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PHIL 381 - PLATO
Credits: Three
This course studies the principal dialogues, the Socratic Method, and the influence of Plato.
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PHIL 382 - ARISTOTLE
Credits: Three
This course studies selections from the major works of Aristotle, Aristotle’s philosophical method, and the impact of Aristotle, especially upon Christian theology.
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PHIL 420 - AESTHETICS: EXPER/BEAUTY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: One course in philosophy
Inquiry into the philosophy of the beautiful: the metaphysical and psychological aspects of artistic production and appreciation. This course considers the nature of art, the status of beauty, the role of perception in art, the function and use of artistic work, and the social importance of art.
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PHIL 425 - ETHICS: VALUES & DECISION MAKING
Credits: 3
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PHIL 455 - LIT/PHIL OF ENVIRONMENT
Credits: Three
An introduction to the intellectual foundations of the environmental movement. Students will read and discuss the major 19th Century writers who were the source of the environmental movement and become acquainted with the philosophical ideas that underpin the movement. Students also will learn about an ensemble of artists who have contributed to and drawn inspiration from the environmental movement.
Cross-listed: See HUM 455
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PHIL 496 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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PHIL 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptons at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
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PHIL 498 - SEMINAR
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PHTH 500 - PRINCIPLES OF PT I
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: For PT Students
This course provides an introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) core values. This course addresses awareness of self and the effect that individual beliefs, attitudes, and values have on clinical behavior. Emphasis is placed on professional behavior and communication skills. Concepts of teaching and learning theories will be presented. This course also addresses disability awareness. Portfolios are introduced as a reflective assessment tool.
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PHTH 502 - PRINCIPLES OF PT II
Credits: Two
Prerequisite: Take PHTH-500, For PT Students
This course further emphasizes the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Model (ICF) and disablement models. This course focuses on components and performance of the medical interview. Documentation models will be discussed as well as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and cultural competence.
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PHTH 509 - KINESIOLOGY I
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHYS 104, BIOL 102, BIOL 394, MATH 125; For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 509L, PHTH 531, PHTH 500, BIOL 510, BIOL 511
Kinesiology is the study of human motion. This course is designed
to analyze the principles of biomechanics, muscle and joint anatomy
and function which interact to produce or limit normal motion.
Kinesiology I will include biomechanics, mechanical properties of
joints and muscles and analysis of the upper extremity, temporal
mandibular joint (TMJ), cervical and thoracic spine. Analysis of
the upper extremity, TMJ, cervical and thoracic spine will include
the structure, function, mechanics, select pathomechanics and
analysis of movement at each region.
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PHTH 509L - REQUIRED LAB - PHTH 509
Credits: Zero
Corequisite: PHTH 509
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PHTH 514 - GENERAL EXERCISE PRINCIPLES
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH 522, PHTH 524, PHTH 529,
Corequisite: PHTH 514L, PHTH 534, PHTH 626 PHTH 627, PHTH 644, PHTH 652
General exercise principles including physiology, purpose, rationale, effects, indications and contraindications are studied in this course. Therapeutic exercise performed with and with-out equipment will be examined. Students will develop skills in the application of selected therapeutic exercises.
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PHTH 515 - KINESIOLOGY II
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH 509, BIOL 510, BIOL 511; For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 515L, BIOL 512, PHTH 502, PHTH 522, PHTH 525, PHTH 529
Kinesiology is the study of human motion. This course is designed
to analyze the principles of biomechanics, muscle and joint anatomy
and function which interact to produce or limit normal motion.
Kinesiology II will include biomechanics, mechanical properties of
joints and muscles and analysis of the lower extremity, lumbar
spine, posture and gait. Analysis of the lower extremity and lumbar
spine will include the structure, function, mechanics, select
pathomechanics and analysis of movement at each region.
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PHTH 522 - FUNCTIONAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: BIOL 511, HEPR 370; For PT Students
Functional Neurophysiology is a lecture course that comprises a study of the physiological application of neuroanatomy to the analysis of normal and abnormal movement. It is designed to address the functional aspects of the nervous system and how they change in different neurological diseases with altered movements and behavior and to explore neuroscience issues important to the practice of physical rehabilitation.
