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  • PHYS 582: Elementary-Particle Phys

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This course will include elements of nuclear structure, as well as the discoveries and ideas of modern elementary particle physics. The material covered will be, in part, cultural and historical. The topics presented may include: the Special and General Theories of Relativity; an introduction to quantum mechanics; the charge-independent, nuclear interaction; the four fundamental forces in nature; the properties of baryons, mesons, and leptons; the quart structure of the hadrons, including the "flavor" and "color" labels; "asymptotic freedom" and "infrared slavery"; parity violation in the weak interactions and other symmetries obeyed or violated in the various interactions; the electroweak theory; the unification of the various forces; and GUTS, supersymmetry, and string theories. Connections between particle physics and cosmology may be discussed.
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  • PHYS 587: Problems in Physics

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    Special topics and problems in physics and related subjects suitable for an independent study.
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  • PHYT 301: Princ of Pract I: Intro to PT

    1.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This is the first course in a series of four interrelated courses that focus on professionalism, the patient-provider relationship, the patient interview and evaluation, and, providing care that is ethical, compassionate, culturally competent and professional. This first course introduces the student to the profession of physical therapy practice with a focus of the course is to provide the student with information that will enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes about the profession. Students will begin to learn principles of practice specific to the patient – provider relationship. Knowledge and skills learned in this course will be used as a framework for the following three courses in this series.
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  • PHYT 400: Independent Study

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    With the guidance of a faculty member, a student may pursue an in-depth study of a subject area or develop an individual project in an area of interest related to their professional goals.
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  • PHYT 421W: Prin Prac III:Eth,Moral,Leg Is

    1.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    Principles of Practice III: Ethical, Moral, & Legal Issues is the third course in a series of four interrelated courses that focus on professionalism, the patient-provider relationship, the patient interview and evaluation, and, providing care that is ethical, compassionate, culturally competent and professional. In this course, the student is introduced to the application of specific aspects of clinical physical therapy practice, with a focus on ethical issues in physical therapy, documentation, professional development, the patient-provider relationship, and the interdisciplinary health care team. This course will build on material from previous POP courses. Prerequisites: PHYT 460.
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  • PHYT 435: Psych of Illness & Disb/Lab

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This clinically oriented course will focus on the psychosocial issues of disease and injury. Discussion will cover various topics related to the delivery of physical therapy and will include but are not limited to: service delivery issues, patient-practitioner interaction, the grieving process and cultural differences in response to illness and disease
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  • PHYT 447: Foundational Skills/Lab

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This course is an introduction to the basic physical therapy procedures, patient management, and clinical decision-making skills that will serve as the foundation for future course work.
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  • PHYT 460: Prin of Prac II: Soc & Cult Is

    3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    This is the second in a series of four interrelated Principles of Practice (POP) courses that focus on professionalism, the patient-provider relationship, the patient interview and evaluation, and, providing care that is ethical, compassionate, culturally competent and professional. The focus is on patient care in physical therapy as it relates to societal and cultural norms and mores. Social systems theory is the framework used to explore familial, social, cultural, and organizational constructs that are integral to competent and compassionate patient care. Concepts of human behavior, communication and cultural competence are integrated into the course with the understanding that these elements are central to physical therapy practice. Included are principles of social systems and systems dynamics, cultural and familial systems dynamics, organizational system dynamics, socioeconomic factors, issues of gender and age, communication in health care relationships, social health issues, chronic illness and disability from a social and cultural perspective, respecting human differences, self-reflection, reflective practice, media influences in health care, spirituality in medicine, sexuality issues, power and control, and the narrative and cultural construction of illness and healing. The APTA generic abilities and core values are used as a framework for professional behavior in both the academic and clinical environments. This course will build on material from the previous POP course.
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  • PHYT 500: Indep Stdy in Neuroscience

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    The purpose of this course is to define the health care system; describe the current issues confronting the health care system; define the role of physical therapists in the health care systems; and to instill an awareness in the physical therapist about the need to understand and be able to function in the health care system.
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  • PHYT 502: Wellness & Nutrition

    1.00 Credits
    Duquesne University

    No course description available.
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