BI-331: Kinesiology
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: BI-331 Kinesiology
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites (if any): BI-302, BI-330
Course Description in college catalog:
The study of the dynamics of body movement. The joints of the body are studied for their mobility and its limitations in the normal individual. Muscles are studied for their individual actions and their role in group actions. The laboratory involves the extensive use of palpation and muscle testing. Each student performs the hands-on testing of range of motion.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.
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Communicate effectively in various forms
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Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions
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Reason quantitatively as required in various fields of interest and in everyday life
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to solve clinical problems
2. Be able to outline the basic analysis of a simple movement
3. Begin to compare normal movement to pathological movement
Other program outcomes (if applicable).
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Make ethical judgments while recognizing multiple perspectives, as appropriate in the program of study
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Work collaboratively to accomplish learning objectives
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
Lecture exams are standard written exams.
Lab exams and practical exams are used to assess student process
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
