Apr 28, 2024  
2010-2011 Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

Special Course/Laboratory Fee Structure

A standard special course/laboratory fee will be assessed to all courses with laboratory components and/or other special features within an academic department. They are as follows1:

  Fee Per Credit Hour
ADNR $20.00
ARTS (Tier 1) 7.00
ARTS (Tier 2) 15.00
ARTS (Tier 3) 25.00
BUSI 10.00
DTHY 25.00
EDUC 15.00
EMTP 20.00
ENGT 22.00
HUMA 3.00
MATH 5.00
MLTC 20.00
MOT (graduate) 70.00
NSCI 16.00
OTAT 20.00
PTAT 15.00
RDLT 20.00
RPTT 20.00
SSCI 10.00
SSPE (activity) 5.00
SSSM 15.00
   
1 Some courses are approved for nonstandard fees.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 

 
  
  • OTAT 1110 - Therap Interv 2:Individ/Groups

    Credits: 2
    Discussion of interpersonal relationships, including therapeutic use of self, as well as group roles, process and content in the context of therapeutic intervention in clinical practice is addressed. Practice in leading groups, observing interactions with individuals and groups, and participation in various types of groups is included. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 1 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 1112 - Occup Thru Lifespan:Biopsychosoc

    Credits: 3
    Discussion of occupational theories in the evaluation and treatment of biopsychosocial dysfunction. Laboratory emphasis on the development of observation skills, effective communication, therapeutic use of self and group dynamics in the context of biopsychosocial practice settings. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 2108 - Occupations Thru Lifespan:Elders

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to the application of occupational therapy theory in the treatment of elders. Physical, sensory, psychosocial and cognitive changes with aging and strategies for adaptation and compensation, including environmental modifications, are explored. Laboratory emphases on developing and implementing therapeutic programs for agencies serving the elderly. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 2109 - Applied Anatomy and Movement

    Credits: 2
    Course emphasis includes the study and application of human anatomy and basic movement principles as used in occupational therapy practice. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 1 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 2115 - Professional Issues in OT

    Credits: 2
    Discussion of the professional roles and responsibilities of the occupational therapy assistant. Includes orientation to licensure, certification, legal and ethical issues, peer review and other current professional issues. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 2 lecture hours $
  
  • OTAT 2190 - Prac 1:Comm/Emerging Prac Set

    Credits: 2
    Supervised clinical experience under the direction of qualified personnel in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on development of professional communication skills with clients, community and traditional health-care providers, and learning to accurately document observations. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 1 lecture hours 3-6 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 2203 - Occup Thru Lifespan:Children

    Credits: 4
    Discussion of occupational theories in the evaluation and treatment of children, birth through adolescence. Course includes a study of conditions which interfere with normal growth and development. Emphasis on the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the treatment of developmental disabilities during infancy, childhood and adolescence. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 2206 - Therap Interv 3:Enabling Parti

    Credits: 2
    Course includes analysis and assessment of low and high technological devices as well as environmental modifications to enhance participation in human occupations. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 1 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 2210 - Occupations Thru Lifespan:Adults

    Credits: 4
    Discussion of occupational therapy theories in the evaluation and treatment of physically disabling conditions commonly seen with adults. Laboratory emphases on patient education for activities of daily living, work simplification, energy conservation, and fabrication of orthotic and adaptive devices. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 2290 - Prac 2:Healthcare/Educ Settings

    Credits: 2
    Supervised clinical experience under the direction of qualified personnel in a variety of healthcare and educational settings. Continuation of skill development following OTAT 2190, with additional emphasis on case study, treatment planning, occupational therapy treatment interventions and discharge planning. Prereq: Successful completion of previous semester in OTA program. 2 lecture hours 6 lab hours $
  
  • OTAT 2390 - Level 2 Fieldwork A

    Credits: 5
    Supervised fieldwork placement. Experience in and responsibility for delivery of service to patients/clients. Emphasizes the application of academically required knowledge leading to the performance of an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. Both OTAT 2390 and OTAT 2490 must be completed within 12 months following completion of all other OTA courses. 40 hrs. per week. Prereq: Successful completion of all OTA and other required courses. $
  
  • OTAT 2490 - Level 2 Fieldwork B

    Credits: 5
    Supervised fieldwork placement. Experience in and responsibility for delivery of service to patients/clients. Emphasizes the application of academically required knowledge leading to the performance of an entry-level occupational therapy assistant. Both OTAT 2390 and OTAT 2490 must be completed within 12 months following completion of all other OTA courses. Prereq: successful completion of all OTA and other required courses. $
  
  • OTAT 2999 - Special Topics in OT

    Credits: 1-2
    Provides students an opportunity to gain additional knowledge or experience in a specific area of Occupational Therapy. Prereq: Admission to OTA program and permission of instructor.
  
