2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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APP 1110 - Oriental Medicine Theory

Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 60
Units: 4
This course is devoted to the study of the basic philosophy and foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This course introduces the concepts of yin and yang theory, five element theory, vital substances (qi, blood, essence and body fluids), zang and fu organs theory, extraordinary organs theory, causes of diseases, pathogenesis of yin and yang pattern disharmony, and the mechanism of qi. Course instruction includes lectures, discussions, and critical thinking. Evidence-based concepts will be introduced and utilized along with literature search and interpretation.

Prerequisites: admission to college
Restrictions: DACM program only



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