The School of Continuing Education Certificate Programs

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2 The School of Continuing Education Certificate Programs Interior & Fashion Design, Wedding & Event Planning Achieve Your Business Career Goals. Explore the creative worlds of Interior Design, Fashion Design, Wedding and Event Planning with Continuing Education. For more information contact: Ria Bloss at (201) or Move Your Career to the Head of the Class at Bergen Community College New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey provides an opportunity for adults who have earned a college degree in a field other than education to return to college, study on an accelerated track and become an elementary, middle school or high school teacher. For more information send an to rimperato@bergen.edu or call (201)

3 NEW & EXCITING COURSES ADDED THIS FALL o register, call: (201) register, call: (201) BERGEN GOES GREEN 30-hour OSHA Construction Industry Safety Certification Page 7 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Certified Management Accounting Certification Page 15 Certificate in Fraud Awareness Page 21 COMPUTER TRAINING Real World HTML/CSS/Javascript Page 26 FASHION DESIGN Introduction to Wholesale Selling Page 39 HEALTH PROFESSIONS Medical Billing Certification Course Page 44 Promoting a Holistic, Preventative Approach to Dentistry Page 47 LANGUAGES German IV and V Page 54 Spanish Readings II Page 54 MAKERSPACE Getting to Basics in Jewelry Making Page 56 Bring Life to Jewelry Using Found Objects Page 56 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Acting The Dance Center Page 60 Painting Techniques of the Masters Page 60 The Kids are in School, Let me Breathe! Page 61 Yoga for Everyone Page 61 Laws of the Universe Page 62 TEACHER EDUCATION Effective Teaching for English Language Learners Page 68 FAST AND SIMPLE REGISTRATION! For your convenience, online registration is available! Please see page 4 for details.. CAREER & INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS The Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training invites you to attend the following events. Please call our Program Supervisors to reserve your seat. Fashion Design Open House Monday, September 14, 2015; 5:00 p.m. at the Pitkin Education Center (Main Bldg.), A-113 Program Supervisor, Ria Bloss: (201) (See page 38 for program information) Interior Design Information Session Tuesday, September 29; 2015; 6:30 p.m. at the Technology Education Center, TEC-119 Program Supervisor, Ria Bloss: (201) (See page 51 for program information) New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ) Information Session Wednesday, November 4, 2015; 6:00 p.m. at the Technology Education Center (TEC Building) Program Supervisor, Regina Imperato: (201) (See page 68 for program information) * * * Various healthcare grants may be available for individuals who meet eligibility requirements and enroll in one of the following courses: Home Health Aide Certification Program Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) Technician Certification Program Certified Nursing Assistant Training Course CNA Patient Care Technician (PCT) Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Certified Sterile Processing Tech For more information about grants supporting the above programs, please HPOG@Bergen.edu or call (201) This Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) is a demonstration project funded by the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Grant Number 90FX0001). The preparation of this document was supported by a grant from the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). This document is solely the responsibility of the authors/colleges and do not necessarily represent the official view of HHS. To register, call: (201) FALL

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Emergency Closings...4 How to Register & General Information Bergen Goes Green Introduction to Sustainability... 6 Introduction to Biofuels... 6 Water Resource Management... 6 Comprehensive Adv in Monitoring Soil Microbiome...6 Waste Management Reduction...6 Photovoltaic System Design and Installation...6 Introduction to Bldg. Science & Sustainable High Performance Bldg Design...7 Building with Modular Construction...7 Ten-hour OSHA Construction Industry Safety Certification hour OSHA Construction Industry Safety Certification...7 LEED Green Associate: Exam Prep...7 Sustainability Institute Business and Industry Customized Corporate Training...14 Business and Career Tools Improving Your Business Writing Skills-Tips & Techniques...15 Product Development Strategies That Win...15 Business Proposals That Win...15 Negotiating Mutually Successful Outcomes...15 Personal Branding- How to Speak About Yourself so Others Listen...15 Techniques for Managing Highly Technical Teams...15 Ed2go Online Courses...16 Government Contract Workshop...16 Marketing Certificate in Marketing...17 Certificate in Social Media for Business Certificate in Project Management...20 Certificate in Entrepreneurship...21 Small Business The New Business Start-Up with Q & A...21 Business Formation...21 New Client Business Clinic...21 Financing a Small Business...21 Building a Consulting Business...21 Small Business Development Center...21 Certificate in Fraud Awareness...21 Computer Training AutoCAD 2016-Level I and II D AutoCAD Revit Architecture Essentials...23 Revit Architecture Intermediate...23 CISCO CCNA CISCO Part I, II, III, IV...23 Advanced Design Series: Take the next step Certificate in WordPress...24 Certificate in Interactive Graphic Design...25 Certificate in Web Design...25 Certificate in Web Development...26 Certificate in Digital Design for Business...27 Certificate in MS Office + QuickBooks...27 Certificate in Microsoft in the Workplace...27 MS in the Workplace, Parts I, II, III...27 Certificate in QuickBooks Pro...28 Programs for Beginners Keyboarding Fundamentals...28 Microsoft Office 2013 Courses Word 2013 Level 1 & Excel 2013 Level 1 & Excel 2013 Charting/Graphs...29 Excel 2013 Database...29 Excel 2013 Pivot Tables...29 Excel 2013 Macros...29 PowerPoint Online Ed2go Courses Computer Courses...30 Writing Courses...30 Test Prep Courses...30 Construction Courses Sub-Code Official...32 Construction Official...32 Building Inspector RCS...32 Building Inspector ICS...32 Building Inspector HHS...32 Plumbing Inspector HHS...32 Plumbing Inspector ICS...32 Electrical Inspector ICS...32 Technical Assistant Certification Program...32 Electrical Inspector HHS...32 Fire Protection Inspector ICS...33 Elevator Inspector HHS...33 Certificate in Green Construction Mgt. Professional Certificate in Electronic Technology...36 Culinary Arts Certificate in Professional Cooking...37 Fashion Design Courses Sketching...38 Designing Modern Children s Wear...38 Draping...38 Pattern Making...38 Accessories...38 The World of Fashion...38 Sewing Essentials and Techniques...38 The History of Fashion...39 Textile Science and Color Specification...39 The Role of the Fashion Designer...39 Introduction to Wholesale Selling...39 Certificate in Green Technologies & Sustainability Health Professions Home Health Aide Certification Program...43 Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Conversion...43 To register, call: (201) FALL

