Examines neuromuscular and skeletal system mechanics and control in human movement, focusing on neural control theories and muscle recruitment in health and disease.
Applies motor control and learning principles to examine, diagnose, and manage movement disorders from spinal cord injuries, PNS dysfunction, and progressive CNS disorders.
Scientific Inquiry in Physical Therapy focuses on critical evaluation of research findings using examples from the rehabilitation literature to illustrate measurement theory, research design, statistical analysis, and scientific inference.
Research Practicum provides in-depth training in research aspects including literature review, methodology, data analysis, and dissemination while working independently on a project under faculty supervision.
Focuses on critical evaluation of published research relevant to physical therapy. In seminar format, present the results of original research, and lead discussions of the strengths, weaknesses, and underlying theory of the research.
Clinical Medicine II examines pathophysiology and management of diseases using the biopsychosocial model to refine clinical decision-making for physical therapists.
A nine-week physical therapy internship in a pre-determined clinical environment, designated as Clinical Internship VI for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Clinical Internship VII provides supervised learning in a clinical setting where students perform physical therapy examinations, evaluations, and interventions using tools like the Clinical Performance Instrument.
The Science of Cannabis covers the history, legality, regulation, anatomy, agronomy, and sustainable processing of industrial hemp for food, fiber, and cannabinoids, with hands-on growing experience.
Independent study involving research work under direct faculty guidance in Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, where students arrange work and credits with their supervisor.
This course explores the creation, regulation, and impacts of genetically modified crops, encouraging critical evaluation of arguments for and against their use within economic, cultural, and political contexts.
A survey of fruit and vegetable crop production focusing on commercial temperate fruits and global vegetable science, covering origin, culture, physiology, and sustainable management.
Senior capstone applying classroom learning to societal problems by integrating diverse knowledge to evaluate contemporary issues relevant to plant scientists.
A practicum in Plant Sciences Teaching providing instructional orientation, supervised direct teaching experience, student evaluation practice, and teaching performance analysis in agricultural and life sciences.
A graduate seminar exploring current research in plant breeding and genetics, focusing on cutting-edge methods and refining scientific presentation skills.
Independent study involving research work in Plant Pathology under direct faculty guidance, where students arrange work and credits with the supervisor.
Explores plant-associated microbial communities, study methods, and applications for improving plant and ecosystem health in agricultural and natural systems.