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PHTH 523 - PHYSICAL AGENTS
Credits: Two
Prerequisite: PHTH 509, PHTH 522, PHTH 525, PHTH 529, PHTH 531; For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 523L
This course deals with the wide range of physical therapy treatment procedures that use electricity, heat, cold, light, sound, traction and compression to produce specific therapeutic effects. The physiological impacts of each physical agent on normal and abnormal human bodies are studied. Students develop skills in the safe and appropriate application of each procedure.
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PHTH 523L - REQUIRED LAB-PHTH 523
Credits: Zero
Corequisite: PHTH 523
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PHTH 524 - EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: PHTH 515, PHTH 522, PHTH 525, For PT Students
This course presents principles and practice of examination and evaluation skills. The student is given the opportunity to implement environmental and postural screening techniques. Integration of anatomy and kinesiology principles are included within this course.
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PHTH 525 - PATIENT MANAGEMENT
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: BIOL 511, HEPR 300, HEPR 350, PHTH 500, PHTH 509, PHTH 531 For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 525L
The course presents patient management needed to function in the health care environment. Patient care skills include body mechanics, positioning, draping, range of motion, transfers, standard precautions, massage, ambulation with assistive devices, wheel chairs, vital signs, and communication skills. Concurrent laboratory instruction reinforces the basic principles learned in lecture. Throughout this class the student will be developing clinical decision making abilities and documenting on provisions directed towards patient care. Prosthetics and orthotics will be introduced in this class.
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PHTH 525L - REQUIRED LAB - PHTH 525
Credits: Zero
Corequisite: PHTH 525
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PHTH 527 - INTRO TO DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
Credits: One
Prerequisite: PHTH 515; PHTH 522; PHTH 525; For PT Students
This course includes the study of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging studies. This course will introduce concepts of imaging using plain film radiography, arthrography, magnetic imaging (MRI), computerized axial tomography (CAT), angiography, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. Students will learn to understand radiographic anatomy and clinical correlation with different patient cases. Emphasis will also be placed on understanding diagnostic imaging from a primary care practitioner point of view. Diagnostic imaging cases covered will include musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary conditions.
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PHTH 529 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Credits: Two
Prerequisite: HEPR 370; BIOL 394; For PT Students
This course provides students the didactic background on the physiological effects of exercise on the human body. This course emphasizes the neural, hormonal, cardiovascular and pulmonary responses with acute and chronic exercise. Additional topics include but not limited to measurement of oxygen uptake/energy expenditure, exercise response in special populations through lifespan and applications of exercise physiology concepts to sports and athletic performance enhancement. Concurrent laboratory instruction reinforces the basic principles learned in lecture and teaches the principles and skills of measurement and evaluation in the field of exercise physiology.
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PHTH 531 - SYSTEMS & DISEASE I
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: BIOL 396, HEPR 108, HEPR 370; For PT Students
This course is the first of a four-course series that focuses on diseases affecting systems of the body. This course emphasizes the physical therapy management of patients with immune, gastrointestinal, integumentary and hematological dysfunction throughout the lifespan. The course also explores a variety of other conditions including Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), various cancers and infectious diseases. Each condition will be presented with specific reference to etiology, pathology, and current medical management. Different levels of impairments, functional limitations (activities), and disabilities (participation) will also be examined. The course emphasizes the development of clinical decision making, differential diagnosis and effective physical therapy interventions for these patient populations.
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PHTH 532 - SYSTEMS & DISEASE II
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH 531, For PT Students
This course is the second of a four-course series that focuses on diseases affecting systems of the body. This course emphasizes the physical therapy management of pathological conditions of the musculoskeletal system throughout the lifespan. Each condition will be presented with specific reference to etiology, pathology, differential diagnosis and current medical management. Different levels of impairments, functional limitations (activities), and disabilities (participation) will also be examined. Class discussion of contemporary research and case studies will be used to focus student’s attention on the principles of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and their practical application. The course emphasizes the development of clinical decision making, differential diagnosis and effective physical therapy interventions for these patient populations.
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PHTH 533 - SYSTEMS & DISEASE III
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH 531; For PT Students
This course is the third of a four-course series that focuses on diseases affecting systems of the body. This course emphasizes the physical therapy management of patients with central nervous system and peripheral nervous system disorders as well as neuromuscular disease throughout the lifespan. The course will focus on acquired neurological injuries, neurodegenerative diseases, spinal cord disorders, peripheral neuromuscular disease and vestibular disorders. Each condition will be presented with specific reference to etiology, pathology, and current medical management. Different levels of impairments, functional limitations (activities), and disabilities (participation) will also be examined. The course emphasizes the development of clinical decision making, differential diagnosis and effective physical therapy interventions for these patient populations.
