Either semester. Five credits. Hours by arrangement. Clinical field experiences will be required. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. Prerequisites: PT 213, 215, 217 and 220.

This course provides a foundation for the physical therapy assessment process, introducing the student to more general observational and interview skills to gather, document and analyze evaluation data. Students build skill in specific evaluation procedures which are fundamental to the practice of physical therapy. Students explore the scientific evidence which supports or questions the measuring characteristics of selected evaluation procedures. Students begin to use information from assessments in decisions for diagnosis, program planning and referrals.

Either semester. Six credits. Hours by arrangement. Clinical Field experiences will be required. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. Prerequisites: PT 213, 215, 217, 210 and 240.

An exploration of the practice of physical therapists in the acute care setting. Students will develop competency in clinical assessment of functional limitations, identification of appropriate treatment options and implementation of interventions to improve performance of functional activities for patients commonly encountered in acute care practice settings.

Summer. Three credits. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: To enroll in the course the student must have earned a "C" or better in PNB 265. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. 

Discussion of the conceptual and structured bases of osteology, myology, neurology, human development and basic kinesiology and biomechanics. Selected anatomical and physiological dysfunctions will also be analyzed.

Summer. Three credits. Laboratory and discussion. Prerequisite:  To enroll in the course the student must have earned a "C" or better in PNB 265. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. 

Laboratory and discussion utilizing bones, models, audiovisuals and prosected human specimens to provide in-depth study of the skeletal, articular, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems of the entire human body.

Summer. Three credits. Prerequisite:  Concurrent enrollment in PT 213 and 215 is required. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. 

Discussion of the biochemical, nutritional, cellular and physiological principles necessary for the analysis of the normal and abnormal function and for the rehabilitation of the human musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The effects of exercise and of selected pathologies upon these systems will also be analyzed.

Summer. Three credits.  Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: To enroll in the course the student must have earned a "C" or better in PT 217.  Concurrent enrollment in PT 213 and 215  is required. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. 

After a general introduction to cellular mechanisms by which an organism becomes dysfunctional, pathological conditions common to the musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, integumentary, central and peripheral nervous and cardiopulmonary systems are overviewed. Focus is on knowledge of pathology and disease management as a basis for program planning in physical therapy. Discussion groups may be scheduled.

Either semester. Two credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. Prerequisites: PT 217 and 220.

The body's response to single and multiple medications, radiation and chemical treatments are considered as they relate to safe, comprehensive and effective outcomes of physical therapy care.

Either semester. Four credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. Prerequisites: PT 210, 240; and 221 which may be taken concurrently.

Pathology related to the musculoskeletal system is overviewed. Focus is on knowledge of pathology and disease management as a basis for assessment, diagnosis, program planning, treatment and referrals in physical therapy. Interaction with physicians and other health professionals gives students an understanding of the role physical therapy plays in a complex multiprofessional health care system.

Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director. Prerequisites: PT 210, 221 and 260.

Focus is on pathology related especially to the neuromuscular systems. Knowledge of pathology and disease management is presented for assessment, diagnosis, program planning, treatment and referrals in physical therapy. Interaction with physicians and other health professionals as well as consumers gives the students the basis for understanding the role physical therapy plays in a complex multiprofessional health care system.

Either semester. Two credits. Hours by arrangement. Field work and independent study. Open only to Physical Therapy majors and sophomore Pre-Allied Health majors in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; others with consent of instructor.

Students will have the opportunity to meet and work with persons with disabilities outside of the regular clinical setting through participation in residential weekends at an outdoor recreational center. In addition to studying the common physical barriers, students will examine the common psychological and social difficulties encountered in an attempt to reach an optimal level of productivity in society. Students are required to provide their own transportation.

Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Physical Therapy majors and sophomore Pre-Allied Health majors in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; others with consent of instructor.

This course provides an opportunity for observation of normal motor skill development through participation in the educational programming, daily care, and social and emotional support offered to infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. Students are required to spend six hours per week participating in programming and care of the children. Field work and independent study are used to develop expertise in a selected area of motor development and students are required to present in-service training in their chosen area.

Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: PHYS 122; PT 213 and 215 which may be taken concurrently. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director.

Students will analyze the impact of force systems on the human body during functional motion, thus preparing the student to apply knowledge of normal anatomical structure and function to therapeutic intervention.

Either semester. Four credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: PT 213 and 215. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director.

The goal of this course is to provide the students with basic information on the central nervous system structure and function in order that they may better understand normal movement, the movement of patients with neurological disorders and the neurological basis behind treatment procedures. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of segmental motion as seen in the acquisition of posture, postural reactions and adult movement patterns.

Summer. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisites: ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250 and a course in statistics. Open only to students in the Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others by consent of instructor.

Preparation of physical therapists to be consumers and initiators of research in clinical settings. Topics include accessing and critiquing information, formulating research questions and hypotheses, designing research projects, conducting research ethically, analyzing data, and disseminating research. Students write a research proposal relevant to physical therapy practice. 

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. (Investigation of special topics is available to qualified students.) May be repeated for credit. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director.

Investigation of special topics related to, but not ordinarily covered in the undergraduate offerings. These courses will be announced in advance for each semester.

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Open only to Pre-Physical Therapy majors; others with consent of Physical Therapy Program Director.

The course is designed primarily for students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized subject in the field of physical therapy.