Natural Science (NAS) at Blue Ridge Community College
- NAS 106 - Conservation of Natural Resources
- Describes the management of natural resources, balance of nature, and the human impact on the environment.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - NAS 120 - Introductory Meteorology
- Studies cloud formation, weather maps, forecasting, and wind systems with emphasis on local weather patterns.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - NAS 130 - Elements of Astronomy
- Covers history of astronomy and its recent developments. Stresses the use of astronomical instruments and measuring techniques and includes the study and observation of the solar system, stars, and galaxies.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - NAS 161 - Health Science I
- Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - NAS 162 - Health Science II
- Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - NAS 171 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Presents the human organ systems and their functions as they relate to allied health science. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - NAS 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - NAS 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits