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The Learning Community Seminar is a 3-credit course that will help you make friends, connect with faculty, and learn what it takes to succeed in college. The Seminar is required for first-year students who enroll full time at BHCC (12 credits or more) and are seeking an Associate's degree. Each Learning Community Seminar section explores a different theme. Some sections are designed for students in specific programs of study. Other sections explore topics of interest.
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LCS-101BBEducation: It’s Your Civil Right - 3 CreditsWhat does it mean to get an education in America? Do educated people get better jobs? Can education create good citizens? Is education necessary for democracy? These questions and more will form the backdrop for this course.
Through readings, multimedia sources, writing, discussion, and field study, you will examine the historical purposes of education; explore the relationship of education to economics, culture, race, class, and gender; and consider the meaning of education in their own lives. LCS-101BB 01 SEM F 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. I Monroe |
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LCS-101C It All Adds Up - 3 CreditsIn this course, you will learn to recognize and overcome barriers to learning math, identify and access resources, and practice the strategies and skills necessary for success in college. You will participate in guided activities that will help you discover mathematical ideas through real and thought-provoking situations. LCS-101C 01C SEM T, TH 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. E Seabury |
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LCS-101D Motivations and Movements - 3 CreditsThis course examines what it means to be a psychologist and sociologist. You will have the opportunity to stand on the spot where the Boston Massacre occurred,
cheer on Boston sports teams, and explore what motivates individuals and groups of people to participate in these and other actions. Career options in the behavioral science
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LCS-101DD GPS: Your Guide to Purpose & Success - 3 Credits College is not just about learning a specific program of study but also about discovering what you want to do in life and who you want to become.
Your experiences inside and outside of the classroom can change or confirm your purpose, place and direction in life. Through readings, class discussions, multi-media sources,
and writing, you will examine your educational plans, career plans, personal goals, and begin to define your purpose, place and direction in college and in life. |
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LCS-101E Energy, Life, and Sustainability - 3 Credits
In this seminar, you will investigate the environmental and social consequences of energy production and consumption with emphasis on climate change impacts.
You will explore solutions to slow down global warming and investigate new sources of clean and sustainable energy. Learn how we can all play a role in ensuring a more
livable planet. LCS-101E T1 SEM T 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. K Frashure |
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LCS101-FF How Current Events Shape Your World - 3 CreditsThis course will expose you to the local and global events that are shaping the world in which we live. News stories and headlines will be analyzed in order to assess their political,
social and economic effects. From domestic politics to international affairs, from development to war, this course will explore the greater history behind each story. Events from all regions of the world
will be analyzed, with an emphasis on the roots of each issue, conflict and resolution. LCS-101FF 01 SEM M, W 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. A Jeglinski |
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LCS-101G Voices from the Margins: Readings in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian Literature in America - 3 CreditsThe course will introduce you to a variety of gay and lesbian authors who write from marginalized positions. Their voices represent how diverse this country truly is in respect to race, ethnicity,
and sexual orientation. The course will concentrate on works written since 1980 to explore how each of these distinct voices comes to define itself in the face of social ostracism, denial, and even violence.
You will keep reading journals and write essays that explore the relationships between your own experiences and those of the writers we examine. LCS-101G 01 SEM T, TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. L Santos Silva |
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LCS-101GG Color of Success: Exploring Issues of Women of Color
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LCS-101H Connecting To Your Inner Orange Line
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LCS-101HH Food For Thought: The Politics and Culture of Food - 3 creditsThis course will consider the diverse universe of food, eating, and culture. Through readings, writing, discussion, and field study you will gain insight into the history of food and culture in the U.S., learn about other culture's food, and explore issues of food sustainability in the 21st century. LCS-101HH-01 SEM F 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. R Whitman |
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LCS-101IExploring Boston Neighborhoods--Online and On-Foot - 3 CreditsDrawing on history, art, architecture and literature, this course explores Boston neighborhoods. Through teamwork and field activities, you will research, online and on-foot,
the BHCC campus, Charlestown, and outlying Boston. As a team project, small groups of students may choose to survey the people, the institutions, or the public art of parks, memorials or monuments
of one of Boston's more than twenty neighborhoods, extending from East Boston to Hyde Park. LCS-101I-01 SEM T, TH 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. P Colella |
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LCS-101II Soccer and Society: Think Globally, Play Locally - 3 CreditsSoccer is one of the most globally appreciated and understood social mediums in the world. This seminar explores aspects of globalization, community and social change through the lens of soccer.
