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Fall 2013 SS78 OUT AND ABOUT Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Dates: 5 Sessions, September 12–October 10 Instructor: Tom Lord Casual hikes on firm trails along forest tracks, meadow paths and wooden bridges over marshlands. Walks will be guided by an experienced naturalist, cover approximately two miles or more and take place in and around Sussex County. Throughout the hike, the instructor will identify various animals, plants and peculiar items seen along the route. Walkers will be given details about the hike prior to departure. Class is limited to 20 students. Tom Lord is a retired college professor. He holds a doctoral degree in biology from Rutgers University and has taught science classes for over 40 years. He has presented over 50 papers at professional meetings and written over four dozen articles in juried science journals. The National Association of Biology Teachers honored Tom with the outstanding biology researcher/instructor award in 2004 and he was presented with the distinguished professorship in teaching honors in 2006 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. NEW! SS79 USING HOMEOPATHY AND BACH FLOWER REMEDIES FOR HEALTH AND HEALING Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Dates: 5 Sessions, September 11–October 16 Instructor: Mary Anne La Torre In the last 20 years there has been resurgence in the use of homeopathic remedies to support health and wellness. They are safe, gentle and can complement any treatment plan as well as be quite effective on their own for many conditions. This course will provide an introduction to homeopathy and Bach flower remedies exploring the history and evolution of this approach as well as the specifics of using the remedies. Participants will have an opportunity to see what goes into a first aid homeopathic kit and develop a Bach flower remedy bottle that is individual to their needs. Throughout, there will be opportunities to discuss and learn how to incorporate this effective complementary tool into a health plan that can enhance wellness. Students will need to provide their own dropper bottle. Class is limited to 25 students. Mary Anne La Torre is an R.N. with an M.A. in psychiatric nursing and training in acupressure, Reiki (Japanese method for stress reduction and relaxation) and homeopathy. For the past 20 years, she has had a private counseling practice that consolidated these approaches integrating psychotherapy with various wellness and stress management techniques. Semi-retired; she is currently focused on teaching these holistic skills in a wide range of settings. NEW! Osher Lifelong Learning Institute SS80 GODEL ESCHER BACH Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Dates: 5 Sessions, September 10–October 8 Instructor: Dean Hoover In Principia Mathematica, Bertrand Russell tried to construct a formal axiomatic system, somewhat like Euclid’s axioms for geometry, that would contain all of mathematics, but in particular integers and their algebra. In 1931 Kurt Godel proved a couple of theorems that show how futile that effort and others like it are. Godel used ideas like paradox, foreground, background, symmetry, self references and levels of meaning in his arguments. Douglas Hofstadter in his book, Godel Escher Bach, traces these ideas through Bach’s music (canons and fugues) and Escher’s painting and Godel’s work. The book is available from Amazon for under $10 (used copy). We will use the book as a source of topics for discussion and reading as we explore these ideas. Come and enjoy! Class is limited to 65 students. 30 www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes
at the University of Delaware in Lewes Fall 2013 Dean Hoover taught mathematics at Alfred University for 34 years and is now retired. He has enjoyed teaching courses covering the entire undergraduate math curriculum including topics like mathematical modeling, nonlinear dynamical systems and chaos. NEW! SS81 MELT METHOD: HAND AND FOOT Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Dates: 10 Sessions, September 10–November 12 Instructor: Lynn Davis MELT is an effective pain relief technique developed by Sue Hitzman (author of The MELT Method) which focuses on re-hydrating the body’s connective tissues. The MELT method helps you relieve pain and achieve greater stability. In class we will investigate the physiology underlying the techniques which reduce pain and improve balance. We will also practice the HAND and FOOT techniques from the comfort of our chairs. Please wear comfortable clothing, warm socks and shoes that you can remove easily. Bring drinking water. Class is limited to 20 students. Lynn Davis is certified as a MELT Method HAND and FOOT instructor in 2013 by Sue Hitzman. Lynn holds degrees in nutrition, food science and finance and has worked directly in health care and the pharmaceutical industry for over 40 years. A passionate teacher, Lynn also holds a certificate from M.I.T. in leading adult learning communities. Over the last 30 years, Lynn has endured over 500 hours of physical and pulmonary rehabilitation. She currently enjoys reduced pain and improved balance from personally using the MELT method. NEW! SS82 PREDICTING CLIMATE CHANGE Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Dates: 5 Sessions, October 23–November 20 Instructor: Bill Fintel It is widely agreed that climate change is happening, but there is not much consensus among predictions at what rate climate change will occur and what the effects of climate change will be. This workshop style class will explore current climate change predictions and discuss what is predicted to happen in Delaware as well as in the rest of the world. Often cited effects of climate change are rising sea levels, increased storm intensity, shifting rainfall patterns, loss of arable land, ocean acidification, displacement of people and wildlife, extinction of plant and animal species, etc. Participants will be encouraged to present their ideas and findings to the rest of the class. We will have on-screen Internet access to facilitate presentations. Class is limited to 25 students. Bill Fintel. See course SS29 for instructor’s information. NEW! SS83 VIDEO EXPLORATION OF NATURE Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Dates: 5 Sessions, September 12–October 10 Instructor: Alan Chalk Internet videos on aspects of human and animal biology will be introduced, played and discussed with the class. Examples: reversing climate change by reclaiming deserts; biomimicry and invention; how bacteria and our cells communicate; how the sun benefits your heart; how a massive stroke revealed the brain’s functions to a neurobiologist. Class is limited to 65 students. Alan Chalk holds a Ph.D. in chemistry, University of London, England. He has previously given courses in microbiology, evolution, nutrition and longevity. www.lifelonglearning.udel.edu/lewes 31
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