Subject: Physical Therapy
Course Number: 204A
Course Title: Pathophysiology for Physical Therapists I
Units: 3
School: Graduate Division
Department: Physical Therapy Program

Course Description: Pathophysiology for Physical Therapists is a two-part course, A & B (each covering different body systems), for a total of six quarter-units. Three units of the course are taught during the fall and three in the winter. Students will be introduced to the physiological and pathophysiological principles and mechanisms that underlie the normal and abnormal functions of the body and develop an understanding of disease pathophysiology. Didactic lectures are supplemented with small group learning.
Prerequisites: Students must possess foundational understanding of muscle, nerve, and joint structure and function, thoroughly grasp basic kinesiology concepts, and be able to demonstrate and apply basic anatomy and physiology principles. Students must have successfully completed courses in Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy (PHYS THER 200A).
Restrictions: Enrollment in the DPT program.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Lab-Skills, Student - Lecture

Instructor of Record: J. Kinder
Additional Instructor(s): A. Lui, V. Cong
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Fall
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No