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BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2 0 13 - 2 0 14 C A T A L O G Disclaimer While this catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time, Baltimore City Community College reserves the right to change any information, including statement of fees, course offerings and admission and graduation requirements, without notice or obligation, in keeping with the policies of the Board of Trustees and in conformance with the laws of the state of Maryland. This catalog is not a legal document and does not constitute a contract between Baltimore City Community College and the user. Non-discrimination Policy Baltimore City Community College is committed to a policy of eliminating unlawful discrimination based on grounds of race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ancestry, national origin, or disability in the administration of any of its educational programs, services, or activities, or with respect to employment. CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Telephone Directory............................................................................................................................2 Academic Calendar.............................................................................................................................3 Baltimore City Community College at a Glance............................................................................ 5 Admissions and Registration..........................................................................................................10 Tuition and Financial Aid................................................................................................................ 14 Academic Information..................................................................................................................... 19 Campus Life and Support Services................................................................................................29 Business and Continuing Education Division..............................................................................33 Instructional Programs.....................................................................................................................38 Course Descriptions......................................................................................................................... 74 Faculty and Staff Listings...............................................................................................................139 General Policies...............................................................................................................................152 Index................................................................................................................................................. 164 2013-2014 CATALOG 1 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY MAIN TELEPHONE NUMBERS International Student Services. 410-462-8319 ITS Service Desk . 410-462-7420 General Information/Admissions Office/ Judicial Affairs . 410-462-8505 Call Center . 410-462-8300 Library Liberty . 410-462-8400 MD Toll-Free . .1-888-203-1261 The Life Sciences Institute at ADDITIONAL INFORMATION UMB BioPark . .. 410-462-8300 Lost and Found Harbor . 410-986-5500 Academic Advisement . 410-462-8555 Lost and Found Liberty . 410-462-7700 Academic Affairs, Vice President . 410-462-7770 The Maryland Center for Adult and Community Construction Technologies. 410-462-8300 Education Programs . 410-462-8300 Mathematics Learning Center . 410-462-8320 Alumni Relations Office . 410-209-6036 Physical Education Center . 410-462-8320 BCCC Foundation . 410-209-6059 Phi Theta Kappa . 410-462-7497 Bookstore Liberty . 410-462-8484 President’s Office . 410-209-7799 Business and Continuing Preventive Dentistry Clinic . 410-462-7712 Education Division . .. 410-462-8300 Public Safety/Harbor . 410-986-5500 Business and Finance Division . 410-209-6048 Public Safety/Parking Liberty . 410-462-7700 Cafeteria . 410-462-8460 Recruitment, Admissions and Call Center . 410-462-8300 Registration . .. 410-462-8300 Career Development . 410-462-8470 Registrar’s Office . 410-462-7777 Cashier Harbor . 410-986-5525 Reisterstown Plaza Center . 410-580-2750 Cashier Liberty . 410-462-8472 Science Resource and Center for Academic Achievement . 410-462-8222 Learning Center . 410-462-8536 Center for Teaching Excellence . 410-462-8514 Shuttle Bus Service . 410-462-8536 Clarence W. Blount Student Accounting Office . 410-462-8333 Child Development Center . 410-462-7760 Student Affairs, Vice President . 410-462-7676 Computer-Assisted Labs Student Government . 410-462-8385 Reading CIA Lab . 410-462-8024 Student Life Office . 410-462-8385 IBM CAI Lab . 410-462-7627 Student Success Center . 410-462-8555 IVD CAI Lab . 410-462-7641 Test Center . 410-462-7666 Disability Support Services . 