553 Gait Analysis, Observational (2, 2 years, Fa) Sequential segmental analysis of the major body segments. Emphasis on the specific gait deviations related to neurological and musculoskeletal pathology. Lecture and laboratory.
559 Readings in Pathokinesiology (1-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Independent review and synthesis of papers appearing in the current literature.
561 Independent Study in Electrophysiologic Measurement (4, Irregular) Methods of assessing muscle and nerve integrity with nerve conduction velocity and electromyographic techniques. Prerequisite: BKN 580abL, BKN 564.
563 Biomechanics (2, 2 years, Sp) Mechanics as they apply to human performance. Static and dynamic forces, viscoelasticity, work, kinematics, lubrication. Lecture, demonstration, and laboratory.
564 Muscle Physiology (2, 2 years, Sp) Considerations of muscle structure and function in health, disease, and adaptations to exercise.
565 Neurophysiology of Motion (4, Sp) Survey of peripheral and central nervous systems with emphasis on neuronal signals, motor and sensory integration, vestibular and proprioceptive mechanisms, facilitation and inhibition.
567 Seminar on Human Prenatal Development (2, Irregular) Normal and abnormal human prenatal development with emphasis on topics relevant to health professionals.
568ab Objective Measurement of Physical Performance (a: 3, Sp; b: 3, Irregular) a: Instrumentation for clinical evaluation; to include measures of force, work, gait, motion, and kinesiologic electromyography; elements of biophysics; and introduction to electronics. b: Instrumentation for clinical evaluation of cardio-vascular, energy consumption, and respiratory system performance.
570 Practicum in Teaching and Instructional Media (1-5, Irregular) Directed teaching experience including development of teaching units and their evaluation. Alternative or additional directed experience in preparation of instructional media. Hours and credit to be arranged. Not available for credit in the Graduate School.
573ab Advanced Systemic Anatomy for Therapists (2-2, FaSp) Advanced analysis of one or more systems with dissection. Emphasis on correlating development, structure, and function.
576 Seminar (1, max 2, FaSp) Advanced topics related to the science of physical therapy. Graded CR/NC.
580abL Analytical Kinesiology (3-3, FaSp) a: Mechanical characteristics of the musculoskeletal system which determine quality of human motion, leverage, alignment, torque, mobility, force relationships. Lecture and laboratory. b: Pathokinesiology anlysis of one select anatomical area. Independent study, on demand.
581 Clinical Management of the Patient with Neurological Dysfunction (5, Fa) Physical therapy theory and methods for intervention in neurological dysfunction. Lecture, laboratory. Neuroanatomy lab available.
587ab Physiological Correlates of Therapeutic Exercise (4-4, FaSp) a: Responses of the physically handicapped to exercise. Emphasis on muscle, energy metabolism, body temperature, environment, endocrine considerations. Strengthening, training, endurance, and evaluation of performance. b: Responses of the physically handicapped to exercise, with emphasis on cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations and pathology.
590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
593 Behavioral Basis of Motor Control and Learning (3, Sp) Seminar in movement science dealing with the behavioral basis of motor control and learning from an information processing perspective. Recommended preparation: statistics; psychology.
594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Studies of scientific theory in physical therapy.
653 Gait Analysis, Instrumented (4, Sp) Measurement and correlation of foot switch, force plate, electrogoniometry, photography, and kinesiological EMG data in normal and pathological gait. Prerequisite: BKN 553 and BKN 568a.
656ab Recent Advances in Pathokinesiology (2-2, FaSpSm) Newer techniques in pathokinesiological research.
667 Seminar in Arthrology (3, Irregular) Development, maturation, and aging of human joints with consideration of histology, lubrication, arthrokinesiology, and range of motion.
672 Advanced Independent Study in Pathokinesiology (1-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Examination of selected mechanisms of disorders of human motion and methods to reduce the effects of physical disability. Doctoral candidates only.
681abL Advanced Management of Orthopedic Dysfunction (4-4, FaSp) Regional examination of musculoskeletal disabilities. a: spine and lower extremity; b: trunk. The functional diagnosis; techniques of joint, nerve and soft tissue mobilization; use of exercise and other methods to alleviate dysfunction and pain. Clinical and anatomy laboratories. Tutorial.
790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
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