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2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Textbook information for required and supplemental materials for all courses can be found at the Life University Bookstore link: http://life.textbookx.com

The numbers in parentheses listed following the course description, i.e. Credit Hours:  (2-1-2.5), are explained below:

  • The first digit is the number of lecture quarter credit hours for the course.
  • The second digit is the number of laboratory quarter credit hours for the course.
  • The third digit is the number of credit hours for the course.

A Credit Hour is based on the amount of time spent per week in scheduled activities. Each contact hour of classroom work per week for eleven (11) weeks, or its equivalent, is equal to one-quarter credit hour. Two contact hours of laboratory work per week for eleven (11) weeks, or its equivalent, is equal to one-quarter credit hour. A minimum of two contact hours of clinical work per week for eleven (11) weeks, or its equivalent, is equal to one-quarter credit hour. Additional clinical work is expected in professional programs to meet either patient or clinic needs and as directed by clinician of record. Online courses, hybrid, accelerated, and other non-traditional modes of delivery will demonstrate equivalent time and effort.
 

Sport Health Science
  

  • SHS 488 - Special Topics

    (2-0-2)
    (Prerequisites: SHS 300)
    This course presents investigation and exploration of selected topics and problems in exercise science related to the current science, practice and issues related to athletic performance, fitness and health.
  

  • SHS 490 - Field Clinical Experience I

    (0-2-1)
    (Prerequisites: Faculty Approval)
    This course presents an introduction to the methods, skills and procedures used in evaluating and prescribing exercise programs.
  

  • SHS 491 - Field/Clinical Experience II

    (1-5)
    (Prerequisites: Faculty Approval) 
    This course is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to practice, apply and master additional skills presented in course work. Experiences will include evaluations, documentation and interpretation of results of exercise testing and program development.
  

  • SHS 492 - Practicum

    (1-12)
    (Prerequisites: Faculty approval)
    This course presents the student with supervised practical experience on the campus of Life University or in the local community.  Students will complete 30 hours of clock time per credit hour.
  

  • SHS 493 - Internship (12)

    (12)
    (Prerequisites: Faculty approval)
    This course presents the student a with supervised practical experience at a site of the students choosing. The student will complete a total of 360 contact hours (thirty hours of clock time per credit hour). 

Statistics
  

  • MSC 201 - Introduction to Statistics

    (5-0-5)
    (Prerequisite: MAT 100  or MAT 101 )
    The course focuses on applications of statistical techniques as applied to various scholastic disciplines and problems. It includes descriptive statistics, forecasting, statistical inference and regression.

Technique
  

  • TECH 2701 - Upper Cervical Toggle Recoil Technique

    (2-2-3)
     Prerequisites: ANAT 1607 , ANLS 1610  ANLS 1617  
    This course focuses on the uniqueness of upper cervical subluxation complex, its relationship to the body as a whole and the history and principles involved in the upper cervical adjusting technique. This course involves atlas and axis analysis, patient placement, doctor’s stance and set-up.
  

  • TECH 2711 - Full Spine Technique I

    (1-2-2)
    Prerequisites: ANAT 1607 , ANLS 1615    ANLS 1618  
    This course provides an introduction to selected basic adjustment procedures incorporating the full spine, traction-leverage moves. The student is taught adjustive setup procedures covering lumbar and pelvic areas of the spine.
  

  • TECH 2712 - Full Spine Technique II

    (1-2-2)
    Prerequisites: TECH 2711  
    This course provides an introduction to selected basic adjustment procedures incorporating the full spine, traction-leverage moves. The student is taught adjustive setup procedures covering the cervical and dorsal spine while reviewing lumbar and pelvic adjustive moves.
  

  • TECH 3713 - Full Spine Technique III

    (0-4-2)
    Prerequisites: ANLS 1610 , ANLS 2620 , TECH 2712  
    This course integrates the inter-segmental specific Full Spine I & II (TECH 2711  and TECH 2712 ) courses with x-ray interpretation, instrumentation, and motion and static palpation. It provides the student with more comprehensive training in patient analysis and adjusting procedures prior to entering the clinical environment.
  

  • TECH 3812 - Gonstead Technique

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3608  
    This class explores the Gonstead Technique as a system of subluxation analysis and correction. Adjustive technique will include side posture as well as the knee chest table and the cervical chair. This class will focus particular attention on patient case management.
  

  • TECH 3837 - Extra-Spinal Technique I

    (1-2-2)
    Prerequisite: ANLS 3715 , TECH 3713  
    This course will present various protocols for determining and correcting structural and functional problems of the upper extraspinal areas of the body that may have an effect on the subluxations of the spine.
  

