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Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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AHP 103 - Computers in the Medical Office 3
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to work in a medical setting using current and relevant software applications while working with realistic cases. Students will gain knowledgeable and practical skills by using current Electronic Health Records and other applicable software products. Safe use of the internet including privacy and the use of social media is included.
Note(s): N/A
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AHP 116 - Nursing Assistant II 3
Course Description: This course presents basic principles and procedures of patient care. Concepts of basic human needs, basic nursing and personal care skills, mental health and social needs, and restorative services will be addressed. Information about residents’ and clients’ rights, pertinent laws and ethical issues will also be introduced. Students will be taught the proper way to move patients and the basics of personal care, feeding, bathing and other skills necessary to provide quality health care to patients in hospitals, residents in long term care facilities, and clients in their homes. It includes practice and demonstration of skills in the laboratory and participation in clinical experiences.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of AHP 103 and AHP 115- both with a C or better.
Note(s): N/A
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AHP 220 - Healthcare Delivery Systems 3
Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the historic development, organization and characteristics of the health care delivery system, including current payment and reimbursement systems, accrediting agencies applicable to health care, the functions of health care providers, the medical staff organization and bylaws, and the organizational patterns of health care facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BUS 221 and AHP 105
Note(s): N/A
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AHP 225 - Healthcare Administration Internship 1
Course Description: Health Care Administration (HCA) students will undertake a significant experiential learning opportunity, typically with a non-profit, governmental, or community-based organization. The internship represents an educational strategy that links classroom learning with the acquisition of knowledge in an applied work setting. Through direct observation, reflection and evaluation, students gain an understanding of the internship site’s work, mission, and audience, how these potentially relate to their academic study, as well as the organization’s position in the broader industry or field. Students will produce a critical reflection on their internship experience demonstrating how they have addressed specific learning goals. This course is for second year, second semester HCA students who wish to gain practical, curriculum-related experience in healthcare.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of AHP 105
Note(s): N/A
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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Anthropology |
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Art and Design |
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ART 101 - Art Appreciation 3
Course Description: Within a global frame, this course provides an introduction to art: its nature, vocabulary, and media. Students will be invited to think of art as something everyone takes part in, not just those who make art their career. Students will visit a major art museum one or more times with the class or individually.
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
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 105 - Art History Before 1500 3
Course Description: An introduction to the history of painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and architecture from humanity’s origins to 1500. Students will compare art across cultures and discuss the functions of art in various societies prior to the modern era.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 113 - 2-D Design 3
Course Description: This course will teach students the basic concepts of composition and color theory. We will stress the creative process and conceptual development of ideas in two dimensions and the development of a strong sensitivity to color.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 115 - Introduction To Sculpture And 3-D Design 3
Course Description: An introduction to the basic materials and techniques of sculpture and their relationship to the artist’s concepts. Students learn to formulate and visualize sculptural ideas through practice and utilization of readily available materials and processes.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 121 - Drawing I 3
Course Description: The fundamentals of representational and imaginative drawing. Students explore a variety of techniques with media such as charcoal, graphite, ink, conte crayon, oil pastel and color pencils.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 122 - Drawing II 3
Course Description: Students study in greater depth, building on the principles and techniques introduced in Drawing I by allowing time for sustained projects. Observation, expression, and technique have equal emphasis. Figure drawing is a significant part of the course. Drawing with digital devices may be included at the discretion of the instructor.
This is an essential course for anyone who needs strong drawing experiences prior to art school, or in preparation for careers which demand strong drawing skills, such as illustration, fashion, industrial design, architecture, animation and graphic design.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ART 121
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 155 - Digital Imaging 3
Course Description: Students will become familiar with industry standard digital imaging software and will learn to prepare images for fine art and graphic design print and digital output. Students will explore the ethics of image manipulation and examine its effects on society and its values.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Multicultural and Global Perspectives, Social Responsibility, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): Graphic Design majors must receive a C or better in this course to progress in the program.