410-462-8585 Transfer Services . 410-462-8223 e-Learning . 410-462-7625 TRIO/SSS-STAIRS Program Facilities Help Desk . 410-462-8530 Student Support Services . 410-462-8396 Financial Aid Office . 410-462-8500 Talent Search . 410-462-8405 Honors Program . 410-462-8380 Upward Bound . 410-462-8560 Human Resources Office . 410-209-6007 Veteran Services. 410-462-8372 Institutional Advancement, Marketing Vocational Support Services . 410-462-8341 and Research . .. 410-209-6056 WBJC-FM . 410-580-8500 Intercollegiate Athletics . 410-462-8320 2 2013-2014 CATALOG ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2013 FALL 2013 FALL (15-WEEK) FALL I (7-WEEK) FALL (12-WEEK) FALL II (7-WEEK) Early Registration 4/22/13 - 8/3/13 4/22/13 - 8/3/13 4/22/13 - 8/3/13 4/22/13 - 8/3/13 Last Day to Pay for Early 8/3/13 8/3/13 8/3/13 8/3/13 Registration: Walk-in, Online General Registration 8/5/13 – 8/28/13 8/5/13 – 8/28/13 9/12/13 10/17/13 Students must pay at Registration – 9/18/13 – 10/23/13 August 15 College open 5-7pm College open College open College open Community Forum 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm August 16 – Faculty Academy No Academic Classes No Academic No Academic No Academic in Session Classes in Session Classes in Session Classes in Session August 17 – Adjunct Faculty No Academic Classes No Academic No Academic No Academic Academy in Session Classes in Session Classes in Session Classes in Session Seniors Registration 8/27/13 – 8/28/13 8/27/13 – 8/28/13 8/27/13 10/21/13 (Seniors age 60 and over) – 8/28/13 – 10/22/13 Last day to take 8/28/13 8/28/13 9/18/13 10/23/13 ACCUPLACER Placement Classes Begin 8/29/13 8/29/13 9/19/13 10/24/13 Add/Drop Period 8/29/13 – 9/5/13 8/29/13 – 8/30/13 9/19/13 10/24/13 – 9/20/13 – 10/25/13 August 31 – September 2 College Closed College Closed College Closed College Closed Labor Day Weekend September 18 - Convocation No classes 12-2pm No classes 12-2pm No classes 12-2pm No classes 12-2pm Winter / Spring Advisement 9/30/13 9/30/13 9/30/13 9/30/13 Begins – Contact Advisor Mid-Term Exams and 10/10/13 – 10/16/13 9/12/13 – 9/18/13 10/17/13 11/7/13 Academic Performance – 10/23/13 – 11/13/13 Alerts Period Last Day to Withdraw 11/3/13 10/2/13 10/30/13 11/27/30 Early Bird Online Registration 11/18/13 – 12/1/13 11/18/13 11/18/13 11/18/13 for Winter/Spring 2014 – 12/1/13 – 12/1/13 – 12/1/13 November 28 - 29 College Closed College Closed College Closed College Closed Thanksgiving Holiday November 30 –December No Academic Classes No Academic No Academic No Academic 1 Thanksgiving Holiday in Session and No Classes in Session Classes in Session Classes in Session Weekend Student Services and No Student and No Student and No Student Available Services Available Services Available Services Available Deadline to indicate on 12/1/13 12/1/13 12/1/13 12/1/13 Student Portal intent for Fall Semester Completion/Spring Graduation Early Registration for Winter/ 12/2/13 - 12/21/13 12/2/13 12/2/13 12/2/13 Spring 2014 - 12/21/13 - 12/21/13 - 12/21/13 Last Day of Classes 12/16/13 10/18/13 12/16/13 12/16/13 Final Exams 12/10/13 – 12/16/13 Last Class Meeting 12/10/13 12/10/13 – 12/16/13 – 12/16/13 Last Day of Fall Semester 12/16/13 10/18/13 12/16/13 12/16/13 Finals - Grades Due by Noon 12/12/13 – 12/18/13 10/15/13 12/12/13 12/12/13 – 10/18/13 – 12/18/13. – 12/18/13 December 24 – January 1, 2014 College Closed College Closed College Closed College Closed NOTE: This Academic Calendar is subject to periodic review and revision. Please check with the College Registrar to determine if changes have been made. 2013-2014 CATALOG 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2010 WINTER SESSION 2014 Early Bird On-Line Registration 11/18/13 – 12/1/13 Early Registration 12/2/13 – 12/15/13 Last day to pay for Early Registration: In-Person and Online 12/14/2013 General Registration (payment due at time of registration) 12/16/13 – 12/21/13 Seniors Registration (Seniors age 60 and over) 12/19/13 – 12/20/13 Winter Recess - College Closed 12/23/13 – 1/1/14 Last Day to Pay for Winter Session 1/4/14 Winter Session 2014 Classes Begin 1/6/14 Add/Drop Period for Winter Session 2014 1/6/14 – 1/7/14 Community Forum - College open 5 - 7pm 1/9/14 Faculty Academy 1/10/14 Adjunct Faculty Academy 1/11/14 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; College Closed 1/20/14 Last Day to Withdraw Without Acdemic Penalty 1/21/14 Winter Session 2014 Classes End 1/25/14 Final Grades Due by Noon 1/28/14 Holidays/Closings Labor Day Weekend: August 31 – September 2, 2013 Thanksgiving Holiday: November 28 – 29, 2013 Winter Recess: December 24 – January 1, 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 20, 2014 NOTE: This Academic Calendar is subject to periodic review and revision. Please check with the College Registrar to determine if changes have been made. 4 2013-2014 CATALOG ACADEMIC

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