  • TECH 3838 - Extra-Spinal Technique II

    (1-2-2)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3837  
    This course will present various protocols for determining and correcting structural and functional problems of the lower extraspinal areas of the body that may have an effect on the subluxations of the spine.
  

  • TECH 3850 - Adjusting Special Populations

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite: CLET 3757 , TECH 3713  
    A specialized course in the management of the vertebral subluxation complex as applies to special populations including pediatrics, pregnant women, geriatrics and management of the physically disabled patient. Chiropractic analysis and adjusting is explored with various techniques.
  

  • TECH 4822 - Thompson Technique

    (1-2-2)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3608  
    In this course several major methods are explored, utilizing specific drop technique, emphasizing the Thompson method. Implications of the Derefield leg check are addressed.
  

  • TECH 4841 - Sacro-Occipital Technique

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3608  
    This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic elements of analysis and correctional procedures employed in S.O.T., including categorization and specific adjusting.
  

  • TECH 4861 - Technique Strategies

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisites: TECH 3812 , TECH 3838 , TECH 4822  
    Students are provided a review of all previously taught techniques with specific emphasis on analysis, detection and removal of subluxation and chiropractic case management.
  

  • TECH 5657 - Arthrokinematics & Proprioception of Lower Body

    (MSHS 657)
    (3-2-3)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above), TECH 3838  
    This course provides the study of lower extremity joint function that is not produced by the action of voluntary muscles. Advanced techniques of extremity adjusting, as an adjunct to spinal adjusting, are studied.
  

  • TECH 5658 - Arthrokinematics & Proprioception of Upper Body

    (MSHS 658)
    (3-2-3)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above), TECH 3837 
     
    This course provides the study of upper extremity joint function that is not produced by the action of voluntary muscles. Advanced techniques of extremity adjusting, as an adjunct to spinal adjusting, are studied.
  

  • TECH 5659 - Sport Chiropractic Management

    (MSHS 659)
    (4-0-3)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above), TECH 5657  & TECH 5658  
    This course provides the study of a systematic process of the developing of case management skills as it pertains to sport injury. The course focuses on the more common athletic injuries seen in the clinical and on-field settings. The student learns how to diagnosis, rehabilitate and adjust such injuries.
  
  

  • TECH 5801 - Atlas Orthogonal Technique

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite:  CLIN 3609   (10th quarter student or above)
    This course covers methods of locating cervical spinal subluxations using the Atlas Orthogonal Technique.
  

  • TECH 5811 - H.I.O. Upper Cervical Knee Chest Technique

    (0-2-1)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above)
    This course is designed to provide each student with the necessary knowledge to apply H.I.O./Knee Chest adjusting technique in a clinical setting. This class will provide knowledge and practice experience in the area of x-ray procedures and analysis, skin temperature differential (pattern) analysis and knee chest adjusting technique.
  

  • TECH 5812 - NUCCA-National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association

    2-0-2
    (prerequisite: CLIN 3609 ) 
    This is an introductory course to the technique of the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). The basics of NUCCA will be discussed and practiced: including philosophy, biomechanics of the Atlas Subluxation Complex, x-ray patient positioning, x-ray analysis, proper patient positioning for receiving the adjustment, and proper stance and application of the adjustment by the doctor.
  

  • TECH 5817 - Activator Technique

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above)
    This course is designed to give the student the basic instruction in Activator methods. It is designed to develop the skills necessary for the accurate location and correction of subluxations according to this system. Upon completion of the course, the student should be capable of the following: to accurately locate spinal landmarks and vertebral levels, to perform the leg check procedure, to demonstrate an understanding of the rationale behind the activator analysis and correction and to demonstrate skill in the application of the Activator correction.
  

  • TECH 5821 - Grostic Technique

    (2-0-2)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above)
    This course will enable the student a method of patient care for the upper cervical subluxation complex. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to determine and quantify the relationships of the Occipital-Atlanto-Axial articulations as they relate to each other, calculate the correction vectors and apply those vectors necessary to reduce the misalignment. The course will include the supine leg check and instrumentation as it pertains to the assessment of the patient.
  

  • TECH 5823 - Advanced Thompson Technique

    (0-2-1)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above), TECH 4822  
    The Advanced Thompson Technique’s purpose is to instruct and enable the student to apply more extensive and detailed analysis and adjustment beyond what is presented in TECH 4822 .
  

  • TECH 5827 - Torque Release Technique

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above)
    This course provides an introduction to selected basic instrument adjusting procedures incorporating a low-force, full spine adjusting technique based on the tonal model. The student is taught adjusting procedures covering the cranium, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, illium, sacrum and coccyx areas of the spine.
  

  • TECH 5831 - Clinical Biomechanics of Posture (CBP)

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite: CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above)
    This course provides an introduction to CBP, including history, philosophy and research, structural rehabilitation of the spine and adjusting procedures of the entire spine.
  

