May 17, 2024

2009-2010 Graduate Catalog

2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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	PHTH 704 - PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINATION 2credit hour(s) Description Physical Therapy Examination is presented during the second semester of the first professional year. The students will use the knowledge acquired in Human Anatomy. The content of the course is in the area of Tests and Measures including 1) goniometry of the extremity joints and spine, 2) manual muscle testing 3) cranial nerve testing, and 4) sensory testing. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 706 - CLIENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2credit hour(s) Description This is a required course for first year physical therapy students. This course will present learning theories and teaching/learning styles as they apply to patient care, community education, professional education and life-long learning. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 707 - HEALTH PROMOTION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2credit hour(s) Description This course is designed to instruct physical therapy students in principles of health promotion and disease prevention, with emphasis on musculoskeletal, cardiovascular/pulmonary, neurologic, and integumentary conditions. Health disparities will be emphasized. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Successful completion of all classes in the first three semesters of the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum, PHTH 720 and PHTH 747. Co-requisites: PHTH 752 and PHTH 785 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 708 - TEACHING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 1credit hour(s) Description This course is designed to instruct physical therapy students in principles of education and learning theories as applied to the instruction of students, other professionals, patients, family members, and the community. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Successful completion of all classes in the first four semesters of the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum, PHTH 707, PHTH 752, PHTH 785 Co-requisite: PHTH 713 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 710 - MOVEMENT SCIENCE 6credit hour(s) Description Movement Science is a required course for first year physical therapy students. The students will use knowledge acquired in previous courses such as Physics, Physiology and Human Anatomy. Principles of biomechanics, movement, kinesiology and functional anatomy are stressed. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 712 - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS 3credit hour(s) Description This course is required of all physical therapy students enrolled in year I of the professional course of study. The study of the role of the physical therapist as a health care practitioner interacting within the context of the health care environment is emphasized. Relationships between physical therapists and patients, clients, families, caregivers, health care providers, and colleagues in the practice setting are discussed. The role of effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ethical decision making in the patient care process is addressed. Written communication and medical documentation as well as patient advocacy and patient education responsibilities of the physical therapist are discussed. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 713 - ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE 3credit hour(s) Description This course is designed to teach physical therapy students basic leadership and business management principles, examine various health care systems and reimbursement entities, as well as assist practitioners in developing as professionals within the affective domain, including improving communication, cultural awareness, professionalism, and ethical decision making. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Successful completion of all classes in the first four semesters of the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum, PHTH 707, PHTH 752, PHTH 785 Co-requisite: PHTH 708 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 718 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 3-4credit hour(s) Description The course begins with an overview of cell injury, inflammation, and repair. Fundamentals of pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal, integumentary, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and nervous systems are presented from various perspectives: etiology; pathogenesis; signs and symptoms; diagnosis, including laboratory tests; and treatment options including pharmacological intervention. Emphasis in placed on identifying “red flags” that would indicate to a physical therapist that treatment may be contraindicated or referral to another health care provider is warranted. Multiple formats including lecture, discussion and problem solving scenarios are used to assist students in making clinical correlations. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: PHGY 730 Human Physiology and registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 720 - DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS 3-5credit hour(s) Description This is a required course for all year I physical therapy students. Prerequisites include successful completion of all prior course work. This course is designed to instruct physical therapy students in medical/systemic conditions whose signs and/or symptoms can present as neurological, muscular, &/or skeletal problems. Students will learn appropriate examination skills designed to assist the student in screening procedures to aid in patient assessment. Disease epidemiology, patient/client interview, systems review process, and nutritional aspects of disease will be discussed. Certain diseases associated with specific organ systems; as well as, diseases common to geriatric and adolescent populations will be covered. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 722 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING 1credit hour(s) Description An introductory physical therapy course with content including the basic principles of diagnostic imaging as well as the evidence for application of diagnostic imaging in patient care. This is a required course for students in the first year of the Physical Therapy clinical doctorate program. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 724 - CLINICAL EDUCATION I 6credit hour(s) Description This course is a clinical practicum learning-experience that takes place in a community-based physical therapy setting over a period of six consecutive weeks, after completion of the first year of coursework. The student attends the clinic setting each day for a full workday. While in the clinic setting, the student practices physical therapy professional practice, patient/client management, and practice management. The clinical instructor provides opportunities for the student to observe and implement physical-therapy standards of practice. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 730 - MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY I 4credit hour(s) Description This course is a required course for the second year physical therapy study. The emphasis of the course is an introduction to the examination, evaluation, and intervention for the patient with musculoskeletal problems affecting the upper extremity. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 732 - MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY II 4credit hour(s) Description This course is a required course for the second year physical therapy study. The emphasis of the course is an introduction to the examination, evaluation, and intervention for the patient with musculoskeletal problems affecting the spine. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 734 - NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY I 5credit hour(s) Description An introductory physical therapy course with content including theory and practical applications of motor control and neuromuscular movement dysfunction. This is a required course for students in the second year of the Physical Therapy clinical doctorate program. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 735 - MOTOR CONTROL 3credit hour(s) Description This course examines perceptual, motor, and sensory contributions to feedforward and feedback postural control, balance, and movement strategies and promotes critical thinking as students use their understanding to develop educated interventions for movement pathologies with neurologic origins. Specific neurologic pathologies are introduced as patient examples of movement dysfunction from which students will develop and plan treatment strategies. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Sucessful completion of all classes in the first semester of the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum, PHTH 718, PHTH 720 and PHTH 782. Co-requisites: PHTH 722 and PHTH 784 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 736 - CARDIOVASCULAR/ PULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY 5credit hour(s) Description This course is required of all Year II physical therapy students and is designed to develop master skills in the areas of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy. The students will learn physical therapy patient/client management for individuals with a diagnosis of primary or secondary cardiovascular and/or pulmonary disorders. Emphasis will be placed on physiologic response to exercise, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation and health promotion and wellness in the areas of cardiovascular pulmonary physical therapy. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 738 - HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 4credit hour(s) Description This course is designed to educate the physical therapy student in the basic business and management concepts necessary to thrive in today’s healthcare landscape. Students will learn about physical therapy as a healthcare business, general business principles, finance, business planning, productivity, reimbursement, marketing, human resources, leadership, dealing with change, and corporate compliance. The course focuses on developing skills to work in medically underserved areas. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 740 - MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY III 4credit hour(s) Description An advanced level physical therapy course with content including the principles of musculoskeletal examination and intervention for the patient/client with lower limb conditions to promote professional, safe, therapeutic and effective standards of care. This is a required course for students in the second year of the Physical Therapy clinical doctorate program. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 742 - GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 3credit hour(s) Description Geriatric Physical Therapy is a required course of the second-year physical therapy student. The course emphasizes the application of physical therapy examination, evaluation and intervention specific to the geriatric population. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum. Check Course Availability
	PHTH 744 - NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY II 4credit hour(s) Description An advanced physical therapy course with content including evidenced-based examination and treatment of neuromuscular movement dysfunction. This is a required course for students in the second year of the physical therapy clinical doctorate program. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 746 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS 3credit hour(s) Description This course is a required course offered to the Year II Physical Therapy students. The course presents didactic material in the study of prosthetics and orthotics. Students learn to examine the patient/client for whom the use of prosthetics and/or orthotics is applicable. Students participate in examination, evaluation and treatment of individuals who require the use of upper and/or lower extremity prosthetics and orthotics. Students are educated about various materials and biomechanical components of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Students participate in clinical decision-making regarding the clinical uses of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 747 - EVIDENCED-BASED CLINICAL DECISION MAKING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 3credit hour(s) Description This course is designed to instruct physical therapy students in principles of evidence-based practice in physical therapy. Current literature will be examined in the area of integumentary, cardio-vascular/pulmonary, neurologic, and musculoskeletal physical therapy practice. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Successful completion of all classes in the first two semesters of the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum, PHTH 722, PHTH 735, and PHTH 784. Co-requisite: PHTH 720 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 748 - PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 4credit hour(s) Description The emphasis of this course will be on the acquisition of knowledge for the role of a pediatric physical therapist in a school system, medical based facility and independent practice. Anatomical, developmental and psychosocial sequences will be examined in order to provide the base for normal growth and development from birth-21 years. Clinical and therapeutic knowledge will be presented in order to foster examination, evaluation and treatment skills of the students with this unique population. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 752 - CLINICAL APPLICATION OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING 1credit hour(s) Description This physical therapy course is a continuation of PHTH 722: Diagnostic Imaging. This course will focus on the application of basic principles and the available evidence related to diagnostic imaging in the clinical setting with specific patient/client conditions. This is a required course for students in the second year of the Physical Therapy clinical doctorate program. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 754 - INTEGUMENTARY PHYSICAL THERAPY 1credit hour(s) Description This is a required course for students in the clinical doctorate in physical therapy program and will use knowledge acquired in the following previous courses: PHTH 701, PHTH 702, PHTH 704, and PHTH 720. The teaching and learning opportunities will enable the student to become knowledgeable about the diseases, injuries, or conditions of the integumentary system that require physical therapy intervention and safely perform possible interventions. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 762 - CLINICAL EDUCATION II 1 to 16credit hour(s) Description This course is a clinical practicum learning-experience that takes place in a community-based physical therapy setting after completion of the first two years of coursework. The student attends the clinic setting each day for a full workday. While in the clinic setting, the student practices physical therapy professional practice, patient/client management, and practice management. The clinical instructor provides opportunities for the student to observe and implement physical therapy standards of practice. The length of this experience is variable. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 764 - CLINICAL EDUCATION III 1 to 16credit hour(s) Description This course is a clinical practicum learning-experience that takes place in a community-based physical therapy setting after completion of the first two years of coursework. The student attends the clinic setting each day for a full workday. While in the clinic setting, the student practices physical therapy professional practice, patient/client management, and practice management. The clinical instructor provides opportunities for the student to observe and implement physical therapy standards of practice. The length of this experience is variable. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 772 - CLINICAL EDUCATION IV 1 to 16credit hour(s) Description This course is a clinical practicum learning experience that takes place in a community-based physical therapy setting during the final semester of the Physical Therapy clinical doctorate program. The student attends the clinic setting each day for a full workday. While in the clinic setting, the student practices physical therapy professional practice, patient/client management, and practice management. The clinical instructor provides opportunities for the student to observe and implement physical therapy standards of practice. The length of this experience is variable. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 774 - CLINICAL EDUCATION V 1 to 16credit hour(s) Description This course is a clinical practicum learning-experience that takes place in a community-based physical therapy setting during the final semester of the Physical Therapy clinical doctorate program. The student attends the clinic setting each day for a full workday. While in the clinic setting, the student practices physical therapy professional practice, patient/client management, and practice management. The clinical instructor provides opportunities for the student to observe and implement physical therapy standards of practice. The length of this experience is variable. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 780 - BASIC RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICS 1-2credit hour(s) Description This is a required course in qualitative and quantitative research design and methodology. The student is expected to become proficient in the interpretation of published research by demonstrating knowledge of the application of statistics and different methods of research. The student will participate in evaluation of experimental and non-experimental research methods, including qualitative and quantitative, and apply concepts studied in this class to clinical practice. Notes Prior to 10-23-09 this course was listed as HSC 780 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 781 - EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 1credit hour(s) Description This interdisciplinary course is an introductory course in evidence-based practice. This course is intended to enable the students to evaluate the findings in current literature in light of current clinical practice. Students will become proficient in database search techniques, the interpretation of published research, and in determining the quality of published research to guide clinical practice decisions. This is a required course for students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program, Physical Therapy Program, and Certificate of Public Health Program. Graduate Students in other programs on campus may enroll in this course with special permission. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite or co - requisite: PHTH 780 Basic Research Design and Statistics or the equivalent. Notes Prior to 10-23-09 this course was listed as HSC 781 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 782 - CRITICAL EVALUATION OF LITERATURE 1credit hour(s) Description This course is an introductory course in critical evaluation of research literature. The student will participate in evaluation of experimental and non-experimental research methods, including qualitative and quantitative, and apply concepts studied in this class to clinical practice. The student is expected to become proficient in the interpretation of published research by demonstrating knowledge of the different methods of research design and the application of statistics. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Enrolled in first semester of trasitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum. Co-requisites: PHAR 720 and PHTH 718 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 783 - QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS 1credit hour(s) Description This is an interdisciplinary course in qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Students will be introduced to a variety of qualitative analytic procedures and will complete a thematic analysis of original narrative data. In addition, students will learn to set up a research database, implement the appropriate statistical analyses using statistical software and interpret the outcomes. Topics will include, but are not limited to, thematic analysis, grounded theory procedures, descriptives, frequencies, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and chi-square analyses. This is a required course for students enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Program and the Physical Therapy Program. Graduate students in other programs on campus may enroll in this course with special permission. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite or co - requisite: PHTH 780 Basic Research Design and Statistics or its equivalent. Notes Prior to 10-23-09 this course was listed as HSC 783 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 784 - EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 1credit hour(s) Description This course is an introductory course in evidence-based practice. Students will become proficient in database search techniques to enable them to select the best evidence to guide all aspects of clinical practice. This course is intended to enable students to utilize the best available research and integrate it with clinician expertise and client characteristics in order to improve the quality of clinical decision making. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Successful completion of all classes in the first semester of the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, PTH 718, PHTH 720 and PHTH 782. Co-requisites: PHTH 722 and PHTH 735 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 785 - INDEPENDENT CLINICAL PROJECT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2credit hour(s) Description This is an advanced course in clinical research where students will complete individual clinical research projects. Students will develop and complete a clinical research project based on their current practice and related to any aspect of patient/client management, practice management, or professional practice. Students will be mentored by faculty research advisor who is assigned based on content area. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Successful completion of all classes in the first three semesters of teh transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum, PHTH 720 and PHTH 747. Co-requisites: PHTH 707 and PHTH 752 Check Course Availability
	PHTH 786 - RESEARCH PROPOSAL COURSE IN HEALTH SCIENCES 1credit hour(s) Description This is an advanced course in research methodology and design, which builds upon HSC 780-Basic Research Design and Statistics and which is designed to help students develop a research proposal. Graduate students in other programs on campus may enroll in this course with special permission. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 787 - RESEARCH PROJECT IN HEALTH SCIENCES 1credit hour(s) Description This is an advanced course in research methodology and design, which builds upon HSC 780 Basic Research Design & Statistics, and PHTH 786 Research Proposal Course in Health Sciences. It is designed to foster collaborative research activities leading toward publication. Students are required to register for this course over three semesters (Fall Year II, Spring Year II, and Fall Year III). Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 790 - PHYSICAL THERAPY SEMINAR I 1credit hour(s) Description This course is a required seminar experience for the physical therapy student upon completion of the first clinical experience. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 790 - PHYSICAL THERAPY SEMINAR II 1credit hour(s) Description This course is a required seminar following upon completion of the first semester of the terminal clinical educational experience. (Clinical Education II and III). Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 790 - PHYSICAL THERAPY SEMINAR III 1credit hour(s) Description This is the final required course in the physical therapy curriculum offered to graduating students upon completion of the clinical education experiences. The course is a weeklong didactic educational experience presented in seminar format. It is designed to develop the student’s knowledge and interest regarding professional issues. Prerequisites and Corequisites Pre - requisite: Registered in Professional Physical Therapy Curriculum Check Course Availability
	PHTH 792 - TOPICS 4credit hour(s) Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 521 - ELECTROMAGNETISM (C) 4credit hour(s) Description Principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: PHYS 213 and MATH 321 Notes Dual listed with PHYS 421 (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 524 - DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 3credit hour(s) Description This course encompasses an introduction to logic circuits and their application to interfacing microcomputers with laboratory work, fabricating circuits and their controlling software. Emphasis is placed on interfacing microcomputers to A/D converters using the serial and parallel ports. Architecture of the PC is also covered. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II or PHYS 213 - University Physics II, CSC 150 - Computer Science I, or permission of the instructor. Notes (Also CSC 524) Check Course Availability
	PHYS 531 - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS 3credit hour(s) Description Experiments and theories of modern physics and introduction to quantum mechanics. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 213 - University Physics II. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 532 - EXPERIMENTAL MODERN PHYSICS I 2credit hour(s) Description Experiments from atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics and wave optics. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 533 - NUCLEAR AND ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This course covers fundamental topics in nuclear physics and elementary particles. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear spectra and structure, nuclear models, elementary particle theories and high energy physics. Prerequisites and Corequisites Course Prerequisites: PHYS 431 or PHYS 471 or consent of instructor. Notes Dual listed with PHYS 433 (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 539 - SOLID STATE PHYSICS (C) 3 to 4credit hour(s) Description This course looks at solid materials from a microscopic level. Topics include basic crystal structure; mechanical and thermal properties; and electronic processes with reference to electrical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: MATH 321 or consent of instructor. Notes Dual listed with PHYS 439 (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 541 - THERMODYNAMICS 2credit hour(s) Description Thermodynamics systems from a macroscopic approach, emphasizing equilibrium thermodynamics and its consequences. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 213 - University Physics II. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 542 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3credit hour(s) Description A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of physical chemical systems. Notes (Also CHEM 542) Check Course Availability