The course examines the history, rules and the ways in which soccer can be used by global and local communities to facilitate education and communication in society. You will participate in a service learning
component working with the Charlestown Youth Soccer Association or the Bunker Hill Community College Men's or Women's Soccer Team. LCS-101II 01 SEM F 1:00 – 3:45 p.m. S Benjamin |
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LCS-101J Parents as First Teachers - 3 CreditsIn this seminar, you will explore methods of incorporating literacy into children's lives. Topics will include reading with children and best practices for developing a print-rich
environment at home. This course is appropriate for parents and prospective parents, child-care providers, elementary education majors, early childhood majors, nursing or medical field majors, social
work majors, and anyone interested in modeling good reading habits for children. LCS-101J-01 SEM T, Th 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. D Fuller |
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LCS-101JJ Got Art? - 3 CreditsWhat is art? Is it public? Is it personal? Is it only in museums? In this seminar, you will learn to look at our created visual environment in ways that enhance art appreciation.
Art is not just for artists; art is political, social, personal – and it is everywhere. You will explore, assess and develop responses to the arts through class activities, visits to the BHCC gallery,
field trips, and participation in a service learning project. This Seminar will introduce a fundamental art vocabulary and provide a basic understanding of artistic media and techniques. You will work with peers
to design virtual museums and galleries that represent your philosophies of art. LCS-101JJ-01 SEM T, Th 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. D O'Malley |
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LCS-101KK Red, White, Blue and Islam - 3 CreditsGiven that Islam is the largest religion in the world and one in every five individuals identifies themselves as Muslim today, our understanding of Islam is crucial. In this Seminar, you will
examine various aspects of Islam: Islamic religious beliefs, diversity in Islamic culture, the status of women in Islam, and the concept of Jihad. A brief historical overview of the relationship between Islam
and the west will provide the context for study. Class activities will include visiting a local Mosque and experiencing Muslim culture though tasting traditional foods, exploring clothing, listening to music,
and examining art. LCS-101KK-01 SEM M, W 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. C Shah |
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LCS-101LHaunting Lessons: Exploring Cultural Beliefs about the Supernatural - 3 CreditsFrom classics such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and A Christmas Carol to the modern sensation of Harry Potter, our society continues to be captivated by the supernatural. Through readings, writing,
discussion, field study, and a group project, you will examine cultural beliefs in the supernatural and analyze these beliefs as a metaphor for many of the desires and fears in our lives - power, eternal life,
and the duality of human nature and unbridled. LCS-101L-01 SEM M, W 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. M Dubson |
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LCS-101O Exploring Gender Identity and Self-Image - 3 CreditsThis course considers gender identity and self-image from a number of personal and critical perspectives. You will examine modern and traditional written works, art, and elements of popular
culture meant to illustrate the socio-cultural contexts of each work. Thematic readings, writing assignments, group projects and presentations will function as a vehicle through which you reflect on your own
personal histories and the formation of identity and self image. LCS101O-T1 SEM T 6:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. L Schyrokyj < TOP |
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LCS-101Q Balancing Act: Juggling Work, School & Life - 3 CreditsThis course provides a supportive environment for students facing the challenges of juggling work, school and life responsibilities. You will practice the skills needed to overcome barriers to
learning and achieve personal, college, and career goals. LCS101Q-01 SEM F 2:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. K Abukhidejeh |
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LCS-101R Learning for Success - 3 CreditsThis course provides an understanding of the learning process, the role learning styles play, how memory works, and the impact of attention on learning. In this seminar, you will discover your learning style and practice
strategies for maximizing learning potential, improving attention, and helping memory work more efficiently.
LCS-101R-WB WEB online L Schyrokyj |
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LCS-101U America Speaks - 3 CreditsIn this course, you will be introduced to the history and culture of oral communication in America. Through a wide variety of sources, including Puritan sermons, presidential addresses, protest speeches, music, television, and forms for speech in the digital age, you will be introduced to the diverse rhetorical strategies and dialects at work in historical and contemporary American speech and song. In the process, you will learn about your own oral culture and refine your own communication skills. Open to first-year students. LCS-101U-01 SEM F 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. M Poole |
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LCS-101X The Military: Before, During, & After - 3 creditsThe course will offer strategies to help the military student succeed in college, work, family and other social settings, with emphasis on academic and interpersonal skills and techniques for managing
readjustment and transition. Military students will have the chance to work and study with others who have had similar life experiences. Through readings, writing, and discussion, students will explore
how military experiences change us. LCS101X-01 SEM W 2:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. S Cassara/B Craven |
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LCS-101Y "Ain't I a Woman" Unpacked and Re-packed - 3 CreditsWhat does it mean to be a good, strong, loving and successful woman? Women’s rights activists Sojourner Truth and Bell Hooks have each articulated, for their time, a vision of what it means. In this course, you will develop your own vision of what it means in today’s world. The course will include an examination of the history and psychosocial forces that shape identity, including biology, family, relationships and social networks. You will read, write, reflect, discuss, create, collaborate and act. Open to first-year students. This course is designed for women. LCS101Y-01 SEM T 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. L Benson |
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LCS-101A Careers in Health Care: What's Right for Me? - 3 Credits This course offers answers to the following questions. What do the various health professions do? What are the qualifications for the various health professions? What credentials are
needed? In this seminar, you will explore health professions such as nursing, medical imaging, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and surgical technology.
Current issues facing health care will be discussed, including patient interactions, end of life issues, health disparities and workforce shortages.
LCS101A-01 SEM TH 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. R Fleagle |
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BUS-101 Introduction to Business - 3 CreditsThis course is a survey of the purpose, role, and responsibility of business in a capitalistic society, including an introduction to the major areas of business such as: Finance,
Management, Economics, Accounting, and Marketing. This course provides a basic foundation for the student who will specialize in some aspect of business in college, and it also provides the opportunity
for non-business majors to learn about the business in which they will someday be both producers and consumers.
BUS-101-01C SEM M, W 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. A Fontes |
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BUS-520 Globalization - 3 CreditsThis course is an exploration of the nature, reasons for and consequences of globalization. Subjects such as global economic integration, cultural convergence, global institutions, multinational corporations and global business will be discussed. Students will acquire an understanding of globalization’s key aspects and trends in history, geography, politics, culture, and technology, as well as its impact on labor, standards of living and the environment. This course will also enable students to explore career options in international business, define a career path, and make connections between classroom learning and the larger business community. This course will fulfill the learning community seminar requirement for first time, full time, students, to assist the student in making a successful transition to College. The course will aid students in learning insights, skills, and attitudes necessary to develop academic success strategies for personal and career goals achievement. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Academic Reading (ESL098) and Academic Writing III (ESL099) or Reading Skills II (RDG095) and Writing Skills I (ENG090) or placement BUS-520-01 SEM T, TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. M Sheehan |
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CIT-113 Information Technology Problem Solving - 3 CreditsThis course will give students hands-on experience in a wide range of modern information technology. Several IT concepts will be introduced that will provide a basis for further study in
Information Technology. Students will work on a number of projects that will give perspectives on areas of IT including but not limited to: visual and/or robotic programming, social networking tools, web
design and networking. Issues of security, privacy and ethics will also be examined. Students will leave the course with an understanding of the components of modern IT systems and the scope of knowledge needed
to become an IT professional. Students are expected to have access to computer with internet access outside of class as there is a major web component to the course. CIT-113-01 SEM M,W 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. J L’Heureux |
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CMT-101 Gaming Essentials - 3 CreditsThis course will present the principles, concepts, and components of all games and the gaming industry's processes, methodologies, and principles associated with the design, development,
and distribution of computer-based games and computer-based simulations. This course is designed to provide the student with an overall comprehension of all the precepts and building blocks
that are essential to every computer-based game and simulation. CMT-101-01C LEC T, TH 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.B Craven |
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CRJ-101 Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 Credits A survey of the history, development and the role of American Criminal Justice System are presented. Included are the organizations and jurisdictions of the various agencies, a review of
the court process, professional orientation, and the current trends in the criminal justice system. CRJ-101-01 SEM M, W 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. J Dilday |
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FPS-111 The Fire Service: This Century and Next - 3 CreditsThis course introduces students to the challenges and responsibilities encountered by culinary arts students. It provides students with an in depth knowledge of the options available
within the culinary arts industry. The course prepares students with skills necessary to prepare a resume, gain interview skills and become familiar with all of the resources that the college has to offer. FPS111-T1 T 6:00 - 8:45 p.m.J Guarnera |
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HRT-105 Hospitality Seminar - 3 CreditsThis course provides students with an in depth, experiential understanding of the options available within the hospitality industry. Topics covered include industry specific areas such as Hotels, Resorts, Cruises, Tours, Convention and Visitors Bureaus and Travel Agencies with particular focus on the skills and abilities that each individual needs to create a successful career. Guest speakers and site visits are an integral part of this course. For Hospitality Students only. HRT-105-01 LEC T 4:05 p.m .- 6:55 p.m. Maureen Lee-Locke |
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PLG-101 Introduction to Law - 3 CreditsThis course provides students with an understanding of the paralegal field. The course assists students to become faimilar 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 inour society, the judicial system, contract law, tort law, equity, and criminal law. PLG101-01 LEC T, TH 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. S Atlas |
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VMA-100VMA Freshman Seminar - 3 CreditsThis interdisciplinary course builds a connection to the aesthetic, historical and intellectual aspects of an artist community and creative work while helping students navigate through some of
the logistical hurdles of the first year experience. Students participate in a variety of group activities, discussions and presentations with faculty and visiting artists. Field trips include local galleries/studios
and museums. A journal/sketchbook is required. The course is required for all Visual and Media Arts majors. VMA100-01 SEMM,W 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. C McGlynn |
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