  • TECH 5832 - Advanced Grostic Procedure Technique

    (0-2-1)
    Prerequisite:  CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above)TECH 5821  
    This course will provide the student with a practical application of the procedures presented in the Grostic Technique course, to include the analysis of radiographs, the adjustment and the management of a patient.
  

  • TECH 5835 - Introduction to Applied Kinesiology

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite:  CLIN 3609   (10th quarter student or above)
    The student is taught and shown precise manual muscle testing procedures for the entire body. Various applied kinesiology sensory receptor challenges are utilized to evoke muscle testing outcomes in a decision making process that guides the clinician through evaluation of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) as well as neurologically based hands-on pain relief procedures. The principle of mechanoreceptor activity blocking nociceptive activity is presented, with particular emphasis on manipulations of the atlanto-occipital area, all other spinal segments, foot and ankle joints and trigeminal nerve innervated tissues for pain relief.
  

  • TECH 5843 - Technique for Cranial and Visceral Dysfunction

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite:  CLIN 3609  (10th quarter student or above)
    To instruct students in advanced methods of subluxation detection and corrections according to the work of Dr. Major Bertrand DeJarnette and other notable S.O.T. practitioners.
  

  • TECH 5865 - Advanced Pediatric Technique

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite: DIAG 3765 , TECH 3850  
    This course provides the student with advanced information related to the delivery of chiropractic care to the pediatric and prenatal patient. This course will encompass many of the growing challenges seen in a primary care, family-based practice, ranging from the variety of disabilities today’s children face, dealing with traumatic injuries, assessing the specialized nutritional needs of children and the emerging necessity of understanding pediatric neurology. Specific examination and adjusting techniques will be demonstrated and described in the accompanying lab section.
  

  • TECH 5870 - Cox Flexion Distraction Technique

    (2-2-3)
    Prerequisite:  CLIN 3609   (10th quarter student or above)
    An integrative, diagnosis and technique course (lecture and lab) that covers the epidemiology, biomechanics, diagnosis, treatment and management of lower back and lower extremity pain. Emphasis will be placed on assessment and treatment utilizing Cox flexion distraction technique.

Transitional Studies English
  

  • TSE 098 - Writing Fundamentals

    (5-0-5*)
    This course is designed to help students improve basic writing skills. The course will emphasize: understanding sentence structure, reviewing grammar extensively, sharpening proofreading and editing skills, developing paragraphs with clearly expressed main ideas, and providing support using examples, explanations, and other methods. *This course carries five hours of institutional but not earned-degree credit.
  

  • TSE 099 - Introduction to Composition

    (5-0-5*)
    (Prerequisite: TSE 098  or placement test)
    This course prepares students for college level English composition. Topics include understanding audience, developing and organizing paragraphs and essays, using transitions, revising, and improving grammar and proofreading skills. *This course carries five hours of institutional but not earned-degree credit.

Transitional Studies Mathematics
  

  • TSM 098 - Elementary Algebra

    (5-0-5*)
    This course begins with a review of basic arithmetic skills and progresses to a study of beginning algebraic concepts. *This course carries five hours of institutional but not earned-degree credit.
  

  • TSM 099 - Intermediate Algebra

    (5-0-5*)
    (Prerequisite: TSM 098  or placement test)
    This course begins with a review of basic algebraic skills and progresses to a study of intermediate algebraic concepts including absolute values, inequalities, and quadratic equations. *This course carries five hours of institutional but not earned-degree credit.

Transitional Studies Reading
  

  • TSR 098 - Practical College Reading

    (5-0-5*)
    This course provides instruction in vocabulary and comprehension skills with emphasis on academic applications. Topics include vocabulary development, comprehension skills development, critical reading skills and study skills. *This course carries five hours of institutional credit.
  

  • TSR 099 - Practical College Reading

    (5-0-5*)
    This course provides instruction in vocabulary and comprehension skills with emphasis on academic applications. Topics include vocabulary development, comprehension skills development, critical reading skills and study skills. *This course carries five hours of institutional but not earned-degree credit.

Core Learning Proficiencies
  

  • CLP 090 - Core Learning Proficiencies

    In conjunction with providing health care degree programs, Life University is committed to delivering an education designed around a set of core proficiencies that advance personal integrity and provide the foundation for professional success, social contribution and cultural change. These proficiencies distinguish a Life University education and they are Integrity & Citizenship, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Learning Theory/Critical Thinking, Contemporary Scientific Paradigms, Philosophy of Human Existence & Healthcare Policy, Communication & Relationship Theory/Skills, Belief Systems & Performance, and Integrative Change.
 

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