SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF AYURVEDA

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1 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF AYURVEDA COURSE TITLE: Ayurvedic Rejuvenation I COURSE #: Ay 1300 TIME REQUIREMENT: 30 hrs: TIME REQUIREMENT: (hours/week) Lecture Hours: 30 hrs ADDITIONAL COURSE ACTIVITIES: Activity Hrs/wk Reading assignments 4 Projects 2 Quiz prep 1 Total 7 PREREQUISITES: Ayurvedic Basic principles I Ayurvedic Preventive Sciences Ayurvedic Nutrition Ayurvedic Pathology Ayurvedic Herbology I *as determined by instructor, department chair. Co-requisites: None FACULTY: Lead Faculty: Anupama Kizhakkeveettil E mail: anu@scuhs.edu Phone Extension- x493 Office Hours: By appointment only Office Location: K- Building Faculty Assisting in the Course:

2 COURSE PURPOSE COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course informs students about the unique health promotive and rejuvenations concepts of Ayurveda. Students gain knowledge about the methods that support healthy aging and staying fit at any age and methods described for enhancing the body s resistance against disease causing factors and preventing advancement of chronic diseases. Herbs and dietetic substances that enhance memory, voice, eyesight, energy and complexion will be highlighted. AYURVEDA PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: PROFESSIONALISM AND COMMUNICATION The graduate will demonstrate integrity and respect for all, and communicate professionally HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION The graduate will recommend ayurvedic diet, lifestyle plan for health promotion and disease prevention. HERBAL THERAPIES The graduate will select and recommend single herbs and their combination for health and wellness. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, a successful student should be able to: 1. Explain the concept of Rasayana in Ayurveda. 2. Describe the classification of Rasayana according to traditional ayurvedic textbooks 3. Explain lifestyle recommendation beneficial for rasayana practice 4. Explain Rasayana herbs available in the Ayurvedic Medicine 5. Suggest Rasayana herbs according to the constitution 6. Suggest Rasayana herbs that enhance memory, voice, eyesight, energy and complexion

3 CONTENT OUTLINE BY WEEK AND LECTURE (NOTE: Tentative, subject to change) Week Date Topic Reading ASSESSMENT 1 11/12/16 &11/13/16 Introduction to course; syllabus and course objectives Introduction to Rasayana Achara Rasayana Rasayana in daily life Individual Presentations 2 11/14/16- Historical preview of rasayana 11/20/16 11/17/16 Virtual class -1 Review Rasayana herbs I 3 11/21/16- Ayurvedic concept of aging & its 11/27/16 prevention with rasayana -E-Learning 11/23/2015 Virtual class -2 Rasayana herbs II Presentation Quiz I 11/17/16-8pm-open 1) Quiz II 11/23/16-8pm-open 2 ) 4 11/28/16-12/4/16 12/1/ /05/16-12/10/15 Rasayana Herbs II Virtual class -3 Review Review Quiz III 12/1/16-8pm-open 3 and 4) 12/10/15 Comprehensive Final Written Examination 8am - Library

4 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (A) by Dr. H.L. Sharma and Dr. Sudha Sharma. Chaukhamba Orientalia, First Edition ISBN : (Vol.4 Part-II A) RECOMMENDED TEXTS Therpy in Ayurveda by Ajay kumar Sharma. Sri Satguru Publications. First Edition ISBN: TEACHING METHODS AND ACTIVITIES Lectures, reading assignments, Team Based Learning (TBL), Problem Based Learning (PBL), team discussion, special activities and case studies. EVALUATION OF STUDENT LEARNING PLEASE NOTE: This is subject to change Assessment Point Value Final Written Examination 50 Quizzes (10 points each x 3) 30 Class Participation 6 Special Assignments (Team Based Learning (TBL) activities, homework, etc.) 10 Presentation 50 Attendance 5 points for in class room session + 4 points Virtual class- Total 9 points Total Points Available: 155 points Grading scale: [Please adjust this scale to reflect the one used in this course.] Letter grades will be assigned only at the end of the trimester. A = 90% to 100% B = 80% - less than 90% C = 70% - less than 80%

5 D = 60% - less than 70% F = less than 60% I = Incomplete W = Withdrawal University Policies Students are expected to spend at least 4 hours for each lecture hours of course time per week in activities and assessments outside the classroom. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to: writing papers; reading articles or text; small group work; presentations; completing assignments; preparation for assessments; online activities and other activities that do not include direct instructor interaction and involvement. All university policies apply to this course and all others. For full policy information please consult the university SCU Policy Manual. For a quick reference guide to the following policies: make-up examination, F-challenge examination, grade posting, results of failing grades, student support information, syllabus amendments, special needs, student conduct, and attendance, please consult the academic policies document housed on the Online Student Services [the preceding is a hyperlink]. Syllabus prepared by: Anupama Kizhakkeveettil