	PHYS 543 - STATISTICAL PHYSICS 2credit hour(s) Description Statistical approach to microscopic systems utilizing the methods of statistical mechanics and their relationship to thermodynamics. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 541 - Thermodynamics, or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 544 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3credit hour(s) Description A continuation of PHYS 542. Notes (Also CHEM 544) Check Course Availability
	PHYS 551 - CLASSICAL MECHANICS (C) 4credit hour(s) Description This course includes the study of Newton’s Laws, motion in one and three dimensions, central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rotations of rigid bodies & Lagrangian mechanics. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II or PHYS 213 - University Physics II and MATH 321 - Differential Equations, or permission of the instructor. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 561 - OPTICS 3credit hour(s) Description This is an intermediate level study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics include analysis of refraction phenomena, thick lenses, wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 213 - University Physics II and Math 225 - Calculus III, or their equivalent. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 571 - QUANTUM MECHANICS (C) 4credit hour(s) Description This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing on Schrodinger equation. Topics include simple soluble problems the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: MATH 321 Notes Dual list PHYS 471 (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 581 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS I (C) 3credit hour(s) Description The first of two-semester sequence covering mathematical methods essential to the study of physics. The topics include differential and integral Vector Calculus, theory and applications of complex variables, ordinary differential equations and applications of series and transform methods in their solutions. Prerequisites and Corequisites Course prerequisites: PHYS 431 and MATH 321 or consent of instructor. Notes Dual list PHYS 481 (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 590 - SEMINAR 1-2credit hour(s) Description A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to few than 20 students. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS 1 to 3credit hour(s) Description Students complete individualized plans of study, which include significant one-on-one student-instructor interaction. The faculty member and the student negotiate the details of the study plan. May be repeated. Prerequisites and Corequisites Requires permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 592 - TOPICS IN PHYSICS 1 to 3credit hour(s) Description Special topics course devoted to particular issues in physics. Guest lecturers may serve as the instructor. May be repeated with change of topic. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 683 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS II (C) 3credit hour(s) Description A continuation of PHYS 581. The topics of emphasis are partial differential equations, boundary value problems, special functions, Green’s Functions, and linear algebra. Additional topics of interest will be chosen; possible topics include differential forms and geometry, tensors in physics, group theory, distributions, statistical methods, integral equations, difference equations, numerical methods, variation techniques, etc. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 581 Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 702 - PHYSICS CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES & APPLICATIONS FOR K-12 EDUCATION 1 to 12credit hour(s) Description Physics concepts essential for instruction at the middle and secondary school level will be presented. Topics will include, but not limited to: forces and motion, energy transfer and conservation of energy, rotational motion, thermodynamics, electrical charges and fields, electric circuit, magnetic fields and magnet, optics and light, frontiers in physics integrated high school science physics lecture/laboratory module. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 721 - ELECTRODYNAMICS I 3credit hour(s) Description This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in electrodynamics. Topics in the sequence include boundary value problems, Maxwell’s equations, multi-pole expansions and gauge tranformations. Additional topics will be chosen from such areas as the relativistic formulation of electro-magnetic theory, lagrangian formulations of classical fields, plane and spherical waves, wave guides, multipole radiation, radiation from moving charges, plasma physics, magneto-hydrodynamics, relativistic (synchrotron) radiation, and radiation in collisions and other applications of interest. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 421 Check Course Availability
	PHYS 721 - ELECTRODYNAMICS I (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in electrodynamics. Topics in the sequence include boundary value problems, Maxwell’s equations, multi-pole expansions and gauge tranformations. Additional topics will be chosen from such areas as the relativistic formulation of electro-magnetic theory, lagrangian formulations of classical fields, plane and spherical waves, wave guides, multipole radiation, radiation from moving charges, plasma physics, magneto-hydrodynamics, relativistic (synchrotron) radiation, and radiation in collisions and other applications of interest. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 421 Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 723 - ELECTRODYNAMICS II (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This course is the second course in a two-semester sequence and covers advanced topics in electrodynamics. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 721 Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 737 - THEORY OF SOLIDS 3credit hour(s) Description Physics of the solid state of matter. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 739 - CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS I (C) 3credit hour(s) Description Topics include crystal structure and the reciprocal lattice, quantum theory of electrons and phonons, x-ray diffraction, crystal binding energies, and energy band theory. Additional topics may be chosen from the properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Take either PHYS 439 or PHYS 539 or equivalent. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 743 - STATISTICAL MECHANICS (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This is a one-semester course in classical and quantum statistical mechanics. Topics include ensembles, partition functions, identical particles, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics. Other topics will be chosen from mean field theory, phase transformations, renormalization group theory, Monte Carlo techniques, and other topics of interest. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 443 Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 749 - CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS II (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This course is the second course in a two-semester sequence and covers advanced topics in condensed matter physics. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 739 or equivalent. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 751 - THEORETICAL MECHANICS (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This is a one-semester course in classical mechanics. Topics include Newtonian Mechanics, Hamilton’s Principle, Non-Inertial Frames of Reference, Lagrangian Mechanics. Other topics will be chosen from such areas of study as Rigid Body Motion, Chaos theory, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Perturbation Theory, Quaternion applications to rotations, Lagrangian/Hamiltonian formulations for Continuous systems and fields, and other topics of interest. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 451 Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 771 - QUANTUM MECHANICS I (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in quantum physics. Topics include the Schrodinger equation and its solutions, matrix mechanics, operator methods, the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, spin and angular momentum. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 471 or equivalent. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 773 - QUANTUM MECHANICS II (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This is the second course in a two-semester sequence. Additional topics include perturbation methods. Applications will be chosen from such topics as scattering theory, second quantization, theory of identical particals, relativistic quantum mechanics, creation and annihilation operators and other topics of interest. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 771 Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 775 - GENERAL RELATIVITY (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This course includes study of Minkowski Space, tensor algebra and calculus, non-Euclidean Geometry, and the Einstein Field Equations. Applications will be chosen from such topics as the Schwarzchild, Kerr, and Reisner-Nordstrom solutions, gravitational waves, Post-Newtonian Formulisms, 3 + 1 formulism, and other topics of interest. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: PHYS 421 and PHYS 451 Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 779 - GROUP THEORY (C) 3credit hour(s) Description Topics may include symmetry transformations, continuous groups, finite groups, applications to valence theory, Lorentz group, and fundamental particles. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 471 or equivalent. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 781 - NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This is a one-semester course in nuclear and elementary particle physics. Nuclear physics topics may include nuclear structure (nuclear form factors, multipole moments, liquid and shell models); nuclear decay; nuclear reactions; and other topics of interest. Elementary particle physics topics may include the role of symmetry in particle physics, Quantum Electrodynamics and Quantum Chromodynamics; the Standard Model of Particle Physics; Strong and Weak interactions; Accelerator and Experimental Particle Physics; and other selected topics beyond the Standard Model. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 771 or equivalent. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 783 - QUANTUM FIELD THEORY (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This course is the study of relativistic quantum field theory and its application to the standard model. The course covers quantization of relavistic fields; perturbation theory and Feynman diagram; S-matrix; introduction to gauge theories and the standard model; and other topics of interest. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 771 or equivalent. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 785 - ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY (C) 3credit hour(s) Description This course introduces the broad base of fundamental topics in astrophysics and cosmology. Topics include observational properties of stars; stellar physics; stellar atmospheres; distance scales; galactic structures; interstellar medium, normal and peculiar galaxies and high energy astrophysics, cosmological observations and Friedmann models; the early universe at different epochs; the origin of dark matter and formation of galaxies and large scale structure. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 771 or equivalent. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 788 - RESEARCH IN PHYSICS 1 to 5credit hour(s) Description Extensive research in physical, experimental and/or theoretical problems. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS (C) 1 to 3credit hour(s) Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. Prerequisites and Corequisites Permission of the instructor required. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 792 - TOPICS (C) 1 to 3credit hour(s) Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	PHYS 798 - THESIS (C) 1 to 9credit hour(s) Description A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee. Notes (C) denotes Common Course. Check Course Availability
	POLS 504 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND POLITICS 3credit hour(s) Description Administrative problems and techniques related to municipalities and counties. Prerequisites and Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: POLS 320 - Introduction to Public Administration. Check Course Availability
	POLS 505 - URBAN POLITICS 3credit hour(s) Description A study of urbanization and its impact on local government and administration with emphasis on problems of metropolitan areas. Check Course Availability
	POLS 506 - GOVERNMENT AND THE ECONOMY 3credit hour(s) Description A study of the political and legal aspects of government regulation of business and the economy. Check Course Availability
	POLS 507 - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY 3credit hour(s) Description An examination of the political issues involved with current environmental and ecological concerns such as land use, population, air and water pollution, energy, and public policy. Check Course Availability
