January 26 – May 9

BIOLOGY

General Biology I (4 credits)

Study of living things from the atom through the molecular, cellular and organismal levels.

BIOL-101 day students must also register for a day BIOL-101 lab.

PRQ: ENGL-096 or ENGL-086

FAST TRACK: (10 Weekends) - Feb 1-2, 8-9, 15-16; March 1, 7-8, 14-15; April 11-12, 18-20, 25-26; May 2-3.

6018  F645                  5:30PM-10:00PM    F     N105 
                                    12:00PM-4:30PM    S     ST206           

Fees: $43.00.     

ENGLISH

ENGL-106

Successful Learning Strategies (2 credits)

This course uses a student-oriented approach to the mastery of learning. Students will be actively involved in learning several study techniques, including memory, note-taking, reading, test-taking, and critical thinking. Besides study techniques, the students will study time management, diversity, stress management, and career planning.

FAST TRACK: Earn 2 credits in 3 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, and Sun on Feb 1-3, 8-10, 15-17. Students must purchase textbook prior to first class meeting

6097  F645                  6:00PM-8:00PM          F          ELB117 
                                    9:00AM-12:30PM       S          ELB117 
                                    9:00AM-12:30PM       SU       ELB117     

Fees: $5.00.

ENGL-121

College Composition I: Expository Writing (3 credits)

ENGL-121 is the first of a two-semester sequence of college-level composition courses. (ENGL-122 is the second course in the sequence for most HCC degree programs. ENGL-121 transfers as university-parallel freshman English.) ENGL-121 guides students through the expository writing process through close reading of contemporary critical discourse and teaches the rhetorical arts of argument and persuasion through critical thinking, reading and research. Students will develop an understanding of themselves as readers and writers of culture as they participate in public discourse about writing; examine the relationship among writer, audience, and purpose; and practice writing prose through a recursive process. Students completing this course should be able to write persuasive, researched and documented essays (of at least 1,000 words) demonstrating the conventions of standard written English and manuscript presentation.

PRQ: Eligibility to enroll in ENGL-121 is based on English placement test scores or the successful completion of required developmental English course work.

FAST TRACK: Earn 3 credits in 6 weekends. Class meets Fri. and Sun., Feb. 1 - Mar. 8.

2343  F645                  6:00PM-9:00PM          F          ELB225
                                    1:00PM-5:00PM          S          ELB225

Fees: $30.00.

ENGL-122

College Composition II: Writing Through Literature (3 credits)

ENGL-122 is the second of a two-semester sequence of college-level expository writing courses. (ENGL-121 is the first course in the sequence.) ENGL-122 builds on argumentative, persuasive, close reading, and research skills using a variety of literary forms as the subject for discussion and writing. Students advance their understanding of themselves as readers and writers, including the understanding that they participate with others in responsible public discourse and have moral and ethical responsibilities in that discourse. Approaching writing as a recursive process, this course emphasizes scholarly inquiry, literary analysis, and research. Students completing this course should be able to write persuasive, researched, and documented essays (of at least 2,000 words) demonstrating effective communication, knowledge of literary conventions and the conventions of standard written English and manuscript presentation. (A variety of thematic orientations will be available in differ

PRQ: Eligibility to enroll in ENGL-122 is based on successful completion of ENGL-121.

FAST TRACK: Earn 3 credits in 7 weekends. Class meets Fri. and Sat. Mar. 28- May 10.

2351  F645                  6:00PM-9:00PM          F          ELB225
                                    1:00PM-5:00PM          S          ELB225          

Fees: $30.00.

HEALTH EDUCATION

HEED-132

The History and Practice of Reiki  (1 credit)

This course integrates the concepts and theory of Reiki with hands-on practice and an appreciation of the spirit. Students will be exposed to underlying philosophy of this healing tradition originating in Japan. Healing practices grounded in energy medicine such as Reiki require a different way of knowing. The influences of energy, spirit and the body are explored as being foundational for successful therapeutic intervention. This process draws directly on the unique connection between the healer and the client.  Reiki I will be used to introduce practitioners to self-treatment, treatment of others, and the understanding of energy, spirit, and body connection. Students will be prepared for Reiki I certification.

FAST TRACK: This class meets Saturday, March 1 and March 15, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

7395    F645                9:00AM-5:00PM         S       N105                                 

HEED-211

Nutrition (3 credits)

This course will provide students with a general understanding of nutrition and health. The functions and importance of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals, and the relationship between nutrition and exercise in weight management are included.

FAST TRACK: Earn 3 credits in 4 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, and Sun on Feb 15-17, 22-24, March 2, 7-9. Please purchase textbook prior to first class meeting.

6021  F645                  6:00PM-9:15PM          F          L162
                                    9:00AM-1:00PM         S          L162
                                    12:00PM-3:00PM        SU       L162     

Fees: $10.00.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

HMDV-200

Life Span Development (3 credits)

The purpose of this course is to examine the growth and development of an individual throughout his/her life. Beginning with the prenatal period and continuing through old age, development from a physical, intellectual, social and emotional perspective will be studied. Theories on development and current research in the field will be reviewed with an emphasis on application of individual case histories and personal experiences. This course meets the Maryland State Department of Education Child Development requirement for an initial certificate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education.

NOTE: For a prerequisite waiver call Division Chair, 410-772-4019.

PRQ: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121

6058  T630                  7:00PM-9:00PM          F          L162                          

TELECOURSE: (Transitions Throughout the Life Span) MANDATORY ORIENTATION FRI, FEB 1. Additional classes Feb 29, Mar 7; Apr 25; May 21.

Fees: $45.00.

PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC-101

General Psychology (3 credits)

An introductory course focusing on how psychologists conduct research on human behavior and the results.

PRE: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.

TELECOURSE: (Discovering Psychology) - Air dates distributed at MANDATORY ORIENTATION SAT, FEB 2.

Additional classes Mar 1, 8; April 26; May 3.

6064  T630                  9:00AM-11:00AM    S     N114 

Fees: $45.00.

SPEECH

SPCH-105

Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 credits)

The focus of this course is speaking skills for various situations with emphasis on one-to-group presentations. Effective communication in content, physical and vocal delivery as well as language use are stressed.

PRQ: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.

FAST TRACK: Earn 3 credits in 3 weekends. Class meets Fri, Sat, and Sun on Feb 29-March 2, 7-9, 14-16.

6004 F645                   6:00PM-9:15PM          F         ELB208
                                    9:00AM-3:00PM         S          ELB208          
                                    12:00PM-4:15PM       SU        ELB208