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102, OTA* 120, BIO* 115, PSYC 124. To be taken concurrent with OTA* 210,
OTA* 212, OTA* 214 and OTA* 232. (Sp) 0 credits
OTA* 210: Occupational Therapy with Children
(formerly OTA 102)
An overview of disabilities and diseases that affect children, and the study
of occupational therapy theory and practice as it pertains to the treatment of
these disabilities. Prerequisites: OTA* 102 and 120, BIO* 115, and PSY* 201.
(Sp) 3 credits
OTA* 210L: Occupational Therapy with Children Lab
(formerly OTA 102L: Treatment Modalities Laboratory
A laboratory course in occupational therapy to complement OTA* 210; must
be taken concurrently with OTA* 210. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. (Sp) 1
credit
OTA* 212: Occupational Therapy with Adults
(formerly OTA 112)
An overview of disabilities and diseases that affect adults, and the study of
occupational therapy theory and practice as they pertain to the treatment of
these disabilities. Prerequisites: OTA* 102 and OTA* 120, BIO* 115, and PSY*
201. (Sp) 3 credits
OTA* 212L: Occupational Therapy with Adults Lab
(formerly OTA 112L: Treatment Modalities Laboratory)
A laboratory course in occupational therapy to complement OTA* 212; must
be taken concurrently with OTA* 212. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. (Sp) 1
credit
OTA* 214: Occupational Therapy with the Elderly
(formerly OTA 122)
An overview of disabilities and diseases that affect the elderly, and
the study of occupational therapy theory and practice as they pertain to the
treatment of these disabilities. Prerequisites: OTA* 102, 120, BIO* 115, and
PSY* 201. (Sp) 3 credits
OTA* 214L: Occupational Therapy with the Elderly Lab
(formerly OTA 122L: Treatment Modalities Laboratory)
A laboratory course in occupational therapy to complement OTA* 214; must
be taken concurrently with OTA* 214. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. (Sp) 1
credit
OTA* 220: Group Approach in Occupational Therapy
(formerly OTA 220)
A course designed to enable students to increase knowledge of themselves and
the impact of their behavior on others. It will enable the student to understand
and use the transfer of feelings, ideas, facts and findings in one-to-one and
group relationships as part of the therapeutic process. Prerequisite: concurrent
or after OTA* 102 and OTA* 120. (Fa) 3 credits
OTA* 232: Clinical Management
(formerly OTA 232: Principles of Clinical Management)
A course designed to develop the student’s ability to formulate treatment plans,
document treatment, and understand professional issues of supervision, quality
assurance and job performance. Prerequisites: OTA* 102 and OTA* 120 and
concurrent with OTA* 210, OTA* 212 or OTA* 214. (Sp) 3 credits
OTA* 242: Level II Fieldwork
(formerly OTA 242)
Sixteen weeks of clinical training under the direction of an occupational therapy
practitioner. Half the training deals with psychosocial dysfunction and half with
physical disabilities. Prerequisite: completion of all OTA and general education
course work, and Level I Advanced Fieldwork. (Fa,Sp) 11 credits
OTA* 244: Advanced Seminar
(formerly OTA 244: Advanced Seminar in Occupational Therapy)
The study of occupational therapy treatment principles and applications using
the single case model; to be taken concurrently with OTA* 242. Prerequisite:
completion of all OTA and general education course work, and Level I Advanced
Fieldwork. (Fa,Sp) 1 credit
Oceanography
OCE* 101: Introduction to Oceanography
(formerly OCEN 110)
An introduction to the science of the ocean with emphasis on the geological,
physical, chemical and biological aspects of oceans. Topics include physical
and chemical properties of seawater, circulation, bathymetry, waves, tides, El
Niño, and marine plant and animal habitats. A field trip may be included. Class:
3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3 credits
Paralegal, See Legal
Philosophy
PHL* 101: Introduction to Philosophy
(formerly PHIL 201)
Development of personal views on the fundamental issues of human existence:
the nature of reality, the nature of the human person, knowing and thinking,
freedom, basis of morality, aesthetics, the philosophical basis of political systems,
and God’s existence. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp,Su) 3 credits
PHL* 111: Ethics
(formerly PHIL 203)
The fundamentals and principles of ethics: moral conscience, good and evil,
values, norms, ethical judgment, major ethical systems, punishment, religion
and ethics. Contemporary problems with case studies; in particular, issues of
environmental and bio-medical ethics. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp,Su)
3 credits
PHL* 112: Medical Ethics
(formerly PHIL 213: Health Care Ethics)
This course relates specific health experiences and issues to ethical theories
of traditional and contemporary philosophy. It includes a critical examination of
current opinions on moral issues in health care and gives a fair consideration
of those views. Class: 3 hours per week. (Sp) 3 credits
PHL* 115/BBG* 240: Business Ethics
(formerly PHIL 215/BUS 215)
(Fa) 3 credits. See Business.
PHL* 131: Logic
(formerly PHIL 205)
Logic is the study of sound reasoning, Areas of concern include practical
logic, deduction, induction, and symbolic logic. Focus is upon the application
of logical distinctions to rational argument, fallacies, definition, and generally
to scientific method. Recommended for all students. Class: 3 hour per week.
(Fa,Sp) 3 credits
PHL* 151: World Religions
(formerly PHIL 207: Religions of the World)
Survey of the major religions of the world: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism
and Hinduism, with emphasis on essential doctrines and practices. A
review of contemporary cults and sects. Class: 3 hours per week. (Fa,Sp) 3
credits
Next Semester Offered Designations: Fa = Fall, O = Occasional, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer 143
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