Not all courses are offered at each school. For this year’s course offerings, see Key Dates and Deadlines.
Biology
BIOL 108: Human Biology 6 cr.
Overview of human body functions, including an introduction to some anatomy and physiology, nutrition and exercise and modern medical advances. This course is intended for non-science majors. Course includes a laboratory. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC. Recommended: High School Biology. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
BIOL 150: Marine Biology 6 cr.
Introduction to marine life, marine biological communities, and marine ecology. Course includes lecture, labs, and field trips. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
BIOL& 160: General Biology W/Lab 6 cr.
Introduces major concepts of cell biology, including cell physiology and structure, molecular biology, genetics, and evolution. Course is a prerequisite for professional health-science programs. Format includes laboratory work. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC. Strongly recommended: CHEM& 121, CHEM& 140, or one year of high school chemistry. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
Chemistry
CHEM& 140: General Chemistry Preparation with Lab 6 cr.
Preparatory chemistry for science and engineering majors intending to take the general chemistry series (161/162 /163). Topics include atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, bonding, acids-bases, and oxidation-reduction. A quantitative approach and problem-solving are emphasized. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
CHEM& 161: General Chemistry I 6 cr.
First in a three-course chemistry sequence for science and engineering students. The 161/162/163 series covers atomic structure, stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, periodic law, bonding, molecular orbital theory, colligative properties, radioactivity, thermochemistry, equilibrium, acids, bases, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, kinetics, and simple organic chemistry. Courses in the series take a quantitative approach, format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
Earth & Space Sciences
ENVS& 100: Survey of Environmental Science 5 cr.
Surveys components of ecosystems, including energy flow and the structure and dynamics of populations and communities. Students review the processes that affect natural environments, examine the impact of human activities on ecosystems, and discuss current environmental issues.
OCEA& 101: Introduction to Oceanography with Lab 6 cr.
Introduces physical and chemical oceanography, marine biology, and plate tectonics. Students also discuss environmental issues. Format includes lab work and/or field studies. Fulfills laboratory science course requirement at BC. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.
English
ENGL& 101: English Composition I 5 cr.
Develops clear, effective writing skills and emphasizes writing as a process. Students practice writing in a variety of forms and modes. Fee: $22.00 English Writing Lab (College in the High School students are exempt from this fee)
ENGL& 111: Introduction to Literature I 5 cr.
Surveys the major literary genres: poetry, drama, and fiction. Recommended: ENGL& 101 placement or higher.
ENGL 115: The Film As Literature 5 cr.
Introduces the critical study of the motion picture as an expressive medium comparable to literary art. Students focus on cultural tradition and values. Recommended: ENGL& 101 placement or higher.
ENGL& 244: American Literature I 5 cr.
Explores the early American literary scene, from 17th century to mid-1800’s, emphasizing diverse and marginalized voices. Authors and works vary. Recommended: ENGL& 101 or ENGL 201 or a literature course in the 100 series.
ENGL& 245: American Literature II 5 cr.
Explores American literature of the Realistic period, later 1800’s-1920, emphasizing diverse and marginalized voices. Authors and works vary. Recommended: ENGL& 101 or ENGL 201 or a literature course in the 100 series.
ENGL& 246: American Literature III 5 cr.
Explores 20th and 21st century American literature, emphasizing expatriate, innovative, and diverse and marginalized voices. Authors and works vary. Recommended: ENGL& 101 or ENGL 201 or a literature course in the 100 series.
ENGL 247: Writing Poetry I 5 cr.
Focuses on the craft of poetry. Covers rhythm, image (simile, metaphor, symbol), voice, tone, and open and traditional forms. Students write and critique poetry and read the work of established poets. Suitable for beginning or experienced poets. Recommended: ENGL& 101 placement or higher. Fee: $22.00 English Writing Lab (College in the High School students are exempt from this fee)
Information Technology and Network Security
IT 211: Networking I 5 cr.
The course provides foundation knowledge in networking. Topics include network topologies, OSI model, design and documentation, LANs, network media, protocols, and routing. Previously NSCOM 201. Fee: $75.00 VLab.