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Certified Nursing Assistant Training...43 CNA Recertification Skills Testing...43 Home Health Aide Skills Testing...44 Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)...44 Telemetry Monitoring Course...44 Central Sterile Supply Technician Certification Course...44 Medical Billing Certification Course...44 Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) Prog BLS for Healthcare Providers...45 RN Refresher Course: Online...45 Adult IV Therapy & Phlebotomy Skills for Nurses: Online...45 Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Course...45 Dental Continuing Education Programs Certificate in Hospitality & Meeting Management...49 Certificate in Human Resources Management Development...50 Certificate in Interior Design Languages American Language Courses TOEFL...53 English is a Second Language for Beginners...53 Business Communications When English is a Second Language...53 Advanced Managerial Communication Program...53 Online Ed2go Courses: Writing...54 Foreign Language Courses German I for Beginners...54 German IV & V...54 Certificate in Spanish...54 Certificate in Italian...55 Sign Language Courses Sign Language I, II, III...55 Makerspace Nonprofit Leadership Institute Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership...59 Personal Development The Arts Acting The Dance Center...60 Painting Techniques of the Masters...60 Watercolor for Beginners...60 Caricatures...60 Impressionist Painting...60 Introduction to Calligraphy...61 Intermediate Watercolor...61 The Lost Art of Giftwrapping...61 Health, Well-Being and Healing The Kids are Back in School, Let Me Breathe!...61 Holistic Elder Care...61 Yoga for Everyone...61 Coping with Cancer A Holistic Approach...61 Certificate in Yoga Studies...61 Spiritual Well-Being...62 Holistic Journey to Wellness...62 Laws of the Universe...62 Horticulture Horticulture for your Home...62 Pet Care Parenting Your Pet: Basic Pet Care for Every Stage of Life...62 Pet First Aid...62 Security Officers Training Security Officers Registration Act (SORA)...62 Security Officers Recertification...62 Training - Animal Care Certifications Animal Cruelty Investigator Training (ACI)...63 Animal Control Officer Training (ACO)...63 Writing Travel Writing in the 21st Century...63 Pest Control/Applicators Pesticide Safety I and II...64 Cockroaches...64 Rodents...64 Termites...64 Carpenter Ants...64 Bed Bug Basics...64 Property Mgt. Education Residential Property Management Certificate Program...65 Quality Assurance Certificate Program Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)...66 Certified Six Sigma Black Belt...66 Real Estate Courses 75-Hr. Real Estate Salesperson s Lic. Course...67 Teacher Education Programs New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ)...68 Introduction to Teaching: 24-hour Pre-Service Program...68 Effective Teaching for English Language Learners...68 CDA Certificate Program...69 CDA Renewal Program Planning & Professional Dev...69 Elementary Ed Praxis II Prep...69 Professional Development for Teachers Fundamentals of Teaching Cert Prog-Parts I & II...69 LASR Academic Robotics Training for Educators...69 Overview of Special Education...70 Red Flags: Recognize Early Warning Signs...70 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis...70 Applied Behavior Analysis: Beyond the Basics...70 Social Thinking...70 Certificate Program for Paraprofessionals: Autism...71 Certificate in Wedding/Event Planning...72 Additional Continuing Education Opportunities Bergen at the Meadowlands...73 The Hispanic Institute...74 BCC Foundation...74 Ciarco Learning Center...75 Institute for Learning in Retirement...76 Travel Directions...79 Campus Map...80 To register, call: (201) FALL

