Apr 23, 2024

Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2018-19

Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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English
	ENG 111 - Chinese Literature 3 Course Description: This course introduces students to China through the literature of classic texts, poetry and novels, and by exploring the influences of Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and Communism. Students will gain a broad perspective on the importance of ritual, familial relations, community and the self across Chinese culture. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Literature Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 113 - Classics Of Children’s Literature 3 Course Description: Concentrating on a core of classic children’s books, the course explores the role texts and illustrations play in helping children understand the world. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): Course will include methods for reading literature to children and fostering children’s language and literacy development. Service-Learning placements will be available to aspiring teachers who wish to practice in school settings the skills learned in this course. Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 117 - History of Theater 3 Course Description: This course familiarizes students with the major periods of Western and non-Western world theatrical history and with the evolution of theatre between periods. Among others, the periods include Ancient Greek, Italian Renaissance, Elizabethan, French Classic, and Modern. ISLOs: This course supports the developmen of Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, Multicultural/Global Literacy, and Social Responsibility. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 118 - Modern Drama 3 Course Description: Explores the significant Western and non-Western theatrical movements and theories of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, beginning with Ibsen and including contemporary, living playwrights. Plays are selected and studied from the point of view of the director, actor and designer. Attending area theatrical events is required for discussion and analysis. ISLOs: This course supports the development of Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking/Global Literacy, and Social Responsibility. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 119 - Shakespeare 3 Course Description: This course introduces students to the world of William Shakespeare, examined in a global context, in Elizabethan London. Includes study of his poetic and dramatic vision by reading select poems and plays, and by examining themes dealing with inequalities in race, religion, gender and age. Students will watch plays live or on film and read selected scenes aloud in class. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 120 - Holocaust Literature 3 Course Description: This course introduces students to the events surrounding WWII and the Nazi era through the literature: memoirs, diaries, essays, poetry, and histories. Topics such as racism, anti-Semitism, persecution of members of the LGBTQ+ community, genocide, propaganda, heroism, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder will be explored. Although generalities will be drawn, the focus will be on how the Holocaust affected individuals and families. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 125 - Literature Of Protest And Hope 3 Course Description: An exploration of protest and hope found in literature, music, and art throughout the world. We examine art forms such as short stories, poetry, drama, music, paintings, and film which helped to inform, sustain, comfort, and empower during difficult periods of human history. We look at, and listen to, “voices” of dissent, despair, and hope - artistic responses to the Holocaust, China’s Cultural Revolution, 9/11, the Cambodian “killing fields,” American abolitionist and civil rights movements, human rights struggles in Latin America, South Africa’s apartheid years, and conflicts in the Middle East. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 130 - Voices From Behind Bars: The Literature Of Prisons 3 Course Description: Explores the world of prisons, both as a reality and as a metaphor in our lives, utilizing literature from prisons around the globe. This course asks students to consider issues of incarceration while reading passages from classics such as “The Falconer,” “Merchant of Venice” and the Bible, as well as more modern texts as “Short Eyes” and “Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number.” ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Social Responsibility. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 140 - Early World Literature 3 Course Description: This course introduces students to a survey of major literary works from the classical world through the 16th century. Readings will feature various literary genres and themes, with an emphasis on gaining insights into the foundations of our contemporary global civilization. Selections vary and may include the Bible, ancient Greek drama, Buddhist and Asian philosophies, medieval literature, and major figures such as Lao Tzu, Rumi, Shakespeare and others. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 141 - Modern World Literature 3 Course Description: This course introduces students to a survey of the literary and philosophical influences from the 17th century through modern times. Selections vary and may include Voltaire, Pushkin, Wu Cheng’en, Esquivel, Lahiri and others. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 143 - British Literature Survey 3 Course Description: This course introduces students to a survey of works by major British authors representative of literary time periods and movements within British history from the medieval to modern eras. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 150 - Creative Writing I 3 Course Description: The forms of poetry, the short story and the novel are explored through each student’s written efforts to find the genre in which he/she is most comfortable. All classes are seminars in which each individual is expected to assume, at various and appropriate times, the roles of author-reader, critic and editor. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 151 - Creative Writing and Publishing 3 Course Description: This course is an introductory exploration of the publishing world for students interested in creative writing. Through in-class work, outside the class activities, and guest presentations, students will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in the various ways in which creative writing is published, both as writers and editors in such venues as readings, poetry slams and other performances, as well as publishing in both print and electronic journals, including, but not limited to, producing the college’s literary journal. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 150. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 155 - Reading and Writing Fiction 3 Course Description: The first requirement in becoming a writer is being a reader. An introductory exploration into the form and practice of fiction, focusing on the choices writers make in point of view, voice, style, characterization, setting and plot in both novels and short stories. Surveying both recognized and new works of technical merit from one or more of the historical movements in fiction such as, but not limited to Romanticism, Naturalism, Realism, Modernism, Post-Modernism, or Minimalism, students will be expected to engage in both analytical ad creative responses in order to improve and hone their own fiction. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 156 - Reading and Writing Poetry 3 Course Description: The first requirement in becoming a writer is being a reader. An introductory exploration into the form and practice of poetry, focusing on the choices writers make in writing in either fixed form or free form styles by manipulating line and stanza breaks; using concrete imagery; manipulating language by using figures of speech; and making language musical by using rhyme, meter and consonant and vowel sounds; and how they work together to create, manipulate and support the various forms of irony (verbal, dramatic, situational) through which the poem delivers its emotional and meaningful content. Surveying works of technical merit from both new and recognized masters of some of the schools of poetry, such as but not limited to Concrete and Confessional Poetry, the San Francisco and Harlem Renaissances, Modernism, New Formalism and Slam, students will be expected to engage in both analythical; and creative responses in order to improve and hone their own poetry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Literature Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 160 - Early American Literature 3 Course Description: A survey of literature from the 17th century to the mid-19th century. The course reflects the diversity of the American experience through its writers. Readings include such literary forms as letters, journals, essays, autobiographies, and selections from the Native American oral tradition as well as traditional genres. Included will be writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Anne Bradstreet, Henry David Thoreau, Edgar Allan Poe, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 161 - Modern American Literature 3 Course Description: This course introduces students to representative American authors from the mid-19th century to the present day. Selections vary and may include Whitman, Dickinson, Hughes, Hemingway, O’Brien, Morrison, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and others. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Social Responsibility. Prerequisite(s): Eligible of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): ENG 160 American Literature I not required. Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 170 - Crime and Punishment in Literature 3 Course Description: Through history, writers have been fascinated by criminal acts, those who commit them, and those who bring wrong doers to justice. This course is a survey of literature exploring the criminal mind and society’s response to criminal acts, and it will consider topics such as the causes of crime, the motivations of criminals and crime fighters, rationales for punishment and the desire for redemption. A variety of literary genres will be covered including true crime, fiction, and nonfiction. ISLOs: This course supports the development of Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking and Social Responsibility. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Literature Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 180 - Science Fiction And Fantasy 3 Course Description: An examination of major representative works of science fiction and fantasy. Not an historical survey, but an exploration of significant trends, themes and techniques from a literary point of view. ISLOs: This course supports the development of Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, Multicultural/Global Literacy, and Social Responsibility. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 185 - The Short Story 3 Course Description: Examination of short stories from around the world, presenting the techniques and the nature of the short story as literature so that the reader may better understand and enjoy the genre. Short analytical papers and exams are required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 190 - The Graphic Novel 3 Course Description: A study of graphic narratives that presents conventions of form and genre so students can examine the types of stories being told through this unique, vital medium and what effects they have on the reader. Focus will be on graphic novels, but will also explore other graphic narratives such as comics and digital comics. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENG 200 - Creative Writing II 3 Course Description: A continuation of Creative Writing I. Examines the techniques of fiction and poetry through the study of a few writers and through discussion of student manuscripts. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 102 and ENG 150 General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
English Language Learner
	ELL 053 - Reading & Writing For ELL-Intermediate I 6 Course Description: This course expands the range of writing to include description and narration. Emphasis will be on the continuation of the development of reading fluency and vocabulary expansion using longer texts. Reading and writing activities will be integrated through one or more of the following methods: essay writing, reading response, journal writing, and autobiography. Prerequisite(s): Placement by exam. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ELL 054 - ELL Reading & Writing I 6 Course Description: Students are introduced to the process approach of writing a multi-paragraph essay with mastery of simple verb and sentence structures. Readings will include primarily nonfiction texts. Reading and writing will be integrated through source-based writing that includes annotation, summary, and essays that support a position with details and examples from a reading. Prerequisite(s): Placement by exam. Note(s): Replaces Prior ELL 053 and ELL 054. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ELL 055 - ELL Reading & Writing II 6 Course Description: Students will use the process approach for writing a multi-paragraph essay with a variety of verb and sentence structures. Readings will include primarily nonfiction texts to ease the transition to college reading and writing. Reading and writing will be integrated through source-based writing that will include annotation, summary, and a critical response essay. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ELL 054 with a C or better or placement by exam. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ELL 074 - Grammar and Editing I 3 Course Description: Covers the most important grammatical structures in which ELL students are most likely to make errors. Prepares students to proofread and edit their own writing. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ELL 054. Note(s): Replaces Prior ELL 073 and ELL 074. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ELL 075 - Grammar and Editing II 3 Course Description: Students practice using complex grammatical forms and sentence structures in English, developing necessary skills to proofread and edit their own writing with the goal of producing error free writing in order to succeed in upper level writing courses. Prerequisite(s): Placement by exam or successful completion of ELL 074. Note(s): Replaces Prior ELL 075 and ELL 076. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Environmental Science
	ENV 103 - The Age of Dinosaurs 3 Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the dominant life forms of the Mesozoic Era which extended from about 240 million years to 65 million years before the present. The unifying themes used throughout the course are concerned with the evolution, diversification, and classification of the Dinosauria, the most familiar, successful, yet least understood terrestrial vertebrates of all time. By examining the geological and ecological setting of the Mesozoic, in conjunction with the fossilized remains the student should gain insight into the nature of these enigmatic creatures. The renaissance interest in dinosaur studies, at both the professional and popular levels, will be examined through discussion of some of the controversies surrounding dinosaur classification, extinction, physiology and ancestry. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENV 108 - Renewable Energy 3 Course Description: An examination of the need for sustainability in our use of energy resources. We will discuss the problems with dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels, including energy insecurity, air pollution, and global warming. Alternatives to be explored include: conservation, solar energy, wind power, hydropower, biomass, and hydrogen fuel cells. Students will conduct personal energy audits and cost-benefit analyses. Additionally, environmental, science, and economic data will be analyzed and “energy in the news” articles will be used to highlight developments in this rapidly changing field. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 099; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENV 110 - Introduction to Ocean and Marine Biology 3 Course Description: Oceanography: history of the ocean and oceanography, seawater, sediments, and ocean evolution; ocean currents, waves, tides; shorelines and shoreline processes; marine environment. Marine biology: plankton, on the ocean floor; marine fish and fisheries, seashore life; the intertidal zone; seashore birds; marine mammals. No science background required. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENV 113 - Weather and the Atmosphere 3 Course Description: Students are introduced to weather elements and observations that include atmospheric temperature, pressure, moisture, global air circulation patterns, and air masses. Understanding of the interaction of these various elements of the atmosphere is key to weather analysis and forecasting and will lead to a brief introduction to the more severe forms of weather such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENV 115 - Environmental Studies 3 Course Description: An interdisciplinary course in ecological/environmental education designed to develop an understanding and awareness of our environment, how the environment can change and the effects of such change. The course explores the role which humans play in causing environmental change and the underlying values and ethical judgments involved in making choices. Includes a study of the structure and function of ecosystems, thermodynamics, and an examination of selected environmental problems. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Social Responsibility. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 099; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENV 122 - Coral Reef Conservation Lab 1 Course Description: Coral reefs are said to be the “rainforests of the ocean”, and are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Their delicate ecological balance and health are affected by local, regional, and global environmental problems. Therefore the study of reef ecosystems encourages people to think beyond their own familiar point of view and to consider solutions to complex environmental issues with a global perspective. Methods of marine resources management and the economic value of the reefs in present day Belize are examined. The importance of the reefs in Belizean culture both present and past are studied and experienced. The course will involve a 3-hour in-class planning session in Bedford and 14 days of field work in Belize, Central America. As with all International Studies programs at Middlesex, upon completion of the course students are expected to share what they have learned with the college community. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the International Studies Fellowship Program for Belize (Spring application cycle) and all prerequisites contained therein. Priority is given to certified SCUBA divers, but seats for non-divers (snorkelers) are also available. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENV 131 - Environmental Science with Lab 4 Course Description: An interdisciplinary course in ecological environmental education designed to develop an understanding and awareness of our environment, how the environment can change and the effects of such change. The course explores the role which humans play in causing environmental change and the underlying values and ethical judgments involved in making choices. The course also includes a study of the structure and function of ecosystems, energy, and the examination of selected environmental problems. The lab sections will investigate alternative energy, environmental monitoring, and the influences of human populations on ecosystems. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. General Education Elective(s): Science Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ENV 141 - Introduction to Geology 4 Course Description: This course will explore a range of topics of interest from within the realm of geology. Emphasis will be on the materials that comprise the earth, the processes that shape the surface and the forces that are at work that drive these processes and produce and alter the materials. Through laboratory and classroom exercises the student will uncover the evidence that geologists use to reconstruct past events in an effort to better understand predict and possibly avoid clashes between human activities and natural geologic processes such as floods, beach, slope and soil erosion, sea level changes and ground water contamination. Geological hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes will be explored and evaluated in the context of Plate Tectonics Theory. By tracing the historical development of this theory students will gain insight into the scientific method which is at the core of all scientific disciplines. 3 hours lecture/2 hour laboratory. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Social Responsibility. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Ethics
	ETH 101 - Ethics and Society 3 Course Description: An introductory study of traditional and contemporary ethical philosophies and an analysis of how they apply to the chief moral issues of our time. Students in the course explore such moral virtues as courage, compassion and generosity, as well as moral vices like greed, envy, and hypocrisy. Relevant moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and our obligation to feed the poor are discussed. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 099 General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ETH 102 - Business Ethics 3 Course Description: An introductory study of traditional and contemporary ethical philosophies and how they apply to contemporary business practices. The course explores such issues as worker’s rights, discrimination, truth in advertising, and the obligation of business to consumers. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 099. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ETH 103 - Computers, Ethics, and Society 3 Course Description: This course is an introductory study of the diverse role computers and information technology play in various societies throughout the world. The course will include an analysis and discussion of the social, political, and economic impact of computers and information technology, an examination of workplace and ethical dilemmas created by computers and information technology, and inquiry into the philosophical and psychological implications of these new technologies. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ETH 105 - Introduction To Bioethics 3 Course Description: An introductory study of contemporary issues in bioethics and the ethical theories that serve as a framework for making decisions about those issues. The topics covered will include: ethical dilemmas in the workplace, professional relationships to patients and experimental subjects, reproductive decision-making, decisions about the end of life, issues in biomedical research, and justice in health care. Appropriate for all students but particularly relevant for students in the Biotechnology and Health Careers programs. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Social Responsibility, and Personal and Professional Development. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Fire Protection and Safety Technology
	FPS 100 - Introduction to Fire Protection 3 Course Description: This course provides an overview to fire protection and emergency services; career opportunities in the fire protection and related fields; culture and history of emergency services; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics; and life safety initiatives. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 101 - Fundamentals Of Fire Prevention 3 Course Description: This course provides fundamental knowledge relating to the field of fire prevention. Topics include: history and philosophy of fire prevention; organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau; use and application of codes and standards; plans review; fire inspections; fire and life safety education; and fire investigation, proper fire prevention and inspection techniques. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 150 - Hazardous Materials 3 Course Description: Identification of materials that require special handling during a fire. Covers the basic principles of chemistry (inorganic and organic) as well as related principles of mathematics and physics. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 151 - Fire Science Hydraulics 3 Course Description: Incompressible fluids, including fluid properties, principles of fluid status and fluid flow system, pipe friction and heat loss, flow measurements utilizing appropriate test equipment, principles and construction of pumping and related hydraulic machinery. Applications related to fire protection systems. Covers material helpful in civil service examinations. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80; and completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 152 - Fire Protection Systems And Equipment 3 Course Description: This course provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. It concentrates on fixed automatic sprinkler systems and components necessary for their operation. Covers portable fire extinguishers; fire and smoke detectors; fixed extinguishing systems using Halon dry chemicals. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 153 - Building Construction For Fire 3 Course Description: This course provides the components of building construction related to firefighter and life safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 160 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services, Safety and Survival 3 Course Description: This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; and completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 200 - Fire Arson Investigation 3 Course Description: A basic course for fire investigation. Topics covered include general laws, determining the point of origin, motivation and profile of fire setters, and case preparation. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 201 - Fire Company Officership 3 Course Description: An introduction to the responsibilities, activities, organization and conduct of the first-line company officer, with emphasis placed on the effective use and supervision of personnel under the officer’s command. Topics include communication, supervisory skills, leadership, and motivational techniques. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	FPS 203 - Law and The Fire Service 3 Course Description: Law and the Fire Service reviews state and federal regulations affecting the fire service. Focuses on areas of fire prevention, labor relations and OSHA. Prerequisite(s): Completion of FPS 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Geography
