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NATURAL SCIENCE

NAS 101-102 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

NATURAL SCIENCES I-II

Presents a multidisciplinary perspective integrating the main fields of science. Emphasizes the interaction of the scientific disciplines. (Primarily for nonscience majors.) Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

NAS 110 (3 CR.)

ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Introduces physical concepts such as measurements, mechanics, heat, light, electricity and magnetism. Lecture 2 hours. Recitation and laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

NAS 125 (4 CR.)

METEOROLOGY

Presents a non-technical survey of fundamental 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. Recitation and laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

NAS 130 (4 CR.)

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. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

NAS 150 (4 CR.)

HUMAN BIOLOGY

Surveys the structure and function of the human body. Applies principally to students who are not majoring in science fields. Lecture 4 hours per week.

NAS 161-162 (4 CR.) (4 CR.)

HEALTH SCIENCE I-II

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

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