6 GENERAL INFORMATION DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, CORPORATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR TRAINING Where Learning is a Life-long Experience Mission Statement Meet the learning needs of an ever changing community by: Designing innovative and diverse programs Providing qualified instructors with real world experience Creating flexible partnerships Achieving service excellence Christine M. Gillespie, M.S. Ed. Dean, Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training Paul F. Ragusa, M.A. Ed. Managing Director, Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training Nancy Owens, MSN, RN, CNE Vincent Vicari Associate Dean, Health Professions Regional Director, Bergen SBDC Ellen Aramini Director of Career Placement Cinzia D Iorio Manager, Business Development Program Supervisory Staff Ria Bloss, Program Supervisor Roseanne Crisafi, Coordinator of Green Initiatives, LEED-GA Darrilyn Di Nardo, Program Supervisor, Institute for Learning in Retirement Barbara Eisen, Program Supervisor Regina Imperato, Program Supervisor Linda Caruso, Manager, Business Accelerator Andrea Schaffel, Program Supervisor Registration Services and Administrative Support Staff Esmeralda Armendariz, Secretary Susan Sloan, Senior Secretary Louisa Emirzian, Secretary Vivian Tongue, Executive Secretary Genevieve Montana-Khalil, Secretary Maira Urena, Accountant Phone Numbers To contact us or register by phone with MC/VISA/AMEX/DISC (201) To have your company billed (201) Fax your registration (include MC/VISA/AMEX/DISC) (201) Classroom assignment (call the day before) (201) To inquire about Customized Training for your company (201) College Bookstore (201) (located on the first floor of the Pitkin Education Center Building) Emergency Closings In the event that the College will be closed, delayed opening, or early dismissal, it is your responsibility to seek information to keep you safe and to avoid being delayed or inconvenienced. We may not otherwise notify you of delays and closings that may impact you. To stay informed you must either monitor our website, or register for the automatic Emergency Notification System. Your contact information will be used solely for the purpose of keeping you informed about emergencies. Automatic messages are sent out by phone, and text message. Registrants choose the way(s) in which they will be notified. To register for the Emergency Notification System, please go directly to the registration page by entering into your browser, or by clicking this hyperlink. While some supervisors, faculty and staff may choose to contact students, and others, affected by emergency closing, delayed openings and early dismissals, it is, again, your responsibility to stay informed. Official notification is also available from the following sources: Online: Radio: WCBS/880, WOR/710, 1010 WINS, WVNJ/1160 TV: Cablevision/ News 12 NJ Phone: (201) (recorded message) Please note that the College has a no smoking policy; smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus. Bergen Community College facilities are wheelchair accessible. WAYS TO REGISTER! Registrations are accepted until classes are full. No registrations are accepted without payment. Register as early as possible to guarantee your enrollment. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. In the event of inclement weather, please check our website at or the following sources listed under Emergency Closings located on the bottom left of this page. All course and event listings are accurate to date of publication. On rare occasion faculty substitutions and other rescheduling may occur. ONLINE: Search the course catalog. Go to Scroll down; click Continuing Education on the left-hand side. Click on the cover graphic (view offerings in PDF format). Search Table of Contents to find the course or program -OR- scroll down to browse the catalog page-by-page. Control + F (CTRL +F) to enter key words and search for them, -OR- Scroll down to the page(s) you need. Note the course number(s) and title(s) of your selected course(s). REGISTER and PAY ONLINE for course(s), using WebAdvisor (Some courses are not available for WebAdvisor registration. International or non-us citizens: Please contact us by telephone, fax or mail to register): Type go.bergen.edu into your web browser. Press Enter. Click on Continuing Education. Click second choice under Registration for Continuing Ed, and read Important Information Please Read this First. Read it, and then click OK. Click Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes toward the bottom, right of the white box. Skip to Course Code Number and enter the course code (e.g., HH 267). Leave a space between the letters and the numbers. Scroll down to bottom and click Submit. Choose the appropriate course and section by clicking the Select box. Click Submit. Enter all requested information into the form. Check the box at the bottom of the form, certifying your identity. Click Submit. Complete the remaining information and click Submit, to access the payment screen. Have your Visa, American Express, MasterCard, or Discover ready. Complete the payment information and click Submit. MAIL: Complete the registration form and mail with your check, money order or credit card payment (do not send cash) to: Bergen Community College, Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training, Room TEC-115, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ PHONE: Call (201) during business hours. Have your VISA, American Express, MasterCard or Discover information ready. Hearing Impaired: (800) (Voice) or (800) (TDD) FAX: (201) Complete the Registration Form and include VISA, American Express, MasterCard or Discover information. VISIT: We accept VISA, American Express, MasterCard, Discover or checks/money orders made payable to Bergen Community College. To register with cash payments, please come to our office during the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are located in the Technology Education Center, Room 115. If you are paying in cash, you will need to go to the Bursar s office after we process your registration at the Continuing Education Office. We are available to speak with you by phone or in person, about all your Continuing Education questions and needs, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We offer early and late in-person hours during peak times of the year. Please call us for further information at (201) If you require additional information, please call (201) To register, call: (201) FALL