This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education Requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 185 - Graphic Design Internship 3
Course Description: Students are required to complete a minimum of a 120 hour internship in a communication design organization. Students will have a Graphic Design faculty member as a sponsor for their internship. Students will be required to keep a weekly log of their activities and present samples of projects on which they have worked.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of ART 151, ART 161, and ART 171.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): Graphic Design majors must receive a C or better in this course to progress in the program.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 188 - Community Art Projects I 3
Course Description: Students work as members of a team guided by the instructor to create a public art project. Each student takes responsibility for an aspect of the project and works individually and in small groups. Students build skills in art processes, concept design, research, collaboration, and presentation. The project engages local people to inform the vision.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of two ART courses.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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ART 188 - Community Art Project I 3
Course Description: Students work as members of a team guided by the instructor to create a public art project. Each student takes responsibility for an aspect of the project and works individually and in small groups. Students build skills in art processes, concept design, research, collaboration, and presentation. The project engages local people in informing the vision. This course is an introduction by immersion into working as a community artist, which is an emerging field with many 4-year colleges now offering a concentration.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Personal and Professional Development.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
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ART 189 - Community Art Projects II 3
Course Description: Students work as members of a team guided by the instructor to build a public art project that has been researched, conceived and designed in the prior semester in ART 188 Community Art Projects I. Students build skills in art processes, collaboration, siting, installation and presentation.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of two ART courses.
General Education Elective(s): Humanities
Note(s): ART 188 Community Art Projects I is not a prerequisite for this course.
This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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Biology |
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BIO 105 - Basic Anatomy And Physiology 3
Course Description: A non-laboratory course designed to present a survey of the structure and function of the human body. Begins with a brief examination of the chemical, cellular and tissue levels of organization and continues through the 10 systems of the body.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Social Responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 109
General Education Elective(s): Science
Note(s): BIO 105 does not meet the biology prerequisite for BIO 231 Anatomy and Physiology I.
This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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BIO 108 - Nutrition 3
Course Description: A study of the major nutrients, including their function, food sources, and the effect of deficiency and excess, as well as an examination of changing nutritional needs during the life cycle.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Multicultural and Global Perspectives, and Personal and Professional Development.
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.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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BIO 116 - The Brain from Molecules to the Mind 3
Course Description: Introduction to the nervous system with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function and physiology of the nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement, learning and memory, emotion, and diseases of the brain.
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Social Responsibility, 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.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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BIO 120 - Introduction To Biology 4
Course Description:
This survey course is designed for students with little or no background in biology. Emphasis is placed on developing basic laboratory skills, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, organization and self-assessment. Providing students with a framework for the study of more integrated topics in biology, the initial portion of the course will be devoted to developing an understanding of the nature of science and the basic structures, biochemistry and functions of plant and animal cells. Using these fundamental concepts as background, students will then investigate the topics of genetics, taxonomy, evolution and ecology. Bioethics, the study of the social and philosophical implications of new biological and medical procedures, will serve as theme throughout the course. This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communication, Critical Thinking and Quantitative Analysis. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Written and Oral Communications, Critical Thinking, and Quantitative Literacy.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 101; 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.
This course does not fulfill the prerequisite requirements for BIO231 Anatomy and Physiology I
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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BIO 131 - General Biology I 4
Course Description: A study of the cell, the fundamental unit of biological structure and function. An introductory section on bioenergetics and biochemistry lay the groundwork for the consideration of the cell through a modern interdisciplinary approach. The course examines the ultrastructure of the cell and of the most universal cell functions: transport, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cellular reproduction, and protein synthesis. Lecture themes are illustrated in the laboratory. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
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.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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BIO 140 - Botany 4
Course Description: An introductory survey of the plant kingdom with special emphasis on the morphology, physiology, and embryology of the higher vascular plants, namely angiosperms and gymnosperms. The economic and medicinal importance of plants to humans may also be examined. Laboratory exercises illustrate topics discussed in lecture. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
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.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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BIO 231 - Anatomy And Physiology I 4
Course Description: This course is the first half of an intensive two-semester sequence designed to integrate the study of the structure and function of the human body. The semester begins with a study of the chemical and cellular levels of organization as related to molecular biology, cellular transport, and histology. The central theme of homeostasis then is applied to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular systems and nervous system. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Personal and Professional Development.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101; completion of BIO 131 in the last five years with a C or better or 73% or better on the A & P Prerequisite Exam.
General Education Elective(s): Science
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education requirement.
