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Foundations of Herbal Medicine (HERB 1000)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course provides an overview of the ancient systems of medicine including Greek, Native American and African philosphies. Through comparison of various systems of medicine, you will learn how herbal medicine was developed as a part of a holistic approach to health and well-being. Beginning with the ancient systems, you will follow the historical thread to the holistic medicine movements in the United States from colonization to the current times.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Introduction to Herbal Medicine (HERB 1100)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
In this course you will learn about the herbal medicine industry in the US and careers in the field through studying history, the herbal supplement industry, FDA rules and regulations for herbal supplements, the sustainability of medicinal plants, and laws regarding the practice of herbal medicine. You will develop strong research skills through a semester long research project on an endangered medicinal plant by critically examining information pertaining to historical and current use for its authenticity, bias, and credibility.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Applications of Herbal Medicine 1 (HERB 1105)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
In this course, you will learn how herbal medicine can support health in specific life stages. You will discuss modern health concerns, focusing on traditional and contemporary herbal treatments that positively affect health throughout life. Through lectures, case studies and research, you will identify effective strategies for using herbs safely as well as how to change dosages for the age of the individual. You will study how herbal medicine works on organs systems in the body, including the respiratory, immune and reproductive systems.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Herbal Pharmacy 1 (HERB 1200)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This is a hands-on course providing techniques for harvesting and drying herbs and incorporating them into herbal products, such as decoctions, infusions, tinctures, lotions, steams, and salves. You will participate in field trips that include identification of medicinal herbs to develop an understanding of how and when individual herbs are harvested.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Materia Medica 1 (HERB 1220)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
Materia Medica 1 is the first of a series of materia medica courses that align with studying medicinal plants throughout the growing season. In this course you develop a deep understanding of how holistic medicine systems choose plants for different body organ systems. You will also learn about herbs used to promote health of the nervous, digestive and muscular skeletal systems. During this course you will visit gardens and natural areas learning plant identification of plants commonly found and harvested in the fall. You will learn the plant energetics as it pertains to traditional medicine systems along with a contemporary understanding of key therapeutic actions, indications, contraindications, and dosages.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Applications of Herbal Medicine 2 (HERB 1225)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
Applications of Herbal Medicine 2 is the capstone course of the Herbal Studies certificate program. Building off skills learned in
HERB 1105, you will develop effective strategies in supporting the cardiovascular system as well as identifying herbs that support the balance and cleansing action of the body's liver, kidney and skin functions. The lab portion will consist of in-class exercises and field trips to help you gain experience using skills learned throughout the program.
Prerequisites:
HERB 1105
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Materia Medica 2 (HERB 1230)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
Materia Medica 2 is the second in the series of materia medica courses that align with studying medicinal plants throughout the growing season. You will develop a deep understanding of how holistic medicine systems choose plants for different body organ systems. You will learn about herbs used to promote health of the respiratory, integumentary, and immune systems. During this course you will visit gardens and natural areas learning plant identification of plants commonly found and harvested in the spring. You will learn the plant energetics as it pertains to traditional medicine systems along with a contemporary understanding of key therapeutic actions, indications, contraindications, and dosages.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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Materia Medica 3 (HERB 1235)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
Materia Medica 3 is the third in the series of materia medica courses that align with studying medicinal plants throughout the growing season. You will learn about herbs used to promote health of the including the liver, kidneys, and reproductive systems. During this course you will visit gardens and natural areas learning plant identification of plants commonly found and harvested in the summer. You will also learn the plant energetics as it pertains to traditional medicine systems along with a contemporary understanding of key therapeutic actions, indications, contraindications, and dosages. In this course you will develop a deep understanding of how holistic medicine systems choose plants for different body organ systems.
Prerequisites:
HERB 1230
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Herbal Pharmacy 2 (HERB 1245)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This is a hands-on course providing training in the growing of medicinal plants, harvesting and drying to develop products in class. You will develop products adhering to Industry Good Manufacturing practices and learn labeling requirements. Other types of products such as hydrosols and essential oils will give students experience making complicated herbal products to build off skills developed in Herbal Pharmacy 1. This course will have field identification activities in foraging and plant identification while being exposed to the laws and regulations of foraged products for restaurants.
Prerequisites:
HERB 1200
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Comparative Herbalism (HERB 1250)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
This course explores plant-based healing practices in the West and East including European, Ayurvedic Traditional Chinese, African American and Native American philosophies. You will learn comparative beliefs about the body, its relationship to the natural world, and the processes of health and disease will be studied to understand holistic healing methods.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052
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The Business of Herbal Medicine (HERB 1255)
Total Credits:
2
Lecture Credits:
2
Description:
The Business of herbalism course gives students the tools to develop an herbal business plan or plan a career in herbal medicine. You will be guided through individualized plans to lay a foundation for your next steps into the field of herbal medicine.
Prerequisites:
HERB 1200
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