7 GENERAL INFORMATION Youth Programs: To register participants in our youth programs, please go to: and download registration form and mail or fax to us. Please Note: Student Age Requirements Unless otherwise noted, courses in The Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training are intended for adults 18 years and older. Parents of students who are 16 years and older who believe they have reason to appeal this policy, may do so by contacting the Managing Director of The Division of Continuing Education in writing by mail or fax. Requests for an exception must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the course start date. Courses offered in The Division of Continuing Education do not satisfy course requirements for degree credit programs, unless duly noted. Payment Methods We accept VISA, American Express, MasterCard, Discover, personal check or money order payable to Bergen Community College. Cash payments may only be processed before 4:00 p.m., applicable for in-person registration only. For cash payment, come to the offices of Continuing Education located in the Technology Center, Room TEC-115, complete a registration form, allow us to process your registration, and then proceed to the Bursar s office located in the Main Building, Room L-127, with the registration receipt and your cash payment. Please do not send cash in the mail. No News is Good News Once your registration and payment are received, you are automatically enrolled. No confirmation will be sent. Your cancelled check, cash receipt or credit card statement is your receipt. Attend your class as scheduled. You will be notified if a class is cancelled, a schedule is changed or if a class is full and we cannot accept your registration. Students with Disabilities that require special assistance such as a sign language interpreter must register and inform us three weeks prior to the beginning of a course. (No refunds, as special arrangements will need to be made.) Announcing Employment Opportunity Assistance: Bergen Community College s Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training is pleased to announce the opening of a job placement service, for students who complete a minimum 60-hour certificate program through the Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training. Spearheading this endeavor is Ellen Aramini who brings to the college over twenty years experience in corporate staffing, recruiting and contingency search. Ellen has made successful job placements in a broad range of industries in Northern New Jersey s small, mid-size and fortune 100 companies. She will be interviewing and preparing our Continuing Education students for the job search challenge. Our goal is to link learning and work by identifying the hiring needs of our students and by providing a trained and available workforce. Please feel free to contact Ellen Aramini at earamini@bergen.edu to learn more about how Bergen Community College s Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training can be of service to you, our student, and to our community businesses. Returned Checks A charge of $30 will be incurred on checks returned for insufficient funds or stop payment. Cancellations The College reserves the right to cancel a course when registration is less than the minimum required. If the course is cancelled, tuition and fees will be refunded within 4-6 weeks. Students will be notified by phone or . Transfer Policy Students who choose to transfer from an active course must submit their request in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. on the start of the first class. If approved by the Managing Director, students must re-register within six months or forfeit their credit. Students are limited to one transfer per course per semester. Note: Transfer credits are not eligible for a refund. Refund Policy The College reserves the right to change courses, days, times and instructors, and to withdraw courses without notice. Refund requests must be received 5 business days prior to the start date of the course. NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE GIVEN THEREAFTER. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. All refund requests must be in writing. Note: Transfer credits are not eligible for a refund. Room Locations Please call (201) between 1 and 3 days prior to the start of class for your room assignment, if listed as TBA. Our courses may be scheduled at any one of the following locations: Paramus, Hackensack, Lyndhurst, Fort Lee and Mahwah. To locate your classroom and building designations, please see page 80. Campus Map/Travel Directions For travel directions see page 79. For campus map, please see page 80. Required Textbooks Some courses require textbooks and are indicated accordingly. Unless otherwise noted, textbooks may be purchased at the Bookstore located on the first floor of the main building, bookstore (201) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS Bergen Community College s Division of Continuing Education offers a variety of programs designed to foster the development of teachers, keeping them up-to-date with current curriculum standards as mandated by the New Jersey Department of Education. Teachers are free to select any computer courses that align with the NJ Core Curriculum Standards. When you attend a course, give the instructor your name and mailing address with your request for a letter. CPE UNITS FOR ACCOUNTANTS All of the technical computer training courses are approved for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) units and a Letter of Completion. When you register, indicate that you are an accountant and will need the CPE Letter. The ratio is one unit for every 50 minutes, not counting lunch and breaks. For a fraction of an hour, it is rounded down. Bergen Community College s Division of Continuing Education is registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs, NJ State Board of Accountancy, Sponsor #20CE AIA/CES LEARNING UNITS FOR ARCHITECTS Bergen Community College is registered as a premier provider with the American Institute of Architects, Continuing Education System (AIA/CES), Provider # F162. The AutoCAD and Revit courses meet the AIA/CES criteria for Quality Level II, one learning unit per hour of instruction. To register, call: (201) FALL

