NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 印度傳統保健法(0517)
(Eng.) Indian Traditional Knowledge of Health and Healing
Offering Dept General Education Center
Course Type Required Credits 2 Teacher KANTHASAMY JAYABAL SENTHIL KUMAR
Department General Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description The Indian Systems of Traditional Therapeutic Knowledge consist of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, and therapies such as Yoga and Naturopathy. Some of these systems are indigenous and others have over the years become a part of Indian tradition. The principle aim of this course is to provide a brief understanding of traditional therapeutic systems in India and Indian sub-continent.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1.An introduction to Indian systems of traditional medicine

2.A brief understanding of similarities and differentiations in each medical systems

3.Learning how Traditional medicine knowledge is applied to encounter modern diseases
2.Scientific Training
3.Communication Skills
4.Innovation
5.International Perspective
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 week 01 Course Introduction & General Introduction of ISTM
week 02 Introduction to Ayurveda System of Medicine (Part-1)
week 03 Introduction to Ayurveda System of Medicine (Part-2)
week 04 Introduction to Siddha System of Medicine (Part-1)
week 05 Introduction to Siddha System of Medicine (Part-2)
week 06 Introduction to Unani System of Medicine (Part-1)
week 07 Introduction to Unani System of Medicine (Part-2)
week 08 Introduction to Yoga and Meditation
week 09 Mid-Term Exam
week 10 Yoga (Practical Class)
week 11 Introduction to Homeopathy System of Medicine (Part-1)
week 12 Introduction to Homeopathy System of Medicine (Part-2)
week 13 Introduction to Complementary & Alternative Medicine (Part-1)
week 14 Introduction to Complementary & Alternative Medicine (Part-2)
week 15 Introduction to Indigenous Medicine (Part-1)
week 16 Introduction to Indigenous Medicine (Part-2)
week 17 Pharmacological and Toxicological Screening of Drugs used in ISTM
week 18 Final Exam
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Evaluation
出席狀況 attendance/ participation 10%、
作業 homework 10%、
口頭報告 oral presentation 40%、
書面報告 Reports 40%
Textbook & other References
1.Susan WB (2018) Ayurveda beginner’s guide: Essential Ayurvedic principles and practices to balance and heal naturally. Athea Press, Singapore.
2.Paul JT (2000) Siddha medicine handbook of traditional remedies. Thottam Publisher, Chennai, India.
3.Jamil A (1998) Unani: The science of Graeco Arabic medicine. Lsutre Press, Kanpur, India.
4.Christine A (2014) Homeopathic medicine: The complete guide to homeopathic medicine and treatment of common disorders. The fruitful mind, Word press.
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Update Date, year/month/day:None Printed Date, year/month/day:2024 / 9 / 08
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