Department of Oriental Medicine - Course descriptions

256 TaiQi
An introduction to Chinese philosophy and theories of Qi as expressed in the patterns of movement of Tai Qi. 
Prerequisite: None. (3/30)

361 Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I
An orientation to Chinese medicine and introduction to the concepts of yin and yang, 5 elements, basic substances, organ physiology, etiological factors, 8 principles. 
Prerequisite: None. (3/30)

362N Chinese Medical Philosophy
(Formerly Essentials of Chinese Medicine I)
An introduction to Confucian, Buddhist, Taoist and other theories comprising the philosophical bases of Chinese Medicine, with reference to issues of health and illness, lifestyle, and methods for cultivation of one's Qi and spirit. 
Prerequisite: None. (3/30)

363N Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine II
(Formerly Zangfu Syndrome I)
In-depth study of the signs, symptoms and syndromes relating to the differentiation of disharmony according to Qi and Blood, Zangfu organs, and combination organ syndromes, including a discussion of the etiology and treatment principles. 
Prerequisite: 360 Chinese Medical Terminology; 361 Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I. (3/30)

364N Chinese Medical Diagnosis
A study of the four traditional methods of Oriental diagnosis, including observation, ausculation/olfaction, inquiry and palpation. Study includes signs, symptoms, tongue analysis, and pulse analysis. Includes a one-hour practical session. 
Prerequisite: 361 Fundamental Theories of Chinese Medicine I. Recommended prerequisite: 363N Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine II. (4/40)

366N Diagnosis & Differentiation of Syndromes
(Formerly Zangfu Syndrome II)
Continuation of the in-depth study of signs, symptoms and syndromes according to Qi and Blood, Zangfu organs, and combination organ syndromes begun in Fundamental of Chinese Theories II (Formerly Zangfu Syndrome I), with the addition of and special emphasis on appropriate herbal and acupuncture treatment modalities. 
Prerequisites: 363N Fundamental of Chinese Medicine II; 364N Chinese Medical Diagnosis, at least one Acupuncture Therapeutics course, and one Herbal Prescriptions course. (3/30)

503N Jin Gui Yao Lue
This course provides students with an in-depth study of Internal Medicine, Gynecology,  
and surgery from the perspective of Classical Chinese Medicine. Prerequisites: Herbal Prescription I-IV, Internal Medicine I-IV. (3/30)

545 Chinese Internal Medicine I
Studies of disorders of the respiratory system, various types of pain, and urinary disorders. Prerequisites: 366N Diagnosis and Differentiation of Syndromes, at least one Acupuncture Therapeutics course, and one Herbal Prescriptions course. (3/30)

546 Chinese Internal Medicine II
Studies of disorders of the gastrointestinal system, neuromuscular system, genital system, and hematology. 
Prerequisites: 366N Diagnosis and Differentiation of Syndromes; at least one Acupuncture Therapeutics course, and one Herbal Prescriptions course. (3/30)

547 Chinese Internal Medicine III
Studies of disorders or neurology, psychology, sleep, cardiovascular system, and tumors. 
Prerequisites: 366N Diagnosis and Differentiation of Syndromes; at least one Acupuncture Therapeutics course, and one Herbal Prescriptions course.
(3/30)

548 Chinese Internal Medicine IV: ObIGyn
Studies of disorders of the female reproductive system and of obstetrics.
Prerequisites: 366N Diagnosis and Differentiation of Syndromes; at least one Acupuncture Therapeutics course, and one Herbal Prescriptions course. (3/30)

549N Shang Han Lun/Wen Bing
(Formerly Essentials of Chinese Medicine III)
In-depth study of the signs, symptoms and syndromes relating to the differentiation of disease according to the Shang Han Lun (Six-Channel Differentiation), Wen Bing (Four Level Differentiation), and San Jiao Differentiation, with appropriate herbal and acupuncture treatment modalities. 
Prerequisites: At least one Chinese Internal Medicine course, one Acupuncture Therapeutics course, and one Herbal Prescriptions course. (3/30)