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PHTH 534 - SYSTEMS & DISEASE IV
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: BIO 512, PHTH 529, PHTH 531, For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 514, PHTH 626, PHTH 627, PHTH 644, PHTH 652
This course is the fourth of a four-course series that focuses on diseases affecting the systems of the body. This course emphasizes the physical therapy management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction. The course also explores a variety of other pathological conditions of the genitourinary, lymph, vascular, and endocrine systems. Each condition will be presented with specific reference to etiology, pathology, and current medical management. Different levels of impairments, functional limitations (activities), and disabilities (participation) will also be examined. The course emphasizes the development of clinical decision making and effective physical therapy interventions for these patient populations.
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PHTH 551 - RESEARCH METHODS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 341, PHTH 515, PHTH 522, PHTH 529; PHTH 531; For PT Students
The courses purpose is to enable students to assess the credibility and applicability of research results. Emphasis is placed on presenting principles of research design and statistical methods which will enhance their ability to review professional literature critically, and to develop a research proposal and systematic review of literature.
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PHTH 626 - ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS I
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH 523, PHTH 524, PHTH 532, PHTH 551; BIO 512; For PT Students,
This course introduces the student to conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system particularly of the neck, back, shoulder, hip, sacroiliac joint, knee, and ankle/foot. Evidenced-based medical and surgical interventions are discussed. Musculoskeletal diseases, disorders, or conditions are presented for the purpose of determining preferred practice patterns or physical therapy diagnoses. Pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, examination, and evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions are included in discussion of treatment planning and outcomes. The student will develop practical experiences of clinical examination and intervention skills in a laboratory setting that parallel the lecture component of this course.
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PHTH 627 - FUNCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PSYC 254, PHTH 522, PHTH 532, PHTH 533; For PT Students
This course presents the normal and abnormal development of the major organ systems with emphasis on pediatrics and the diagnoses: cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and Myelodysplasia. Lifespan normal and abnormal development in the biophysical area are covered including wellness during each age level.
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PHTH 628 - ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS II
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH 626; PHTH 645, PHTH 646 For PT Students
This course introduces the student to conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system particularly of the elbow, forearm, wrist/hand, and temporomandibular joint. Amputations, prosthetics, and orthoses for orthopedic conditions will be discussed. Musculoskeletal diseases, disorders, or conditions are presented for the purpose of determining preferred practice patterns or physical therapy diagnoses. Pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, examination, and evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions will be included in discussion of treatment planning and outcomes. The student will develop practical experiences of clinical examination and intervention skills in a laboratory setting that parallel the lecture component of this course.
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PHTH 629 - ADVANCED ASSESSMENT
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: PHTH 628, PHTH 632, PHTH 633, PHTH 634; For PT Students
The course is designed as a problem-based learning approach to the examination, evaluation, and treatment of the multi-system patient/client. Students evaluate patients with various medical diagnoses. Physical therapy diagnosis/prognosis and evidence based practice are the requirements for each comprehensive case analysis. Small group learning emphasizes the team approach as well as peer review. Cases are designed to develop clinical reasoning, teamwork, professional communication skills, and assure competency of applied clinical skills.
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PHTH 630 - SPECTRUM OF CARE THROUGHOUT THE LIFE SPAN
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHTH 628, PHTH 631, PHTH 632, PHTH 633, PHTH 634; For PT Students
This course examines geriatric and aging issues across the lifespan as related to physical therapy practice. Common aging theories and the effects of aging on all body systems, as well as the influence of these changes on client health, function, and ability to respond to therapy interventions, will be explored. All systems (musculoskeletal, neurological, genitourinary, integumentary, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine) will be investigated. Students will integrate this knowledge through case studies. The impact of lifespan issues, family/cultural/ societal support systems and expectations, and health care resource limitations will also be considered. Clinical decision-making skills will be enhanced through the assimilation of client information and physical therapy examination, resulting in the development of appropriate plans of care.
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PHTH 631 - PHARMACOLOGY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH 531, PHTH 532, PHTH 533, PHTH 534; PHTH 626; For PT Students
Pharmacology is an integrative rather than an autonomous science, serving as a bridge between the clinical and the basic sciences. The course is intended to provide the student with the background necessary for the clinical treatment of patients referred to Physical Therapy. This course will include the study of fundamentals of the actions of drugs, including mechanisms of therapeutic and adverse effects and their implications in physical therapy interventions. The course will especially concentrate on the use of drugs in the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary systems.
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PHTH 632 - NEUROLOGIC CONDITIONS & MANAGEMENT
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PHTH 514, PHTH 533, PHTH 627, PHTH 645, PHTH 646; For PT Students
This course will provide theory and methodology for the PT management of individuals with neurological involvement. These neurologic disorders include: spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and others. The physiology, purpose, rationale, effects, indications, and contraindications of many techniques will be discussed. Skill will be developed in the application of therapeutic exercises discussed in this course. An evidence based practice approach to interventions will be followed.
This course provides instruction in the specific techniques of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Neurodevelopmental techniques (NDT). There will be opportunities to interact with clients with neurological involvement during this course.
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PHTH 633 - MANAGEMENT OF ETHICAL PRACTICE
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH 644; For PT Students
This course is designed to prepare students for managerial and administrative situations which they will face as they begin to practice physical therapy. The course views management issues from a macroscopic to a microscopic perspective, and utilizes the LAMP document skills required by all practicing clinicians. Students first learn about the health care environment today and the delivery of health care within contemporary systems of organizations. The course explores the external pressures facing health care today and how these relate to the practice of physical therapy. The five pillars that support the concept of a “doctoring profession” as outlined in the APTA Vision 2020 also are explored.
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PHTH 634 - CARDIOPULMONARY CONDITIONS & MANAGEMENT
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Take PHTH-514 PHTH-534 PHTH-645 PHTH-646; For PT Students
The course emphasizes a problem-solving, clinical decision making approach utilizing evidence based practice in managing patients with cardiopulmonary pathology. Concurrent didactic and laboratory sessions provide students an opportunity to learn and practice examination, evaluation and intervention skills when treating patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Successful completion of the course requires the ability to integrate and synthesize information from this course with prerequisite courses in a variety of cardiopulmonary case based problem-solving experiences.
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PHTH 644 - CLINICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS I
Credits: Two
Prerequisite: PHTH 502; For PT Students
This course addresses pertinent topics to prepare students for clinical education experiences. This course emphasizes topics related to clinical education including policies and procedures, models of clinical education, expectations, direction and supervision, ethical decision-making, first aid, safety, and emergency preparedness. The Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) assessment tool for clinical education will be discussed.
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PHTH 645 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHTH, 514, PHTH 534, PHTH 626, PHTH 627, PHTH 644, PHTH 652; For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 646
Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy.
This is the first of a sequence of two full-time, five-week (200 hour) clinical experiences under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of clinical settings and are required to have experiences in a variety of clinical settings throughout the clinical experience progression.
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PHTH 646 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHTH 514, PHTH 534, PHTH 626, PHTH 627, PHTH 644, PHTH 652; For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 645
Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy.
This is the second of a sequence of two full-time, five-week (200 hour) clinical experiences under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students are required to choose a clinical setting for this experience that is different than the setting selected for PHTH 645.
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PHTH 647 - CLINICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS II
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Take PHTH-633 PHTH-645 PHTH-646; For PT Students
This course addresses issues related to employment including human resource issues, resume writing, and job seeking. This course expands on conflict management related to ethical issues. Components of clinical instructor training are discussed. This course addresses pertinent topics related to clinical education including safety and emergency preparedness and the Clinical Performance Instrument.
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PHTH 648 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Take PHTH-629 PHTH-630 PHTH-647 PHTH-653 PHTH-664 PHTH-665; For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 649
Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy.
Each of the Clinical Experiences includes a ten-week clinical affiliation under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students are required to have a variety of clinical rotation types.
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PHTH 649 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IV
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Take PHTH-629 PHTH-630 PHTH-647 PHTH-653, PHTH-664, PHTH 665; For PT Students
Corequisite: PHTH 648
Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy.
Each of the Clinical Experiences includes a ten-week clinical affiliation under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students are required to have a variety of clinical rotation types.
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PHTH 650 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE V
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Take PHTH-648 PHTH-649; For PT Students
Clinical education is an integral component of the curriculum to prepare students to enter the profession of physical therapy.
