Course Title: Chinese Medicine Theory 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Chinese Medicine Theory 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COTH2106

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

150H Health Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

COTH2140

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

150H Health Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

COTH2140

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Lin Dong

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7990

Course Coordinator Email: lin.dong@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 202.04.052


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

 


Course Description

Chinese Medicine Theory 1 is a one-semester course that will cover the history of the development of Chinese medicine and the philosophies and fundamental principles that guide the practice of Chinese medicine. The course will provide a solid theoretical basis and foundation for future learning over the remainder of your Chinese Medicine or Acupuncture studies, but particularly for courses dealing with Chinese medicine diagnosis, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, medicinal formulae, clinical Chinese medicine, classic literature and Chinese medicine and research. Topics include the theory of yin-yang; the theory of five elements; the theory of zang-fu organs; and the aetiology, pathology and principles of treatment in Chinese medicine. The basics of pin yin of the Chinese language will be taught to enable you to understand terminology in Chinese medicine.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Objectives for BP278 Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine):

  • PLO 2: Gather clinical information to make accurate differential diagnoses, assessment and management plans and carry out effective treatment.
  • PLO 4: Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in the provision of specialized health care.
  • PLO 8: Understand the historical development of the profession, its ethos, organisation and philosophical foundations.


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Describe the development and achievements of specific scholars and schools of thought in Chinese Medicine and their influence on social economics, culture, science and health.
  2. Explain the philosophies and fundamental theories that underpin the practice of Chinese medicine including: Yin Yang theory, Five-element theory, Zang-fu theory, theory of Qi, blood and body fluids, meridian theory, aetiology and pathogenesis.
  3. Identify the physiological functions and inter-relationships of organs and other structures of the human body from the perspective of Chinese medicine and how these influence a Chinese medical diagnosis, taking into account the impact of the individual’s environment.
  4. Recall principles of aetiology and pathogenesis in order to apply fundamental theories of Chinese medicine to the analysis of case studies
  5. Discuss the impact of cultural factors in relation to language study and describe issues associated with communicating Chinese medicine terminology to a western audience
  6. Demonstrate the appropriate use of the Chinese pinyin systems. 


Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning activities include a mixture of lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Lectures will introduce you to the origin, development, achievements and current stages of Chinese medicine including acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as providing a solid theoretical basis to help you to achieve professional practice.

Tutorials are used to explore your critical and clinical thinking by examining case studies in addition to discussing various key topics. The practical sessions will build the necessary skills of Chinese medicine theory and Chinese medicine terminology. You will be introduced to and expected to read academic literature relating to history and principles of Chinese medicine. A written assignment task requires you to learn the history and principles of Chinese medicine. You are expected to practise Chinese medicine terms by participating in role playing. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: In semester assessment
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

Assessment Task 2:  Oral presentation
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 3

Assessment Task 3: Assignment
Weighting 40% 
This assessment supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.