Foundations of Life Sciences - NAS 2 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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NAS 2 - Foundations of Life Sciences
Presents elementary biological and chemical principles for allied health students whose high school preparation is deficient in the biological sciences.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 1-6 hours per week.
1-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
31322 NAS 2-050W 2
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
1st 6 Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
41881 NAS 2-090W 2
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2025-07-01 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Third Six Week

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
45613 NAS 2-60YN 2
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
OER-no cost textbooks
Hybrid Course
Two Week
45717 NAS 2-E80A 2
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-22 Virtual and NOL WW
With the exception of the final assessment which must be taken in-person, this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 4th 7-week course. Starts October 22.
OER-no cost textbooks
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