Each of the Clinical Experiences includes a ten-week clinical affiliation under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist serving as a clinical instructor. Students are required to have a variety of clinical rotation types.
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PHTH 652 - RESEARCH PROPOSAL I
Credits: Two
Prerequisite: PHTH 551; For PT Students
Students work in small groups under the direction of a faculty advisor to prepare and present a research proposal, or systematic review of the literature, related to the clinical practice of physical therapy.
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PHTH 653 - RESEARCH PROPOSAL II
Credits: One
Prerequisite: PHTH 652; For PT Students
This is part II of the research preparation courses. Students work in small groups under the direction of a faculty advisor to prepare a research proposal/pilot or systematic review of the literature related to clinical practice of physical therapy. The focus of this portion will be data collection, methods and results.
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PHTH 654 - RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Credits: Two
Prerequisite: Take PHTH-653; For PT Students
This symposium provides the opportunity for faculty and students within the Physical Therapy program to meet together and share their research. Students will share their research proposals through a paper, poster presentation and platform presentation.
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PHTH 664 - SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Credits: One
Prerequisite: PHTH 628, PHTH 632, PHTH 633; For PT Students
This course consists of three or more one-credit options specifically designed to provide students additional information on a variety of issues related to the physical therapy profession.
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PHTH 665 - DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Take PHTH-628 PHTH-631 PHTH-632; For PT Students
This course will integrate previously learned concepts about differential diagnosis and apply this to complex multi-system patients seen by physical therapists. In this course the student will learn methods for screening the body organ systems when making a differential diagnosis in order to prepare students for direct access and primary care delivery models. The ability to relate the pertinent information from the subjective evaluation or history along with the physical examination and then deciding whether or not a patient should be treated or referred to another medical practitioner will be mastered. Therapists will determine a physical therapy diagnosis or decide if a patient history and or signs/symptoms raise red flags that suggest a referral to another practitioner.
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PHYS 101 - TOPICS IN PHYSICS
Credits: Four
This course introduces topics including mechanics, heat, light,
sound, electricity, magnetism, and modern atomic physics.
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PHYS 103 - GENERAL PHYSICS I
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: MATH 125
Corequisite: PHYS 103L
General physics is an algebra-based course of lectures and experimental demonstrations with correlated lab work on the fundamental principles of physics: mechanics and heat.
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PHYS 103L - REQUIRED LAB - PHYS 103
Credits: 0
Corequisite: PHYS 103
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PHYS 104 - GENERAL PHYSICS II
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: PHYS 103; Minimum grade C-
This course is a continuation of PHYS 103 and covers wave motion, sound, electricity, optics, light and magnetism.
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PHYS 105 - ASTRONOMY
Credits: Three
Astronomy presents a survey of celestial bodies, the means of gathering information on them, and theories of their origin and evolution.
Cross-listed: See SCI 105
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PHYS 120 - PHYSICS OF LIGHT & COLOR
Credits: Three
This course covers basic concepts of light, color, and visual
phenomena. Optical devices including the eye, camera and laser, as
well as methods and uses of color mixing are part of the study.
Cross-listed: See SCI 120
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PHYS 153 - CALCULUS-BASED PHYSICS I
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: MATH 151; minimum grade C-
This course surveys many basic principles physicists use to understand the world. Through lectures, demonstrations and laboratory work, students will use calculus and other mathematics to study classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
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PHYS 153L - REQUIRED LAB - PHYS 153
Credits: 0
Corequisite: PHYS 153
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PHYS 154 - CALCULUS-BASED PHYSICS II
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: PHYS 153; Minimum grade C-
This course surveys many basic principles physicists use to understand the world. Through lectures, demonstrations and laboratory work, students will use calculus and other mathematics to study wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, light and quantum mechanics.
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PHYS 154L - REQUIRED LAB - PHYS 154
Credits: 0
Corequisite: PHYS 154
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PHYS 222 - METEOROLOGY
Credits: Three
Meteorology is the scientific study of Earths weather and climates,
including the structure and composition of the atmosphere, and how
the elements of temperature, pressure, moisture, and energy
interact to produce various weather phenomena. Current events in
weather, including extreme weather and environmental concerns, also
will be emphasized.
