APP 1110 - Oriental Medicine Theory

This course is devoted to the study of the basic philosophy and foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This course will introduce the concepts of Yin and Yang Theory, Five Elements Theory, Vital Substances (Essence, Qi, Blood and Body Fluids), Zang and Fu Organ Theory, Extraordinary Fu Organs, Causes of Diseases, and Pathogenesis of Yin and Yang Disharmony and the Mechanism of Qi. Course instruction includes lectures, discussions, and critical thinking activities.

Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 60

Credits: 4
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Grade Type
Letter