Classes Open to the Public Spring 2012

As a member of the general public you can take many of the University's regular academic courses, assuming extra seats are available and you have the required prerequisites. You can either audit classes or take them for credit. Most are 11-week classes, held on weekdays, and are available through the nutrition, culinary arts, exercise science, health psychology and herbal sciences programs. Registration is handled through the Office of the Registrar.

For more information or to register, please call (425) 602-3010 or email. Or download, print out and mail in the registration form (81 KB) to "Attn: Mike Hall, 14500 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028-4966."

Spring 2012 Registration Period:  03/12/12 - 04/06/12

OM9330: TCM Nutrition Lab 1 - 2 credits

This nutrition/cooking lab focuses on the application of Chinese herbs in Chinese cooking. Students shop for the menu of the day and learn how to choose good quality ingredients. The course covers the use of food and herbs in TCM as they relate to various diseases. One kind of soup and several dishes are made for lunch each session.

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Benjamin Apichai, OMD, LAc

BO9104: Organic Gardening - 2 credits

The goal of this class is to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement a perennial or annual organic garden. Topics explored include soil fertility, garden cultivation, transplanting and direct seeding, irrigation principles, composting, pest and weed management, soil testing, and social and environmental issues in agriculture.

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Jenn Dazey

Instructor: Jenn Dazey

PS3129: Abnormal Psychology - 4 credits

This course provides an overview and historical background of abnormal behavior, including present day categories of abnormal behavior, symptomology, etiology and treatment. Historical perspectives related to the current conception of psychopathology as disease are the focus of this course. Subcategories of the pathology model are analyzed, as well as modern classification.

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Daniel Rosen

PS3131: Learning, Cognition and Behavior - 4 credits

This course provides an introduction to historical and contemporary behavioral and cognitive theories about how we learn. Topics such as memory, thinking, problem-solving, behavior acquisition and extinction, and reinforcement are explored. The course also explores the ways in which information is gathered from the external world, organized and stored in memory.

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Faculty TBA

PS4124: Biological Psychology - 5 credits

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure and functions of the human nervous system and investigates the biological basis of the senses, emotion and sleep. Topics such as hunger and thirst, sexual behavior, memory and language may also be explored.
Prerequisites: None¹

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Suz Rvinsky, PsyD

EX9506: Functional Fitness - 1 credit

This course focuses on functional fitness training by engaging in exercises that stimulate core strength, increases cardiovascular conditioning, muscular endurance and high intensity activities. The majority of these exercises will be performed with an individual's own body weight and gravity as resistance.

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Tiffany Reiss, PhD

IS9511: Wilderness & The Human Soul - 2 credits

There is a place inside of all of us that desires a deeper connection to nature, ourselves and community. The pathway to expanding these relationships is through compassionate practice and soulful conversation with yourself and nature. Join Lindsay Huettman, Ethnobotanist, Wilderness Awareness School instructor to explore your unique dialogue to with the wild within and without. This course is mainly outside so be prepared to take a hands on approach through guided sensory exercises, journaling; solo and group activities. This course includes an overnight trip to Eastern WA on May 4-5 where students will be responsible for their own provisions and transportation (carpooling encouraged!)

Course Dates: 4/14/2012 - 5/6/2012

Instructor: Lindsay Huettman

NM9569: Oral Health-Where It All Starts - 1 credit

Dental elective to answer all your dental questions, including fluoride and amalgams! Is it possible to be healthy systemically without oral health? Knowledge of the head, neck and oral cavity is a necessary piece of the puzzle for diagnosis of your patients. You may be one of the few health care providers who can help your patients from head to toe upon completing this course.
Prerequisites:none ¹

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Lisa Thoms

TR9530: Obesity & Obesity Related Diseases - 2 credits

This course focuses on the challenges raised by current international and national trends in obesity. It will be based upon a broad survey of obesity research that focuses on the underlying genetic, biologic, and environmental contributors that affect energy balance. The course will include an evaluation of the efficacy of dietary, pharmacologic and surgical approaches for obesity management. We will examine consequences of obesity on health, medical costs and quality of life as well as its associations with public health policy, the media and environment.

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Alexandra Kazaks

TR9539: Entrepreneurial Nutrition - 2 credits

In this course students will explore their ideas and interests related to nutrition in the context of building a foundation for a food or nutrition-related business. The classes will include a variety of approaches to tap into the student's creative entrepreneurial spirit while exploring the underpinnings of a business plan. Guest speakers will supplement selected readings and interactive class sessions.

Course Dates: 4/2/2012 - 6/15/2012

Instructor: Mary Ryan

Tuition and Fees Spring 2012

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