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SCIENCE, HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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| Energy Futures | SHE028.01 |
| Trevor Powell | |
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Climate Change, Peak Oil and Asian Industrialisation are creating great uncertainties as to the future trajectory of energy supply and security. The course will introduce the influencing factors and future scenarios focussed on real-world possibilities. Participants will be encouraged to prepare contributions for the seminar/discussion format. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 8 - 25. Room rent plus approx $20 photocopying |
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| Our Electric Universe | SHE032.02 |
| Wal Thornhill | |
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Our concept of the universal influences everything we do. Every atom in the universe is electrical and the electric force is almost infinitely more powerful than gravity. However, our Big Bang cosmology is based on puny gravity, a force we do not understand. The Electric Universe introduces an unimagined vista. Further information can be emailed to interested participants. Limit 12 - 20. Room rent. |
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| The Digital Age | SHE030.02 |
| Grahame Hellyer | |
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For those who feel swamped by the new consumer technology – digital TV, radio, smart phones, mp3 players, computers, GPS, DVD, Blu-ray, I-pods, etc. The course is for those who know absolutely nothing but would at least like to know what people are talking about and how it affects them. Limit 12 - 30. Room rent plus 50c photocopying. |
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| Rare Earth Discussion Group | SHE039.01 |
| Roger Little | |
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The rare earths are rapidly changing the world we live in. Have you ever wondered how? They are "high technology" metals. There are seventeen of them – with remarkable electrical and physical properties. Have you ever wondered how and why? Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 6 - 12 |
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| Natural Therapies - Health and Wellbeing | SHE002.04 |
| Lutana McLeod and Cindy McMillan | |
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Invited Health Practitioners will speak on holistic remedies for health – maintenance and wellbeing eg homeopathy, Reiki, Chinese herbal medicines, acupressure, acupuncture, natural herbs, allergy remedies, nutrition, floral essences, naturopathy, reflexology, remedial massage, iridology – to provide practical pathways for optimum health. Books ( from personal libraries) will be available for borrowing for each topic. Limit 12 - 20. $30 to cover room rent, refreshments and token gifts for speakers. |
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| Human Biology | SHE008.04 |
| John Thompson | |
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A wide ranging examination of how the human body works. The course is over 2 years and we can digress into the fields of medical care, psychology, medical history and animal physiology. Knowledge of chemical terms would be helpful, but not essential. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 4 - 20. Room rent plus 50c per week for notes. |
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| Life at the Extremes | SHE009.03 |
| John Thompson | |
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How humans have learnt to cope with extremes of physical exertion, altitude, depth, heat, and cold. Finally we discuss human exposure to radiation and under what circumstance we should be fearful of it. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 4 - 20. Room rent plus $3 for notes |
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| How Doctors Often Got It Wrong | SHE010.04 |
| John Thompson | |
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We discuss the mistakes made by doctors in the past as they struggled to treat the sick effectively. We examine the different health systems that vied for predominance. and how the orthodox medical profession gained power and prestige in the process. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 4 - 20. Room rent plus 50c per week for notes. |
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| All About the Human Hand | SHE020.02 |
| Cedric Mims | |
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Human hands and fingers, their biology and evolution, role in development of civilisation and in music, signalling, sex, sport, conjuring, fighting, writing. No scientific background required. Limit 5 - 20. Room rent, $10 photocopying |
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| Intelligence: Biological and Artificial | SHE024.01 |
| Robert Pearson | |
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Some examination of what we consider to be intelligence and how we think it operates. The field of 'artificial intelligence' will also be discussed. It is hoped, but is not essential, that participants could prepare short talks on their own interests. If numbers are large, preference will be given to those who are prepared to participate. Further information can be emailed to enquirers. Limit 7 - 30. Room rent plus photocopying charges for non-emailed notes. |
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| Living a Healthy Life with Long-term Conditions | SHE027.01 |
| Virginia Rasheed | |
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This is an evidence-based course for people and their carers with a chronic condition eg diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain or any illness lasting 6 months or longer. The aim is to teach people Self Management strategies to assist them with symptom management. It is taught by a Health Professional and a Peer Leader. It runs for 6 weeks and encourages participants to set action plans to try new activities to improve their health. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 8 - 16. Room rent. |
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| Living a Healthy Life with Long-term Conditions | SHE027.02 |
| Virginia Rasheed | |
