1992-1993 Academic Catalog

166 Science and Mathematics Prephysical Therapy The prephysical therapy curriculum, an emphasis within the biology major, prepares students for admission to graduate-level schools of physical therapy. The courses in the curriculum generally satisfy the prerequisites prescribed by the twenty-seven A.P.T.A.-accredited graduate schools offering masters degrees in physical therapy. Students should contact the specific schools they wish to attend to determine the exact prerequisites for those schools. Physical therapy schools favor students who have gained practical experience in the field. Consequently, prephysical therapy students are encouraged to gain a minimum of 40 clock hours (l 00 hours is recommended) of experience in assisting a licensed physical therapist prior to the senior year. Though demand for physical therapists is great, competition for admission to physical therapy schools remains fierce. The prephysical therapy curriculum, which satisfies the requirements for a degree in biology, provides students with many health-related, post-graduate study options. These options include medical, dental, osteopathic, optometric, chiropractic and graduate schools. Course requirements include: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology 5 BI0-115 General Zoology 5 BI0-134 General Botany . . . . 5 BI0-200 General Ecology . . . . . . 5 BI0-238 Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BI0-306 Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 BI0-316,317 Human Structure & Function I,II 10 BI0-411 Vertebrate Embryology .............. 5 CHEM-151,152,153 General Chemistry I,II,III 12 CHEM-356 Biochemistry . . . . . . . 5 CHEM-357 Organic Chemistry I . . . 5 CIS-100 Introduction to Computers . . . . . . 2 GSCI-440 Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PHYS-171,172,173 College Physics I,II,III 15 PYCH-160 General Psychology . . . 5 PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics 4 PYCH-264 Abnormal Psychology 5 Recommended electives include: COM-324 Interpersonal Communication ......... 3 NSG-315 Nutrition of Individuals and Families . . 3 PEA-355,356 Basic & Adv. Athletic Training I . . . . 6 PEM-390 Physiology of Exercise 4 PEM-392 Kinesiology ..................... 3 PYCH-263 Psychology of Aging . . . . 5 PYCH-372 Psychology of Personality .......... 4 Course Descriptions General Education These courses are designed to meet the general education requirements for graduation (except where noted). They will not count toward any science or mathematics major; a student majoring in science or mathematics may take these courses only as electives. However, any course listed for science or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling general education requirements. BI0-100 Principles of Biology--A,W,Sp,Su 5 hours This course emphasizes basic life process and the principles by which these processes operate at the ecological, organismic, and cellular levels of organization with emphasis on human interaction. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $30) BI0-101 Environmental Biology--Su 5 hours A course that emphasizes relationships among living organisms and the environment. Classroom discussion, frequent field studies, · and student projects will teach students to integrate biological and Christian stewardship principles, and apply them toward understanding local community and global environmental problems. (Fee: $30) CHEM-154 Principles of Chemistry--A 5 hours For non-science majors, an introduction to atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding, stoichiometry, kinetic theory, solutions and equilibria, nuclear chemistry; and nomenclature, structure, and reactions of organic compounds. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: high school chemistry. (Fee: $30). CHEM-158 Chemistry for Engineers--W 5 hours A study of the states of matter, energy, and chemical change. Laboratory will stress quantitative skills. Four lectures and one 3- hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: high school chemistry and Algebra II. (Fee: $30). GSCI-101 Basic Mathematics--A,W 4 hours A course designed to ensure that the student has a mastery of the rudimentary concepts and basic skills of arithmetic and algebra. Topics covered include: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals; percents; ratios and proportions; exponents; algebraic expressions; solutions of linear equations; word problems graphing. Three lectures and two I-hour laboratories per week. May not be applied toward the 192 quarter hours needed for graduation nor toward the science and mathematics general education requirement. GSCI-160 Principles of Earth and Space Science--Sp 5 hours A descriptive survey of the sciences of astronomy, geology, and meteorology with some consideration given to the historical background of these disciplines. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $30) GSCI-161 Principles of Physical Science--W,Su 5 hours An introductory study of the sciences of physics and chemistry with emphasis on basic concepts and principles as well as the development of foundational laws pertaining to these disciplines. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $30) GSCI-162 Environmental Physical Science--A 5 hours Physical and chemical principles underlying environmental topics of current and long-standing interest are studied. Some topics covered are: energy (nuclear and other kinds), food chemistry and nutrition, soaps, water and air quality, and others, depending on time and class interest. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $30)