NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

428 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS to the environment, its open-ended character as reflected in the dynamic nature of scientific concepts, and the human qualities of scientists and their social responsibility. Prerequisites: MATH 1030 or higher and COMP 1000 or higher. PHYS 1500 Introduction to Astronomy (3 credits) General survey of main topics in astronomy, including the sun/planets, the solar system, galaxies/nebulae, black holes/neutron stars, stellar evolution, and cosmology. PHYS 2160 Essentials of Earth and Space Science (3 credits) This course will cover topics from earth science, including the basic concepts needed to understand geology, oceanography, the atmosphere, the weather, and earth history. Topics from space science will include the sun, planets, solar system, the galaxy and larger structures, the composition and evolution of stars, cosmology, and exotic objects such as quasars and black holes. Prerequisite: PHYS 1020. PHYS 2350 General Physics I/Lab (4 credits) First of a two-part series covering mechanics, thermodynamics, vibrations, and waves. Includes laboratory sessions. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: MATH 1250 or MATH 2100 or MATH 2100H. PHYS 2360 General Physics II/Lab (4 credits) Second of a two-part series covering electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Includes laboratory sessions. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisites: PHYS 2350 and either MATH 1250 or MATH 2100 or MATH 2100H. PHYS 2400 Physics I/Lab (4 credits) This course covers the basic principles of kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravitation, oscillatory and wave motion, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. Includes laboratory sessions. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: MATH 2200. PHYS 2500 Physics II/Lab (4 credits) This course covers the basic principles of electrostatics, magnetostatics, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics, in particular, the special theory of relativity, early quantum theory, semiconductor diodes, and transistors. Includes laboratory sessions. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: PHYS 2400. and nervous systems. Students apply these concepts in the anatomy laboratory setting using resources such as cadaver dissection, radiographs, MRI, CT scans. PHS 5904 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions (5 credits) The anatomy and physiology component is an intensive study of the human body and introduces the student to the macroscopic structure of the human body by using a regional approach. The course emphasizes the correlation between anatomical structure and function, clinical application, and usage of correct anatomical terminology. Topics include cellular anatomy with an emphasis placed on the structural organization of the integument, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, reproductive, and nervous systems. Students apply these concepts in the anatomy laboratory setting using resources such as cadaver dissection, radiographs, MRI CT scans. The pathophysiology component is a comprehensive study of normal human physiology and focuses on the properties of living cells and tissues and the function of organ systems. Emphasis is placed on integration and control of systems with correlation to anatomical principles. PHTT—Hybrid Entry DPT PHTT 6802 Application of Evidence Based Practice (3 credits) Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates evidence from three sources to answer clinically relevant questions: 1) research literature; 2) clinician knowledge, experience, and judgment; and 3) patient values and circumstances. This course reviews and builds on content introduced in Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice, developing the role of the physical therapist as a scientific, evidence- based practitioner of physical therapy, and continuing to integrate critical inquiry and evidence-based practice throughout the curriculum. Emphasis will be on the use of statistical tools in appraising evidence, as well as the introduction of more complex sources of evidence, such as systematic reviews, meta-analysis, Cochrane reviews, clinical prediction rules, and clinical practice guidelines. The role of qualitative and mixed-methods research designs also will be explored. PHYS—Physics PHYS 1020 Concepts in Physical Science (3 credits) This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of physical science. By surveying the fundamentals of physics and related sciences the student will obtain an appreciation of the basic tenets of science in general. The emphasis will be on the nature of science as a creative human enterprise, the key role that it plays in modern society, its relationship to technology and thereby