IT 212: Networking II 5 cr.
Course uses Cisco internetworking equipment/services to gain hands-on experience in designing and configuring a network. Topics include components of a router and switch, startup and setup, configuring routers and switches, IOS, TCP/IP addressing, routing protocols, and network troubleshooting. Previously NSCOM 202. Fee: $75.00 VLab.
IT 213: Networking III 5 cr.
Course uses Cisco internet working hardware to gain hands-on experience in designing and configuring a local area network (LAN). Topics include OSI model, LAN switching, virtual LANs, LAN design, routing protocols, and network management. Previously NSCOM 203. Recommended: PROG 108 or DEV 108. Fee: $75.00 VLab.
IT 231: Introduction to Cloud Architecture and Services 5 cr.
This course addresses the principles and concepts of virtualization and cloud Infrastructure technologies. The course is ideal for gaining a broad understanding of the transition from classic data center, to virtualized data center, to the cloud. Recommended: IT 115/117 or equivalent course work or experience. Previously NSCOM 231.
SEC 305: Network Security and Firewalls 5 cr.
This course covers the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate those threats. Emphasizes core security technologies on premise and in the cloud. Topics will include installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. Previously ISIT 305. Fee: $75.00 VLab.
Mathematics
MATH& 107: Math In Society 5 cr.
Applies mathematics to contemporary issues. Topics include networks, scheduling, data analysis, and may also include voting methods, linear programming, game theory, growth and decay, or fair division problems. Designed for liberal arts students. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. MATH& 107 can also be taken concurrently with MATH 87. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add certain sections of MATH& 107 and 87 to your cart to enroll. Prerequisite for the sections that allow concurrent enrollment with MATH 87 is MATH 76 with a B or better or placement by assessment into MATH 98.
MATH 130: Introduction to Statistics 5 cr.
Emphasis on gathering and interpreting data. Material has applications in the medical fields, as well as the Social Sciences. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course at BC. Some sections of MATH 130 are designed to be taken concurrently with MATH 89. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add the specific MATH 130 and MATH 89 sections to your cart to enroll. The prerequisite for the sections that require concurrent enrollment with MATH 89 is MATH 76 with a B or better or placement by assessment into MATH 98.
MATH 138: College Algebra for Business and Social Science 5 cr.
Examines graphs, non-trigonometric elementary functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and probability, emphasizing business and soc. MATH 138 and MATH& 141 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. MATH 138 is required before taking MATH& 148. Fulfills quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. MATH 138 can also be taken concurrently with MATH 99. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add specific MATH 138 and MATH 99 sections to your cart to enroll. Prerequisite for the sections that allow concurrent enrollment with MATH 99 is MATH 98 with a C or better or placement by assessment into MATH 99.
MATH& 141: Precalculus I 5 cr.
Emphasizes graphs and polynomial functions. Other topics include the theory of equations and rational, exponential, inverse, and logarithmic functions. MATH 138 and MATH& 141 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. MATH& 141 can also be taken concurrently with MATH 99. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add certain sections of MATH& 141 and MATH 99 to your cart to enroll. Prerequisite for the sections that allow concurrent enrollment with MATH 99 is MATH 98 with a C or better or placement by assessment into MATH 99.
MATH& 142: Precalculus II 5 cr.
Prepares students for the MATH& 151/152/153 calculus sequence. Students work intensively with functional trigonometry and students are introduced to polar coordinates, plane analytic geometry, conic sections, and non-linear systems. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
MATH& 148: Business Calculus 5 cr.
Surveys differential and integral calculus, emphasizing uses in business and social science. Intended for students who wish only a brief course in calculus. MATH& 148 and MATH& 151 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
MATH& 151: Calculus I 5 cr.
Introduces the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals. Topics include techniques and applications of derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions. Students begin working with antiderivatives. MATH& 148 and MATH& 151 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
MATH& 152: Calculus II 5 cr.
Continues the study of integration, emphasizing applications and special techniques. Students work with algebraic and transcendental functions. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH& 151 with a C or better.
MATH& 153: Calculus III 5 cr.
Emphasizes the study of infinite sequences and series including power series. Topics include plane analytic geometry, graphing in polar coordinates, and an introduction to vectors. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment or MATH& 152 or higher, with a C or better.
MATH 208: Introduction to Linear Algebra 5 cr.
Introduces the vocabulary, algebra, and geometry of vector spaces in ‘R’ and function spaces. Students use matrix methods and vectors to explore systems of linear equations and transformations. Also presents elementary theory of eigenvalues. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Preferred: MATH& 153 or MATH& 254.
MATH 238: Differential Equations 5 cr.
Uses tools from algebra and calculus in solving first- and second-order linear differential equations. Students focus on applying differential equations in modeling physical situations, and using power series methods and numerical techniques when explicit solutions are unavailable. May include work with Laplace Transforms and systems of differential equations. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Recommended: MATH& 153 and MATH 208.
MATH& 254: Calculus IV 5 cr.
Extends the concepts of calculus to vector-valued functions and functions of several variables. Partial derivatives are included. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
Music
MUSC 130: Group Piano Instruction I 2 cr.
Provides basic keyboard experience for non-majors and prepares the beginning music major for the piano-competency requirement. Studio instruction includes basic music reading, keyboard technique, interpretation, and simple chording.
MUSC 131: Group Piano Instruction II 2 cr.
Continues MUSC 130 with more advanced keyboard and music reading skills. Students learn more keys, chord combinations, and performance of more complex compositions.
Political Science
POLS& 202: United States Government 5 cr.
Analyzes constitutional government in America in terms of the theory and practices of democracy. Students investigate issues of individual rights, popular representation, and responsible leadership.
World Language
FRCH& 123: French III 5 cr.
Continues FRCH& 122 at the novice high level. Format includes extensive audio and Internet usage. Various aspects of French-speaking cultures are presented. After successful completion, students are encouraged to continue with FRCH& 221. This class is not intended for heritage speakers (i.e. students who grew up speaking French at home in a place where French is not the medium of instruction in schools) or native speakers (i.e. students who grew up in a place where French is the medium of instruction in schools). Recommended: FRCH& 122 or equivalent or instructor permission
FRCH& 221: French IV 5 cr.
Reviews and expands on first-year French grammar. Students increase their oral and written competencies, working in an authentic literary and cultural context. Recommended: FRCH& 123 or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 222: French V 5 cr.
Continues FRCH& 221. Recommended: FRCH& 221 or permission of instructor.
FRCH& 223: French VI 5 cr.
Continues FRCH& 222. Recommended: FRCH& 222 or permission of instructor.
SPAN& 123: Spanish III 5 cr.
Continues SPAN& 122 at the novice high level. Format includes extensive audio and Internet usage. Various aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures are presented. After successful completion, students are encouraged to continue with SPAN& 221. This class is not intended for heritage speakers (i.e. students who grew up speaking Spanish at home in a place where Spanish is not the medium of instruction in schools) or native speakers (i.e. students who grew up in a place where Spanish is the medium of instruction in schools). Please refer to “Spanish for Heritage Speakers” SPAN 231 if you grew up speaking Spanish without ever having had formal instruction. Recommended: SPAN& 122 or equivalent or instructor permission.
SPAN& 221: Spanish IV 5 cr.
Reviews first-year grammar concepts and expands on vocabulary acquisition. Students practice integrating the four major language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and further develop their cultural competency by working on authentic material from the Spanish-speaking world. Oral communication is emphasized. Format includes extensive audio and Internet usage. Recommended: SPAN&123 or permission of instructor.
SPAN& 222: Spanish V 5 cr.
Continues SPAN& 221. Format includes extensive audio and Internet usage. Recommended: SPAN&221 or permission of instructor.
SPAN& 223: Spanish VI 5 cr.
Continues SPAN& 222. Format includes extensive audio and Internet usage. Recommended: SPAN&222 or permission of instructor.
Last Updated January 6, 2026