	GGY 120 - World Geography 3 Course Description: This is a study of geography aimed at developing a knowledge of natural environments throughout the world, with emphasis on human interrelationships with these environments and how that influenced the development of human society. Areas of focus also include political, economic and cultural issues related to the physical environment. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Social Responsibility. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Government
	GOV 110 - Comparative Government 3 Course Description: This course is a comparative analysis of historical and contemporary political ideologies and practices. Topics include an examination of democratic theories, socialism, communism, anarchism, authoritarianism, and other systems of government. Examination of how individuals and groups within a political system respond to the issues and challenges of society. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	GOV 120 - American Government 3 Course Description: An analysis of the political and governmental system of the United States, the principles upon which it is founded, and the institutions and systems which comprise and influence it. Selected social and political issues relevant to the American experience will be covered. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Social Responsibility. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
History
	HST 121 - U.S. History Through 1876 3 Course Description: A survey and analysis of the history of the United States and its institutions from colonial times through the period of the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics will also include the American Revolution, the early Republic, sectionalism and its culmination in the Civil War. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 122 - U.S. History After 1876 3 Course Description: A survey and analysis of the history of the United States and its institutions from the end of Reconstruction into the 21st century. Topics will include industrialization, western expansion, the Great Depression, and the rise of the United States as a world power. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 124 - Recent American History 3 Course Description: This course is an investigation of the history of the United States from World War II to the present. Attention is given to political issues and institutions, as well as economic, social, and intellectual trends. Topics may include the Cold War, the upheavals of the 1960s, the Vietnam War, the Reagan Revolution, and era of globalization. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 128 - Modern China 3 Course Description: China plays a major role on the world stage in the 21st century. With China’s rise as a global power, we need to know more about it, the character of early Western involvement and Chinese responses, the rise of Chinese communism, and China’s struggle to modernize. The focus of this course will depend on the dynamics within and outside of China such as current social, political, environmental, and economic issues. Topics may include Chinese popular media, financial and commercial institutions, concepts of deviance and crime, and Chinese and American differing cultural perceptions. Understanding the complex reality that is modern China provides a competitive edge in today’s world. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101 General Education Elective(s): Behavioral or Social Science Elective. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 130 - History Of World Civilization Before 1500 3 Course Description: This course analyzes selected societies and cultures from ancient until early modern times, examining the development of early human communities and civilizations in Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. Course topics include the history of migration, religion, war, commerce, and cultures before 1500. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 131 - History Of World Civilization After 1500 3 Course Description: This course analyzes the historical factors that led to the development of the modern world by examining cross-cultural interactions and globalizing patterns since 1500. Course topics include imperialism, capitalism, slavery, scientific and technological changes, industrialization, nationalism, racism, war, and globalization. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 132 - Contemporary Latin American History 3 Course Description: This course traces the historical trajectory of the people of Latin America from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Students will be introduced to the rich contemporary history of Latin America, exploring the achievements of their people and discussing the response of Latin Americans to the challenges of the world around them. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Social Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 139 - Christian and Islamic Cultures in Peace and Conflict 3 Course Description: This course will explore themes from life in Medieval Spain that are still reflected in today’s global headlines. A period from the 5th century to 1492, this was a time and place when religiously rooted cultures were in conflict on the battlefield, in the political arena, and in the arts. Major attention will be given to the singular moment of interaction between Muslims, Christians and Jews, which - for a time - developed a culture of tolerance among the three faiths. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. Note(s): This course satisfies a Social Science Elective. This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 290 - World Cultures: Honors Seminar 3 Course Description: This course is an interpretive survey of the development of selected societies and cultures from ancient to modern times. The class presents a comparative and interdisciplinary study of world cultures within the context of their religious and philosophical traditions. Additionally, this seminar examines the nature of multiculturalism in modern societies and analyzes the meaning and relevance of cultural chauvinism, race, and racism within their historical contemporary contexts. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101 with a B or better; completion of 12 college credits with a GPA of 3.2 or better; or by permission of Honors Director. General Education Elective(s): This course will satisfy requirements for the Honors Program, the interdisciplinary option, general education, humanities, and social sciences. Note(s): Will fulfill Commonwealth Honors Colloquium Requirement. This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 291 - Latin American Literature and History: An Honors Seminar 3 Course Description: This course will explore Latin American culture and society from the independence generation of the 19th century to the globalization of the 21st century. The course will provide students with a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective on the history and literature that contributed to the formation of Latin American cultural identity. Major attention will be given to topics such as the legacy of colonialism, nation building, cultures, migration, race, religion, women, international relations, reform and revolutionary movements in Latin America. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101 with a B or better; completion of 12 college credits with a GPA of 3.2 or better; or by permission of Honors Director. Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 295 - The Middle East and Islamic World: An Honors Seminar 3 Course Description: This course examines the history of the Middle East and the Islamic World from the time of Muhammad to the present. It will provide an introduction to the history of this often turbulent region. It will expose students to the processes and patterns that have shaped the history of the Islamic World. The course examines the historical roots of the many challenges that the region faces today. But, at the same time, it will also provide students with the knowledge to shatter the myths and stereotypes about the Middle East and the Islamic World. Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 12 college level credits with a GPA of at least 3.2 and completion of ENG 101; or by permission of Honors Director. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HST 310 - Peru Experience 3 Course Description: This course is a travel-study experience that offers an interdisciplinary approach to Peru and its healthcare system. It will provide students an opportunity to support the college’s mission of service to regions beyond our borders. Classes on campus will prepare for this service experience by focusing on situating contemporary Peru through a combination of geographical, historical, social, political and economic contexts. Mandatory classes and readings, with a focus on cultural values and communication, will be held at the Lowell Campus prior to the travel to prepare the students for the service component. Students will be providing services to meet healthcare needs of underserved clients in a rural setting in and around Trujillo, Peru. A series of seminars will be held and an opportunity to connect with Peruvian college students while in Peru will afford students an opportunity to share healthcare perceptions and foster cultural understanding. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first year of a Health Careers program Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Homeland Security
