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PHYSICAL SCIENCES

AST 1002	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Descriptive Astronomy
A study of the earth-moon system, the celestial sphere, the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, the universe, and astronomical instruments. Mathematical procedures not stressed.

ESC 2000	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Earth and Space Science Survey
An introductory course that consists of four units that emphasize broad coverage of the basic topics and principles in geology, oceanography, astronomy, and meteorology. The course is intended to meet the need of Pre-Elementary Teacher Education majors as well as general education requirements.

ESC 2000L	2 hrs., 1 cr.
Earth and Space Science Survey Laboratory	$30.00 lab fee
Corequisite: ESC 2000 or consent of instructor. Consists of mineral and rock identification and classification; map interpretation; measurement of weather factors, and observational astronomy. The following courses will also meet the physical science general education requirements:

EVR 1001	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Introduction to Environmental Science
Introduction to the study of major environmental problems and issues confronting modern society. Topics include ecosystem structure and function; population patterns and dynamics; pollution of the air, water, and land; and resource management. This course satisfies general education requirements for the physical sciences.

EVR 1001L	3 hrs., 1 cr.
Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory	$30.00 lab fee
Prerequisite or Corequisite: EVR 1001. Laboratory activities will focus on resource management issues. Student will learn how to design experiments, conduct field work, college and analyze data, and prepare scientific reports. (Recommended for students majoring in science or secondary science education.)

GLY 1010	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Physical Geology
Physical properties, identification, and origin of minerals. Classification of rocks, physical processes that shape the earth; graduation, deposition, vulcanism, glaciation, weathering, rock deformation, mountain building and metamorphism. Geologic maps.

GLY 1010L	2 hrs., 1 cr.
Physical Geology Laboratory	$30.00 lab fee
Prerequisite or Corequisite: GLY 1010. Exercises in the identification of common rocks and minerals, interpretation of topographic maps and aerial photographs, methods of geological illustration.

ISC 1004C	4 hrs., 4 crs.
Interdisciplinary Science	$30.00 lab fee
This course is intended to simplify science and emphasize the interconnectedness among the science subdisciplines of physical science, chemistry, earth, and biological science that has evolved over the past two centuries. The course provides a basic overview of how science works on the same set of fundamental principles that will provide a basic foundation of scientific literacy for the non-science majors, particularly elementary education majors.

MET 1010	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Introductory Meteorology
A study of the observation and distribution of weather variables, atmospheric motion, precipitation, and topics in modern weather science.

OCE 1001	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Fundamentals of Oceanography
A study of the ocean basins, the ocean floor, seawater, water masses, circulation, tides, waves, sediment, and topics in modern ocean science.

PSC 2341	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Physical Science Survey
A survey of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Simple mathematical manipulations with whole numbers are used.

PSC 2341L	2 hrs., 1 cr.
Physical Science Survey Laboratory	$21.00 lab fee
Corequisite: PSC 2341 or consent of instructor. Selected laboratory experience emphasizing basic scientific principles through the use of simple equipment. Designed for Pre-Elementary Teacher Education majors.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

#PHT 1000	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Introduction to Physical Therapy
Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA program. Introduction to the history, present practice, and future trends of the profession. Introduction to team concept in health care, including the role and responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant. Examination of legal and ethical issues related to the practice of physical therapy. Patient’s rights and responsibilities; confidentiality of patient information; discussion of structure and services of the American Physical Therapy Association. Reimbursement systems and fiscal considerations of providers and consumers of physical therapy services. Quality assurance and assessment in the delivery of physical therapy.

#PHT 1102	1 hr., 1 cr.
Applied Anatomy for PTAs
Prerequisites: BSC 2085, BSC 2085L. A course for PTA students that reviews musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and basic anatomical concepts and discusses their application to physical therapy procedures.

#PHT 1124	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Functional Human Motion
Prerequisites: BSC 2085, BSC 2085L. Study of basic kinesiological and biomechanical principles and their application to human movement. Includes analysis of normal movement patterns, posture, and gait. Examination of concepts of coordinated muscle function and neuromotor control. Surface anatomy and palpation.

