NAS 161: Health Science I - 4 Credits

Professors: Ilse Silva-Krott, Lydia Munger, Robin (Bill) Gorham, Omar Saab,
Huey-Jane Liao, Edith Trott, Trudy Gillevet, Peter Jo

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 :

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:

A. High school biology and chemistry within the last ten years
B. Biology 01 and Chemistry 06 at NVCC
C. Biology 101 or its equivalent
D. Recommendation of program head

Student without these competencies will not be excluded, but will find that they will have to devote considerable time to the course especially during the first semester and should plan accordingly.
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 specialized vocabulary of the health technologies they will have to master.

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

Lab Dates: TBA

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Objectives

At the conclusion of NAS 161, the student should 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

Final Grades will be based on the following scale:

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Exams

There are 8 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.

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Contacting the Instructors

We are here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact us when they do:

Emails: isilvakrott@nvcc.edu , lmunger@nvcc.edu, etrott@nvcc.edu, hliao@nvcc.edu , tgillevet@nvcc.edu, pjot@nvcc.edu

You may eamil us to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or our campus offices.

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Beginning the Course

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.