  • PHIL 1105 - Rhetoric and Reasoning

    Credits: 3
    An introductory course in deductive and inductive reasoning, with particular emphasis upon the analysis, evaluation, and construction of arguments. This course also examines the use of rhetoric in argumentation, especially in advertising, politics, and public speaking.
  
  • PHIL 2200 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to some of the central philosophical issues within the Western intellectual tradition from ancient Greece to the present through selected primary texts. HONORS SECTION: Addresses the question of what constitutes valid knowledge by examining original texts, with an emphasis on student discussion and participation. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 GEP
  
  • PHIL 2260 - Philosophy of Religion

    Credits: 3
    Inquiry into the rationality of religious belief, including the proofs for the existence of God, divine foreknowledge and human freedom, the problem of evil, the epistemic status of mystical experience, and religious epistemology.
  
  • PHIL 2282 - Old Testament

    Credits: 3
    Reading and interpretation of selected portions of the Old Testament. Literary, historical, theological, and philosophical interpretations; relation to the New Testament.
  
  • PHIL 2283 - New Testament

    Credits: 3
    Reading and interpretation of selected portions of the New Testament. Literary, historical, theological, and philosophical interpretations; relation to the Old Testament.
  
  • PHIL 2284 - East Asian Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    A survey of Oriental philosophical traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The relationship between Taoism and Native American world views is examined. HONORS SECTION: Explores topics in East Asian philosophy through the examination and discussion of original texts. Emphasis on student discussion and participation. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 GEP
  
  • PHIL 2999 - Topics in Philosophy

    Credits: 1-6
    Individual or small-group study of topics not otherwise available. May be repeated for credit with permission of the instructor.
  
  • PHIL 3300 - Philosophy and Film

    Credits: 3
    Viewing, analysis, and interpretation of international and domestic films and their philosophical, aesthetic, and moral dimensions. GEP
  
  • PHIL 3320 - Ethics in Public/Private Life

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of the major currents in Western ethical thought, with application to contemporary ethical controversies. Special emphasis is placed upon entering into rational dialogue with moral views other than one’s own. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107 GEP
  
  • PHIL 3330 - Ethics/Technology 21st Century

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the student to the major ethical theories in their historical context and examines technological advances and their ethical implications in two major fields: information technology and biomedical technology. Areas of inquiry include the effects of the Internet and immediate access to information on society and the implications of the human genome project, genetic engineering, and cloning on family planning and health. Prereq: ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107
  
  • PHIL 3332 - Biomedical Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Ethical issues in medicine, medical research, and biotechnology; relations within the health team, informed consent; wellness and illness; right to health care; moral implications of bioengineering.
  
  • PHIL 3334 - Environmental Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Theories of the environment; alternative views of our responsibility for the environment, including deep ecology; environmental vs. economic values; methods of resolving environmental issues.
  
  • PHIL 3340 - Philosophy of Sport

    Credits: 3
    Does the meaning of sport lie in the pleasure of the English gentleman or the egolessness of the Zen master? What do athletes mean when they speak of “expressing” or “realizing” themselves? Can we speak of ourselves as living through our bodies in the same way that we speak of ourselves as living through our intellect or our aesthetic sense? Is sport a metaphor for life? Prereq: Sophomore standing.
  
