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NAS 161: Health Science I (4 Credits)
Overview

NAS 161 HEALTH SCIENCE I first semester of a two-semester sequence (HEALTH SCIENCE 161-162, I-II - 4 credits each). Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences. 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.

Prerequisite is placement into ENG 111 and either BIO 101, NAS 150 or high school biology within the last 10 years or division approval.

Lab Dates: TBA

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Objectives
 

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

  1. Diagram and describe the atomic structure of biologically important elements.
  2. Explain the principles of chemical bonding and apply those principles to the formation of both inorganic and organic molecules.
  3. Describe the composition and organization of water, acids, bases, salts, buffers, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids and explain the biological role of each.
  4. List the following anatomical terminology:

    The systems of the human body and the organs comprising each system.
    The levels of structural organization.
    Directional terms.
    Body cavities and their membranes.
    Quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity.
    Surface areas of the body.
    Sectional planes of the body.

  5. Diagram a typical animal cell, label the component parts and explain their functions.
  6. Outline the movement of materials across the cell membrane.
  7. Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.
  8. Describe major classes of bacteria and understand bacterial growth characteristics.
  9. Describe sterile techniques as it refers to microbial culture methods.
  10. Describe general characteristics of viruses and viral propagation.
  11. Describe general characteristics of fungi and list major fungal diseases.
  12. Describe major parasitic diseases of man.
  13. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system of man.
  14. Describe the anatomy of bone and cartilage and name the major bones of the skeletal system of man and their associated anatomical landmarks. Classify each of these bones according to their shape and then according to the subdivision of the skeletal system to which they belong.
  15. List the signs, symptoms, and complications of a fracture. Then describe the different types of fractures.
  16. List the major types of joints and their several subtypes.
  17. List the major muscles of the muscular system and state their location, origin, insertion, action, and innervation.
  18. List the types of muscle tissue and state their location, appearance, and physiology.
  19. Describe the structure of the motor unit and identify the mechanism whereby the neuron activates the muscle cell and the mechanism whereby the muscle cell contracts.
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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
Introduction Discussion
5
7 News & Views Discussions @ 10 points
 70
7 Lecture Exams @ 100 points
700
Lab
100
Total
875
10 Quizzes
Extra Credit: 80 (8 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
787-875
B
700-786
C
612-699
D
525-611
F
Fewer than 525 points
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Exams
 

There are 7 proctored exams in this course.

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Last Updated: January 5, 2012