEMIC ESL



    In this advanced course for English learners, students develop integrated writing, critical reading, listening, and speaking skills. Students write, revise, and edit multiple essays, incorporating sources in their writing. Assignments relate to academic readings, students’ experiences, and global or community issues. Students produce a portfolio of written work to help determine next English course placement. Required for some students based on College placement process. Depending on program of study, students may apply up to 6 credits of ES courses to fulfill humanities, liberal arts, or program elective requirements. Lecture: 6 hours per week. 6 Credits. Prerequisite: Placement into ES150

Environmental Sciences & Safety
  

  • EV 103 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES I



    Environmental Studies I (EV 103) is a 4-credit course with a laboratory. An exploration of ecology; topics include biological communities, environmental chemistry, ecosystems, mutations and evolution, agriculture, population studies and human population, ecotoxicology, and environmental oncology. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. There is no prerequisite for this course. 4 Credits.
  

  • EV 104 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES II



    Environmental Studies II (EV 104) is a 4-credit course with a laboratory. A continuation of the study of ecology, topics include: Natural resources, chemicals in food (pesticides, food additives), radioactivity, pollution and pollution control, waste treatment and disposal, nuclear power and other forms of energy; sustainability and federal policies will also be addressed. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. There is no prerequisite for this course. 4 Credits.
  

  • EV 105 INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY I



    This course presents the fundamental concepts in ecology and environmental science and develops critical thinking skills. These skills include interpretation analyzing, synthesizing and assessing new information. Topics presented in the course include a descriptive review of various ecosystems (such as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the geosphere); a basic discussion of energy and food, the concepts of competition, predation, adaptation and extinction thinking. 2 Credits.
  

  • EV 106 INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY II



    This course covers various environmentally significant issues. Including air and water quality; land/marine ecology; hazardous wastes and recycling. The public perception of environmental policies and issues, and the current status of environmental research are introduced. 2 Credits. Prerequisite: EV 105  
  

  • EV 110 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE & SAFETY



    This course is designed to provide the tools and foundations necessary to understand the physical, chemical & biological properties of environmental contaminants and their effects on the living population and ecosystems. The course is designed to teach an understanding of the basic principles of water,air and soil pollutants. Topics examined include sources of contaminants, their fate, transport in multiple environmental media and treatment of such factors. Environmental health factors associated with the problems stemming from contamination of air, water, and food. Lectures and labs will cover these properties of specific contaminants in the environment, their monitoring techniques, and their interactive effects with water, air and soil. International/global issues related to the environment will also be examined. This course provides a qualitative and quantitative approach based on the integration of technology, mathematics, physical, chemical and biological sciences. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. 4 Credits.
  

  • EV 120 ASTRONOMY



    This course is a descriptive introduction to the science of astronomy. The goal is to acquaint the beginning student with the sky and where we are in the observable universe. Topics will include understanding the night sky, motions of the moon and sun, the structure of solar system and galaxy, and the origin of the universe. Other topics will include seasons, history of astronomy, life and death of stars, astronomical instruments, and the search for new planets. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • EV 130 METEOROLOGY



    An introduction to the science of atmospheric behavior. Topics include the structure of the atmosphere, climate, fundamentals of the weather, cloud formation, atmospheric motions, air masses, pollution, and use of meteorological instruments. 3 Credits.
  

  • EV 201 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY



    This course provides a comprehensive examination of environmental health issues through the scientific understanding of causes and possible future approaches to control major environmental health problems. This would include pollution problems and topics in environmental pollutants; environmental contamination with physical, chemical, and biological agents, vectors, dissemination (air, water, soil); solid and hazardous waste; biomarkers and risk analysis. The course will cover environment-to-human interactions and their impact. Environmental carcinogenesis, cell injury, food- and water-borne disease and risk analysis. Lab methods will include forensic toxicology, analysis of toxic drinking water contaminants, food microbiology, and bacterial toxins. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. 4 Credits. Prerequisites: EV 110  
  