	POLS 512 - CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE 3credit hour(s) Description Behavioral and legal analysis of the stage and procedures of a criminal case including initial appearance, bail, preliminary hearing, grand jury, arraignment, suppression hearings, trial and sentencing. Emphasis on bail reform, plea bargaining, screening, diversion, speedy trial, insanity defense, discovery, and the role of the defense attorney, prosecutor, and judge. Included is an examination of the court system as a social institution of human actors who exercise extensive discretion within and without the boundaries of the law. Notes (Also CJUS 512) Check Course Availability
	POLS 515 - SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 3credit hour(s) Description An analysis of South Dakota state government with special emphasis on current political issues and problems, and proposals for governmental change. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: POLS 210 - State and Local Government. Check Course Availability
	POLS 516 - SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE ISSUES 3credit hour(s) Description An analysis of the issues confronting the state legislature, with attention to political, economic, and sociological dimensions, emphasizing the role of party leaders, interest groups, and communication media. Check Course Availability
	POLS 517 - TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 3credit hour(s) Description A survey of Indian tribal government and subjects related to tribal government including problems of leadership, tribal politics, intergovernmental relations, and trial enterprises. Notes (Also AIS 517) Check Course Availability
	POLS 520 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3credit hour(s) Description An examination of the theory and practice of administrative organization and development with special emphasis upon the staff functions of government. This course does not count for graduate credit in the Master of Public Administration program. Check Course Availability
	POLS 522 - FUND RAISING FOR PUBLIC & NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 3credit hour(s) Description Government agencies and nonprofit organizations are dependent on fundraising from the private sector. This course supports students in development of skills to define projects, identify funding sources, write with conviction, and successfully acquire funding Check Course Availability
	POLS 524 - PLANNING: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES 3credit hour(s) Description An examination of the principles and techniques of planning with emphasis on problems and cases. Prerequisites and Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: POLS 320 - Introduction to Public Administration. Check Course Availability
	POLS 525 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3credit hour(s) Description This course is designed to provide students with a basic introduction to theory, principles, and practical applications of land-based studies. The course will include GIS technology applications through land-based sciences, natural management, rural and urban planning, and environmental assessment. Laboratory exercise to include use of both raster- and vector-based GIS systems. Notes (Also ANTH 525 and ESCI 525) Check Course Availability
	POLS 526 - PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM EVALUATION 3credit hour(s) Description The analysis of power structures, interest group influences, social, economic, and political impacts on the public policy process. This course also investigates analytical techniques. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: POLS 226 - Introduction to Public Policy, or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	POLS 529 - COURTS AND JUDICIAL POLITICS 3credit hour(s) Description An examination of the administration of federal and state courts, with special emphasis on administrative problems unique to the courts. Notes (Also CJUS 529) Check Course Availability
	POLS 530 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 3credit hour(s) Description A study of the interpretation of the Federal constitution through leading decisions of the Supreme Court. Notes Cross listed with: CJUS 530 Check Course Availability
	POLS 531 - CRIMINAL LAW 3credit hour(s) Description Examination of the substantive criminal law and a unique opportunity to explore the larger issues concerning the relationship of the individual to the state. Includes analysis of the following topics: the nature of criminal liability and the functions and justifications for criminal punishment, legal limitations upon criminalization, the general principles of criminal liability such as the “act” and “state of mind” requirements, specific offenses against persons and property, and law of attempt, the law of complicity, and conspiracy. Notes (Also CJUS 531) Check Course Availability
	POLS 532 - THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY 3credit hour(s) Description A study of the constitutional background, development, powers, responsibilities, and roles of the American presidency, with comparisons to other executives. Check Course Availability
	POLS 534 - INTEREST GROUP POLITICS 3credit hour(s) Description Survey of classical and contemporary scholarship on interest group formation, obilization and maintenance. Review of direct and indirect lobbying tactics used at national, state and local levels. Case study analysis and application of theory to current best practices. Check Course Availability
	POLS 535 - POLITICAL PARTIES AND CAMPAIGNS 3credit hour(s) Description United States political parties; functions, organization, techniques and significant of parties; varieties of states and local systems and behavior of the electorate and interest groups. Check Course Availability
	POLS 536 - CAMPAIGN AND DEMOCRACY SEMINAR 3credit hour(s) Description This seminar on political campaigns and democracy has two segments. The centerpiece of the course is an introduction to the art and craft of political campaigns through interning one day a week for six weeks with a political campaign of the student’s choice, reading, and attending weekly seminars. During the second half of the course, attention shifts to in-depth reading and discussion on the meaning of elections in a democracy and contemporary proposals for reform. Check Course Availability
	POLS 537 - POLITICS AND THE MEDIA 3credit hour(s) Description This course explores how the media frame what we know about politics as well as how politics and government frame what the media know. What impact does corporate control of the media have on the nature of the news? Is political advertising and informative campaign strategy or is it manipulative? To what extend to government agencies control the news? What is the impact of negative advertising on voters? How does the media affect public images of politics and government? What role will the new electronic media play in our electoral system? The ultimate question posed by this course is whether the media promote or diminish informed political discourse and participation. Check Course Availability

