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NAS 2 Foundations of Life Sciences (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Presents elementary biological and chemical principles for allied health students whose high school preparation is deficient in the biological sciences.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
NAS 131 Astronomy I (4 cr, IR)
Studies the major and minor bodies of the solar system, stars and nebulae of the Milky Way, and extragalactic objects. Examines life and death of stars, origin of the universe, history of astronomy, and instruments and techniques of observation.
Lecture and laboratory must be taken in the same semester.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 3 or placement recommendation. NAS 131 is prerequisite for NAS 132.
Co-requisites: NAS 131, lab for 131, NAS 132, lab for 132.
NAS 132 Astronomy II (4 cr, IR)
Studies the major and minor bodies of the solar system, stars and nebulae of the Milky Way, and extragalactic objects. Examines life and death of stars, origin of the universe, history of astronomy, and instruments and techniques of observation.
Lecture and laboratory must be taken in the same semester.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 3 or placement recommendation. NAS 131 is prerequisite for NAS 132.
Co-requisites: NAS 131, lab for 131, NAS 132, lab for 132.
NAS 145 Introduction to Natural History (3 cr, Sp)
Introduces developmental concepts and principles of natural history. Takes a hands-on approach to the study of native plants and wildlife of this region, including trees, mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
NAS 160 Field Ornithology (3 cr, Sp)
Learn bird identification by sight and sound in diverse habitats of this area.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
NAS 185 Microbiology (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)
Surveys microorganisms, presenting characteristics, biochemical processes, and activities as related to health and disease. Emphasis is on the metabolism and genetic processes of the individual cell as well as immunological mechanisms of the host.
Lecture and laboratory must be taken in the same semester.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: One year of High School Biology and one year of High School Chemistry or PVCC NAS 2 or BIO 101 and CHM 101.
Co-requisite: NAS 185 laboratory.
NAS 199 Supervised Study (1-5 cr, IR)
Assignment of problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Variable hours.
