City University of Hong Kong. Course Syllabus. offered by Department of Biomedical Sciences with effect from Semester A 2017 / 2018

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1 City University of Hong Kong offered by Department of Biomedical Sciences with effect from Semester A 2017 / 2018 Part I Course Overview Course Title: Mind, Body and Energy Course Code: GE1328 Course Duration: One Semester Credit Units: 3 Level: Proposed Area: (for GE courses only) Medium of Instruction: Medium of Assessment: Prerequisites: Precursors: Equivalent Courses: Exclusive Courses: B1 Arts and Humanities Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations Science and Technology English English Nil Nil Generally none Nil 1

2 Part II Course Details 1. Abstract (A 150-word description about the course) The course will introduce the psychological and cultural origins and the biological principles of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM; including acupuncture band related therapies, mind-body medicine, energy medicine, and herbal medicine). The students will discover the relationship between essential physiological functions of the human body and the brain, and how the beneficial effects of CAM may be studied using modern biomedical technologies. The students will also explore through the latest clinical and basic research on complementary and alternative medicines to establish a link between mind, body and energy. The course will also provide students from and of different disciplines and backgrounds with an understanding of the multidisciplinary and cross-cultural nature of complementary and alternative medicines. Lectures will be supplemented with demonstrations and hands-on learning sessions. 2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) (CILOs state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given standard of performance.) No. CILOs # Weighting* (if applicable) 1. Explain the psychological and cultural origins, the biological basis, and the clinical efficacy of the major modalities of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). 2. Describe the essential physiological functions of the human body and how these functions are controlled through mind-body-energy interactions. 3. Evaluate the beneficial effects of CAM and how these effects are studied using modern biomedical technology. 4. Critically examine the current status of research on herbal medicine, mind-body medicine, energy medicine, acupuncture, and manipulative therapies. * If weighting is assigned to CILOs, they should add up to 100%. 100% Discovery-enriched curriculum related learning outcomes (please tick where appropriate) A1 A2 A3 30% 25% 25% 20% # Please specify the alignment of CILOs to the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning outcomes (PILOs) in Section A of Annex. A1: Attitude Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers. A2: Ability Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to self-life problems. A3: Accomplishments Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes. 2

3 3. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) (TLAs designed to facilitate students achievement of the CILOs.) TLA Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week (if applicable) Lecture The lecturers will explore the major areas of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) with an emphasis on critical examination of the current status of research on herbal medicine, mind-body medicine, energy medicine, acupuncture, and manipulative therapies. Interactive Class Activities The students will view demonstrations of the different areas of CAM, learn some of the basic techniques of mind-body practices and manipulative, hands-on therapies, and engage in interactive scenario analysis relevant to health/medical Group Research & Presentation issues. The students will form groups to carry out research on the current scientific literature on CAM, and discuss and present their findings on the psychological and cultural backgrounds and the medicinal effects of different types of CAM originating from different cultures. 4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs) (ATs are designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs.) Assessment Tasks/Activities CILO No. Weighting* Remarks Continuous Assessment: _50 % Interactive class activities 25% Group Research & Presentation 25% Examination: _50_% (duration: 2hrs, if applicable) * The weightings should add up to 100%. 100% "Minimum Passing Requirement" for BMS courses: A minimum of 30% in coursework as well as in examination, in addition to a minimum of 40% in coursework and examination taken together. 3

4 5. Assessment Rubrics (Grading of student achievements is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities with the following rubrics.) Assessment Task Criterion Excellent (A+, A, A-) 1. Interactive Class Activities 2. Group research & presentation 1.1 CAPACITY for SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING to understand the major areas of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (COM) 2.1 ABILITY to EXPLAIN in DETAIL and with ACCURACY methods of inquiry useful in analysing the findings on psychological, cultural backgrounds, medicinal effects of different types of CAM originating from different cultures Good (B+, B, B-) Fair (C+, C, C-) Marginal (D) Failure (F) High Significant Moderate Basic Not even reaching marginal levels High Significant Moderate Basic Not even reaching marginal levels 4

