COURSE DESCRIPTION

Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

NAS 161-162 is a college transfer-level course designed to meet the needs of students pursuing programs in various health technology fields. The course consists of formal lectures, demonstrations and laboratory activities which examine the microscope and gross anatomy of the systems of the human body and their physiology. Microbiology and pathology are integrated and emphasis throughout is on integrated operation of the body systems. This course is a requirement of many of the health technology curricula and may be completed prior to entry into the curriculum of choice.

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

In order to understand physiological concepts discussed in this course and derive the greatest benefit therefrom, students need a general familiarity with the vocabulary and basic fundamentals of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. This can be provided by any one of the following:

1. High school biology and chemistry within the last ten years
2. Biology 01 and Chemistry 06 at NVCC
3. Biology 101 or its equivalent
4. Recommendation of program head

In addition, students need to be able to read and comprehend science texts. Command of the English language is a must considering the extent of the specialized vocabulary of the health technologies they will have to master.

A passing grade in NAS 161 is required for entry into NAS 162.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Gain the background knowledge needed to perform adequately in a selected health technology field
2. Demonstrate through examinations that he has acquired a sound understanding of the structure and functioning of the normal human body and the disturbances to be expected from the more common pathological conditions
3. Acquire a general familiarity with the principles of microbiology in order to understand the role of microorganisms in pathology
4. Provide the foundation for sound knowledge of sterile techniques

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Lecture Topics

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
2. Chemical Level of Organization
3. Cellular Level of Organizations
4. Tissue Level of Organizations
5. Integumentary System
6. Principles of Microbiology
7. Microbiology - The Bacteria
8. Microbiology - The Viruses
9. Microbiology - Medical Mycology
10. Microbiology - Medical Parasitology
11. Skeletal System
12. Muscular System

1. Introduction to Basic Anatomy & the Metric System
2. The Microscope & Mitosis
3. Chemistry of Life
4. Cytology
5. Histology & Integumentary System
6. You & Disease I - Introduction to Bacteriology & Mycology
7. You & Disease II - Microbiological Technique
8. You & Disease III - Parasitology
9. Skeletal System and Articulations
10. Muscular System

Lecture Topics

1. Respiratory System
2. Urinary System
3. Fluids and Electrolytes
4. Circulatory System
5. Hematology
6. Lymphatic System
7. Immunology
8. Digestive System/Nutrition
9. Reproductive System
10. Medical Genetics
11. Nervous System
12. Special Senses
13. Endocrine System

1. Respiratory System
2. Urinary System
3. Circulatory System - Anatomy
4. Circulatory System - Physiology
5. Digestive System - Anatomy
6. Digestive System - Physiology
7. Reproductive System
8. Development
9. Human Genetics
10. Nervous System & Senses