#PHT 1124L	4 hrs., 2 crs.
Functional Human Motion Lab
Corequisite: PHT 1124. A laboratory course offering practice in the application of principles presented in PHT 1124 in movement, posture, and gait analysis and measurement. Focus on the development of sound application of kinesiological and biomechanical concepts to human movement and on the development of keen and effective visual and manual observational skills, surface anatomy, and palpation.

#PHT 1131	1 hr., 1 cr.
Assessment, Measurement, and Documentation
Prerequisite: OST 1257. Introduction to medical record keeping. Documentation skills, including SOAP notes, narrative notes, and computerized documentation systems. Reading and interpreting a physical therapy evaluation. Concepts of measurement, assessment, and recording of flexibility, strength, function, balance, endurance, pain, neurological deficit and sensation, segmental length, girth and volume.

#PHT 1131L	4 hrs., 2 crs.
Assessment, Measurement, and Documentation Lab
Corequisite: PHT 1131. A laboratory course designed to practice principles presented in PHT 1131. Reading and interpreting medical records and examination of a variety of evaluation and assessment forms. Practice in documentation skills, goniometry, muscle testing, neurological and sensory testing, coordination, and functional assessment.

#PHT 1200	2 hrs., 2 crs.
Basic Skills in Patient Care
Corequisite: PHT 1000. Introduction to basic patient care skills; moving, lifting, and transferring patients; patient positioning and draping; preparation of treatment area; medical asepsis and infection control; body mechanics; wheelchair operation and adjustment; identification of architectural barriers; safety issues in patient care and transport; fitting and application of selected adaptive devices; introduction to activities of daily living; bed mobility skills; vital signs, and range of motion.

#PHT 1200L	4 hrs., 2 crs.
Basic Skills in Patient Care Lab	$33.00 lab fee
Corequisite: PHT 1200 A laboratory course designed for practice in the basic patient care skills presented in PHT 1200. The focus is on the development of safe and competent patient and equipment handling skills.

#PHT 1220	2 hrs., 2 crs.
Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
Prerequisites: PHT 1200, PHT 1200L. Corequisites: PHT 1124, PHT 1124L. Introduction to the types and effects of exercise. Rationale for and functional basis of exercises and techniques employed for therapeutic reasons. Use and maintenance of a variety of exercise equipment. Exploration of the concepts of lifespan fitness and wellness.

#PHT 1220L	4 hrs., 2 crs.
Therapeutic Exercise Lab	$4.00 lab fee
Corequisite: PHT 1220. A laboratory course designed to develop skill in the application of the concepts and techniques of exercise therapy presented in PHT 1220. Hands-on experience with a variety of exercise equipment and practice in performing, assisting, and teaching of therapeutic exercises.

#PHT 2211	2 hrs., 2 crs.
Therapeutic Modalities
Prerequisites: PHT 1220, PHT 1220L. Study of the physical principles, physiological effects, indications, contraindications, and rationales in the use of therapeutic heat, cold, light, water, pressure, traction, electricity, and massage in the treatment of specific clinical symptoms. Wound care with modalities. Use, maintenance, and safety inspection of equipment. Disinfection and sterilization of materials and equipment and infection control.

#PHT 2211L	4 hrs., 2 crs.
Therapeutic Modalities Lab	$14.00 lab fee
Corequisite: PHT 2211. A laboratory course designed to develop competencies in the application of therapeutic modalities discussed in PHT 2211. Positioning, draping, and safety precautions in the use of all modalities will be a strong focus.

#PHT 2224	2 hrs., 2 crs.
Therapeutic Interventions I: Medical/Surgical Disabilities
Prerequisites: PHT 1220, PHT 1220L, PHT 1131, PHT 1131L. Exploration of basic pathological processes in body systems and their clinical signs and symptoms in physical disabilities associated with selected medical/surgical conditions. Relationships between pathological conditions and their prognosis and treatment. Pharmacological aspects of treatment with implications for physical therapy treatment. Basic wound care techniques.