8 BERGEN GOES GREEN BERGEN GOES GREEN CD 508 Introduction to Sustainability 8 sessions; 20 hours; $ ,Th.; October 1-November 19, 2015 Hours: 6:30-9:00 p.m. Sustainability is one of the most important and fastest growing interdisciplinary fields in the 21 st century. Discover the true meaning of sustainability through this in depth study of the terms, core concepts, examples of sustainable practices, triple bottom line, and stakeholders. Required Text: Cradle to Cradle, Remaking the way we make things, by M. Braungart & W.McDonough, available at the BCC bookstore. Instructor: Terrance Moran, Sustainability & Energy Professional CD 122 Introduction to Biofuels 5 sessions; 10 hours; $ , Fri,; Sept. 25-October 23, 2015 Hours: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Field trip: 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Date TBA) This course provides an understanding of the technologies that drives the Biofuels industry segments, the supply chain, markets, the impact on food production, and discuss the various motivations for its development. We will take an introductory look at the small business opportunities for Biofuels and take an educational field trip to a local biofuel facility. Course attendees provide own transportation. Instructor: Gerald Vernice, Emeritus Member of American Chemical Society Bergen Community College recognizes the importance and increased interest in Green technologies and their applications. This semester we are offering courses in hopes of helping our community conserve energy and resources. The Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training will offer courses in Photovoltaic System Design, (Solar Panel Array), with practical hands-on lab sessions for the contractor and in the area of construction we offer Introduction to Building Science and Designing Efficient Sustainable Buildings, including Water Resource Management and Waste Management and Reduction. Some courses offer industry recognized Continuing Education Units, CEU s. For those students seeking employment within the green energy and sustainability workforce, a student may choose one or all of our courses in our Green Technologies and Sustainability Program. Click Here to contact Roseanne Crisafi at or call (201) CD 512 Water Resource Management 4 sessions, 10 hours; $ , Tue; November 24-December 15, 2015 Hours: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Field Trip 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., (Date TBA) Join this class and learn how to manage and conserve water. This course will focus on sustainable development, water use within the focus of the design and build fields and will highlight sustainable solutions to reduce the impact on this precious natural resource. This course includes an educational field trip to a Water Treatment Plant, attendees provide own transportation. Trip dates subject to availability. Instructor: Craig Doolittle, P.E., TRC Solutions CEUs OFFERED PROFESSIONAL CD 121 Comprehensive Advances in Monitoring the Soil Microbiome: In-Field Microbial Soil Analysis Workshop 1 session; $99 001, Sat; December 5, , Sat; February 13, 2016 Hours: 7:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Optional Networking Session 3:00-5:00 p.m. Location: SA-115, C-211 The workshop focus What Do Soil Microbes Tell Us? will be delivered in three informative modules. Beginning with a continental breakfast Dr. Judith Fitzpatrick will present recent literature on the significance of soil biomass, how these parameters are used to manage and monitor landscaping and crops, and lead a group discussion on the significance of these findings on current and future projects. The second module is a hands-on Lab Session, participants will purify and analyze biomass from samples which are provided, (attendees are welcome to bring their own samples to analyze). Lunch will be served. Industry expert James Sottilo will lead an open conference for the third module discussing the new directions that research will take as the industry moves toward more earth friendly methods of providing for soil health. Results from this colloquium may be published. Although the workshop is finished at 3:00 p.m. attendees are welcome to stay and network until 5:00 p.m. Workshop attendees can earn Continuing Education Units, CEU s from the Upstate NY Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA, and the NJ Chapter of International Society of Arborists, ISA. Instructors: James Sottilo, ASLA, Certified Soil Foodweb Advisor, ISA Certified Arborist, Principle Ecological Landscape Management; Judith Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. Microbiologist, Professor of Microbiology, Bergen Community College. CD 578 Waste Management & Reduction 5 sessions; 15 hours; $ , Tue.; September 22-October 20, 2015 (no class 10/27) Hours: 6:30-9:00 p.m., Field trip during normal business hours. Take this course and learn about how waste management and reduction programs have developed in the US, the regulations and technologies that have emerged to support that development and practical approaches that can be employed to continually reduce our impacts on our environment. This course includes an educational Field Trip to a Recycling Facility. Course attendees provide own transportation. Instructor: Craig Doolittle, P.E., TRC Solutions CD 523 Photovoltaic System Design and Installation (Solar Panel Array) 10 sessions; 30 hours; $ , Sat.; October 3-December 12, 2015 (no class 10/31) Hours: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Field trip on a week day: 9:00-11:00 a.m. (Date TBA) Hands-On Lab Hours: Sat. Lab Sessions; 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. This introductory course teaches the technology and skills required for the design, installation and performance testing of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basics of system function, components and design. Learn about System maintenance, monitoring issues. and important safety procedures. This course includes hands-on labs using industry equipment, practical group activities, and a field trip. Course attendees provide own transportation. Required Text: Photovoltaic Systems/Edition 2 by James Dunlop. Available at the BCC Bookstore. Instructor: Kris Pamidi, Certified Solar PV Professional To register, call: (201) FALL

