Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2022
ASIA 236 001 (CRN: 14359)
BUDDHISM AND SCIENCE
Long Title: BUDDHISM AND SCIENCE
Department: Asian Studies
Instructor: Huntington, Eric R.
Meeting: 2:00PM - 3:15PM WF LVH 304 (22-AUG-2022 - 2-DEC-2022)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
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:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 6
Enrollment data as of: 8-DEC-2023 5:22PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
7-DEC-2022
7:00PM - 10:00PM W TBA TBA
Description: Modern science has found many connections to ancient Buddhist traditions, but Buddhism has always portrayed itself as rational and explanatory, developing cosmology, biology, and physics in concert with meditation, ritual, and art. This course explores connections between Buddhism and science from their earliest beginnings up to the present day.