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BIO 232 - Anatomy And Physiology II 4
Course Description: This course is the second half of an intensive two-semester sequence designed to integrate the study of the structure and function of the human body. The semester includes study of the special senses, the endocrine system, cardiovascular system (blood, heart and blood vessels), lymphatic and immune system, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. The concept of homeostasis and its disruption by disease conditions is emphasized, providing a framework in which to integrate all systems into a functioning whole. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 231 with a C or better.
General Education Elective(s): Science
Note(s): N/A
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BIO 235 - Introduction To Microbiology 4
Course Description: A study of microscopic organisms, including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, parasitic worms and viruses, with an emphasis on the role of these organisms in health and disease. Aseptic laboratory technique, varied cultivation methods and standard diagnostic procedures are included. 3 hours lecture/2 hours laboratory
ISLOs: This course supports student development of Critical Thinking, Quantitative Literacy, and Multicultural and Global Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 131 or BIO 231 in the last five years with a C or better.
General Education Elective(s): Science
Note(s): This course has been approved to meet the Core curriculum General Education Requirement.
Course Student Learning Outcomes:
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Biotechnology |
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BIT 103 - Computer Programs for Biotechnology Industry 3
Course Description: This course will provide students with an introductory overview of Microsoft Office applications, as well as programs commonly used in the biotech industry. The course will begin with an exploration of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to ensure a good base from which students can build their computer skills. Using this foundation, students will then be given a comprehensive background into how and why specific biotech software programs are used, including hands-on exploration of relevant examples.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in TMA 100
Note(s): Open to Biotech students only or by permission of instructor.
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Business Administration |
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BUS 130 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3
Course Description: This is an introductory course designed to help students understand the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the 21st Century economy and will cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. It provides students from all disciplines with an avenue to explore a perspective of innovation and entrepreneurism within their areas of interest. It will cover the different forms of entrepreneurship including small business, corporate, and social entrepreneurship. This course will focus on the entrepreneurial process including idea generation, opportunity evaluation, planning, and implementation. Experiential, project-based learning will help solidify concepts learned.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 109
Note(s): N/A
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BUS 131 - 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
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BUS 135 - Social Entrepreneurship 3
Course Description: Society is growing more aware of the need to take care of our world and restore it to a sustainable path. This course will examine current economic, social, and environmental issues and develop a process of identifying viable solutions. You will explore the roots of social entrepreneurship and its champions as well as the current trends and initiatives in place. Other topics will include triple bottom line, social ventures, intrapreneurship, corporate social responsibility, social innovation, and business models.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 109
Note(s): N/A
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BUS 152 - Food/Beverage Cost and Revenue Management 3
Course Description: This course emphasizes the perspective that all decisions in management impact profitability. This course studies all aspects of a profit and loss analysis including: sales forecasting; menu development; product analysis; product pricing strategy; purchasing; inventory and receiving methodology; production; service; food, beverage and labor cost controls; security measures; service and cash management and financial analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for MAT 080, Math Module 70 or 80.
Note(s): N/A
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BUS 153 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry 3
Course Description: This course provides an examination of the various facets of the hospitality industry. This course will discuss management practices in the gaming/casino industry, the cruise line industry, entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry, as well as hotel and restaurant management. It will include explorations into ethics, marketing, and industry best practices, as well as sustainability and social responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 109
Note(s): N/A
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BUS 155 - Culinary I 3
Course Description: The course will teach the theory of cooking through applied learning. Students will learn the theory behind the practical skills needed to perform safely, efficiently and effectively in a commercial kitchen. Topics include the safe use of kitchen equipment, sanitation standards and an exploration in cooking methods and techniques. The class will divide time between a commercial kitchen and a classroom.
Note(s): This course meets at UTEC Culinary Facilities at 19 Warren Street in Lowell and at the Lowell Cowan Center
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BUS 156 - Culinary II 3
Course Description: The practical course is designed to teach the basic classical cooking techniques in the context of a professional kitchen environment. The class will emphasize the concepts of efficiency, organization, cleanliness and time management. The course will cover basic cooking methods, the preparation of meats, starches and vegetables.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 155
Note(s): This course meets at UTEC Culinary Facilities at 19 Warren Street in Lowell and at the Lowell Cowan Center
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