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PSYC
2103 Human Growth & Development
(3-0-3)
An introductory, non-laboratory based examination of human development
across the lifespan with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive,
and social development.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101.
Offered: All semesters.
PSYC
2225 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
(3-0-3)
A survey of the symptoms, causes, and treatments of the various categories of
mental disorders listed by the American Psychiatric Association in the current
edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101.
Offered: All semesters.
PSYC
2226 Introduction to Social Psychology
(3-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of social
psychology. It will include topics such as: Social judgments, the formation of
attitudes, gender and diversity, the perception of other people, conformity and
obedience, group influence, prejudice, aggression, and conflict and
peacemaking.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101.
Offered: All semesters.
PTAS
1100 Introduction to Physical Therapy
(1-0-1)
Explanation of the philosophy and history of the physical therapy profession and
its relationship to other health care agencies and providers. Topics include:
introduction to the structure and function of the American Physical Therapy
Association, the development of the Physical Therapy Association, medical-legal
aspects and professional ethics, critical thinking/problem solving, and an
introduction to documentation.
Prerequisite: Admission to PTA program.
Corequisite: PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1125.
Offered: Fall.
PTAS
1105 Orientation to Patient Care Skills
(2-3-3)
Orientation of basic concepts and procedures of patient care in physical therapy.
Topics include documentation and chart review, basic administrative skills,
teaching and learning principles, patient positioning and draping, body
mechanics, vital sign monitoring, transfers, assistive devices and gait training,
infection control, aseptic techniques, architectural barriers and accessibility,
special patient care requipment and environment and basic soft tissue
techniques.
Corequisites: PTAS 1121, PTAS 1130, PTAS 2010.
Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1125.
Offered: Spring.
PTAS
1110 Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology
(2-6-4)
Understanding of human movement and its impact on function through the
integration of biomechanics, kinesiology, and applied anatomy. Principles will be
reinforced through a problem-solving approach. Goniometric measurements,
manual muscle testing, and palpation skills of the upper extremity, lower
extremity, trunk, and head will be included.
Corequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1125.
Prerequisite: Admission to PTA Program.
