CAEP 1280 — Introduction to Mindfulness
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ICusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/WBostonOakland, CAOnlineOnlineTraditional
Explores modern mindfulness practices and how these practices were derived from Eastern spiritual teachings, including Buddhism and Hinduism. Describes the current literature related to potential health and wellness outcomes of a mindfulness practice. Examines various meditation techniques, as well as accompanying practices such as yoga and breath work. Focuses on developing and practicing daily mindfulness using a highly experiential approach. Offers students an opportunity to learn and discuss the foundations on which such practices are based.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 3 | 56 | 57 | 98% | 0.3 |
| Spring 2024 | 4 | 111 | 107 | 104% | 0.0 |
| Summer A 2024 | 1 | 22 | 25 | 88% | 3.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 4 | 105 | 105 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 4 | 107 | 107 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Summer A 2025 | 2 | 45 | 50 | 90% | 2.5 |
| Fall 2025 | 4 | 106 | 105 | 101% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 5 | 130 | 127 | 102% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 54% · T 19% · W 81% · Th 44% · F 33%
Common patterns: WF (30% of sections), MWR (25% of sections), MW (23% of sections), TR (13% of sections), TF (4% of sections), MTWR (3% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Laura Dudley (36% of students) · reviews
- Paula Braga-Kenyon (26% of students) · reviews
- Takeshi Oda (19% of students) · reviews
- Jayanth Narayanan (18% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Takeshi Oda (48% of students) · reviews
- Laura Dudley (26% of students) · reviews
- Paula Braga-Kenyon (26% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Paula Braga-Kenyon (69% of students) · reviews
- Takeshi Oda (31% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (CAEP course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All CAEP courses · Plan it at numap.app