9 BERGEN GOES GREEN PROFESSIONAL CEUs OFFERED CD 510 Introduction to Building Science & Sustainable High Performance Building Design 8 sessions; 16 hours; $ , Wed; September 30-November 18, 2015 Hours: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Save energy by creating a more energy efficient building envelope. Participants will learn principles of air leakage and some key ways buildings are influenced by increased air tightening, mechanical exhaust devices and moisture movement. Determine the most cost effective air sealing guidelines and minimum ventilation requirements for occupants health and safety. CEU s: BPI Professionals who register and complete this course can earn 8 BPI CEUs. Required Text: Insulate and Weatherize by Bruce Harley, Available at the BCC Bookstore. Instructor: Klas Haglid, P.E., R.A., Haglid Engineering CD 458 Building with Modular Construction 4 sessions; 10 hours; $ , Mon.; October 5-26, 2015 Hours: 6:30-9:00 p.m. Course includes a detailed discussion of alternative construction methodologies starting with the historical background, evolution, trends, features and the benefits of modular or systems construction. The in-depth study of commercial and residential buildings focuses on quality control, energy performance and green building attributes of modular construction some of which are LEED Certified buildings. Instructor: Joseph Bucci, Bucci & Associates Construction Management NATIONAL SAFETY CERTIFICATION CD 058 Ten-hour OSHA Construction Industry Safety Certification 3 sessions; 10 hours; $99 001, T/W/Th; September 8-10, 2015 Hours: 6:30-10:00 p.m. 2 sessions; 12 hours; $99 002X, Sat.; November 7 & 14, 2015 Location: Englewood, NJ Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This 10-hour course is an ideal orientation to those who are new to construction sites, maintenance workers, installers, and a variety of building related industries about the hazards associated with the construction industry. Registered attendees must bring two forms of I.D. one must be a State photo I.D. with a photograph. Upon successful course completion a $5.00 fee is due to the instructor payable by cashier s or personal check to receive the Certification I.D. Card delivered after the course has completed. Instructors: John O Reilly, State Certified OSHA Construction Safety Instructors NEW CD hour OSHA Construction Industry Safety Certification 9 sessions, 30 hours; $ , T/W/Th/F/Sat; September 18-October 26, 2015 Hours: 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sat; 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. This OSHA course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in the construction industry that the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. Upon successful course completion a $5.00 fee is due to the instructor to receive the Certification ID Card. Two forms of ID, including a State photo ID is required. Instructor: John O'Reilly, State Certified OSHA Construction Safety Outreach Instructor PROFESSIONAL CEUs OFFERED CD 578 Waste Management & Reduction 5 sessions; 15 hours; $ , Tue.; September 22-October 20, 2015 (no class 10/27) Hours: 6:30-9:00 p.m., Field trip during normal business hours. Take this course and learn about how waste management and reduction programs have developed in the US, the regulations and technologies that have emerged to support that development and practical approaches that can be employed to continually reduce our impacts on our environment. This course includes an educational Field Trip to a Recycling Facility. Course attendees provide own transportation. Instructor: Craig Doolittle, P.E., TRC Solutions CD 494 LEED Green Associate: Exam Prep 8 sessions; 20 hours; $ , Th; February 24-April 21, 2016 Hours: 6:30-9:00 p.m. The LEED Green Associate Exam is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. this course reviews the knowledge of green design concepts, terminology, construction, and operations. The Green Associate also serves as the first step for professionals pursuing a LEED AP with specialization. Instructor: TBA Offered in the Spring, 2016 CD 581 Environmental Testing 6 sessions; 15 hours; $220 Environmental testing techniques have been developed to help scientists, engineers and decision makers assess environmental risk and take steps to assure the safety of people and the ecosystem. Take this course and learn about environmental testing procedures and how these techniques can help us protect people and the environment. Instructor: Craig Doolittle, P.E., TRC Solutions CD 116 Energy and Sustainability for the Built Environment 8 sessions; 16 hours; $259 Broad overview of fundamental and applied concepts of energy in the overall context of the modern and built environment. Includes mechanical and electrical fundamentals to analyze the built environment, energy flows and balances. Course includes design problems and case studies. A detailed example of Weather Bin Modeling along with a financial analysis will be presented with student participating in making a working energy savings model as a final class project. Instructor: Klas Haglid, P.E., R.A., Haglid Engineering CD 518 Green Advantage Test Prep 4 sessions; 10 hours; $199 Learn the fundamentals of green construction practices, green rating systems like LEED, Green Globes, NAHB and get practical information on engaging in environmentally sustainable practices. The test fee of $175 is additional and students must register online at Green Advantage.org. Instructor: TBA To register, call: (201) FALL