	HOM 100 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 Course Description: This course will introduce students to the vocabulary and important components of homeland security. We will discuss the importance of the agencies associated with homeland security and their interrelated duties and relationships. We will examine historical events that impact homeland security. We will explore state, national, and international laws impacting homeland security. We will examine the most critical threats confronting homeland security. Note(s): Program admission process includes essay submission and review by MCC committee. TSA management and MCC then select TSO’s for each course based on the essay. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HOM 101 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management 3 Course Description: This course examines intelligence analysis and its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters and natural disasters. It also explores vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors, as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters, and natural disasters. Students will discuss substantive issues regarding intelligence support of homeland security measures implemented by the United States and explore how the intelligence community operates. Prerequisite(s): Completion of HOM 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HOM 102 - Transportation & Border Security 3 Course Description: This course provides an overview of modern border and transportation security challenges, as well as different methods employed to address these challenges. The course covers a time period from post 9-11 to the present. The course explores topics associated with border security and security for transportation infrastructure, to include: seaports, ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks, highways, bridges, rail lines, pipelines, and buses. The course will include an exploration of technological solutions employed to enhance security of borders and transportation systems. Students will be required to discuss the legal, economic, political, and cultural concerns and impacts associated with transportation and border security. The course provides students with a knowledge level understanding of the variety of challenges inherent in transportation and border security. Prerequisite(s): Completion of HOM 100. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Human Services
	HUS 101 - Introduction to Human Services 3 Course Description: An introduction to and overview of the terminology, client populations, and career options in human services. The focus of the course will be on individuals in need, understanding our own value systems, social policies and their impact, and critical trends, such as self advocacy, managed care, and prevention. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 102 - Alcohol/Substance Abuse Treatment with Groups and Families 3 Course Description: This course will prepare students to facilitate groups with substance abusers, with couples in which one or both partners are recovering, collaterals of substance abusers, and adult children of substance abusers. Topics covered will include techniques for group leaders in establishing groups, how to overcome defenses and roadblocks in the group setting, and the therapist’s role in the group, as well as transference and countertransference. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 103 - Stress Management and Relapse Prevention 3 Course Description: This course will examine the effects of stress and the development of stress management skills for individuals in recovery and for counselors working in the field of addiction treatment. The foundation of the course is an understanding of how the inability to cope with internal and external stressors can lead to addiction relapse. Particular emphasis is on the specific stressors experienced in the first years of recovery, learning to use and teach stress management techniques to help clients, and research and clinical practices most relevant to relapse prevention. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 104 - Principles of Developmental Disabilities 3 Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and practices of providing community support services to people with mental retardation. The course has classroom and practicum components. Weekly lectures are provided by the instructor and by visiting faculty who are practitioners in the field. A concurrent practicum in a human service agency is required. Weekly reading assignments, weekly journals and a short paper are part of the course requirements. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 105 - Special Topics in Developmental Disabilities 3 Course Description: This course is designed to develop core competencies required for staff serving people with mental retardation. This course addresses the topics of human rights, health and safety, medication administration, first aid and CPR, fire safety, and the skills outlined in the National Community Support Skills Standards. The question that will guide the study and discussion of these topics is how to balance the health and safety of those served with the right of choice and self-determination. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 106 - Fundamentals of Children’s Behavioral Health 3 Course Description: An introduction to key clinical terms and concepts related to the Children’s Behavioral Health Workforce (CBH) to reduce mental health disparities and increase quality of care in racial, ethnic and underserved communities. This course focuses on specifics of Children’s Behavioral Health care including systems of care, skills for working in community health, clinical writing, and working with youth and families as Family Partners and Therapeutic/Peer Mentors. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 151 - Counseling Theory/Process 3 Course Description: This course will focus on techniques of intervention used in individual, group and family work. Therapies included are: behavior modification, psychodynamic, existential-humanistic, client centered, gestalt, transactional analysis, rational emotive, reality, and family systems. Also discussed will be such questions as when to use a particular intervention, when to include another member of the family in the work, and when to recommend a particular kind of therapy. Prerequisite(s): Completion of HUS 201. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 152 - Current Issues Human Services 3 Course Description: Covers a range of specialties within the field of mental health and human services, including developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, addictions, child and adolescent treatment, sexuality, family therapy, and depression, suicide, loss and grief. The course is taught through lectures and workshops conducted by experts in the field. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 153 - Supervised Field Placement/Seminar I 4 Course Description: Students contract for a minimum of 150 hours per semester at a practicum placement and a weekly seminar at the college. Students are supervised by an experienced staff person at the fieldwork site and by the course instructor who visits the sites and maintains ongoing contact with the staff supervisor. Designed to increase understanding of entry-level positions in human services. Students have the opportunity to investigate potential jobs in human service fields, to apply interpersonal communications skills and to work with individuals who are receiving support from human service agencies. Prerequisite(s): Completion of HUS 200 or HUS 201. Note(s): Students should secure their placement (including CORI/SORI check) before the semester begins. Contact course instructor for procedures. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 154 - Supervised Field Placement/Seminar II 4 Course Description: A continuation of the field placement and seminar core sequence. Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours at a field placement site and attend a weekly seminar at the college. Supervised Field Placement and Seminar II provides a continuation of experience in the modalities, theories, techniques and career building at human service agencies. Each student is responsible for a weekly journal and for documentation of their hours and responsibilities. Prerequisite(s): Completion of HUS 153. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 200 - Introduction to Counseling Skills 3 Course Description: This course focuses on the techniques and processes involved in helping relationships. Students explore the basic concepts and facilitative skills of helping relationships while building effective observation, assessment, treatment planning, and one-on-one interview skills. Students are introduced to counseling theories and their related processes and techniques including behavioral, person-centered, and relationship building. Through a combination of readings, lectures, and structured learning experiences and exercises, students explore the nature and range of human characteristics and individual potential interventions. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUS 201 - Counseling Skills 3 Course Description: This course focuses on the techniques and processes involved in a helping relationship. Designed to develop student effectiveness in assessment, treatment planning, and one-to-one interview skills through a combination of readings, role plays and structured learning experiences with an emphasis on multicultural diversity. Designed as a preparation for Supervised Field Placement. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Humanities
