Natural Science (NAS) at Virginia Highlands Community College
- NAS 131 - Astronomy I
- 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. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- NAS 132 - Astronomy II
- 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. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- NAS 150 - Human Biology
- Surveys the structure and function of the human body. Applies principally to students who are not majoring in the health or science fields.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.3-4 credits
- NAS 200 - Introduction to Neuroanatomy and Physiology
- Focuses on the anatomy and physiology of human nervous systems with emphasis on external brain mapping and anatomic and physiologic brain and nervous system structures. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits