Natural Science (NAS) at Paul D. Camp Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- 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 - NAS 101 - Natural Sciences I
- Presents a multidisciplinary perspective integrating the main fields of science. Emphasizes the interaction of the scientific disciplines. (Primarily for non-science majors.) Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - NAS 102 - Natural Sciences II
- Presents a multidisciplinary perspective integrating the main fields of science. Emphasizes the interaction of the scientific disciplines. (Primarily for non-science majors.) Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - NAS 105 - Natural Science Topics for Modern Society
- Emphasizes method of the scientific disciplines as applied to selected topics pertinent to modern society.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - NAS 125 - Meteorology
- Presents a non-technical survey of fundamentals meteorology. Focuses on the effects of weather and climate on humans and their activities. Serves for endorsement or recertification of earth science teachers.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
4 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 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. This course is cross-listed with PHY 141. Credit will not be awarded for both.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. 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. This course is cross-listed with PHY 142. Credit will not be awarded for both.Lecture 3 hours. 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 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 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - NAS 295 - 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.
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