  • EV 210 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY



    This course covers the structure, biochemistry, physiology and classification of the microorganisms that have ecological and industrial significance. It also includes the basic sampling, analysis and testing technologies in air, water, and soil. Site-remedial techniques including bio-remedial technique will also be reviewed. The course willconsider the role of microorganisms in the environment and investigate the use of microbes in various industrial applications. The classifications of microbial toxins, enzymes, and other hazardous products of microbial toxicology and managementprocedures will be covered. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 3 hours per week. 4 Credits. Prerequisites: EV 110 , BI 120 , CH 120  

     
  

  • EV 220 ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION ISSUES & ANALYSIS



    In this subject, environmental management is examined from different perspectives including the socioeconomic and community aspects. Global issues as well as American environmental issues are considered. Integrated environmental management is offered as a means of limiting effects of problems. This is considered in the light of environmental ethics and legislation. Other aspects covered include risk environmental impact assessment and consequences including the evaluation process. Tools used for capacity building are developed and, several major case studies are explored. Issues and sustainable use of environmental resources are also emphasized. The Safety analysis will study the implementation and identification of major categories for both safety and environmental hazards prevention techniques through the development of programs appropriate for dealing with them. This course will also study the development of procedures in occupational safety models of accidents as well as techniques of investigation, emergency hazards, and risk assessment. 3 Credits.
  

  • EV 240 ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY



    The course discusses critical issues associated with toxins in the environment through the examination of physiological, epidemiological, and biochemical effects and the mechanisms of action of such toxins on the human body. The course will cover the sources, definitions and classifications of toxins their effects on the human body and the environment. The relationship between toxins, the rate of mutation & cancers will be covered. Effects of exposure to substances such as asbestos, lead, organic solvents, radiation and germs as well as prevention and control will be discussed. The role of the immune system and the role of immuno-toxicology in defending the body will be covered. Applying these fields to understand how substances in the environment directly affect human health will be addressed. The environmental regulations, risk assessment, and the role of science, society and government in protecting human and environment health will be reviewed. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Laboratory: 3 hours per week. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: EV 110 
  

  • EV 242 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DIRECTED RESEARCH STUDY



    This is a hands-on practical course to train students in a specific area of environmental sciences. The course will be supervised by a faculty member who will define the area of study with each student in association with mentors from the various fields. Examples of these fields are: Air and Water Quality, Water Microbiology, Hazardous Waste Handling, Food Hygiene and Safety, Marine Microbiology, Environmental Preservation, Drinking Water and Sewer Treatment. The instruction will be conducted both on campus and at selected field sites. Predetermined outcomes and assessment procedures must be identified prior to the training. Techniques such as protein toxin isolation, DNA extraction and sequencing, microbial identification, Gas Chromatography and other chromatography methods plus colorimeter & spectrophotometric methods would be used. Students may present their finding in national scientific conferences in the form of oral and/or written reports. 4 Credits. Prerequisite: EV 110  

French
  

  • FR 101 BEGINNING FRENCH I



    Develops basic skills in speaking, understanding, reading,and writing. Gradual growth in oral expression with intensivevocabulary and idiom building in meaningful contexts. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • FR 102 BEGINNING FRENCH II



    Focuses on the acquisition and development of reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking skills with emphasis on the aural and oral. Oral drills, audio-visual material, directed conversation, and dialogues will be utilized. 3 Credits. Prerequisite: FR 101  

Geography
  

  • GG 103 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY



    An introduction to the three organizing geographical traditions: earth science, culture and environment, locational and area analysis. Special attention is given to the interrelationships between humankind and the environment, and the dynamic nature of the geography of world locations. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • GG 105 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY



    A geographic analysis of selected world regions considering both physical and human elements. Regions are studied in terms of their land-forms, oceanographic, and atmospheric influences. Regions are also investigated in terms of population distribution and economic, political, social, and cultural forms. 3 Credits.

Government
  

  • GV 101 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT



    American Government introduces students to the form and function of both the federal government and Massachusetts state government. The course will consider the relationship between the three branches of the federal and state government. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • GV 102 INTRO TO POLITICAL THEORY



    This course examines the development of political thought and the ideologies that influenced the creation of various forms of government. In particular, the contributions of the leading political philosophers that influenced forms of government, including monarchy, democracy, and tyranny, will be explored. Concepts such as social justice, republicanism, socialism, fascism, and federalism will be highlighted. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • GV 103 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT



    This course examines the political institutions, actors, and issues within American state and local government with an emphasis on Massachusetts. This course will emphasize the importance of citizen participation in the political process. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • GV 202 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT



    This course will examine fundamental concepts used by political scientists to compare the structures and processes of various governments around the world, including those of both developing and developed nations. Emphasis will be placed on comparison of different models of political leadership, government structures, and political processes. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • GV 203 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY



    This course will examine the origins of the “living constitution.” Specific areas of inquiry include: the relationship of commercial growth to legal change; Federal vs. State conflicts; the different schools of constitutional interpretation. 3 Credits.
  

  • GV 210 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS



    This course is an introduction to the politics of international relations. The goal of the course is to provide students with the tools and background to analyze developments in international relations. It reviews the history of world politics to the modern era, with particular emphasis on key concepts, such as balance of power, collective security, and sovereignty. It then applies these concepts to major issues of international security, economics, and diplomacy during the modern era. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • GV 230 CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES



    This course analyzes the politics of civil rights and civil liberties in the U.S.. How have the president, Congress, state governments and courts responded to political pressures and social controversy over the right to dissent, freedom of speech and press, privacy, and civil rights. What are the political and social consequences of these governmental decisions and actions? 3 Credits.
  

  • GV 251 POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP



    This internship is designed to provide students who qualify with the opportunity for fieldwork experience in the office of an elected official, appointed official, non-profit organization, political campaign, or municipal government. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 140 total semester fieldwork hours required (per MCC Experiential Education Handbook).  3 Credits. Prerequisites: EN 101   and either GV 101  or LA 230  . Grades for all prerequisites must be a B or above or permission of the instructor.
  

  • HON 200 HONORS COLLOQUIUM - GV



    Take a walk off the edge of the Earth and into the abyss of lies, disinformation, fake news, alternative facts, and conspiracy theory. Perhaps the most significant threat to 21st century democracy lay in the tenuousness of truth.  Weaponized as “fake news,” politicians and pundits turn certainties into falsehoods, amplified through corporate media, social media and the internet–sometimes aided by anti-democratic governments and actors–in the service of the construction of a sense of “un-reality.” In this context, determining truth has grown ever more difficult.  The resultant loss of faith in democratic government, political leaders, institutions, and expertise portends profound change for both nascent and established democracies around the world.  This course will focus on the importance of truth in the maintenance and upkeep of American democracy.  It will take a multi-disciplinary approach to the topic.  Students will examine the history of truth in American democracy. For example, how did America’s Founders view the relationship between truth and democracy? What did that relationship look like in American politics prior to today?  We will broaden our focus when necessary to study how authoritarian regimes shape reality to better understand the methods of misinformation and disinformation, and the interests of these actors in undermining democracy.  Students will study the legal issues surrounding “fake news” and what the Constitution and legal system have to say.  For example, what is free speech?  What is the importance of freedom of the press? What tensions exist in these constructs?  Sociologically the course will examine the social construction of reality as it informs the creation of discourse and narrative. For example, what is the process by which MAGA hat become a symbol that is imbued with cultural meaning and power. Finally, this course exposes students to some of the many proposals to address the problem of fake news, from regulation to civics education, with an eye toward evaluating the possibilities and problems in each and honing the critical thinking skills necessary to making sense of the news they consume.  3 Credits. Prerequisite:  EN 101  

Health Sciences
  

  • HL 103 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY



    This course presents construction of medial terms through common word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will learn to master medical vocabulary through classroom instruction. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • HL 109 HEALTH CAREER EXPLORATION



