Current Course Offerings
Spring / Summer 2010 In Residence Courses
Under
the auspices of The American University of Mayonic Science and
Technology (www.aumscience.com ) and
in association with the Vaastu Vedic Research Foundation and the
International Institute of Mayonic Science and Technology, Chennai,
India a course series in Mayonic Science & Technology, Vastu Science and Vaastu Science and
Technology is being offered during the Summer of 2009. Instructors
will be Dr. Jessie J. Mercay and special guest instructors.
AUM S&T Courses are administered in three ways:
- Cornerstone Series Resident Scholars: These courses are the foundation courses for the study of Mayonic Science and Technology, Vastu Science, Vaastu Science and Technology, and Building Architecture of Sthapatya Veda. They are taken in residence at an AUM S&T Learning Site or Mayapeetam* throughout the Americas.
- Distance Learning Series: The student enrolls in teleconference courses and/or independent studies courses. Most of the study is done independently with 1-2 hour group teleconferences per week. Unless otherwise stated, this is for advanced students only who have taken the Cornerstone Series.
- Collective Distance Learning: Students gather at a location and travel together for a specific course of study that requires visiting various Vaastu sites in the America’s or in a foreign country such as India. Typically, new students and non-students may enroll.
When reading the course schedule, look under each of these three separate sections to find the course you want to take from the curriculum.
The American University of Mayonic Science and Technology
Vastu Science, Vaastu Science and Technology, Sthapatya Veda
Course Schedule
Resident Scholars Program
This is an amazing course of study for architects, designers, builders, masons, and lay people. It is applicable to people who want to become authentic Vaastu consultants/architects and to people who want to simply enrich their knowledge base and grow in consciousness. The scientific and spiritual concepts that underlie this body of knowledge are revolutionary.
About half of our students are professionals in the building arts and the other half lay people who have little or no experience in the building arts.
What courses should I take?
The courses below are being offered this summer as part of our core program for certification as a professional Vaastu consultant level 1. Every class is required for the program and must generally be taken in sequence.
If you are interested in having a solid introduction to the work, but are not sure you want to take the entire certification program you can register for MS&T 101, 201, and 202. In addition, and it would be useful to register for Practicum 1, MS&T 301 – in this class you will build a small authentic Vaastu structure that will bring Vaastu energy into your home. It will not correct poor Vaastu of your home but will affect you in a positive way in of itself.
If you already have a college level course in drafting then you need not take the drafting class. If you already are a builder you need not take Construction Fundamentals.
If you plan to go through the entire program (see www.aumscience.com Certification program for all of the required courses) then we encourage you to take all of these courses this summer.
If you have time for everything except for MS&T 302 then you can pick that up next summer – it might delay your graduation however.
It is advised for you to take the entire sequence this summer if at all possible. Once you take all of these courses then you only have one more in-residence class to take (India in January). All other classes are held via teleconference beginning in September, 2010 (beginning with MS&T 303). A number of students who are architects or interior designers have gotten continuing education credit for these classes.
Cornerstone Series
June 12 – 13 Mayonic Science & Technology 101 $253
Introduction to Vaastu Shastras and Pranava Veda
June 14-18 Mayonic Science and Technology 201 $1157
Technological Principles of MS&T, Sthapatya Veda, and Vaastu Science and Technology
Book fee $85.
June 19 Mayonic Science and Technology 202 $253
Studies in Rectification Fundamentals
June 21 Mayonic Science and Technology 102 $253
Basic Principles of Drafting and Architectural Design
June 22 - 27 Mayonic Science and Technology 301 $1259
Practicum 1: Applied Mayonic Science and Technology
(Materials fee $75)
June 29 Mayonic Science and Technology 103 $253
Construction Fundamentals
June 30- July 12 Mayonic Science and Technology 302 $1485
Practicum 2: Applied Mayonic Science and Technology
($75 materials fee)
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter 2010 – 2011
Advanced Series Teleconference Course Schedule
(09 Advanced Class)
This schedule is subject to minor changes.
Tuition Fees: Please note that the course fee has been dropped across the board to $253 per unit from $307. Fees are sometimes a few dollars more and sometimes less than that CU rate. I know some of you are a bit financially strapped at the moment so I am offering an additional scholarship for a couple of courses. If you can pay the full tuition I would appreciate it, but if not take the scholarship amount (the figure in parenthesis). Please note also that I dropped the fee for the design classes almost in half.
I would like to draw your attention to the last course on the schedule: Mayonic Science and Technology 484 / 684 (4 CU) Advanced Student Portfolio Development (Independent Study).
In this course you will be asked to do a review and compilation of the body of work accomplished during this Certification Program. You will be asked to revisit your work and produce a complete Student Portfolio consisting of all written homework, exams, answered questions, glossary, and copies of design work. This process will deepen your understanding and experience of this body of knowledge. In light of this, I suggest that you begin a special file that contains all of your homework (group homework) and drawings. You will also be asked to present a running glossary in an MS Word document. This is a good time to begin that. Keep scanned copies of drawing classes together. If you do this as you go along then the final product will be much easier to do.
Also, in this portfolio you will be asked to present a photo journal of your practicums with pictures of yourself in the photos. You will need about 6-8 photos per practicum. You can ask other students for some photos from their collection. You will also be asked to record the general step–by–step process you went through during the practicum. Not so detailed that you are recording every nail you hammered but rather, a general outline of the steps in building (finding true North, laying out Brahma Sutra and Soma Sutra, setting up the mother wall string lines, supervising setting up of foundation in terms of Vaastu, etc).