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This is an evidence-based course for people and their carers with a chronic condition eg diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain or any illness lasting 6 months or longer. The aim is to teach people Self Management strategies to assist them with symptom management. It is taught by a Health Professional and a Peer Leader. It runs for 6 weeks and encourages participants to set action plans to try new activities to improve their health. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 8 - 16. Room rent. |
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| Anthropogenic Climate Change | SHE021.02 |
| Robert Pearson | |
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This course discusses, from a scientific perspective, how the actions of humans have modified, and will continue to modify, the weather and climate. No background knowledge required. Further information can be emailed to enquirers. Limit 7 - 30. Room rent, photocopying charge for non e-mailed notes. |
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| Introduction to Mindfulness for Well-Being and Inner-Peace (Beginners) | SHE038.02 |
| Marie Bloomfield | |
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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Practices (a certain way of practicing awareness, in the present-moment, on purpose, in a non-judgemental way). Applications of mindfulness to reduce stress, excessive emotions and pain, to improve sleep, calmness, vitality and happiness. Commitment to practice mindfulness exercises daily is expected. Limit 15. $40, to cover room rent, refreshments, a CD and weekly handouts. |
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| Introduction to Mindfulness for Well-Being and Inner-Peace (Beginners) | SHE038.01 |
| Marie Bloomfield | |
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Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Practices (a certain way of practicing awareness, in the present-moment, on purpose, in a non-judgemental way). Applications of mindfulness to reduce stress, excessive emotions and pain, to improve sleep, calmness, vitality and happiness. Commitment to practice mindfulness exercises daily is expected Limit 15. $40, to cover room rent, refreshments, a CD and weekly handouts. |
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| Mindfulness for Greater Well-being and Inner-Peace (Intermediate) | SHE036.03 |
| Marie Bloomfield | |
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Mindfulness Meditation Practices (awareness in the present-moment, in an accepting, non-judgemental way) for those who have more experience in mindfulness practices. Applications of mindfulness to reduce stress, excessive emotions and pain, to improve sleep, calmness, vitality, and happiness. Commitment to practice mindfulness exercises daily. Limit 10 - 15. $40, to cover room rent, refreshments, a CD and weekly handouts. |
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| Mindfulness for Greater Well-being and Inner-Peace (Intermediate) | SHE036.04 |
| Marie Bloomfield | |
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Mindfulness Meditation Practices (awareness in the present-moment, in an accepting, non-judgemental way) for those who have more experience in mindfulness practices. Applications of mindfulness to reduce stress, excessive emotions and pain, to improve sleep, calmness, vitality, and happiness. Commitment to practice mindfulness exercises daily. Limit 15. $40, to cover room rent, refreshments, a CD and weekly handouts. |
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| Birdwatching | SHE001.03 |
| Lindell Emerton | |
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A leisurely walk looking at the birdlife and natural environment of our region. Learn to identify the birds we see and learn more about the movements of birds in our region. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month. Limit 6 - 15 |
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| Those Magnificent Birds and Their Flying Machines | SHE025.01 |
| Chris Bunn | |
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What makes a bird a bird? This course will cover the form and functions that distinguish birds from other vertebrates. Topics will include the form and function of feathers, how birds' body systems have been adapted for flight, functions of the brain and bird diseases. The course is not about bird identification. Limit 10 - 20. Room rent. |
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| Understanding Weather and Climate | SHE017.02 |
| Robert Pearson | |
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This course gives the principles behind the weather and climate together with a descriptive summary of the circulation of both the atmosphere and the ocean. No background knowledge required. Limit 7 - 30. Room rent plus photocopying costs for non-emailed notes. |
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| Do we need a Carbon Tax? If so What For? | SHE003.05 |
| Marjorie Curtis, John McKerral, Roger Purcell, Anthony Dale, Brian Hatch, Terry Donnelly | |
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Anthropogenic global warming is now unchallengeable dogma, controlling business enterprises, scientific and economic research, and politicians. Tax proposals (Carbon Tax) from politicians, and higher prices from the rest, threaten our livelihoods. We will examine causes of climate change, taking evidence from chemistry, geology, archaeology, astronomy, history, and economics, reviewing current thinking. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 30. $25 total for room rent, photocopying, printing, teas. |
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| Population Earth - Limits to Growth | SHE029.01 |
| Michael Banyard | |
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In the next 50 years our planet faces a time of unprecedented challenges. There is an increasing demand for food and a decreasing capability to provide it. Food sources, like fish stocks and available productive arable land are decreasing. World petroleum output has peaked. These issues will be discussed by 8 different speakers who are eminent in their field. Further information can be sent to enquirers. Limit 20 - 30. Room rent. |
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