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Herbal Sciences Curriculum 2007-2008

The program is based upon scientific inquiry in the herbal sciences. Courses in anatomy, physiology, organic chemistry, biochemistry and botany occur during the first year of this program. Beginning in the first year and heavily concentrated in the second year are courses exploring various aspects of the herbal sciences.  The senior year includes Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and medicinal actions of a core of Materia Medica, deepening the knowledge base.  In additional courses, the student becomes familiar with environmental, economic and political issues surrounding the herbal sciences. Additionally, in the senior year, students are required to complete a forty-four hour practicum with herbal manufacturers, herb growers, wildcrafters, practitioners or researchers.

Junior Year (Year I)

QuarterCat. No.Course Title
Credits
Lec.
L/C
FallBC3124Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences (Lec/Lab)
5
4
2
 BC3141Anatomy and Physiology (Lec/Lab)
3
2
2
 BO3108Introduction to Herbal Sciences
3
2
2
 BO3120First Aid for Herbalists
1
0
2
Quarterly Total:
12
8
8

WinterBC3142 Anatomy and Physiology (Lec/Lab)
4
3
2
 BC4109Biochemistry for Life Sciences 1 Lecture
4
4
0
 BC4110Biochemistry for Life Sciences 1 Lab
1
0
2
 BO3101Introduction to Botany (Lec/Lab)
3
2
2
 BO3114Herbal Preparations
3
2
2
Quarterly Total:
15
11
8

SpringBC3143Anatomy and Physiology (Lec/Lab)
3
2
2
 BC4112Biochemistry for Life Sciences 2 Lec
4
4
0
 BC4113Biochemistry for Life Sciences 2 Lab
1
0
2
 BO3105Plant Identification (Lec/Lab)
3
2
2
 BO3115Herbal Medicine History and Traditions
2
2
0
 BO3118Northwest Herbs
1
0
2
Quarterly Total:
14
10
8
 
Senior Year (Year II)
QuarterCat. No.Course Title
Credits
Lec.
L/C
FallBC4101Disease Processes
3
3
0
 BC4120Microbiology
2
2
0
 BO4102Research Methods for Herbal Sciences
2
2
0
 BO4107Materia Medica 1 for Herbal Sciences
5
4
2
 BO4119Pharmacognosy for Herbal Sciences
2
2
0
 BO4122Test Methods for Botanical Authentication (Lec/Lab)
2
1
2
Quarterly Total:  
16
14
4

WinterBC4115Pharmacology Overview for Herbal Sciences
3
3
0
 BO4108Materia Medica 2 for Herbal Sciences
5
4
2
 BO4117Herbs and Food
4
4
0
 BO4128QAQC - Quality Assurance/Quality Control
2
1
2
Quarterly Total:  
14
12
4

SpringBO4101Advanced Botany (Lec/Lab)
3
2
2
 BO4109Materia Medica 3 for Herbal Sciences
5
4
2
 BO4125Introduction to Herb/Drug Interaction
2
2
0
 BO4129Ethnobotany
2
2
0
 BO4801Herbal Sciences Practicum
1
0
4
 IS4101Seminar in Natural Health Sciences
2
2
0
Quarterly Total:  
15
12
8

Student internship experience is optional and may be taken for elective credits.

Total Requirements: BS with major in Herbal Sciences

 
Credits
Lec.
L/C
Total Core Course Credits and Hours
86
67
40
Total Elective Credits and Hours
4
4
0
Total Requirements
90
71
40

Curriculum and course changes in the 2007-2008 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2007-2008 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.

Current Electives:
Cascade Herb Experience, Herbal Medicine in Italy, Organic Gardening, Clinical Pharmacognosy, Flower Essences, Herbs and Ayurvedic Medicine, Plants in Ceremony, Herbal Medicine throughout Oregon, Herbal Medicine in the Appalachian Mountains (offered through SCNM, transferable credits), Clinical Formulations and Applications, Food and Medicinal Mushrooms,Starting and Operating a Small Business, Medicine Making for All, Plant Identification and Medicinal Field Botany, and Foundations of Aromatic Medicine.

 

 
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