This is an introductory and foundational course in the study of crime and justice. It is designed to introduce students to the various historical and contemporary theories and empirical research used to understand deviant and criminal behavior. This course takes a critical approach to the study of the definition and measurement of crime, as well as applications of these theories to practice and in policy. Offending and victimization, as these relate to specific crime types (i.e., white collar crime, violent crime, sex crime, drug related crimes, etc.) will be explored.
Prerequisites: SOC 100, (ENG 88 or ESL 94) and ACR 94
This is an introductory and foundational course in the study of crime and justice. It is designed to introduce students to the various historical and contemporary theories and empirical research used to understand deviant and criminal behavior. This course takes a critical approach to the study of the definition and measurement of crime, as well as applications of these theories to practice and in policy. Offending and victimization, as these relate to specific crime types (i.e., white collar crime, violent crime, sex crime, drug related crimes, etc.) will be explored.
Prerequisites: SOC 100, (ENG 88 or ESL 94) and ACR 94
This Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies course is a fully online course taught during the Spring 2023 semester by Dr. Hollis Glaser. Dr. Brianne Waychoff created this course and I am teaching it in her honor and memory.
This Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies course is a fully online course taught during the Spring 2023 semester by Dr. Hollis Glaser. Dr. Brianne Waychoff created this course and I am teaching it in her honor and memory.
ESL 96 is an intensive integrated skills course that emphasizes academic writing and critical reading for ESL students. It focuses on basic components of effective writing and reading, including essay organization, paragraph development, sentence structure, word choice, and content. Students demonstrate comprehension of texts of varying lengths and genres by reading and responding to a variety of texts and using argumentation, narrative, and description as modes of developing ideas in writing. Students demonstrate critical reading skills related to analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. This course is designed to help students master and apply a full range of college-level reading and writing skills in English.
ESL 96 is an intensive integrated skills course that emphasizes academic writing and critical reading for ESL students. It focuses on basic components of effective writing and reading, including essay organization, paragraph development, sentence structure, word choice, and content. Students demonstrate comprehension of texts of varying lengths and genres by reading and responding to a variety of texts and using argumentation, narrative, and description as modes of developing ideas in writing. Students demonstrate critical reading skills related to analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. This course is designed to help students master and apply a full range of college-level reading and writing skills in English.
Critical Thinking (Same as CRT 100) is designed to develop the mind and help students learn to think clearly and effectively. Through substantive readings, structured writing assignments and ongoing discussions, students will examine concrete examples from their own experience and readings and contemporary issues in the media to learn how to analyze issues, solve problems, and make informed decisions in their academic, professional, and personal lives.
Critical Thinking (Same as CRT 100) is designed to develop the mind and help students learn to think clearly and effectively. Through substantive readings, structured writing assignments and ongoing discussions, students will examine concrete examples from their own experience and readings and contemporary issues in the media to learn how to analyze issues, solve problems, and make informed decisions in their academic, professional, and personal lives.
This course focuses on the theories, methods and materials of early childhood education for infants (birth to eighteen months), with an emphasis on addressing developmental needs and culturally appropriate practices in their education and care. The following topics are explored in depth: social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of infants; basic principles of infant care giving, including providing culturally sensitive and consistent care; arrangement of the environment and developmentally appropriate experiences to promote infant growth and learning; the role of parents and establishing partnerships with families.
This course focuses on the theories, methods and materials of early childhood education for infants (birth to eighteen months), with an emphasis on addressing developmental needs and culturally appropriate practices in their education and care. The following topics are explored in depth: social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of infants; basic principles of infant care giving, including providing culturally sensitive and consistent care; arrangement of the environment and developmentally appropriate experiences to promote infant growth and learning; the role of parents and establishing partnerships with families.
The Finance and Banking Club in discussion format, covers economic developments, finance industry topics and monetary policy:
– From a theoretical perspective;
– From an historical perspective;
– And applies these ideas to current economic issues.
Diverse opinions, independent research and active participation are encouraged. Each year, during the fall semester, a team of students, participates in the academic College Fed Challenge Competition, sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States.
Our meetings happen online every Wednesday, from 2pm to 4pm. Request membership to receive more info.
The Finance and Banking Club in discussion format, covers economic developments, finance industry topics and monetary policy:
– From a theoretical perspective;
– From an historical perspective;
– And applies these ideas to current economic issues.
Diverse opinions, independent research and active participation are encouraged. Each year, during the fall semester, a team of students, participates in the academic College Fed Challenge Competition, sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States.
Our meetings happen online every Wednesday, from 2pm to 4pm. Request membership to receive more info.
This community is for the students, faculty and staff of the Media Arts and Technology (MEA) Department and anyone who is interested in the department and its activities.
This community is for the students, faculty and staff of the Media Arts and Technology (MEA) Department and anyone who is interested in the department and its activities.
This is the ONLINE COMMUNITY of the Gaining Academic Insight & New Strategies Program (GAINS). Connect with others or tap into free and valuable resources. Through this collaboration between the BMCC Counseling Center, the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, and the Learning Resource Center you can #MakeGAINS and have the successful BMCC college experience you imagined!
This is the ONLINE COMMUNITY of the Gaining Academic Insight & New Strategies Program (GAINS). Connect with others or tap into free and valuable resources. Through this collaboration between the BMCC Counseling Center, the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, and the Learning Resource Center you can #MakeGAINS and have the successful BMCC college experience you imagined!
This project and site are a resource for faculty interested in redesigning their courses with open educational resources (OER) and other no-cost materials, including library resources.
(image credit: Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash)
This project and site are a resource for faculty interested in redesigning their courses with open educational resources (OER) and other no-cost materials, including library resources.
(image credit: Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash)
Join our peer-facilitated Academic Success Workshops to enhance your academic skills! All BMCC and ASAP students are welcome. – While our Spring workshop series have completed, we look forward to seeing you back in Fall ’20.
Join our peer-facilitated Academic Success Workshops to enhance your academic skills! All BMCC and ASAP students are welcome. – While our Spring workshop series have completed, we look forward to seeing you back in Fall ’20.