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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - RSD6921
Tracking Number - 5054

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Current Status: Approved by SCNS - 2015-03-01
Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: New
Course Change Information (for course changes only):
Comments: Required. Rehab Sci Ph.D. To Chair. Approved; To USF sys 11/18/14; to SCNS 12/1. Being submitted as 6921 (originally proposed as 6922) Approved eff 3/1/15


Detail Information

  1. Date & Time Submitted: 2014-08-29
  2. Department: Physical Therapy
  3. College: MD
  4. Budget Account Number: 88250
  5. Contact Person: William S. Quillen
  6. Phone: 8139749863
  7. Email: wquillen@health.usf.edu
  8. Prefix: RSD
  9. Number: 6921
  10. Full Title: Colloquium in Rehabilitation Sciences 2
  11. Credit Hours: 1
  12. Section Type: D - Discussion (Primarily)
  13. Is the course title variable?: N
  14. Is a permit required for registration?: Y
  15. Are the credit hours variable?: N
  16. Is this course repeatable?: N
  17. If repeatable, how many times?: 0
  18. Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum): Colloquium 2
  19. Course Online?: C - Face-to-face (0% online)
  20. Percentage Online: 0
  21. Grading Option: -
  22. Prerequisites: RSD 6920
  23. Corequisites:
  24. Course Description: Weekly meetings with faculty and guest speaker presentations on timely topics and current research in the field. Students may present results of projects in which they are involved or lead discussion of contemporary journal articles in rehabilitation sci

  25. Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course: Needed for new program/concentration/certificate
  26. What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? Most research based doctoral programs in rehabilitation sciences require a colloquium research course in order to prepare students for candidacy and subsequent dissertation research.
  27. Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times? No
  28. What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.) USF faculty member or other researcher with a research doctorate degree in a field relevant to the student's research agenda and who is also actively conducting research in the field.
  29. Objectives: 1) Expose students to contemporary topics in rehabilitation sciences in an interactive learning environment.

    2) Provide opportunities for students to develop skills, oral and written communication, critical thinking, and grantsmanship in rehabilitation sciences research.

    3) Interpret and synthesize evidence on contemporary topics in rehabilitation sciences in an integrative setting with fellow doctoral students, faculty and other researchers

    4) Other specific objectives may vary depending upon the topic area and the course director.

  30. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students will be able to critically evaluate, interpret, and communicate findings relevant to rehabilitation sciences research in preparation for the track-specific advanced courses and dissertation research.
  31. Major Topics: Contemporary research in the three concentration areas: chronic illness, veteran’s health/reintegration, and neuromusculoskeletal disability.
  32. Textbooks: Brandt, Jr. E.N. and Pope, A.P. Eds.

    Enabling America: Assessing the Role of Rehabilitation Science and Engineering.

    Committee on Assessing Rehabilitation Science and Engineering

    The National Academies Press, 1997

    ISBN: 978-0-309-16250-0

  33. Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases: Peer reviewed literature on contemporary research and evidence-based practice in the rehabilitation sciences will be emphasized.
  34. Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy: Students will be expected to complete oral presentations, discussions, and written assignments as determined by the course director. In addition to these assignments to measure the attainment of learning goals, students are also evaluated on: professional behavior (by the course director), participation in group activities and assignments (by classmates), and ability to self-assess one’s own learning and professional growth.
  35. Assignments, Exams and Tests: Assignments will consist of oral presentations and written assignments as determined by the course director.
  36. Attendance Policy: Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,

    http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)

    Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)

    In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.

  37. Policy on Make-up Work: The student will contact the Course Director for instructions on any make-up work that is needed for the course, in accordance with the policies the USF Office of Graduate Studies.
  38. Program This Course Supports: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences
  39. Course Concurrence Information:


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