Cross-listed: See SCI 222
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PHYS 296 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PHYS 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PHYS 350 - CURRENT TOPICS IN PHYSICS
Credits: Three
This course will emphasize a current topic in physics including but not limited to string theory, chaos theory, or multi-universe theory. This course will involve reading and discussion of the current topic.
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PHYS 410 - THERMODYNAMICS
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: PHYS 103, PHYS 104
This course presents the fundamental principles, first and second
laws, and thermodynamic functions. The course also includes a
discussion of the kinetic theory of gases and introductory
statistical mechanics.
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PHYS 440 - MODERN PHYSICS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: PHYS 103, PHYS 104
Modern physics presents the theory of relativity, introductory quantum theory, atomic structure of matter, physical properties of solids, and nuclear structure.
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PHYS 452 - ASTROPHYSICS
Credits: Four
This course studies physical principles underlying astronomical
phenomena. Study topics include the behavior of light, stellar
formation and evolution, nucleosynthesis, galactic structure, and
cosmology.
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PHYS 497 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PHYS 498 - SEMINAR
Credits: Two
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PSCI 101 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Credits: Three
This course studies the organization, operation and development of the American national political system.
Note: It fulfills the Missouri state requirement.
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PSCI 103 - AMERICA & THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
Credits: Three
History of American foreign relations since World War II.
Cross-listed: See HIST 103/303, PSCI 303
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PSCI 107 - THE 1950’S & 60’S: FROM CONFORMITY TO CHAOS
Credits: Three
This course will integrate social, economic, political, and cultural history to explore the dramatic changes that occurred in the United States from the end of World War Two to the 1970s. The course covers a variety of events and people, but will focus particular attention on two major themes of the period: the Cold War (both foreign and domestic) and the activities of various social movements including Civil Rights, Peace/Anti-war movements, and women’s rights.
Note: .
Cross-listed: See HIST 107/307, PSCI 307
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PSCI 108 - COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Credits: Three
This course studies several Western, Communist/former Communist, and Third World political systems using comparative analysis.
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PSCI 110 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
Credits: Three
This course studies major political philosophers, from Plato to Marx, and their contributions to political theory.
Cross-listed: See PHIL 110/310; PSCI 310
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PSCI 172 - HIST AND GOVERNMENTS OF EAST ASIA
Credits: Three
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PSCI 197 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Three
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PSCI 200H - CURRENT POLITICAL ISSUES
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
Students are encouraged to follow the news but may not have the
background knowledge to comprehend fully what they are following.
This course will be designed to help them bridge that gap. Since
the course deals with current issues, the subject matter will
change from offering to offering, and reading assignments will
often be from the days newspapers and other contemporary sources.
Students will be involved in planning the course, including which
political issues will be covered.
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PSCI 201H - FREE SPEECH IN WARTIME
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
Examination of how historically and contemporaneously the U.S.
government has dealt with political dissent during war, national
emergencies, and perceived national emergencies. Specific topics
include the Alien and Sedition Acts, Lincoln’s Civil War
suppression of civil liberties, the Vietnam War and Iraq.
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PSCI 202H - SEMINAR ON 2008 ELECTION
Credits: Four
Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
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PSCI 210 - WORLD POLITICS
Credits: Three
This course introduces the study of international relations, including an understanding of sovereignty and nationalism, moral diplomacy, balance of power, economic sanctions and war, terrorism, and the impact of advanced technologies on interdependence and decision-making by nation-states and international organizations.
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PSCI 215 - INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
A comprehensive survey of the five stages of Public Policy, the actors, use of numbers, symbols, processes, and the relationship of policy to political and economic issues within the American governmental system. Case studies of Public Policy issues are examined.
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PSCI 216 - PUBLIC POLICY EVALUATION
Credits: Three
Course focuses on evaluation and analytic techniques, such as Cost-Benefit Analysis, for evaluating government policies.
Note: Designed for Political Science/Public Administration students, planning on a career in government.
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PSCI 217 - A HISTORY OF PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
Historically-based course that reviews significant public policy decisions over the course of our nation’s history. Examples may include the GI Bill of Rights, Social Security, and environmental policies. Course will enable the students to “rewrite” history and correct what went wrong with the policies (hypothetically, of course).
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PSCI 271 - HISTORY AND GOVRNMNTS OF MIDEAST
Credits: Three
This course examines the rise of Islamic civilization and the development of Middle Eastern affairs to the present.
