UNM Physical Therapy Program Prerequisites and Course Descriptions
Sciences(35 hours)
Pass/Fail (CR/NC) options are not acceptable for any of the courses listed under Sciences. Candidates with academic records with an overall or science grade-point average of less than 3.0 on a four-point scale will not be considered. Grades of D or F are not acceptable towards fulfilling prerequisites. Advance level courses may be credited towards the science GPA if the basic requirements have been fulfilled.
326. Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology Study of the immediate and long-term effects of exercise on physiological systems of the human body. Prerequisites: BIOL 237 and 247L. (3)
111L. Elements of General Chemistry. (4)
One-semester course in general chemistry, especially for non-science majors in the health sciences except pre-medicine and medical technology. Three lectures, 3 hrs. demo lab/recitation. (Credit not allowed for both 111L and 121L.) {Summer, Fall, Spring}
151.General Physics. (3)
Mechanics, sound, heat, fluids. The sequence 151, 151L, 152, 152L is generally required of pre-medical, pre-dental and pre-optometry students. Only 151 and 152 are required of pharmacy students. Prerequisite: a working knowledge of trigonometry and of algebra at the level of Math 150.
151L. General Physics Laboratory. (1)
Mechanics, sound, heat. Pre- or co requisite: 151. Three hrs. lab.
152. General Physics. (3)
Electricity, magnetism, optics. Prerequisite: 151.
152L. General Physics Laboratory. (1)
Electricity, magnetism, optics. Pre- or co requisite: 152. Three hrs. lab.
237. Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences. (3) Swan
An integrated study of human structure and function to include histology, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Prerequisites: 123/124L or 201 and 4 hrs. of general chemistry. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring}
247L. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I. (1)
Laboratory work using cadavers. Anatomy stressed with appropriate physiological work. Topics integrated with 237. Pre- or co requisite: 237. Three hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring}
238. Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences. (3)
A continuation of 237 to include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: 237. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring}
248L. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II. (1)
Continuation of Biol 247L. Topics integrated with 238.Pre- or co requisite: 238. Three hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring}
145. Introduction to Statistics. (3)
Techniques for the visual presentation of numerical data, descriptive statistics, introduction to probability and basic probability models used in statistics, introduction to sampling and statistical inference, illustrated by examples from a variety of fields. Prerequisite: fulfillment of department placement requirements or a grade of A+ to B-, CR in Math 120. {Summer, Fall, Spring}
244. Human Nutrition. (3)
This course provides an overview of all the nutrients including function in the body and food sources. Dietary guidelines intended to promote long term health are stressed. Prerequisites: Biol 123 or 201, or Chem 121L or the equivalent.
220. Developmental Psychology. (3)
Overview of the physical, perceptual, motor, cognitive, emotional and social development of children from infancy through adolescence. Prerequisite: 105. {Fall, Spring}
New CNM Course Number Changes have come into effect this semester. This list will help in the conversion as to what will be acceptable to take at CNM:
UNM course |
CNM course |
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Bio 237 |
Bio 2210 |
Bio 238 |
Bio 2310 |
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Bio 247L |
Bio 2292 |
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Bio 248L |
Bio 2392 |
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Math 145 |
Math 1330 |
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Nutr 244 |
Nutr 2110 |
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Phys 151 |
Phys 1510 |
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Phys 152 |
Phys 1610 |
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Phys 151L |
Phys 1592 |
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Phys 152L |
Phys 1692 |
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Psy 105 |
Psy 1105 |
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Psy 220 |
Psy 2220 |
