99666 Chinese Medicine Foundations 2

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Subject handbook information prior to 2025 is available in the Archives.

Description

This subject extends students' knowledge of Chinese medicine's fundamental substances and their physiology and the channel system, its components and functions. It builds on stage 1 subjects, especially with regard to physiological substances and systems and general patterns of dysfunction. The principles of Chinese dietetics are explored and the Neijing Lingshu introduced. Basic dietary principles and acupuncture point functions and indications are applied to basic patterns of disorder. The subject covers the basics of how to regulate internal systems and utilise channel physiology in the clinical practice of Chinese medicine.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

1. Disciplinary Knowledge:

By the end of the session, CMF2 will consolidate and extend your understanding of basic TCM Theory. The subject will introduce you to the practice and application of fundamental principles of acupuncture

• major points;
• their applications in qi-xue-jinye;
• their applications for channel disorders; and
• the principles of Chinese dietetics, and their applications for maintaining health and addressing general qi-xue-jinye patterns of disharmony

This graduate attribute will be assessed in all assessment tasks.

2. Research, Inquiry and Critical Thinking:

CMF2 learning tasks require that you read widely and critically on a series of topics that are fundamental to the practice of Chinese medicine

For CMF2 assessments you will be expected to investigate and integrate relevant materials for the analysis of texts, qi physiology, foods, their preparations and effects.

This graduate attribute will be assessed in assessment tasks 1 and 2.

5. Communication:

CMF2 classes and assessments will engender your understanding of writing, reading and speaking communication skills by the use of informal class presentations and summaries, and written assessment tasks.

This graduate attribute will be assessed in all assessment tasks.

Teaching and learning strategies

The subject is delivered using paper-based course notes and readings, with UTSOnline materials and digital resources.Through in-class learning activities, including informal class presentations and group activities, and the written assessment tasks, you will practise and develop your interpersonal, professional and academic communication skills. Your practice of and proficiency in communication skills will be explicitly assessed as part of Assessment Tasks 1 and 2. There are four hours of lectures and student centred workshops each week, supported by email and group discussion areas.

Chinese Medicine Foundations 2 comprises two main areas of TCM physiology. The first half of the subject (L1-6) covers qi physiology, and from L7 onwards we will be studying jingluo theory. Subject learning materials are to be found in the Course Notes, Selected Readings in UTSOnline and other Online Documents.

The Course Notes contain twelve weekly topics or 'Lessons' that give you a summary of the topic areas, list suggested readings, and include suggested tasks or exercises to assist you with learning and understanding the information required by the subject objectives. The Selected Readings Online contains most of the readings suggested for the subject.

CMF2 classes will begin with an interactive lecture on the topics for that week. The collaborative group workshop following will give you the opportunity to ask questions, explore meanings, relationships and applications, and work through the study material with the tutor and peer support to provide you with formative feedback. You will find that your participation and involvement in the small group workshops will benefit your understanding and communication of CMF2 topic areas.

You must read the Lesson summary and suggested readings, and attempt the online study tasks before the class meets each week.

An aim of this subject is to help you develop academic and professional language and communication skills to succeed at university and in the workplace. During the course of this subject, you will complete a milestone-assessment task that will, in addition to assessing your subject-specific learning objectives, assess your English language proficiency. You may be guided to further language support after the completion of this subject if your results in this milestone task indicate you need more help with your language skills.

Content (topics)

introduction to the Neijing Lingshu

• classical and modern interpretations of Chinese medical physiology regarding the vital substances (qi, xue, jinye), and channel system (jingluo)
• introduction to the principles of Chinese dietary therapy
• the physiology and relevant functions relating to the production, circulation and storage of qi, xue, and jinye
• the role of the zangfu in the physiology, metabolism and functioning of the vital substances and jingluo system
• the role of the extraordinary fu in physiology, metabolism, function, and circulation
• the physiology and relevant functions pertaining to the jingluo system and its components
• functions of the channel system and its components (the main channels, eight extraordinary channels, channel divergences, connecting channels, channel sinews, cutaneous regions)
• major points and point groupings, their functional roles and clinical indications
• qi xue jinye bian zheng – identification of the patterns of disorder affecting qi, xue, and jinye
• jingluo bian zheng – identification of the patterns of disorder affecting the jingluo, and relating channel physiology to internal/external clinical presentations
• the clinical application of dietary principles to enhance physiology and address dysfunction affecting qi, xue and jinye metabolism
• the selection of acupuncture points to influence and regulate physiology, to address metabolic dysfunction, and to treat disorders affecting the jingluo

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Lingshu passage

Assessment task 2: Recipe Topic and Outline (Part A)

Assessment task 3: Recipe Essay (Part B)

Minimum requirements

To successfully complete this subject you must:

• Attempt all assessment tasks.
• Attend 80% of tutorial sessions.

Students must obtain at least 40% of the marks available for an assesment task weighted at 40% or greater in order to pass this subject. If 40% is not reached, an X grade fail may be awarded for the subject, irrespective of an overall mark greater than 50. In addition, students must receive at least 50% overall.

