Natural Science (NAS) at Patrick & Henry 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 131 - Astronomy: Solar System
- Introduces astronomy of the solar system, including the Sun, planets, their satellites, and other solar system objects. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries, and experience with the types of mathematical exercises and observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of solar system astronomy. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. 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: Stars and Galaxies
- Introduces astronomy of the stars, including the Sun, celestial objects, stellar formation and death and cosmology, and the study of the universe as a whole. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries and experience with the types of mathematical principles employed and the astronomical observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of astronomy and cosmology. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. 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 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 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