	HUM 100 - Explorations in Humanities 3 Course Description: This dynamic course will introduce the activities in the humanities: music, art, dance, theater, philosophy, and literature. The course is hands-on, stresses learning by doing and will integrate learning strategies, study skills and information on college resources to help sharpen learning skills that contribute to college success. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 092, ENG 093, or ENG 099. General Education Elective(s): HumanitiesRecommendation(s): Concurrent enrollment in ENG 071 and/or ENG 055, if CPT is between 44 and 55, is encouraged. Note(s): Students eligible for ENG 101 are not eligible to enroll in this course. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 102 - Introduction To The Humanities 3 Course Description: A general introduction to the humanities, music and theater; the visual and plastic arts (architecture, sculpture, painting, photography, and film); literature and philosophy. Surveys some major works and requires some experiential learning, trips to museums and galleries, musical and dramatic performances. Although the primary focus is on the Western tradition, some works from other world cultures are included. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 104 - Myths 3 Course Description: Asks how myths came about and why they exist. Readings from the ancient cultures of Rome, Greece, Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as an exploration of the myths of the North American Indian and Asian peoples. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 120 - The UK - Ireland Experience 3 Course Description: This course is an on-campus and study abroad experience in the UK and Ireland that will focus on traditional and contemporary British and Irish cultures. Academic and study tour cultural components place an emphasis on situating contemporary England, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland in a literary, historical, and social context. As with all International studies programs at MCC, students are expected to share what they have learned with the college community upon completion of the course. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Multicultural/Global Literacy, Critical Thinking, Personal and Professional Development, and Written and Oral Communication. Prerequisite(s): students must have completed 12 credits in a degree program at MCC before participating in the course. General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Social Science, and Behavioral Science Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 121 - The China Experience 3 Course Description: An introductory study of traditional and contemporary Chinese culture and values. Academic and study tour components place an emphasis on situating contemporary China in a geographical, historical, philosophical, and social/political/economic context. The readings for the course include selections designed to provide comparisons between Chinese and American culture values. As with all International studies programs at MCC, students are expected to share what they have learned with the college community upon completion of the course. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Multicultural/Global Literacy, Critical Thinking, Personal and Professional Development, and Written and Oral Communication. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 credits in a degree program at MCC General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Social Science, or Behavioral Science Elective Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 123 - The Russian Experience 3 Course Description: This course includes a two week travel-study experience in Russia. To prepare for the cultural and social experience of traveling and studying in Russia, students will participate in classes introducing the culture, history, current events, and language of Russia. As with all International studies programs at MCC, students are expected to share what they have learned with the college community upon completion of the course. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Multicultural/Global Literacy, Critical Thinking, Personal and Professional Development, and Written and Oral Communication. Prerequisite(s): Students must complete 12 credits at MCC in order to apply for this fellowship program. General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Social Science, or Behavioral Science Elective Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education Requirement Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 126 - Cambodia Experience 3 Course Description: This course will focus on the culture and history of Cambodia within a social/political/economic context and includes a travel study-service learning experience. Students will spend time in the capital city Phnom Penh and travel to ancient sites. To prepare for the cultural and social experience of traveling and studying in these two cities and their environs, students will participate in classes that introduce the rich culture, history and language of Cambodia. As with all International studies programs at MCC, students are expected to share what they have learned with the college community upon completion of the course. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Multicultural/Global Literacy, Critical Thinking, Personal and Professional Development, and Written and Oral Communication. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 credits in a degree program at MCC. General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Social Science, or Behavioral Science Elective. Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 129 - Costa Rica Experience 3 Course Description: This course will focus on the culture and environment of Costa Rica and includes a travel study-service learning experience. Students will spend time in the capital city San Pedro, and also engage in service learning activities such as reforestation projects and turtle protection efforts. To prepare for the environmental, cultural, and social experience of traveling and studying in Costa Rica, students will participate in classes that introduce the rich culture, history, environment, and Spanish language of Costa Rica. As with all International studies programs at MCC, students are expected to share what they have learned with the college community upon completion of the course. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Multicultural/Global Literacy, Critical Thinking, Personal and Professional Development, and Written and Oral Communication. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 credits in a degree program at MCC. General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Social Science, or Behavioral Science Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 130 - The Morocco Experience 3 Course Description: Morocco is said to be the “gateway” to Africa, with a long historical and geographic importance to both Europe and the Middle East. The course will focus on the culture and economy of Morocco from both a traditional and contemporary perspective. In addition, business, social, political, and environmental issues will be explored. The course will involve classroom study during the semester, including some language orientation in either Arabic or French, followed by several weeks of travel and a service-learning opportunity in Morocco. As with all international study programs at MCC, students are expected to prepare an e-portfolio and share what they have learned with the college community upon completion of the course. Intensive Value(s): Multicultural/Global Awareness; Written and Oral Communication; Critical Thinking; and Personal and Professional Development. Prerequisite(s): Students must complete 12 credits at MCC in order to apply for this fellowship program. General Education Elective(s): Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, and Business Elective Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 135 - Windows On The World: Social Psychology Explored Through the Humanities 3 Course Description: This unique course integrates theories of social psychology, humanities and the arts. Research and theories from social psychology are examined in various art forms through novels, biographies, dramas, concerts, etc. Topics include attitudes, prejudice, biases, conformity, relationships, group dynamics, and environmental setting. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 101; and completion of PSY 101 or SOC 101. General Education Elective(s): Humanities; Literature Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 290 - World Cultures: Honors Seminar 3 Course Description: This course is an interpretive survey of the development of selected societies and cultures from ancient to modern times. The class presents a comparative and interdisciplinary study of world cultures within the context of their religious and philosophical traditions. Additionally, this seminar examines the nature of multiculturalism in modern societies and analyzes the meaning and relevance of cultural chauvinism, race, and racism within their historical and contemporary contexts. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): 12 college level (100 above) credits with a GPA of 3.2 and B or better in ENG 101 or by permission of instructor(s) General Education Elective(s): This course will satisfy requirements for the Honors Program, the interdisciplinary option, general education, humanities, and social sciences. Note(s): This course will fulfill Commonwealth Honors Colloquium Requirement. This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 291 - Latin American Literature and History: An Honors Seminar 3 Course Description: This course will explore Latin American culture and society from the independence generation of the 19th century to the globalization of the 21st century. The course will provide students with a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective on the history and literature that contributed to the formation of Latin American cultural identity. Major attention will be given to topics such as the legacy of colonialism, nation building, cultures, migration, race, religion, women, international relations, reform and revolutionary movements in Latin America. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): 12 credits with a GPA of 3.2 and B or better in ENG 101 or by permission of instructor General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	HUM 292 - Asian Cultures: Honors Seminar 3 Course Description: This course is an introduction to selected East Asian Studies which explores culture through literature, the arts, and Social Psychology. East Asian culture is examined within its social context through literature and films. Additionally, students will conduct investigative analysis of East Asian culture using Cross-Cultural and Social Psychology frameworks. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and ENG 101 with a B or better or by permission of instructor(s) General Education Elective(s): Humanities Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	THE 114 - Stage Lighting and Projections 3 Course Description: This course uses an emphasis on practical experience combined with lectures and discussions to give the student a solid familiarty and competence in lighting technology and design as used in theatres for a variety of performances (theatre, music, dance, etc.). Students will also explore projections: how to create them, and control them as an exciting addition to performances in all disciplines. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Information Technology
	ITC 101 - Introduction to Information Technology 4 Course Description: This course provides an overview of Information Technology (IT) with emphasis on cybersecurity and making business decisions. Course topics include digital technologies, computer hardware and software, networking and cybersecurity, and legal and ethical issues. Problem-based learning will be used to stress employability skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and project management. Students will also research an IT career path and describe the opportunities and requirements needed for employment. (4 lecture hours) Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; and eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ITC 111 - Scripting for Security 4 Course Description: This course introduces fundamental scripting concepts including basic security (e.g., bound checking, input validation, etc.), program commands, control structures, functions, debugging, and basic Boolean logic operations using Python. Students will learn to design, develop, and implement platform-independent scripts through practical Python applications using real-world scenarios. By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate concrete conceptual understanding of programming in several important scripting contexts. 4 lecture hours Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; completion of ITC 101; placement above or completion of MAT080 or completion of Math Module 12, 73, or 82. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ITC 201 - Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure 4 Course Description: Virtualization and clouds have revolutionized how organizations manage their data centers. This course introduces students to the techniques of such computing resources. Installation and configuration of virtual environments and clouds are covered. Creating and configuring virtual machines, virtual networks, techniques of high availability, resource allocation, monitoring, and automating virtual environments are covered. Security issues of every aspect of business are discussed. Cloud infrastructures using virtual environment, and cloud services such as security and migration services are also covered. Emphasis is on hands-on activities. Employability skills of communication, teamwork, ethics, problem solving and critical thinking are integrated into the course. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours Prerequisite(s): Completion of NST 231 and one of ITC 281, NST 281 or CSC 188. Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ITC 211 - Information Storage Management 4 Course Description: This course provides comprehensive, hands-on coverage of the storage and management concepts and technologies necessary to make informed administrative decisions in an increasingly complex IT environment. Emphasizing information security, topics include the architecture, features, and benefits of Intelligent storage systems; storage networking technologies such as FC-SAN, IP-SAN, NAS; object-based and unified storage; business continuity solutions such as backup, replication, and archive; and the emerging field of cloud computing. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours) Prerequisite(s): Completion of ITC 201 Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ITC 240 - Ethical Hacking 4 Course Description: This course teaches students how to properly secure a network by introducing them to various methodologies and techniques of attacking and disabling a network. Students will receive a hands-on practical approach in penetration testing measures and ethical hacking. Coursework is supplemented by hands-on exercises of attacking and disabling a network, and the use of appropriate tools for defense and countermeasures, with emphasis on teaching students to sue what they learn ethically and legally. Students will be required to sign the White Hat Oath. 4 lecture hours Prerequisite(s): Completion of ITC 111, ITC 282, and ETH 102 Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
	ITC 250 - Information Technology Cybersecurity Capstone 3 Course Description: This course enables students to employ the various methodologies, tools, and techniques acquired in earlier courses for protecting, hardening and attacking a network. Students will be introduced to projects, problems and scenarios which will require hands-on engagement. The course is unique in its treatment of cybersecurity in that it provides students with a capstone hands-on project-based learning environment allowing for the synthesis of skills and concepts learned earlier in the program. (3 lecture hours) Prerequisite(s): Completion of ITC 111; completion of or concurrent enrollment in ITC 240 Note(s): N/A Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.
Interdisciplinary Seminars
	IDS 101 - General Education Seminar: First-Year Experience 1 Course Description: The First-Year Experience (FYE) is a one-credit seminar experience that can be linked with a three-credit introductory college-level course (or a six-credit introductory college-level Learning Community) to form a First Year Experience Learning Community. Students learn essential student success skills, behaviors and habits of mind in the FYE that they are then able to apply to increase their success in the linked course(s). With an emphasis on self-assessment and reflection, students will work with advisors to generate a personalized academic and financial plan for their years at MCC and beyond. They will self assess their competency with MCC’s Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs) and engage with MCC’s academic, student support and co-curricular services along with other college resources to develop and strenghen those skills and abilities. ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development. General Education Elective(s): General Education Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement. Click here for course schedule details, to register for this course, or to view required books for this course.

