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Schedule of Classes Open to the Public Spring 2010
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine OM9567: Qi Gong: Energizing the Zang-Fu - 1 credit This course introduces methods for developing the zang fu related meridians. Students will learn meridian cultivation exercises and gain an experiential understanding of the internal organs at the energetic level. Course Dates: 4/5/2010 - 6/18/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Guan-Cheng Sun Botanical Medicine/Herbal Sciences BO9504: Organic Gardening - 2 credits
The goal of this class is to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement a perennial or annual organic garden. Topics explored include soil fertility, garden cultivation, transplanting and direct seeding, irrigation principles, composting, pest and weed management, soil testing, and social and environmental issues in agriculture. There is a lab fee and you must register for the lecture and lab. Prerequisite: None1
Course Dates: 4/5/2010 - 6/18/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Jenn Dazey Section B Schedule:
Instructor: Jenn Dazey Counseling and Health Psychology PS3148: Science and Spirituality - 3 credits
The historical forces behind the separation of scientific medicine and spirituality are explored. Students investigate concepts such as consciousness studies, cosmology and energy work that focus on reintegration in health and wellness. Prerequisite: None1
Course Dates: 4/5/2010 - 6/18/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Brad Lichtenstein, ND PS9103: Ecopsychology - 2 credits
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of the developing field of ecopsychology. This class explores evolutionary perspectives on, as well as social implications for, the merger of ecology and psychology. In addition, applications of ecopsychology within a variety of health and healing settings are examined, and an overview of the science of systems theory is intended to provide a perspective on how science has informed the study of ecopsychology. Prerequisite: None1
Course Dates: 4/5/2010 - 6/18/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Tiffany Reiss, PhD Exercise Science and Wellness EX9506: Functional Fitness - 1 credit
This course focuses on functional fitness training by engaging in exercises that stimulate core strength, increases cardiovascular conditioning, muscular endurance and high intensity activities. The majority of these exercises will be performed with an individual's own body weight and gravity as resistance.
Prerequisite: None1
Course Dates: 4/5/2010 - 6/18/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Tiffany Reiss, PhD Interdisciplinary Studies IS9502: Intro to Mind, Body Medicine & Contemplative Disciplines - 1 credit This course will provide an introduction to the five categories of meditation, including theory and practice of each. Faculty will present an overview of research regarding the clinical efficacy of meditation. Implications and practical clinical applications of meditation will be considered as well as the neurobiology of ordinary and extraordinary health. The course will also include a survey of interesting topics/readings regarding neuroplasticity, mindfulness and mastery of attention, neural development and executive cognitive functions, and complementary styles of meditation. Students will compose a reflective integration paper or creative expression with commentary. Course Dates: 4/23/2010 - 4/25/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Section B Schedule:
Instructor: Naturopathic Midwifery Certificate MW9120: Fertility Awareness & Natural Family Planning - 2 credits
This course prepares participants for the clinical management of fertility using the most current fertility awareness and family planning techniques and resources. Students examine historical and psychological aspects related to conception and contraception and review basic reproductive anatomy and physiology. They assess pros and cons of various natural fertility assessment tools and tracking techniques and learn to analyze patient fertility charts. Learners discuss and practice methods for teaching and counseling patients utilizing these methods. Upon completion of this course students are able to assist patients in assessing and tracking fertility for conception or contraception, utilizing a variety of methods. Prerequisite: None1
Course Dates: 4/5/2010 - 6/18/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Kim Bauer Nutrition TR9120: Writing about Food & Health - 2 credits
This course will help prepare students for a full-time, part-time, or freelance career in food writing. Students will learn how to differentiate the basic structures and style for writing books, maganzine/newspaper articles, academic journals, web sites (such as zines), and blogs, compose a proposal suitable for editors and publishers and practice writing for specific audiences. Researching timely topics and creating fresh perspectives will be encouraged.
Prerequisite: None1
Course Dates: 4/5/2010 - 6/18/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Terence Maikels TR9530: Obesity & Obesity Related Diseases - 2 credits This course focuses on the challenges raised by current international and national trends in obesity. It will be based upon a broad survey of obesity research that focuses on the underlying genetic, biologic, and environmental contributors that affect energy balance. The course will include an evaluation of the efficacy of dietary, pharmacologic and surgical approaches for obesity management. We will examine consequences of obesity on health, medical costs and quality of life as well as its associations with public health policy, the media and environment. Course Dates: 4/5/2010 - 6/18/2010 Section A Schedule:
Instructor: Alexandra Kazaks
For more information or to register, please call (425) 602-3010 or email. Or download, print out and mail in the registration form (90 KB). 
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