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3.00 Credits
The principles and practices of the United States government, including the origin and purposes of governmental institutions, are surveyed. This course includes basic documents, the organization of political parties, the importance of nominations and elections, the power of public opinion as shaped by pressure groups, pressure politics and the structure of federal institutions. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses the relationship between state and federal governments and between states and their subdivisions; the organization, function, and operation of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government; and elections and suffrage. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of European and Asian forms of government. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and focuses on the major schools of thought in psychology, including psychoanalytic theory, behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and humanistic theory as well as the biological foundations of behavior. It includes such topics as the history and research methods used in psychology; growth and development; principles of learning; sensation and perception; thinking; statistics; personality; the nervous system; psychopathology; and intelligence. 3 hours lecture
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students will experience discussion and application of descriptive (survey, case study, archival, and observational) correlation, and experimental research methods. Specifically, the purpose is to train students to understand and use research principles, ethics, issues, and methodology for conducting entry-level independent research projects by studying specific areas of human behavioral, perceptual, and cognitive functioning. The student will be introduced to research ethics and issues. Prerequisite: PSY 1513. 3 hours lab
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the student with extended observational and contact time and limited participation in a physical therapy department. The student has the opportunity to observe the health care delivery system and physical therapy's place within that system along with some role delineation of the rehabilitation team. 3 hours per week at a physical therapy facility, and a 1-hour meeting per week with the advisor is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the field of physical therapy including role orientation, professional organizational structure, legal and ethical implications and legislation. Historical patterns in the development of the profession will be explored and an overview of the varied areas of physical therapy is discussed and medical terminology is learned primarily by independent study. 3 lecture hours weekly.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces a variety of basic skills utilized in the practice of physical therapy. Topics covered will include communicating with the patient/family, positioning, transfers, gait patterns with assistive devices, body mechanics, draping, vital signs, aseptic techniques, standard precautions, dressing and bandaging, documentation and SOAP notes, and first aid/ emergency techniques. Manual muscle testing is taught as well. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory, and 2 hours practice laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the theory and practical application of massage hydrotherapy, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, light therapy, and mechanotherapy. Emphasis will be placed on the technique of application, indications, contraindications, and precautions concerned with the modalities. 8 hours lecture and 16 hours laboratory for 4 weeks during the summer term. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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5.00 Credits
This course includes the study of individual bones, muscles, muscle functions, innervation, biomechanical principles of joint motion, goniometry, and normal gait. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory and 2 hours study laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all courses in prior semester(s) of the PTA curriculum.
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