中醫基礎理論系
彭振能教授, 持照針灸師
系主任
加州中醫藥大學教學大綱開設六門中醫理論課程，系統講解中醫對人體健康的認識。每門課程都有助於學生理解中醫術語，養成中醫解讀健康、治療疾病的獨特的思維方式。這些課程集聚多種古典與現代文獻之精粹，為臨床應用建築堅實的構架。
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| MCT 100 4 Units 64 Hours |
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| 本課程介绍陰陽五行的經典原则。陰陽五行是古代中國對自然規律的最高概括。中醫理論將這些哲學概念引入人體複雜的平衡系統，解釋人體生理與病理變化。中醫各基礎理論在本課程中都得以系统論述，如氣、血、津、神、精、臟腑，病因，病機，预防，疾病治療原则等，為其他的中醫課程奠定基础。 完成本課程後，學生將熟悉中醫的基本術語。為學習中醫診斷，中藥，和針灸理論打下基础。 |
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| Prerequisite: 無 |
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| MCT 110 1 Units 16 Hours |
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| 課程目的是為學生介绍中醫文化背景，尤其是從哲學，宗教，與社會學角度來認識中醫的產生與發展變化。學生將對儒家，道家與佛教有初步了解，體會中醫理論和思維方式與中國哲學密不可分的關係。 完成本課程後，學生將初步掌握中醫文化哲學基础。 |
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| Prerequisite: 無 |
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| MCT 130 1 Units 16 Hours |
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| This course is a general introduction to the spoken and written modern Chinese language (Putonghua or Mandarin). Emphasis will be placed on pronunciation (tones and Pinyin system), essential TCM-related vocabulary and basic syntactical structures. |
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| Prerequisite: None |
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| MCT 200/201 5 Units 80 Hours |
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| 這一課程介绍中醫診斷方法：望、聞、問、切。其中望診、脉診和舌診是中醫用來收集病人症状體征的獨特方法。這門課也講解如何辦証論治。辨證論治是中醫診治疾病的最重要的一環也是最具中醫特色之處。學生通過分析四診搜集的信息，辨别病人的証型以確立治療原則。 完成本課程後，學生將知道如何采集病史掌握患者主症，並且能根據四診搜集的信息辨識基本證型。 |
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| Prerequisite: MCT100中醫基础 |
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| MCT 301 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| 這是中醫經典古籍系列課程的第一門課（共三門）。這一課程講解《内經》中的核心概念。《内經》托名於黃帝，中醫診斷和針灸理論皆從《内經》逐漸發展而來。課程教材引用原文。教師與學生將一起誦讀，以領悟這本古代中醫經典著作的真谛。 完成本課程後，學生將深入理解陰陽、五行、藏象、以及經絡等中醫經典理論。 |
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| Prerequisite: 完成第三學期課程 |
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| MCT 401 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| TCM Case Studies I is designed to assist with the transition from academic knowledge to its application in clinical practice, reinforcing the basics of case analysis by teaching students how to systematically analyze case reports using fundamental TCM theory and diagnosis. Students learn how to analyze a chief complaint by looking at accompanying signs and symptoms and results from four examinations. Students gain increased skill in differentiating among similar patterns of disease. The focus of this course is on developing diagnostic ability, from which treatment plans are established. The case reports are selected from the clinic or established TCM texts for presentation and class discussion. Students will learn the proper format for written and oral case presentations. |
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| Prerequisite: Completion of 3rd semester |
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| MCT 501 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| 這是中醫經典古籍系列課程的第二門課（共三門）。這一課程將講解中醫經典《傷寒論》。《傷寒論》成書於東汉末年，距今約2000年，該書主要論述傷寒所引起的各種病症。《傷寒論》運用六經辩證，並且幾乎完全靠中草藥進行治療。 完成本課程後，學生將掌握《傷寒論》中的經方和六經辩證的理論。 |
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| Prerequisite: 完成第六學期課程 |
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| MCT 601 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| 這是中醫經典系列課程的第三門（共三門）。《金匱要略》的作者是张仲景，成書於1700多年前。這門課講解書中主要理論概念，以及常見病症的臨床處方用藥。 完成本課程後，學生能熟練掌握六經辩證理論及相應病症的處方用藥，增強臨床辯證論治的能力。 |
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| Prerequisite: 完成第七學期課程 |
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| MCT 801 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| In this course, students gain advanced skill in TCM pattern discrimination, using TCM theory, diagnoses and detailed treatment planning, including acupuncture and herbal treatment prescriptions. Western diagnostic tests are included in case analysis. The emphasis of the course is on critical thinking and diagnostic ability of complex cases; ensuring students reach a correct diagnosis, and understand the supporting logic behind the diagnosis, including the ability to distinguish among similar TCM patterns of disharmony. This is a comprehensive course which utilizes the knowledge and skills attained throughout the four year curriculum and prepares students for advanced clinical practice, and the CALE and NCCAOM examinations. Similar to Case Studies I, the course utilizes case studies from the clinic and from standard TCM textbooks. Students will be required to present a case to the class for discussion and evaluation. |
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| Prerequisite: MRA 600, Cum Review III |
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[ 選修課程 ]
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| MEL 315 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| 五行的規律，是古代中國用來理解生命能量在自然界中不斷轉換的一種方式。在這門課程中，學生將學習運用五行規律，來診查和調整體内氣的運動。掌握了五行生克關係，還可治療精神層面的疾病，處理情绪上的問题。 完成本課程後，學生將能通過觀察患者的色澤，声音，氣味和情緒波動，辨識臟腑乘侮關係，並且學會運用基本的五行治療方法。 |
