# Science (NSCI) courses

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22175/25326/23988/25455/24032

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### NSCI 041 — Basic Anatomy for Health Care

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 48 Lecture, 0 Lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/fall-2026/nsci.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/rio-hondo-college/schedule/spring-2027/nsci.md)

This course provides a basic overview of the structure and systems of the human body. Students are introduced to the body structures and functions of integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary systems. The course covers the various ways by which human body structures maintain normal, healthy functions and includes an introduction to anatomical and physiological functions related to various disorders and diseases in each body system. This course does not satisfy the human anatomy requirement for credit.

### NSCI 050 — River Ecosystems and Aquatic Restoration Stewardship

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 20-78 Lecture, 0 Lab
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course introduces principles of ecological stewardship and sustainable river ecosystems that inform water conservation practices, with particular emphasis given to wildlife conservation and ecology of the LA River. The course will also survey the environmental, cultural, and political history of the Paayme Paxaayt. Working in partnership with various conservation organizations as part of the LA River Revitalization Project, students receive orientation to the LA River Ambassador career pathway in a collaborative, field-based learning community. This course also has broader applications for students interested in furthering educational goals and/or career opportunities in such fields as: environmental technology, forestry, park ranger, and city/county park maintenance.

### NSCI 052 — Wildlife Biology

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 20-78 Lecture, 0 Lab
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This is an introductory course on the applied science of conservation ecology, with emphasis on evaluating and reducing human impact on Earth’s biodiversity. The course covers principles of habitat conservation and practices of wildlife protection. Basic biological and ecological principles directly applicable to wildlife issues of species and habitat conservation are presented. Students gain basic understanding of current wildlife management issues and social implications of policy decisions as they particularly relate to the sustainable care of the LA River. This course is part of the LA River Ambassador Certificate of Completion.