10 Sustainability Institute Fall 2015 Veteran s Day Conference: Bergen Community College & HackensackUMC Invite You to Join: Healthcare Green for Healthier Environments Conference HG4HE Healthcare Pr rofessionals Can Earn 3.0 CEUs! Participating Schools Can Earn Sustainable Jersey Points! What: Healthcare Green for Healthier Environments Conference Who is presenting: Kyle Tafuri, Sustainability Advisor, HackensackUMC Ken Haber, Director of Environmental Health and Safety, HackensackUMC When: Veteran s Day, November 11, 2015, 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Where: Bergen Community College, Room TEC 128, Moses Conference Center, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ Why? To help hospitals and healthcare facilities transition to a healthier environment for patients, team members and community through: Engaged Leadership Waste Reduction Responsible Purchasing Energy and Water Conservation Safer Chemicals Healthier Foods Who Should Attend: Nurses Patient Care Technicians Dental Hygienists & Technicians Geriatric Patient Healthcare Workers Environmental Services Stafff Home Health Aides School Nurses Individuals who work in a hospital or healthcare facility Community Members In honor of our Veterans, their Healthcare Workers and Veterans working in Health Professions qualify for complimentary admission to the conference. Registration: $25. Per person, advance registration only Course Code: HH Please register at Bergen.edu/continuinged or call Space is limited please r eserve your seat today! For more information, please contact the Division of Continuing Education at , Nancy Owens, Associate Dean of Health Care Professions at nowens@bergen.ed edu, or Roseanne Crisafi, Coordinator of Green Initiatives at rcrisafi@bergen.edu To register, call: (201) FALL

11 BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training s Sponsored by United Water Sustainability Institute Student Challenge 2015 Competition and Awards Ceremony Grades 1 through 6 Sustainability Institute The Hackathon 2015 Competition and Awards Ceremony Grades 7 through 12 Participating Schools can earn Sustainable Jersey School Points. See pages for 2016 details!

12 BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION The Bergen Community College Division of Continuing Education invites all Bergen and Passaic County students to take the Fourth Student Challenge. Wednesday; April 20, :30-8:30 p.m. The Challenge Question: How can you use a recycled, repurposed or reclaimed item or object in a classroom or school setting? *Participating Registered Schools may earn points towards their sustainable Jersey certification We Do Not Inherit the Earth from Our Ancestors; We Borrow It from Our Children. Who? Students who reside in the Northern New Jersey regional area in grades 1 through 6. Please Print: Student Name Student Grade Level What? Grades 1-4, poster or art project Grades 5-6, model or science project Grades 7-12, participate in the hackathon When? Registration Due: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Judging and Awards Presentation Grades 1-6, Wednesday, April 20, 2016; 5:30-8:30 p.m. Grades 7-12, Thursday, April 28, 2016; 5:30-10:00 p.m. Where? Bergen Community College Technology Education Center, Room 128 Parking Lot B 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ Parent Name Address City State Zip Phone School Name and Address City State Zip Teacher/Parent Contact ( contact required) Check Project Type: Grade 1 4 Poster Art Project Grade 5 & 6 Model Science project Grade 7 12 Hackathon, groups of 4 students only Please mail, fax, or your completed registration form to: Bergen Community College Sustainability Institute, TEC Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ Fax: rcrisafi@bergen.edu To register, call: (201) FALL