#PHT 2224L	2 hrs., 1 cr.
Therapeutic Interventions I Lab
Corequisite: PHT 2224. Laboratory course designed to develop skill in the application of concepts presented in PHT 2224. Practice in performing, assisting, teaching, and documenting therapeutic exercises and treatment techniques for selected medical/surgical disabilities.

#PHT 2225	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Therapeutic Interventions II: Orthopedic Disabilities
Prerequisites: PHT 2224, PHT 2224L. Exploration of basic pathological processes in body systems and their clinical signs and symptoms in physical disabilities associated with selected orthopedic disabilities. Relationships between pathological conditions and their prognosis and treatment. Pharmacological aspects of treatment with implications for physical therapy treatment.

#PHT 2225L	4 hrs., 2 crs.
Therapeutic Interventions II Lab
Corequisite: PHT 2225. This is a laboratory course designed to develop skill in the application of concepts presented in PHT 2225. Practice in performing therapeutic exercises and treatment techniques for selected orthopedic disabilities.

#PHT 2226	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Therapeutic Interventions III: Neurological Disabilities
Prerequisites: PHT 2224, PHT 2224L. Exploration of basic pathological processes in body systems and their clinical signs and symptoms in physical disabilities associated with selected neurological conditions. Relationships between pathological conditions and their prognosis and treatment. Pharmacological aspects of treatment with implications for physical therapy treatment.

#PHT 2226L	4 hrs., 2 cr.
Therapeutic Interventions III Lab
Corequisite: PHT 2226. This is a laboratory course designed to develop skill in the application of concepts presented in PHT 2226. Practice in performing, assisting, teaching, and documenting therapeutic exercises and treatment techniques for selected neurological disabilities.

#PHT 2801	12 hrs., 3 crs.
PTA Clinical Practice I	$25.00 lab fee
Prerequisites: PHT 2211, PHT 2211L. Students are assigned to an agency providing physical therapy services for an introductory (full-time, 40 hours/week for 4 1/2 weeks) experience in the application of skills learned in the classroom to patients in the clinical setting. Students implement PT treatments and perform specific clinical tasks under the close supervision of a physical therapist. This is an introductory experience and emphasis is on developing ease in the moving and handling of patients; confidence in communicating and interacting with staff, patients, and their families; sharpened powers of observation; and an understanding of the role of the physical therapist assistant. A Patient Care Study is completed along with pertinent literature review.

#PHT 2810	40 hrs., 5 crs.
PTA Clinical Practice II
Prerequisite: PHT 2801. Corequisite: PHT 2931. An intermediate level, full-time clinical placement (40 hours/ week for 7 weeks) designed to be an in-depth experience in the delivery of physical therapy services to patients in a clinical setting. It is a supervised experience in the application of academically acquired knowledge. Problem-solving techniques are employed in the interpretation and execution of patient care plans. An in-depth patient care study will be completed, and students will prepare and give an in-service to the facility staff.

#PHT 2820	40 hrs., 5 crs.
PTA Clinical Practice III
Prerequisite: PHT 2810. Corequisite: PHT 2931. This course is an advanced level, full-time clinical placement (40 hours/week for 7 weeks) designed to be an in-depth experience in the delivery of physical therapy services to patients in a clinical setting. Although a supervised experience in the application of academically and clinically acquired knowledge, emphasis will be on the students’ developing more autonomy in patient care and more independence in involvement with the entire scope of physical therapy services from clerical to patient scheduling and treatment to department maintenance. Also of emphasis will be a continuation of the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication/- teaching skills. An in depth patient care study will be completed and a quality assurance study will be conducted.