    Healthcare is one of the fastest growing career fields in the United States. The course is designed to provide students the chance to see if a career in health care is right for them; and if they determine they have an interest, it can help them narrow down the possible careers they might consider. This course introduces medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, career pathway exploration and critical soft skills. This course will explore cultural competency by introducing global healthcare, and cultural diversity in patient care. An introduction to medical administration and introductory skills of health occupations such as taking and recording vital signs, effective communication, and infection control techniques will also be covered. Prerequisites: None. Lecture: 45 hours. 3 Credits
  

  • HL 110 HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND SKILLS



    This course introduces students to the basic professional, psychomotor and cognitive attitudes and skills required to complete a systematic assessment and provide basic nursing care. Links to core concepts and competencies are reinforced through laboratory exercises and basic simulations. Total laboratory course credit 1. Lab: 3 hours a week for a 15 week semester. Total: 45 hours. 1 Credits. Prerequisites: BI 101 , BI 215 , BI 217 , EN 101 , MA 102 , CH 101 . Corequisites: HL 125 , NU 130  
  

  • HL 111 ESSENTIALS OF NUTRITION



    This course focuses on one of the basic human needs, that of nutrition. The first portion of the course stresses the nutritional needs of well individuals across the life span. A working knowledge of nutrients and their food sources is provided, as well as some basic menu planning. An overview of psychological, economic, cultural and religious factors that affect nutrition is included. Basic principles of food preparation and safety are discussed, along with an introduction to the agencies and laws concerned with nutrition. The second portion of the course deals with dietary modifications utilized in dealing with common health problems. Total course credits 3 lecture hours per week for a total class hours of 45 hours. 3 Credits.
  

  • HL 125 PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES: A PATHOPHYSIOLOGY APPROACH



    This course provides an essential foundation for the nursing care of patients receiving pharmacologic agents for the prevention and/or management of alterations in biophysical and psychosocial function. Content emphasizes the core competencies of this program and their relationship to basic principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostics and the nursing management of patients receiving commonly prescribed therapies. Total course credits 4, theory 4 hours a week, total contact hours 60. 4 Credits. Prerequisites: BI 115, BI 116, BI 123, EN 101 , HL 111 , PS 101 . Corequisites: HL 111 , NU 130 , NU 135 , NU 136, PS 118  

Hindi
  

  • HI 101 ELEMENTARY HINDI I



    This first course as part of a sequence of two courses, offers an in-depth introduction to modern Hindi, including the Devanagari script. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio/visual material, and computer-based exercises, this course provides cultural insight and increases proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 4 Credits.
  

  • HI 102 ELEMENTARY HINDI II



    This course offers an in-depth introduction to modern Hindi, including the Devanagari script. Through a combination of graded texts, written assignments, audio/visual material, and computer-based exercises, this course provides cultural insight and increases proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous self-expression in the language. 4 Credits.

History
  

  • HS 101 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I



    This course explores the history of human civilization, including the development of society, politics, and culture in Europe until the 17th century. Topics covered may include the ancient world, the medieval period, and the Renaissance and Reformation. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 102 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II



    This course continues the Western Civilization survey sequence from the 16th century to the present. Topics may include the Scientific Revolution, the American and French revolutions, and World Wars I and II, the Cold War, and globalization. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 103 WORLD CIVILIZATION I



    This introductory survey course examines the origins and development of major world civilizations until 1500, focusing on the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural aspects of Middle Eastern, European, Asian, African, and Mesoamerican civilizations. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 104 WORLD CIVILIZATION II



    This introductory survey course examines the continued growth and development of major world civilizations from 1500 to the present, focusing on society, politics, economic relationships, religion, and culture, including increased interaction between these societies and globalization in the modern era. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 105 UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877



    The first half of the US History survey sequence focuses on American history until 1877. Topics include the history of the colonial era; the American Revolution and Early Republic; the Civil War and Reconstruction. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 106 UNITED STATES HISTORY SINCE 1877



    The second half of the US History survey sequence continues with emphases on industrialization, urbanization and immigration; expansion of the role of government through the New Deal, Great Society and Cold War; movements for civil rights; contemporary history. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 115 AMERICA THROUGH THE MEDIA



