Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2017
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ASIA 339 001 (CRN: 16800)
CONSCIOUSNESS, INDIA, SCIENCE
Long Title: CONSCIOUSNESS FROM INDIAN TRADITIONS TO MODERN SCIENCE
Department: Asian Studies
Instructor: Donaldson, Brianne G.
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (21-AUG-2017 - 1-DEC-2017)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 9
Enrollment data as of: 24-APR-2024 1:37AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Final Exam Time:
8-DEC-2017
9:00AM - 12:00PM F
Description: This course explores consciousness from ancient Indian philosophies (Jain, Buddhist, and Samkhya-Yoga), alongside western concepts of consciousness from Pythagoras to modern neuroscience and animal consciousness, touching briefly upon Judeo-Christian and Taoist concepts. 2-3 guest speakers will aid our investigation.