Cross-listed: See PSCI 371; HIST 271/371
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PSCI 272 - HISTORY AND GOVRNMNTS OF EAST ASIA
Credits: Three
This course is a historical study of the major East Asian nations with emphasis on developments in the last two centuries.
Cross-listed: See HIST 272/372; PSCI 372
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PSCI 273 - HISTORY AND GOVERNMENTS OF AFRICA
Credits: Three
This course is a comparative study of the political systems of various African countries and their historic, ethnic, cultural, ideological, social and economic settings.
Cross-listed: See HIST 273/373; PSCI 373
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PSCI 274 - HISTORY AND GOVERNMENTS OF LATIN AMERICA
Credits: Three
This course is a comparative study of political, social and economic structures, and problems of Latin American states from historical and cultural perspectives.
Cross-listed: See HIST 274/374; PSCI 374
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PSCI 296 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSCI 297 - SPECIAL STUDIES
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSCI 298 - SEMINAR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Credits: Variable between 1 and 4
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PSCI 299 - INTERNSHIP
Credits: Variable between 1 and 12
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PSCI 303 - AMERICA & CONTEMP WORLD
Credits: Three
History of American foreign relations since World War II.
Cross-listed: See HIST 103/303; PSCI 103
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PSCI 307 - THE 1950’S & 60’S: FROM CONFORMITY TO CHAOS
Credits: Three
This course will integrate social, economic, political, and
cultural history to explore the dramatic changes that occurred in
the United States from the end of World War Two to the 1970s. The
course covers a variety of events and people, but will focus
particular attention on two major themes of the period: the Cold
War (both foreign and domestic) and the activities of various
social movements including Civil Rights, Peace/Anti-war
movements, and women’s rights.
Cross-listed: See HIST 107/307, PSCI 107
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PSCI 310 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
Credits: Three
This course studies major political philosophers, from Plato to
Marx, and their contributions to political theory.
Cross-listed: See PSCI 110
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PSCI 317 - AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Credits: Three
This course studies development of constitutional law from the beginning of the Republic to the Rehnquist Court.
Note: It fulfills the Missouri state requirement.
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PSCI 318 - CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF WOMEN
Credits: Three
This course introduces the student to the basics of the political arm of the women’s movement and to the making and interpretation of constitutional law as it relates to that movement.
Cross-listed: See WS 318
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PSCI 319 - CIVIL LIBERTIES/RIGHTS
Credits: Three
This course examines modern civil rights and civil liberties issues, including freedom of expression, due process, right to privacy, affirmative action, and womens constitutional issues.
Note: It fulfills the Missouri state requirement.
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PSCI 340 - CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
Course takes current Public Policy issues, evaluates them, and formulates solutions. Students will actually conduct a policy evaluation of a current policy. Students will outline recommended policy changes and adjustments to the implementation, and (possibly) submit their results to the “owner” of the policy.
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PSCI 341 - PUBLIC POLICY AND SCIENCE
Credits: Three
Course includes the investigation of the Public Policy issues in areas such as pollution, stem cell research, alternative energy sources, and other important science policies affecting our citizenry. Focus is on non-political, science based policy decisions and the resulting outcomes.
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PSCI 342 - TERRORISM AND PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
Course comparatively examines specific national public policy issues related to international terrorism. Objective is to assist the student toward understanding what American public policy is in regards to terrorism, who the “actors” are, and what options policymakers have for fighting terrorism. Focuses on the impact of policy changes to include the changes in how we prioritize values of our nation (i.e. individual freedom and the Patriot Act), immigration, taxes, security at airports and borders, government reorganization, and other related policy issues.
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PSCI 343 - HEALTH SYSTEMS PUBLIC POLICY
Credits: Three
Course focuses on the Public Policy programs affecting health systems. Includes evaluating state and national programs; actors to include the legal and medical professions, lobbyists, not-for-profit groups, etc; in-depth analysis and evaluation of MEDICAID and MEDICARE; and other health related issues within Public Policy.
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PSCI 344 - THE POLICY PROCESS
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: Permission of Political Science Department
Advanced course focusing on how public policy is developed. Will cover more of the interactions between the Actors, as well as more analysis of the “behind the scenes” of making laws and policies to include secondary and hidden agendas of the Actors. Course will go into quite a bit of depth regarding problem definition, policy formation, and the official policy results.
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