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| Prerequisite: MCT200中醫診斷MAC220／MAC230經络與穴位I／操作課 |
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| MEL 420 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| This course builds on the materials presented in Five Element Theory I, providing an opportunity to look deeper into the Elements and their Officials. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Five Element energetics and how to utilize this knowledge in the treatment room. Case studies will be presented throughout the course to enrich the understanding of this system of acupuncture. |
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| Prerequisite: MEL 315, Five Element Theory I |
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| MEL 431-433 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| Acupuncture points each have a name, a history, and a particular meaning and energy. This course examines the name of the point, its relationship to the Elements and to the corresponding Official (organ system), and its location and its relation to the overall context of the patient. The course includes discussion, meditation, art and poetry. The class is divided into three sections 2 units/ 32 hours each. Sections may be taken out of order: Section I, MEL 431: Addresses the points of Wood and Fire Meridians Section II, MEL 432: Addresses the points of Earth, Metal and Water Meridians Section III, MEL 433: Addresses the points of the Window of Sky, Governor and Conception Vessels. |
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| Prerequisite: MEL 315, Five Element Theory I |
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| MEL 440 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| This course presents the energetics of each of the Officials (Zang Fu) from the Five Element perspective, including the many ways the Officials may present themselves when out of balance, and how imbalances in the Officials express themselves in patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual lives. Students will explore how imbalances in one Official affect the associated elemental pair, its Ko cycle pair, and the creative Shen cycle. The methodology of choosing points to address the Official, most in need of support will be discussed. Students will learn how an imbalance of the Officials within themselves, and as practitioners, affects their understanding and treatment of patients. |
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| Prerequisite: MEL 420 Five Element Theory II |
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| MEL 450 2 Units 32 Hours |
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| This course discusses how Jungian psychology archetypes are viewed within the Five Elements of Chinese medicine, exploring the similarities that exist between modern Jungian psychology and Chinese medicine. The emphasis of the course will be on personal growth. Rituals, slides, Qigong exercises, stories, and spiritual poetry are used to create a “sacred space” for this exploration. The course will discuss the ancient Chinese models of the Five Elements and Twelve Officials as a system based on archetypal images. Comparisons will be drawn between Eastern and Western approaches. Students will learn to recognize archetypal emotional imbalances patterns in their patients and influence these energies through acupuncture points. |
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| Prerequisite: MEL 420 Five Element Theory II |
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| MEL 460 3 Units 48 Hours |
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| In this course we examine the process of conception and embryological development as the arising of the universe and how the underlying geometrical and mathematical forces of the universe unfold and can be discerned in the architecture of the embryo and the subtle bodies - the Qi body, the Shen body and the ancestor body. This leads to an exploration of the three Dan-Tian, the five forces, the Zang-Fu organ system, the six phases, the seven chakras, the Eight extraordinary channels, the ten heavenly stems, the 12 Earthly branches and the formation of the regular acupuncture channels. These unfolding systems will be related to contemporary TCM and the Nei Jing and Nan Jing. |
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| Prerequisite: MAC 110, Introduction to Channel Theory, MAC 220/230, MAC 320/330, Meridians and Acupuncture Points I & II/Lab |
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| MEL 501 1 Units 16 Hours |
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| 《溫病條辨》是中醫四大經典之一。温病論述熱邪引起的疾病的相關理論與治療。溫病的概念首見於《内經》，然而，許多世纪來，人們認為溫病都是由外感風寒引起，治療拘泥於祛風散寒。温病學说提出熱疾與外感熱邪、疫病有關，並用温病氣血營衛理論來描述疾病的發展變化。 完成本課程後，學生將知曉温病學重點內容，學會使用各證型的主要方劑。 |
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| Prerequisite: 完成第六學期 |
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