  • PHIL 3360 - Social and Political Philosophy

    Credits: 3
    An examination of theories of society and the state that have significantly influenced Western thought from Plato to Aquinas to Rawls. A comparison of religious and secular understandings of liberal democracy and the state more generally is emphasized. HONORS SECTION: Designed to enable Honors students to explore the perennial questions of social and political thought through the most significant thinkers, both traditional and contemporary, of Western civilization. GEP
  
  • PHIL 4999 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    Credits: 1-3
    A seminar in selected topics in philosophy. Course content varies from year to year. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • PHYS 1130 - Biophysics

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the physics of energy as applied to living systems. Prereq: BIOL 1152, CHEM 1142, and MATH 1300
  
  • PHYS 2201 - Physics 1 (Mechanics and Energy)

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to classical physics. Topics include Newton’s theory of motion and energy theory. 6 hours (lecture and lab combined) Prereq: MATH 1020 and instructor permission. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • PHYS 2202 - Physics 2 (Energy/Elec/Magnet)

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to classical physics. Topics include electric and magnetic fields. 6 hrs. (lec and lab combined) 6 hrs. (lecture and lab combined) Prereq: PHYS 2201 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • PHYS 2210 - Introductory Astronomy

    Credits: 4
    Course is a broad survey of all areas of astronomy at an introductory level, from practical astronomy to modern cosmology. Prereq: MATH 1020 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • PHYS 2211 - Calculus-Based Physics 1

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to classical physics. Topics include Newton’s theory of motion and energy theory. 6 hrs. (lecture and lab combined) Prereq: MATH 2120 or instructor permission. 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • PHYS 2212 - Calculus-Based Physics 2

    Credits: 4
    Introduction to classical physics. Topics include electric and magnetic fields. 6 hrs (lecture and lab combined) Prereq: PHYS 2211 3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • PHYS 2250 - Modern Physics

    Credits: 3
    Introductory survey of modern physics, including spatial relationships, quantum mechanics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Prereq: PHYS 2212 or instructor permission.
  
  • PHYS 2295 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    Independent physics investigation under the direction of a faculty member. Prereq: Faculty Consent Required. $
  
  • PHYS 2999 - Special Topics in Physics

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. May include a lab.
  
  • PHYS 3000 - Intermediate Laboratory

    Credits: 2
    Fundamental experiments in physics. Experiments include electron diffraction and photoelectric effect. Prereq: MATH 2130 and PHYS 2212 4 lab hours $
  
  • PHYS 3010 - Thermodynamics

    Credits: 3
    First and second laws of thermodynamics; statistical thermodynamics. Prereq: MATH 2130 and PHYS 2212 3 lecture hours
  
  • PHYS 3020 - Mechanics

    Credits: 3
    Newtonian mechanics, general motion of particles in three dimensions and the motion of rigid bodies in three dimensions. Prereq: MATH 2130 and PHYS 2212 3 lecture hours
  
  • PHYS 3310 - Observational Astronomy

    Credits: 3
    Course is a project-oriented class. Students work in groups on long-term assignments in observational astronomy. Prereq: PHYS 2210 or any algebra-based or calculus-based physics course. 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours $
  
  • PHYS 4000 - Electricity and Magnestism

    Credits: 3
    Electric and magnetic fields, potentials, Gauss’ Law, Faraday’s Law and other topics. Prereq: PHYS 3010 and PHYS 3020 3 lecture hours
  
  • PHYS 4010 - Quantum Mechanics

    Credits: 3
    The basics of quantum mechanics and an introduction to approximation methods. Prereq: PHYS 2250 and PHYS 3000 3 lecture hours
  
  • PHYS 4495 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1-4
    Independent physics investigation under the direction of a faculty member. Prereq: Junior or senior standing and instructor permission. $
  
  • PHYS 4999 - Special Topics in Physics

    Credits: 1-3
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. May include a lab. Prereq: Junior or senior standing or instructor permission.
  
  • PSCI 2251 - Physical Science by Inquiry 1

    Credits: 4
    An inquiry-based (lab-oriented) course in the physical sciences designed primarily for students who expect to teach the physical sciences (K-12) or those who learn better with a hands on approach to sciences. Topics include properties of matter (mass, volume, density, concentration, and solubility), heat and temperature (calorimetry, phase change, and heat transfer) thermal properties of matter (heat capacity and specific heat), light and color (light, shadows, and pigments), and astronomy (solar system, solar motion, and lunar phases). 6 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • PSCI 2252 - Physical Science by Inquiry 2

    Credits: 4
    A continuation of PSCI 2251. Topics include electric circuits (current, voltage, power, energy, and DC circuits), light and optics (refraction, reflection, and image formation), kinematics (motion, velocity, and acceleration), and astronomy (celestial system, planets, and seasons). 6 lab hours $ GEP
  
  • PSCI 2295 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-4
    Independent physical science investigation under the direction of a faculty member. $
  
  • PSCI 2999 - Topics in Physical Science

    Credits: 1-4
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. May include a lab.
  
  • PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Survey of topics in experimental and clinical psychology, including physiological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, learning, memory, human development, social processes, personality and abnormal. 3 lecture hours $ GEP
  
  • PSYC 1130 - Lifespan Dev for Health Sciences

    Credits: 3
    Survey of the factors affecting human growth and development throughout the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social and personality development. Please Note: This course is for non-majors ONLY. Credit is only offered for one of PSYC 1130 or 2130. Prereq: PSYC 1101 3 lecture hours $
  
  • PSYC 2120 - Quantitative Mthds in Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Examination of statistical procedures that are commonly used in psychological research. Data is collected and analyzed using statistical software. Taught in a computer lab. Prereq: MATH 1500 and PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 2121 - Experimental Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Fundamental research skills are developed with an emphasis on experimental control and research design. Students design and conduct an independent research project. Prereq: PSYC 2120 $
  
  • PSYC 2130 - Child and Adolescent Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Study of the course of development from infancy through the adolescent period with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development. Please Note: Credit is only offered for one of PSYC 1130 or PSYC 2130. Prereq: PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3110 - Psychological Tests and Measures

    Credits: 3
    Study of the nature, construction, and use of tests and measurements in education, industry, government, and clinical practice, including aptitude, ability, achievement, and personality tests. Prereq: MATH 1500 and PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3111 - Learning and Memory

    Credits: 3
    Study of learning including classical and operant conditioning, social learning theory, information processing, and nature of memory. Prereq: PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3112 - Educational Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Psychological foundations of education with emphasis on the teacher as a person and professional, the characteristics of developing students, learning, motivation, discipline, and evaluation strategies. Prereq: PSYC 2130 or PSYC 1130 $
  
  • PSYC 3130 - Psychology of the Adult

    Credits: 3
    Study of adulthood from the end of adolescence through late adulthood and death with emphasis on age-related changes in physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning. Prereq: PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3131 - Death and Dying

    Credits: 3
    Study of the process of death and grieving with focus on coming to terms with one’s own mortality, skills for working with the terminally ill and their families, understanding the social implications of death in American society, and the ethical, legal, and philosophical issues surrounding death. Prereq: PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3140 - Social Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Study of the behavior of individuals as influenced by social groups and culture. Examines group dynamics, leadership, attitudes, and group conflict. Prereq: PSYC 1101, SOCI 1101, or SOSC 1110 $
  
  • PSYC 3141 - Personality

    Credits: 3
    Study of the major theories of human personality including psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, trait, and biological/evolutionary theories. Prereq: PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3142 - Gender Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Study of sex and gender including observations, theories, research, and effects of gender and sex. Prereq: PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3143 - Psychology of Women

    Credits: 3
    Multicultural study of the psychology of women including the contributions by historical and contemporary women psychologists and the research and theories exploring the issues and experiences of women. Prereq: PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3144 - Juvenile Delinquency

    Credits: 3
    This course explores juvenile offenders, the role of theory in developing our understanding of them and their offenses, and our societal efforts to better manage delinquency. Prereq: PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 or SOSC 1110 $
  
  • PSYC 3150 - Neurobiology of Behavior

    Credits: 3
    Study of multiple aspects of human and animal neuroscience including neurotransmission, neurophysiology, with a focus on the effects on behavior. Prereq: Either BIOL 1130 or BIOL 1151 and either BIOL 1131 or PSYC 2121 $
  
  • PSYC 3151 - Sensation and Perception

    Credits: 3
    Study of the physiological processes of sensation including vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch, and the psychological process of perception. Prereq: BIOL 1130 and PSYC 1101 or BIOL 1151 $
  
  • PSYC 3152 - Cognitive Neuroscience

    Credits: 3
    Study of how biological processes give rise to mental phenomenon. Explores cognitive effects of brain damage, mechanisms of attention, and theories of memory and consciousness. Prereq: PSYC 3150 $
  
  • PSYC 3160 - Abnormal Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Study of psychopathology including the history, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment of mental illnesses including anxiety, mood, psychotic, personality, eating, physical, and substance abuse disorders. Prereq: 12 or more PSYC credit hours $
  