#PHT 2931	2 hrs., 2 crs.
Seminar
Corequisites: PHT 2810, PHT 2820. This course is designed to broaden the scope of the student’s understanding of clinical practice. Relationship of clinical research to clinical practice. Reading and review of professional literature in physical therapy or related fields. Conduction and presentation of patient care studies. Responsibilities for continuing education and professional development and quality assurance. Licensure issues. Job skills such as resumes and interview techniques. Reviewing for final competency exam and licensing exam preparation. Presentation of in-service and quality assurance projects. Final comprehensive exam.

Advanced Technical Certificate in Massage Therapy

#PHT 2203	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Manual Techniques I
Corequisite: PHT 2203L This course will provide the student with an in-depth view of the history, theory, terminology, physiology, pathology, and basic techniques of massage used during different stages of the rehabilitation process. Course includes aspects of ethics, law, business, and marketing in the field of massage.

#PHT 2203L	4 hrs., 2 crs.
Manual Techniques I Lab
Corequisite: PHT 2203. This course provides the student a laboratory experience to practice Swedish and structural based therapeutic massage techniques in a supervised setting.

#PHT 2204	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Manual Techniques II
Prerequisites: PHT 2203 and PHT 2203L Corequisite: 2204L. This course explores advanced techniques by further developing the student’s use and integration of structural-based and energy-based systems. Topics will include trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and other advanced therapy applications.

#PHT 2204L	4 hrs., 2 crs.
Manual Techniques II Lab	$23.00 lab fee
Prerequisites: PHT 2203 and PHT 2203L Corequisite: PHT 2204 This course is an advanced laboratory experience providing hands-on techniques and sequences to balance the various energy patterns of the physical body in a supervised setting.

PHYSICS

PHY 1007	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Physics for the Health Related Technologies
Prerequisite: MAT 1033 or higher. This is not a general education course. It is designed for a person with no physics background and planning on entering a health related program. It covers units, mechanics as applied to the human body, energy, waves, optics, and atoms.

PHY 1023	3 hrs., 3 crs.
Survey of General Physics
Prerequisite: MAC 1114. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAC 1140. A conceptual approach to physics with emphasis on problem solving. This course is designed for students who plan to take PHY 2048 and have had no previous physics course.

PHY 2048	4 hrs., 4 crs.
University Physics I
Prerequisites: MAC 2311 and PHY 1023. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAC 2312. Corequisite: PHY 2048L A study of mechanics and simple harmonic motion at the calculus level with engineering applications.

PHY 2048L	3 hrs., 1 cr.
University Physics I Laboratory	$30.00 lab fee
Corequisite: PHY 2048 or consent of instructor. Investigation of lecture-related materials with an emphasis on the relationship of theoretical concepts to realistic measurements.

PHY 2049	4 hrs., 4 crs.
University Physics II
Prerequisite: PHY 2048. Corequisite: PHY 2049L. A continuation of PHY 2048 involving selected topics from sound, thermodynamics, optics, electricity, and magnetism.

PHY 2049L	3 hrs., 1 cr.
University Physics II Laboratory	$30.00 lab fee
Corequisite: PHY 2049 or consent of instructor. A continuation of PHY 2048L.

PHY 2053	3 hrs., 3 crs.
College Physics I
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAC 1140. Prerequisite: MAC 1114. Corequisite: PHY 2053L. Selected topics from mechanics and thermodynamics. Application is towards nonengineering fields.

PHY 2053L	2 hrs., 1 cr.
College Physics I Laboratory	$30.00 lab fee
Corequisite: PHY 2053 or consent of instructor. Laboratory work involves investigation of lecture-related materials and alternative approaches to problem solving.

PHY 2054	3 hrs., 3 crs.
College Physics II
Prerequisite: PHY 2053. Corequisite: PHY 2054L. A continuation of PHY 2053 involving selected topics from mechanics, wave motion, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, and atomic physics.

PHY 2054L	2 hrs., 1 cr.
College Physics II Laboratory	$30.00 lab fee
Corequisite: PHY 2054 or consent of instructor. A continuation of PHY 2053L.

# Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs.
+ Minimum grade of "C" required.
= PSAV course.

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