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NAS162: Health Science II (4 Credits)
Overview

NAS 162 Health Science II is the second semester of a two-semester sequence (NAS 161 Health Science I and NAS 162 Health Science II - 4 credits each).

It integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. It also covers important infectious diseases of organ systems. This course is an introductory college transfer level offering designed to meet the anatomy, physiology and microbiology needs of students pursuing programs in nursing and applied health sciences.

Prerequisite: Students need a passing grade in NAS 161 - Health Science 1 or instructor approval.

Lab Dates: TBA

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Objectives
 

If you do well in this course, you will 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.
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Materials
 

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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)


Assignment
Points
4 News & Views Discussions
100
1 Team Project
100
7 Lecture Exams @ 100 points
700
1 On-Campus Lab
100
Total
1000
10 Quizzes
Extra Credit: 50 (5 points each)

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least several exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grading Scale
A
900-1000
B
800-899
C
700-799
D
600-699
F
Fewer than 600 points
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Exams
 

There are 7 exams in this course.

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Last Updated: January 6, 2012