Contemporary Nutrition (NS 101) - Class offered Online
Contemporary Nutrition examines nutritional principles. A study of the main nutrients, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals is made. Dietary recommendations for optimal health for different age groups are covered and used to design diet plans. Modern society’s afflictions due to nutritional excesses or deficiencies are covered, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia. Emphasis is given to the use of sound dietary practices as the means for preventing disease.
Critical Thinking (CT 100) - MassBay Wellesley Campus - Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-4:45 PM
Introduction to critical thinking in college. Designed to provide
students with practice in interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and
assessing new information and its relationship to previous knowledge.
Students will evaluate classic and contemporary arguments and learn how
to construct sound arguments. Small group participation is an integral
part of this course.
CLOSED- NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICANTS-Health Careers Exploration (HL 109) - MassBay Framingham Campus -
This course will meet in-person on select Thursdays: 1/25, 2/8, 2/29, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11 and 5/2- 6:00-9:00 PM - The rest of the course is online.
This course will give learners a broad basis of understanding of diverse
healthcare occupations to make a well-informed decision in pursuit of a
self-actualizing career. This course introduces medical terminology,
basic anatomy and physiology, career pathway exploration and critical
soft skills, global healthcare, cultural diversity in patient care, an
introduction to medical administration, and introductory skills of
health occupations such as taking and recording vital signs, effective
communication, and infection control techniques.
CLOSED - NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICANTS -Introduction to Communication (CO 100) - MassBay Wellesley Campus - Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-4:45 PM
An introduction to the history and principles of human communication.
The course will cover the development of communication from signals, to
speech, to writing, and to the mass communication technologies of print,
broadcast media, and
computers. Contemporary models and theories of human communication will
be emphasized. Finally, the course will consider the growing field of
communication as both an academic discipline and a career focus. This
will enable students to make informed choices about their future study
and job options.
Principles of Marketing (MK 103) - MassBay Framingham Campus- Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 PM
Examines contemporary marketing principles, concepts, and managerial practices. Studies the marketing environment, consumer behavior, marketing, research, and information systems. Analyzes the marketing mix in terms of product planning and development, distribution management, pricing strategies, and promotional practices. Focuses attention on the social and legal responsibilities of marketing and consumerism. Examines the nature and importance of international and global marketing. Case problems and current issues are discussed and analyzed.