    Explores social-cultural values of the United States from the 1920’s to the present through the printed media, films, radio, T.V. and music. The Depression, World War II, the post-war world of affluence and anxiety are emphasized. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 201 MODERN LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY



    This course will explore the history of Latin America from 1800 to the present, including Latin American independence movements; the rise of caudillismos; the impact of American imperialism in Latin America; the Mexican Revolution; the Cold War’s impact on the region; current challenges including immigration and the rise of Central American gangs. While discussing those issues, this class will pay special attention to analyzing Latin American attempts to build stable societies and why those attempts failed. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 210 AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY



    This course explores the African American struggle for equality throughout American history, from the colonial era to the civil rights movement and contemporary America. Topics covered will include the origins of slavery; the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the emergence of segregation; urbanization and industrialization; the cultural and intellectual achievements of African Americans; the Long Civil Rights movement; contemporary African American political and economic life. 3 Credits.
  

  • HS 220 NAZI GERMANY AND THE HOLOCAUST



    This course explores primary and secondary sources to determine the emergence of Nazism and the causes of the Holocaust, the methodology and implementation of the Nazi genocide of the Jews and other European groups, and the Holocaust in the context of World War II and its aftermath. In addition, students will examine the historiography of the Holocaust, comparing different historical explanations and schools of historical analysis to determine how they have influenced our understanding of this event. 3 Credits. Prerequisites: Completion of one History 100-level course.
  

  • HS 230 WE THE PEOPLE: IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP IN U.S. HISTORY



    Immigrants have shaped and defined the United States yet this legacy is often contested as different generations argue about what it means to be “American.” This course traces the history of immigration and the changing definitions of citizenship from the colonial era to the present. It begins with the first European contact and settlement in the Americas, follows the three great immigration waves of the 19th and 20th century, and explores how social, cultural, and political forces have influenced the continual evolution of the citizenship process. 3 Credits. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EN 101  
  

  • HS 299 HISTORY INTERNSHIP



    This course offers a combined academic and professional experience that will allow the student to apply their history training and knowledge while developing hands-on experience in professional positions related to history fields, including archives, museum education, and preservation. Students will study public history under the direction of appropriate faculty, and work on-site at a history institution toincrease their research, writing, presentation and technical skills. 3 Credits.

Hospitality Management
  

  • HM 101 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY



    Considers the components, development and scope of the lodging/food service (hospitality) industry; reviews industry organizational structures; and identifies industry trends and career options. Field trips and guest speakers as appropriate. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • HM 102 FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT



    Introduces all aspects of front office procedures in lodging. Stresses the importance of operations that are guest-focused and built upon inter-departmental communication. Automated guest registration systems are studied extensively. Role-play strategies are incorporated throughout. 3 Credits.
  

  • HM 201 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT



    An in-depth study of the practices and principles used in food and beverage operations. Students will examine issues related to inventory management, cost of food/beverage sales, purchasing, legal and ethical issues as well as management and marketing issues. All students enrolled in this course will be required to complete a CARE (Controlling Alcohol Risk Effectively) program. Lecture: 3 hours per week. 3 Credits.
  

  • HM 203 CONFERENCE & EVENT PLANNING



    This course provides the practical knowledge and opportunity to design, develop, implement and manage meetings, expositions, events and conventions (MEEC). The course also discusses the requirement for launching various MEEC programs, including entertainment arrangement, designing furnishings, obtaining financing, selecting vendors and suppliers, managing the MEEC project, using applicable technology, audio and visual equipment and social media, planning a marketing campaign, and organizing food and beverage services. 3 Credits.
  

  • HM 208 INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM



    This course provides the knowledge and skills for developing and managing domestic and foreign tourism and travel opportunities. The course also discusses cruise attractions and entertainment, selecting travel destinations, providing direct marketing campaigns and food arid beverage services. Students will also develop an understanding of air travel products and suppliers, the tourism environment, the impact of the economic environment, custom regulations, and implementing quality customer services. 3 Credits.
 

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