  • PSYC 3161 - Health Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Study of the impact of psychological variables on physical health including the treatment and management of physical ailments through the use of psychological techniques. Prereq: PSYC 1101 $
  
  • PSYC 3170 - History of Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of the history of psychology as a scientific discipline, including philosophical and scientific antecedents, early psychological theorists, and modern psychological thought. Prereq: 12 or more PSYC credit hours. $
  
  • PSYC 3999 - Special Topics in Psychology

    Credits: 1-6
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. $
  
  • PSYC 4111 - Cognitive Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Intensive study of cognition including perception, attention, knowledge representations, memory, and language. Prereq: MATH 1500 $
  
  • PSYC 4140 - Industrial/Organizational Psyc

    Credits: 3
    Study of psychological processes that influence work behavior including management, organizational processes, productivity, worker satisfaction, and changes in the workplace. Prereq: PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2120 $
  
  • PSYC 4150 - Physiology of Behavior

    Credits: 4
    Study of neurophysiology and development of the technical skills needed to conduct neurophysiological research. Prereq: PSYC 3150 2 lecture hours 4 lab hours $
  
  • PSYC 4151 - Evolutionary Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Study of ethology and comparative psychology examining how evolutionary processes shape human behavior and society. Prereq: PSYC 1101 and either BIOL 1130 or BIOL 1151 $
  
  • PSYC 4160 - Behavior Problems in Children

    Credits: 3
    Study of psychopathology in childhood including research, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment of common childhood disorders including anxiety, attachment, mood, psychotic, disruptive behavior, physical, and pervasive developmental disorders, as well as, mental retardation. Prereq: PSYC 2130 or PSYC 3160 or PSYC 151 (under quarters) $
  
  • PSYC 4161 - Counseling Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Study of the basic theories and concepts of counseling psychology, and in-depth practice of basic clinical skills. This course involves intensive role-playing situations. Prereq: Senior Only and Faculty Consent Required. $
  
  • PSYC 4179 - Psych Study of Contemp Problems

    Credits: 3
    In-depth analysis of current issues, problems, and controversies in Psychology. Prereq: PSYC 1101 and MATH 1500. Senior Only. $
  
  • PSYC 4185 - Psychological Internship

    Credits: 3
    On-the-job training in a psychologically-oriented field. Prereq: PSYC 3141 and PSYC 3160 or PSYC 4160; a grade of C or better in each course is required. $
  
  • PSYC 4195 - Student Research in Psychology

    Credits: 1-6
    Independent laboratory or field work under the supervision of an instructor. Prereq: PSYC 2121 and faculty consent. $
  
  • PSYC 4999 - Special Topics in Psychology

    Credits: 1-6
    Individual or small-group study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students. $
  
  • PTAT 1111 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

    Credits: 2
    The purpose, philosophy, history and development of the physical therapy profession, including the function of the American Physical Therapy Association.  The development of the Physical Therapist Assistant, duties, function, legal responsibilities and scope of practice, including medical ethics and standard documentation.  Emphasis on the Twelve Core Professional Values of Physical Therapy from the 2006 PTA Normative Model; such as altruism, duty, integrity, and accountability.  Communication, teaching and learning, cultural sensitivity, rural health care, relational conflict management, wellness and disability models, basic OSHA training, psychosocial aspects of care. 2 lecture hours
  
  • PTAT 1113 - Reg Studies in Movement/Sci. Lab

    Credits: 3
    A laboratory course designed to provide a regional study of the detailed palpation of bone and muscular structure, as well as learning the application of strength testing and range of motion for each region of the body.  This course will accompany a lecture course and apply hands-on study of gait, work, force, body composition, and muscle length as it applies to physical therapy. Proper documentation of data collection and legal care will be emphasized. Prereq: AHNR 1104 and BIOL 3630 or SSES 3050; and admission in PTA Program. $
  
  • PTAT 1114 - Reg Stud.s in Movement/Sci Conc.