Required texts

CMF2 Course Notes (available from Carolyn Michaeil)

Recommended texts

CMF2 Selected Readings (available on UTSOnline)

References

• [Unknown] 2008 (c. 100 BCE), Yellow Emperor's Canon of Medicine: Spiritual Pivot (?????? Huangdi Neijing Lingshu), in X.R. Liu (ed.), Library of Chinese Classics, World Publishing Corporation, Xi'an.
• Bai, X. 2001, Acupuncture: Visible Holism, Butterworth, Heinemann, Oxford.
• Cai, J. 1996, Eating Your Way To Health: Dietotherapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foreign Languages Press, Beijing.
• Campbell, J. 2008, Acupuncture Channels and Points: An Interactive Study and Reference Manual, Elsevier, Sydney.
• Cheng, X. 1999, Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Beijing: Foreign Languages Press.
• Clavey, S. 2003, Fluid Physiology and Pathology in Traditional Chinese Medicine (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
• Deadman, P., Al-Kafaji, M. & Baker, K. 1998, A Manual of Acupuncture, Journal of Chinese Medicine Publishing, London.
• Ellis, A., Wiseman, N. & Boss, K. 1991, Fundamentals of Chinese Acupuncture, Paradigm Publications, Brookline MA.
• Flaws, B. 1998, The Tao of Healthy Eating: Dietary Wisdom According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Blue Poppy Press, Boulder.
• Hou, J. 1994, Medicated Diet of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Science and Technology Press, Beijing.
• Kaptchuk, T. 2000, Chinese Medicine: the Web that has no Weaver, Rider, London.
• Kastner, J. 2004, Chinese Nutrition Therapy: Dietetics in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Thieme International, Stuttgart.
• Kendall, D.E. 2002, Dao of Chinese Medicine: Understanding An Ancient Healing Art, Oxford University Press, New York.
• Kong, Y.C. 2010, Huangdi Neijing: A Synopsis with Commentaries, The Chinese University Press, Hong Kong.
• Larre, C. & Rochat de la Vallee, E. 2003, Chinese Medicine from the Classics: The Extraordinary Fu - Brain, Marrow, Bones, Mai, Gallbladder and Uterus, Monkey Press, Cambridge, UK.
• Liu, J. 1995, Chinese Dietary Therapy. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.
• Lu, H.C. 1990, A Complete Translation of Yellow Emperor's Classics of Internal Medicine (Nei-jing and Nan-jing) Academy of Oriental Heritage, Vancouver.
• Maciocia, G. 2005, The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists, second edn, Elsevier Churchill Livingston, London.
• Maciocia, G. 2006, The Channels of Acupuncture: Clinical Use of the Secondary Channels and Eight Extraordinary Vessels, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.
• Maclean, W. & Lyttleton, J. 2002, Clinical Handbook of Internal Medicine: The Treatment of Disease with Traditional Chinese Medicine, vol.2 Spleen and Stomach, University of Western Sydney, Penrith, NSW.
• Maclean, W. & Lyttleton, J. 2010, Clinical Handbook of Internal Medicine: The Treatment of Disease with Traditional Chinese Medicine, vol. 3: Qi, Blood, Fluid and Channel Disorders, Pangolin Press.
• Pirog, J.E. 1996, The Practical Application of Meridian Style Acupuncture, Pacific View Press, Berkeley CA.
• Pitchford, P. 1993, Healing With Whole Foods: Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition, North Atlantic Books, Berkeley CA.
• Shi, X. 2007, Comprehensive Textbook of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, People’s Medical Publishing House, Beijing.
• Shima, M. & Chace, C. 2001, The Channel Divergences: Deeper Pathways of the Web, Blue Poppy Press, Boulder.
• Wang, J. & Robertson, J.D. 2008, Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine: Wang Ju-Yi's Lectures on Channel Therapeutics, Eastland Press, Seattle.
• Wang, Q. 2006, Secondary Channels and Collaterals, People's Medical Publishing House, Beijing.
• Wiseman, N. & Ellis, A. 1996, Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine, Paradigm Publications, Brookline, MA.
• Wiseman, N., & Feng, Y. (1998). A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine. Brookline: Paradigm Publication.
• Wu, J. 1993, Ling Shu or The Spiritual Pivot, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu.
• Wu, N.L. & Wu, A.Q. 2005, Yellow Emperor's Canon Internal Medicine, China Science and Technology Press, Beijing.
• Xie, Z. 2003, On the Standard Nomenclature of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foreign Languages Press, Beijing.
• Yang, J.Z. 2010 (originally 1601), The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, in L. Wilcox (ed.) vol. I, V, IX, The Chinese Medicine Database, Portland.
• Zhao, J.Y. & Li, X.M. 2011, Atlas of Blood and Qi Disorders in Chinese Medicine, Eastland Press, Seattle.
• Zhu, M. 2001 The Medical Classic of the Yellow Emperor, Foreign Languages Press, Beijing.

Other resources

Some of the suggested readings for CMF2 will be available from the 'Web Sites' area in UTSOnline. 'Web Sites' also contains many other web resources that will be of interest to you for CMF2 topics and assessments.