5 Part III Other Information (more details can be provided separately in the teaching plan) 1. Keyword Syllabus (An indication of the key topics of the course.) Each topic listed below will be presented for two weeks of lecture/tutorial, with the remaining weeks of the semester used for student presentations. I. Comparison of Complementary and Alternative Medicine with Western Medicine. Health behaviour as determined by social, cultural, economic, political, and psychological factors. History, principles and practice of the medical systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other Complementary and Alternative Medicines from different cultures. Principles of Western Evidence-Based Medicine and challenges in applying them to research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, especially with respect to placebo effects, blinding methods, randomization of subjects, and complex composition of botanical/herbal medicine. II. Acupuncture and Related Therapies. Principles and practices of acupuncture and related therapies. Disorders recognized by the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization as most treatable by acupuncture. The role of the nervous system in acupuncture effects and the activation of specific brain regions by acupuncture. III. Mind/Body/Energy Medicine. Effects of physical and mental stress on the nervous system, the immune system, and energy metabolism, and how mind-body practices restore balance in these systems. Clinical studies on the beneficial effects of mind-body practices such as Qigong, Tai Chi, Yoga, and meditation on mind-body functions. Electromagnetic energy emitted from the human body measured by modern biomedical technologies and effects of electromagnetic fields on cellular functions. U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-approved electrotherapy devices for promoting wound healing. IV. Manipulative Therapies. The relationship between different Eastern manipulative therapies (e.g., acupoint massage, Shiatsu, Tui Na) and Western modalities such as chiropractic, osteopathy, and physical therapy. Beneficial effects of such therapies explained on the basis of the physiology of bones, muscles, tendons, and the nervous system. 5

6 V. Herbal Medicine. Differences between botanical-herbal products/dietary supplements and Western medicine/drugs as defined by the FDA. Biological basis of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory herbal medicine. Herbal medicine for lowering risks for cardiovascular diseases and cancer. VI. Integration of Eastern and Western Medicine Shifting of the Western medical paradigm of single-drug/single target approach to the Eastern multi-drug/multi-target strategy. Western trends towards individualized medicine. Integration of evidence-based Eastern therapies with Western medicine in treating complex diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Leading examples of the practice of Integrative Medicine in the U.S. and in China. Social impacts, implications, benefits and limitations of the CAM. 2. Reading List 2.1 Compulsory Readings (Compulsory readings can include books, book chapters, or journal/magazine articles. There are also collections of e-books, e-journals available from the CityU Library.) 1. Marc S. Micozzi MD PhD (4 th edition, 2010). Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Saunders. 2. Benjamin Kligler, Roberta Lee (1 st edition, 2004). Integrative Medicine: Principles for Practice [Hardcover]. McGraw-Hill Professional. 2.2 Additional Readings (Additional references for students to learn to expand their knowledge about the subject.) 1. Official website for the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), the US Government s lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine University of Michigan Integrative Medicine, an interdisciplinary program, is committed to the thoughtful and compassionate integration of complementary therapies and conventional medicine through the activities of research, education, clinical services and community partnerships. As a healing-oriented approach to medical care, integrative medicine takes into account the whole person (body, mind, spirit and emotion), including all aspects of lifestyle ols-and-resources/cimer/index.html The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources (CIMER) Web site is dedicated to providing educational resources to health care professionals and patients regarding the current understanding of complementary medicine and, where appropriate, to assist in the integration of these medicines and therapies with conventional treatments. Our intention is to provide evidence-based information to improve the lives of patients who choose to use these therapies under the direction of informed physicians. 6

7 Annex (for GE courses only) A. Please specify the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) that the course is aligned to and relate them to the CILOs stated in Part II, Section 2 of this form: GE PILO Please indicate which CILO(s) is/are related to this PILO, if any (can be more than one CILOs in each PILO) PILO 1: Demonstrate the capacity for self-directed CILOs 1 & 2 learning PILO 2: Explain the basic methodologies and CILOs 1 & 2 techniques of inquiry of the arts and humanities, social sciences, business, and science and technology PILO 3: Demonstrate critical thinking skills CILOs 3 & 4 PILO 4: Interpret information and numerical data CILOs 3 & 4 PILO 5: Produce structured, well-organised and fluent text PILO 6: Demonstrate effective oral communication skills PILO 7: Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a team PILO 8: Recognise important characteristics of their own culture(s) and at least one other culture, and their impact on global issues PILO 9: Value ethical and socially responsible actions PILO 10: Demonstrate the attitude and/or ability to accomplish discovery and/or innovation CILOs 3 & 4 CILOs 2, 3 & 4 CILOs 3 & 4 CILOs 3 & 4 CILOs 2, 3 & 4 GE course leaders should cover the mandatory PILOs for the GE area (Area 1: Arts and Humanities; Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations; Area 3: Science and Technology) for which they have classified their course; for quality assurance purposes, they are advised to carefully consider if it is beneficial to claim any coverage of additional PILOs. General advice would be to restrict PILOs to only the essential ones. (Please refer to the curricular mapping of GE programme: B. Please select an assessment task for collecting evidence of student achievement for quality assurance purposes. Please retain at least one sample of student achievement across a period of three years. Selected Assessment Task The students will work in groups (4-5 students per group) and carry out research on topics selected by the group with the consent of the instructor, and present their findings towards the end of the semester. The video tapes and the ppt files of the presentations will be used to assess the students abilities to integrate different fields of knowledge to critically evaluate the cultural, psychological, and biological basis of complementary and alternative medicine by exploring through the latest clinical and basic research on CAM. 7