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PHTH 704 - PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINATION

PHTH 706 - CLIENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 707 - HEALTH PROMOTION IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 708 - TEACHING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 710 - MOVEMENT SCIENCE

PHTH 712 - PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICS

PHTH 713 - ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE

PHTH 718 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

PHTH 720 - DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

PHTH 722 - DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

PHTH 724 - CLINICAL EDUCATION I

PHTH 730 - MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY I

PHTH 732 - MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY II

PHTH 734 - NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY I

PHTH 735 - MOTOR CONTROL

PHTH 736 - CARDIOVASCULAR/ PULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 738 - HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 740 - MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY III

PHTH 742 - GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 744 - NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY II

PHTH 746 - ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS

PHTH 747 - EVIDENCED-BASED CLINICAL DECISION MAKING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 748 - PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 752 - CLINICAL APPLICATION OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

PHTH 754 - INTEGUMENTARY PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 762 - CLINICAL EDUCATION II

PHTH 764 - CLINICAL EDUCATION III

PHTH 772 - CLINICAL EDUCATION IV

PHTH 774 - CLINICAL EDUCATION V

PHTH 780 - BASIC RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICS

PHTH 781 - EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

PHTH 782 - CRITICAL EVALUATION OF LITERATURE

PHTH 783 - QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS

PHTH 784 - EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 785 - INDEPENDENT CLINICAL PROJECT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHTH 786 - RESEARCH PROPOSAL COURSE IN HEALTH SCIENCES

PHTH 787 - RESEARCH PROJECT IN HEALTH SCIENCES

PHTH 790 - PHYSICAL THERAPY SEMINAR I

PHTH 790 - PHYSICAL THERAPY SEMINAR II

PHTH 790 - PHYSICAL THERAPY SEMINAR III

PHTH 792 - TOPICS

PHYS 521 - ELECTROMAGNETISM (C)

PHYS 524 - DIGITAL ELECTRONICS

PHYS 531 - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS

PHYS 532 - EXPERIMENTAL MODERN PHYSICS I

PHYS 533 - NUCLEAR AND ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS (C)

PHYS 539 - SOLID STATE PHYSICS (C)

PHYS 541 - THERMODYNAMICS

PHYS 542 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

PHYS 543 - STATISTICAL PHYSICS

PHYS 544 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

PHYS 551 - CLASSICAL MECHANICS (C)

PHYS 561 - OPTICS

PHYS 571 - QUANTUM MECHANICS (C)

PHYS 581 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS I (C)

PHYS 590 - SEMINAR

PHYS 591 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS

PHYS 592 - TOPICS IN PHYSICS

PHYS 683 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS II (C)

PHYS 702 - PHYSICS CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES & APPLICATIONS FOR K-12 EDUCATION

PHYS 721 - ELECTRODYNAMICS I

PHYS 721 - ELECTRODYNAMICS I (C)

PHYS 723 - ELECTRODYNAMICS II (C)

PHYS 737 - THEORY OF SOLIDS

PHYS 739 - CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS I (C)

PHYS 743 - STATISTICAL MECHANICS (C)

PHYS 749 - CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS II (C)

PHYS 751 - THEORETICAL MECHANICS (C)

PHYS 771 - QUANTUM MECHANICS I (C)

PHYS 773 - QUANTUM MECHANICS II (C)

PHYS 775 - GENERAL RELATIVITY (C)

PHYS 779 - GROUP THEORY (C)

PHYS 781 - NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS (C)

PHYS 783 - QUANTUM FIELD THEORY (C)

PHYS 785 - ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY (C)

PHYS 788 - RESEARCH IN PHYSICS

PHYS 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS (C)

PHYS 792 - TOPICS (C)

PHYS 798 - THESIS (C)