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ENG 111 - Chinese Literature

ENG 113 - Classics Of Children’s Literature

ENG 117 - History of Theater

ENG 118 - Modern Drama

ENG 119 - Shakespeare

ENG 120 - Holocaust Literature

ENG 125 - Literature Of Protest And Hope

ENG 130 - Voices From Behind Bars: The Literature Of Prisons

ENG 140 - Early World Literature

ENG 141 - Modern World Literature

ENG 143 - British Literature Survey

ENG 150 - Creative Writing I

ENG 151 - Creative Writing and Publishing

ENG 155 - Reading and Writing Fiction

ENG 156 - Reading and Writing Poetry

ENG 160 - Early American Literature

ENG 161 - Modern American Literature

ENG 170 - Crime and Punishment in Literature

ENG 180 - Science Fiction And Fantasy

ENG 185 - The Short Story

ENG 190 - The Graphic Novel

ENG 200 - Creative Writing II

ELL 053 - Reading & Writing For ELL-Intermediate I

ELL 054 - ELL Reading & Writing I

ELL 055 - ELL Reading & Writing II

ELL 074 - Grammar and Editing I

ELL 075 - Grammar and Editing II

ENV 103 - The Age of Dinosaurs

ENV 108 - Renewable Energy

ENV 110 - Introduction to Ocean and Marine Biology

ENV 113 - Weather and the Atmosphere

ENV 115 - Environmental Studies

ENV 122 - Coral Reef Conservation Lab

ENV 131 - Environmental Science with Lab

ENV 141 - Introduction to Geology

ETH 101 - Ethics and Society

ETH 102 - Business Ethics

ETH 103 - Computers, Ethics, and Society

ETH 105 - Introduction To Bioethics

FPS 100 - Introduction to Fire Protection

FPS 101 - Fundamentals Of Fire Prevention

FPS 150 - Hazardous Materials

FPS 151 - Fire Science Hydraulics

FPS 152 - Fire Protection Systems And Equipment

FPS 153 - Building Construction For Fire

FPS 160 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services, Safety and Survival

FPS 200 - Fire Arson Investigation

FPS 201 - Fire Company Officership

FPS 203 - Law and The Fire Service

GGY 120 - World Geography

GOV 110 - Comparative Government

GOV 120 - American Government

HST 121 - U.S. History Through 1876

HST 122 - U.S. History After 1876

HST 124 - Recent American History

HST 128 - Modern China

HST 130 - History Of World Civilization Before 1500

HST 131 - History Of World Civilization After 1500

HST 132 - Contemporary Latin American History

HST 139 - Christian and Islamic Cultures in Peace and Conflict

HST 290 - World Cultures: Honors Seminar

HST 291 - Latin American Literature and History: An Honors Seminar

HST 295 - The Middle East and Islamic World: An Honors Seminar

HST 310 - Peru Experience

HOM 100 - Introduction to Homeland Security

HOM 101 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management

HOM 102 - Transportation & Border Security

HUS 101 - Introduction to Human Services

HUS 102 - Alcohol/Substance Abuse Treatment with Groups and Families

HUS 103 - Stress Management and Relapse Prevention

HUS 104 - Principles of Developmental Disabilities

HUS 105 - Special Topics in Developmental Disabilities

HUS 106 - Fundamentals of Children’s Behavioral Health

HUS 151 - Counseling Theory/Process

HUS 152 - Current Issues Human Services

HUS 153 - Supervised Field Placement/Seminar I

HUS 154 - Supervised Field Placement/Seminar II

HUS 200 - Introduction to Counseling Skills

HUS 201 - Counseling Skills