13 BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Rules & Regulations: The Student Challenge consists of four competitions in six grade levels. Each competing student will receive a certificate of participation. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each category. Each participating student must indicate a school coordinator or parent contact person on the registration form. Entries for student challenge accepted from individual students only. Each individual student is limited to one entry. Six Competition Grade Levels: The Student Challenge Grades 1-2 Grades 3-4 Grades 5-6 The Hackathon Grades 7-8 Grades 9-10 Grades Eligibility: 1. Participants must be residents of Northern New Jersey and in grade levels Submissions must be students own work. 3. Students are required to prepare and deliver a brief verbal overview of their work to the judges during the competition. 4. All projects must be accompanied by the official project entry label on letter size paper, to be displayed next to the student or Hackathon student group project. Registration Deadlines: Registration forms due by: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Completed registration forms can be mailed, faxed or ed to: Bergen Community College Sustainability Institute, TEC Paramus Road, Paramus NJ Fax: to: rcrisafi@bergen.edu Submissions: Submission categories are listed below. Each individual or Hackathon student group is limited to one entry. Grades 1-4: Poster - 22 L x 28 H Art Project - Maximum Size 24 L x 24 D x 24 H Grades 5-6: Model - Maximum Size 24 L x 24 D x 24 H Science Project - 24 L x 36 H Grades 7-12: Sustainability Hackaton Participating Schools who are registered with Sustainable Jersey, may be elegible to receive points toward their certification. Submissions without teacher or parental contacts, or those involving controlled substances subject to government regulation, and those requiring access to electricity, will not be accepted. Judging: All students or groups of students must be present during the judging and awards ceremonies, and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Submissions will be judged on creativity, ingenuity, scientific thought, thoroughness and clarity. Judges' decisions are final. Grades 1 through 6: Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Entertainment and activities will be provided during the judging period. Grades 7 through 12: Thursday, April 28, 2016, 5:30-10:00 p.m. Sustainability Hackaton see Hackathon information page. Competition and awards presentations will be held in TEC-128 on the Paramus main campus. Student Challenge set-up time begin at 5:30 p.m. and must be completed by 6:00 p.m. All projects must be accompanied by the official project entry label, to be displayed next to the project. Judging begins at 6:15 p.m. Students are responsible for removing their projects at the end of the competition awards ceremonies. Please note any projects remaining after the end of each competition awards ceremony will be discarded. Space is limited. Registration is subject to space availability and will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. To register, call: (201) FALL

14 BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Sustainability Institute Student Challenge Official Project Entry Label The Challenge: How can you use a recycled, repurposed or reclaimed item or object in a classroom or school setting? Date: Student Name(s): Hackathon Group Members: School: Grade: Category: Name of School Coordinator or Parent Contact: Coordinator/Parent Phone: Coordinator/Parent Parental Permission: I give my child permission to participate in the first Student Challenge & Hackathon and his/her work can be placed on public display. Parent signature: Date * Please display this label next to your project, or on your Hackathon Group Table. Media Release Required for participants; please visit or click here: To register, call: (201) FALL

15 BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Join the Second Sustainability Institute Middle & High School Hackathon Thursday, April 28, :30-10:00 p.m. The Hackathon Question: Will be announced at the beginning of the event Topic: Recycled, Reclaimed or Repurposed Materials Where: Bergen Community College When: Thursday, April 28, 2016; 5:30-10:00 p.m. Rules & Regulations: The Sustainability Institute Middle & High School Hackathon is a high-energy, collaborative event that seeks to bring together a diverse group of the student community to explore key issues and challenges related to Sustainability and to ponder solutions to everyday problems using STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), in the process. The goal is to raise sustainability understanding, promote opportunities for increase environmental stewardship and awareness. Registration Due: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Are you creative? Do you want to have fun and try something new? Do you want to meet other creative people? Do you want to develop technology innovations? Do you want to help solve world problems and make a difference? Rules and Regulations: The Hackathon consists of student and school group competitions in grades Each group of four students can be composed of a single grade level or mixed grade levels as follows: 7 and 8, 9 and 10, 11and 12. Each competing student will receive a certificate of participation. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners at the grade levels listed. Each participating student must indicate a school coordinator or parent contact person on the registration form. Entries are accepted from schools or other parents/guardian groups in the Northern New Jersey region. Each group is limited to one entry. Judging Criteria: Is it functional? (25%) Does it accomplish its stated goal? Does it work as is, or does it require additional resources/items? Does it use any new technology? Can it be used anywhere, on a local, regional or global scale? Is it intuitive? (25%) Is it easy to understand? Is it easy to use? Is it creative? Can it be fabricated from ordinary everyday objects? Is it impactful? (25%) Does it solve a real problem? How many people does it impact (few/many)? Is it viable? (25%) Would anyone be able to use it? Is it economically and environmentally feasible? Does it create biodegradable waste? Can it be produced? Objectives: We value and encourage the participation of each member of the student community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout the hackathon. To make clear what is expected, all attendees and speakers at this hackathon are required to conform to a Code of Conduct*. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. For additional information contact Roseanne Crisafi at (201) or rcrisafi@bergen.edu. All work to be completed at the event. No advance work is permissible. Registration is subject to space. Availability and will be on a first come, first served basis. * Visit to view Code of Conduct. To register, call: (201) FALL

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