    Credits: 3
    A regional study of kinesiology designed to assist in the development of a PTA.  An introduction into motor control and a detailed study of human movement is presented.  Normal biomechanics of movement in all planes and for all joints will be emphasized.  Data collection and standard documentation are included to assure safe and legal care. Prereq: AHNR 1104 and BIOL 3630 or SSES 3050; and admission to PTA Program. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • PTAT 1115 - P.T. in Physical Dysfunction

    Credits: 3
    Study of human disease and the pathology of the systems of the body as it relates to physical therapy. This study will include an overview of etiology, signs and symptoms, and medical/therapeutic interventions for each pathology studied. An introduction to the Guide to PT Practice and study of disability/wellness models will be included. Prereq: PTAT 1111 and admission to the PTA program. $
  
  • PTAT 1235 - PT Trends and Admin Procedures

    Credits: 2
    Identification of concepts, techniques, and administrative skills used in the efficient operation of the Physical Therapy Department in various stages within a total episode of care.  The landscape of the health care arena, including the function of cost containment strategies, within managed care systems and networks.  Overview of The Guide to PT Practice, direct access, outcomes measurement, quality improvement, time management, and resume production.  Special emphasis on (Federal) Medicare and (State) Medicaid funding, along with establishing and maintaining patient data collection. WILL CHANGE TO PTAT 2235 - SPRING 11 Prereq: AHNR 1104, and ENGL 1105 or ENGL 1107, and admission to program. 2 lecture hours
  
  • PTAT 2122 - PTA Procedures 1 and 2 Lab

    Credits: 2
    This is the first Physical Therapist Assistant procedural course.  This course reinforces learning in the conceptual companion course, PTAT 2123, which includes: indications and contraindications of several physical agents, basic bio-physiology and theory of heat, hydrotherapy, cold, massage, body mechanics, burns, isolation techniques, universal precautions, patient positioning, traction, transfers and wheelchair use.  Modalities involving the theory and therapeutic application of athermal and thermal agents, such as low and high frequency currents, biofeedback, TENS, and diathermy for clinic and home care.  Instruction in hazard materials handling, and ambulation aids and passive/active ROM will be covered.  Additionally, data collection and standard documentation to support safe and legal care will be emphasized. THIS WILL CHANGE TO PTAT1230 - ALONG WITH A CHANGE IN DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES - SPRING 11 Prereq: AHNR 1104 or PTAT 1115 and admission to PTA Program. 9 lecture hours 6 lab hours $
  
  • PTAT 2123 - PTA Therapeutic Concepts

    Credits: 3
    The initial Physical Therapist Assistant procedural course, which contains basic concepts of bio-physiology.  Specifically, the theory of heat transfer, hydrotherapy, cold therapy, massage, body mechanics, burns, isolation techniques, patient positioning, and traction will be introduced for application in the accompanying lab course PTAT 2122.  Introduction to the therapeutic considerations such as indications and contraindications of modalities with simple cases for clinic and home care; with procedural knowledge for therapeutic application of a-thermal and thermal agents, such as low, medium and high frequency currents, diathermy, biofeedback, TENS, and compressive therapies.  Data collection and standard documentation to support safe and legal care. WILL CHANGE TO PTAT1231 - SPRING 11 Prereq: AHNR 1104 and PTAT 1115 and admission to the PTA Program. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • PTAT 2190 - Clinical Practicum and Seminar 1

    Credits: 2
    Introductory experience in clinical settings in which the student will perform learned interventions for patient care, under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed physical therapist or assistant, one day per week. Current topics are discussed in seminar lecture style, including a formal debriefing session, as well as the CPI, Ohio State Competencies, and standard medical documentation/data collection. Prereq: PTAT 1114, PTAT 1235, and admission to program. 1 lecture hours 1 clinical lab hours $
  
  • PTAT 2230 - Rehab.Proc Cardiopul/Musculo Lab

    Credits: 2
    This course is designed to be a loboratory experience specific to cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal dysfunction.  Students will learn how to apply didactic knowledge into clinical intervention for patients having musculoskeletal/cardiopulmonary dysfunction.  Specific topics covered will include range of motion, strength training, balance training, flexibility training, and coordination training for all PT settings as it relates to cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal dysfunction.  Additional topics covered include women’s health considerations and industrial rehabilitation.  There is special emphasis placed on appropriate treatment progression and safe and legal documentation and data collection. Prereq: PTAT 1113, PTAT 1114, PTAT 1115, PTAT 2122, and PTAT 2123; and admission to the PTA Program. 6 lab hours $
  
