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<br />A continuation of 1302. This course focuses on the Small Intestine, Urinary <br />Bladder, Kidney, Pericardium, Triple Burner, Gall Bladder, Liver, Governing <br />Vessel and the Conception Vessel meridians and extra meridians. Also included <br />is a selection of extra points, the depths and angles of needle insertion, as well as <br />contraindications for needling and moxibustion. <br /> <br />1303 <br /> <br />Clinical Chinese Herbology I <br /> <br />4 credits/60 hours <br /> <br />First of a three-trimester series. This course provides botanical knowledge <br />related to Chinese materia medica, a general introduction to Chinese medicine <br />herbs, such as tastes and properties and methods of preparation, as well as <br />specific details on eighty Chinese herbs, including classification, taste, <br />properties, entering meridians, actions, indications, contraindications, and <br />relevant research describing physio]ogical action and preparation. Classes of <br />herbs covered include those that release exterior conditions, herbs that clear <br />Heat, and downward-draining herbs. Leading formulas for each category are <br />introduced. <br /> <br />]304 <br /> <br />Anatomy & Physiology III <br /> <br />2 credits/30 hours <br /> <br />The continuation of 1204. Topics include the respiratory system, digestive <br />system, urinary system, and the reproductive system. Body fluids, electrolytes, <br />acid-base balance, human development and heredity are also discussed. <br /> <br />1305 <br /> <br />Clinic Observation III <br /> <br />2 credits/60 hours <br /> <br />A continuation of 1208. <br /> <br />2101 <br /> <br />TCM Diagnostics III <br /> <br />2 credits/30 hours <br /> <br />A continuation of 1301. Mainly covers the skills needed to collect and analyze <br />the symptoms and signs of disease and make a pattern diagnosis. About 150 <br />patterns commonly seen in the clinic are included. Students also learn how to fill <br />out the patient chart and record findings, treatment, etc. <br /> <br />2102 Point Selection and Combination <br /> <br />2 credits/30 hours <br /> <br />Introduces the principles of point selection and combination in clinical practice. <br />Applications of specific points and principles of acupuncture point prescriptions <br /> <br />28 <br />