This 3-week course on complementary and alternative medicine covers its history, key concepts, different aspects and areas of focus through lectures and activities. In the first week, students are introduced to CAM and participate in a charades activity to act out different practices. The second week involves discussing CAM's various focuses and assigning a research task. The final week examines how CAM has evolved over time and where it currently stands.

1. Complementary & Alternative Medicine 3 Week Course Melanie Tarnow Course Dates: August 9th, 16th, 23rd 8/9/2011 1

2. WEEK 1 Lecture Introduction to Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Brief History/Main Concepts behind CAM: ~NOTES~ 8/9/2011 2

3. GROUP ACTIVITYWeek 1 CHARADES!!We are going to split into 2 teams. There is a basket of CAM practices/techniques…draw one out and act it out to your team! You may have one assistant if needed…put your movie faces on!! 8/9/2011 3

4. WEEK 2 Lecture DISCOVERY: Discussing the different aspects/focuses of CAM 8/9/2011 4 ~NOTES~

5. WEEK 2Assignment Research 3 different aspects/areas of CAM and write a one page summary on each. Include in each summary: Where the practice comes from, what is/are the main focus(es). Compare and contrast these concepts with today’s practices. *Due at beginning of next class 8/9/2011 5

6. WEEK 3 Lecture 8/9/2011 6 Evolution of CAM: Where are we today? What has changed over the years? ~NOTES~