Arts & Sciences

In NMC Science Laboratories, you will be engaged in your learning by utilizing a multimodal approach to hands-on experiences, enhancing the level of knowledge and critical thinking you will take forward to future courses and clinical practice.  Group-based learning is emphasized, where you will regularly interact with your peers, developing teamwork and communication skills which will be paramount to success in your career.

Students in all science labs utilize skills on their iPads through the creation of digital laboratory reports, which allows for a deeper level of understanding and learning.  All of the above demonstrates that science labs at NMC offer a unique blend of laboratory experiences that set our students apart by most effectively preparing them for the next step in their journey.

In the Anatomy & Physiology lab you will gain a holistic perspective to the organization of the human body and the relationships of all organ systems.  This is accomplished by incorporating human cadavers, Anatomage Table, mammalian tissue dissections, models, microscopes, and several functional procedures.  Students get to study the human body anywhere outside the lab through an integrated iPad anatomy atlas app.

The Anatomage Table is an interactive system that showcases digital renderings of human donor bodies.  The cadaver lab features four preserved human donor bodies that have been prosected by specialists.  The combination of these resources allows you to view intricate details on real specimens, which far exceeds the experience of learning without them.  While normal structure and function is focused on, abnormalities and disease processes are introduced through various methods.

We offer a semester-long, hands-on chemistry and physics laboratory experience to expound upon foundational concepts which underpin the healthcare field. Focusing on a curriculum tailored to the healthcare profession, we focus on general, organic, and biochemistry experiments.

In the Microbiology lab, a Biological Safety Cabinet II allows students a unique opportunity to work with pathogens, a feature not commonly available in many other college labs. This equipment stands as an essential tool in microbiology labs, ensuring the safety of both students and faculty when handling microorganisms. Its presence maintains a secure, sterile, and compliant workspace.  Biological Safety Cabinets come in different classes (Class I, II, III) tailored to varying levels of protection needed. These distinct classes effectively prevent cross-contamination among samples, preserving the accuracy and reliability of scientific experiments.
To provide students with practical experiences mirroring real-world situations, microbiology labs intricately link slide specimens and models with clinical case scenarios, employ techniques like culturing microorganisms from various sources (including environmental samples), use methods such as the streak plate for isolation and identification, and perform gram staining for diagnostic purposes. This integrated approach aims to offer a more comprehensive and realistic comprehending of the subject matter.