  • PTAT 2231 - Rehab Concepts/Cardiopul/Musculo

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to provide conceptual knowledge of cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal dysfunction, and to provide the student with appropriate rationale and research to support clinical intervention.  Topics covered in this course include systematic regional review of musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disorders.  Theory and relevance for progressive resistance exercise, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic activities, and special tests that are commonly used will be provided for each region studied.  Data collection and standard documentation to support safe and legal care will be emphasized. Prereq: PTAT 1113, PTAT 1114, PTAT 1115, PTAT 2122, PTAT 2123; and admission to PTA Program. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • PTAT 2232 - Neurology and Rehab Concepts

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the central, autonomic, and peripheral systems as they relate to physical therapy and neurological dysfunctions related to gait, neuromuscular reeducation, home programs, and activities of daily living. Emphasizes applied conceptual knowlege and technical competency to prepare students for direct interventions in the accompanying lab course PTAT 2233. Data collection and standard documentation to support safe and legal care. WILL CHANGE TO PTAT 2241 - SPRING 11 Prereq: PTAT 1114, and admission to PTA Program. 3 lecture hours $
  
  • PTAT 2233 - Neurology & Rehab Procedures Lab

    Credits: 2
    Course emphasizes applied conceptual knowledge and technical competency for interventions involving complex cases within the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, and respiratory system.  Included are progressive rehabilitation training programs for stroke and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, pediatric conditions, diabetes, advanced orthopedics, and respiratory dysfunctions.  Includes pediatric gross and fine motor milestones, righting and equilibrium, developmental reflex overview, home education and orthotic/prosthetic training included, as appropriate.  Data collection and standard documentation to support safe and legal care. WILL CHANGE TO PTAT2240 - SPRING 11 Prereq: PTAT 1114 and admission to PTA Program. 6 lab hours $
  
  • PTAT 2255 - PTA Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Students will research and present a case study of a patient treated in their PTAT 2390 or PTAT 2490 clinical assignments. Students apply current confidentiality and HIPAA restrictions to above patient case history. Special topics include state board documentation preparation/testing, job placement/career development, and lifelong learning. Debriefing of clinical education PTAT 2490 included, along with exit surveying. Prereq: PTAT 2290 and admission to program. 1 lecture hours
  
  • PTAT 2290 - Clinical Practicum 2

    Credits: 3
    A full time, five-week intermediate experience in an acute care or musculoskeletal clinical setting, in which the student will perform previously learned, competent interventions for patient care. These are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or assistant. The CPI is the primary performance tool utilized. Includes debriefing. Prereq: PTAT 2190 and admission to program. 2 (clinical) lab hours $
  
  • PTAT 2390 - Clinical Practicum 3

    Credits: 3
    A full time, five-week intermediate experience in an acute care or musculoskeletal clinical setting, in which the student will perform previously learned, competent interventions for patient care. These are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist or assistant. The CPI is the primary performance tool utilized. A patient/client case report is identified and researched, per the course instructions. Includes debriefing and utilizes the CPI evaluative tool. Prereq: PTAT 2190 and admission to program. 2 (clinical) lab hours $
  
  • PTAT 2490 - Clinical Practicum 4

    Credits: 3
    An advanced experience in clinical settings, consisting of one, final, five-week, full-time experience. Includes complex medical cases in the areas of pediatrics, geriatrics, federal agency, or rehabilitation. A patient/client case report is identified and researched or an inservice to staff is required, per the course instructions. Includes debriefing and utilizes the CPI evaluative tool. Prereq: PTAT 2190 and admission to program. 2 (clinical) lab hours $
  
  • PTAT 2999 - Topics in PTA

    Credits: 1-2
    Individual or group study, under the supervision of an instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students; or for use in special remediation of a single PTAT course. Prereq: Admission to program. $
  
  • RDLT 1101 - Intro Radiography/Patient Care

    Credits: 3
    This course acquaints the student with the field of medical imaging and provides knowledge and basic skills necessary for care of the patient. Topics will include: historical development of radiography, orientation to the health care delivery system, medical terminology, culture diversity, medical ethics, medicolegal considerations, communication, patient/technologist interactions, patient transfer and safety issues, patient assessment and infection control procedures. Prereq: Admission to program. $
  
  • RDLT 1120 - Radiographic Procedures 1

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the student to basic x-ray production, image production, radiation protection and radiographic positioning terminology. The areas of the chest, abdomen and upper limb will be covered in terms of anatomy, positioning, pathology and image evaluation. Prereq: Admission to program. $
 

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