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ACC-Accounting
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AIR-A/C and Refrigeration
ARC-Architecture
ART-Arts
ASL-American Sign Language
AST-Admin Support Technology
AUB-Auto Body
AUT-Automotive
BAK-Baking and Pastry Arts
BIO-Biology
BLD-Building
BUS-Business Mgmt & Administration
CAD-Computer Aided Drafting & Desi
CHD-Childhood Development
CHM-Chemistry
CIV-Civil Engineering Technology
CRF-Crafts
CSC-Computer Science
CST-Communication Studies & Theatr
CUL-Culinary Arts
DIT-Dietetics
DMS-Diagnostic Medical Sonography
DSL-Diesel
ECO-Economics
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EDU-Education
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ELE-Electrical Technology
EMS-Emergency Medical Services
ENE-Energy Technology
ENF-English Fundamentals
ENG-English
ENV-Environmental Science
ESL-English as a Second Language
ETR-Electronics Technology
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FRE-French
FST-Fire Science Technology
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GIS-Geograph Info Systems
GOL-Geology
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INT-Interpreter Education
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ITN-Information Technology Network
ITP-Information Technology Program
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MAC-Machine Technology
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MDE-Mathematics Direct Enrollment
MDL-Medical Laboratory
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MKT-Marketing
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MSC-Military Sciences
MTE-Math Essentials
MTH-Mathematics
MUS-Music
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OCT-Occupational Therapy
PBS-Public Service
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PHI-Philosophy
PHT-Photography
PHY-Physics
PLS-Political Science
PNE-Practical Nursing
PSY-Psychology
PTH-Physical Therapy Assistant
RAD-Radiography
REA-Real Estate
REL-Religion
RTH-Respiratory Therapy
RUS-Russian
SAF-Safety
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NAS 115- Science in the Workplace

Explores concepts of basic physical sciences as they apply to the workplace. Presents scientific methods, energy, heat, and temperature as related to various materials used in the workplace. Designed for trade workers that work with a variety of materials in many different applications. Assists workers with the physical properties of materials as they relate to various manufacturing methods.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3
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NAS 125- Meteorology

Presents a non-technical survey of fundamentals meteorology. Focuses on the effects of weather and climate on humans and their activities. Serves for endorsement or recertification of earth science teachers.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 5
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NAS 130- 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.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 6
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NAS 131- Astronomy: Solar System

Introduces astronomy of the Solar System, including the Sun, planets, their satellites, and other solar system objects. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries, and experience with the types of mathematical exercises and observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of solar system astronomy. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross listed with PHY 141. Credit will not be awarded for both.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 6
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NAS 132- Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies

Introduces astronomy of the stars, including the sun, celestial objects, stellar formation and death and cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries, and experience with the types of mathematical principles employed and the astronomical observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of astronomy and cosmology. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with PHY 142. Credit will not be awarded for both.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 6
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NAS 177- Upper Extremity Anatomy and Kinesiology

Focuses on the upper extremity anatomy to include the entire shoulder girdle and the impact of pathology and injury related to the skeletal, nervous and muscular systems. Covers planes of movement of the upper extremity associated with basic physics and types of levers.

Prerequisite: Admission into program
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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NAS 2- Foundations of Life Sciences

Presents elementary biological and chemical principles for allied health students whose high school preparation is deficient in the biological sciences.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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