- Following is the upcoming course schedule for your class. The dates are US dates.
- Please be sure to check the course syllabus for due dates for homework and final exams.
March 20 - April 03, 2010 3 weeks
Mayonic Science & Technology 305 3 CU $759 ($617)
Advanced Studies in Principles of Vastureva Vaastu: The Physics of Energy Becoming Matter.
Teleconference ~ Saturdays
The focus of this course will be to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of fundamental texts related to MS&T. The scientific and spiritual process of the transformation of energy into matter will be explored along with the application of this phenomenon to sacred architecture for modern living. This course will include a study and analysis of the advanced text Fabric of The Universe by Dr. Jessie J. Mercay and The Cosmological View of Mamuni Mayan by Dr. Jessie J. Mercay.
March 20 – April 24, 2010
Mayonic Science and Technology 401 / 601 3 CU $405
Advanced Applications in Home Design
Independent Study
This course focuses on the proper application of principles of Mayonic Science and Technology for a variety of home designs. This course provides more complex design requirements than previous design classes.
April 10 - 1 May, 2010 4 weeks
Mayonic Science & Technology 306 3 CU $759 ($617)
Advanced studies in MS&T: The Union of Science and Religion
Teleconference ~ Saturdays
The focus of this course will be to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of fundamental texts related to MS&T. This course explores the most ancient Makuta Agama assertion: The image of God, rendered in accordance with Shastric measure shines forth with vibrancy of its own accord. This course will include a study and analysis of the advanced text Who Created God? by Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati.
April 24 – May 8, 2010
Mayonic Science and Technology 402 / 602 3 CU $405
Advanced Applications in Home Rectification
Independent Study
This course focuses on the proper application of principles of Mayonic Science and Technology for a variety of home rectifications. The student assesses and makes recommendations for rectification of existing homes.
May 8 – June 5, 2010 5 weeks (4 classes)
Mayonic Science & Technology 307 3 CU $759 ($617)
Advanced studies in MS&T: Scientific and Spiritual Architecture
Teleconference ~ Saturdays
-- (No class on 29 May)
The focus of this course will be to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of fundamental texts
related to MS&T. The theme explored is that the effulgent Space itself is the store-house of energy, and the originating source of objects of the universe... Space – substance itself turns into two streams of material form – aural forms and visual forms – this is the statement on the secret of Space science. We use this secret in mathematical form to build temples, homes, villages, towns, music, poetry, dance and sculpture and a myriad of other forms. This course will include a study and analysis of three advanced texts by Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati: Temples of Space Science, The Scientific Edifice of Brihadeeswarara Temple, and Significance of Vimanam and Gopuram and other assigned text.
May 8 – June 5, 2010
Mayonic Science and Technology 403 / 603 3 CU $405
Advanced Applications in Business and Public Building Design
Independent Study
This course focuses on the proper application of principles of Mayonic Science and Technology for a variety of business and public building designs.
July – September 2010
Mayonic Science and Technology 433 / 633 (5 CU) FEE TBA
Practicum 3: Advanced Applied Mayonic Science and Technology
Independent Study or In-Residence
A course of study with supervised field work where an individual student applies the elements of MS&T to the construction of an actual Vaastu building such as a shed, temple cottage, gazebo, or other small Vaastu structure. This project includes a floor plan and elevation design pre-approved by AUM S&T faculty. This is a project done in real life supervised and or actually built by the student at his or her own home or at the home of a friend.
Practicum 3 is also offered as an In-Residence course when there are enough students registered; 10 – 14 days. A student may also elect to join a scheduled Practicum 2 and take a leadership role in its completion.
July 31, 2010 1 week
Mayonic Science & Technology 308 2 CU $505 ($433)
Teleconference ~ Saturdays
Advanced studies in MS&T: The Mandala of Building Architecture
The focus of this course will be to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for fundamental texts related to MS&T. This course explores the concept that the embodied energy in all material objects is called Vastu Purusha and it is invoked through using principles of MS&T in built space. When its nature is understood and is incorporated into living spaces, this is the zenithal achievement of architecture. The foundational basis of this spiritual science will be discussed in depth. This course will include a study and analysis of the advanced texts Quintessence of Sthapatya Veda and Vaastu Purusha Mandala by Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati.
NOTE: This will be a long class in order to cover both texts.
July 31 – September 11, 2010
Mayonic Science and Technology 404 / 604 3 CU $405
Advanced applications in business and public building design rectification.
Independent Study
This course focuses on the application of principles of Mayonic Science and Technology to rectification of a variety of business and public building designs. The student assesses and makes recommendations for rectification of existing businesses.
August 7 – October 23, 2010
Mayonic Science and Technology 477 /677 12 weeks 4 CU Fee TBA ($1009)
Advanced Cornerstone: The Parts and the Whole
Teleconference ~ Saturdays
This course is an in-depth review of the fundamental theory and practice of the spiritual science of Vaastu Shastras and building architecture of Sthapatya Veda. The Advanced Cornerstone text contains highly developed information and theoretical concepts designed to deepen your knowledge and abilities in executing these principles in a real life setting. Included is a review of the significance of Vaastu Purusha Mandala, measuring systems, design principles, site evaluation and other principles specific to building architecture and Mayonic Science and Technology. The advanced student taking this course will have already internalized fundamental knowledge of this Science. With that internalization, the information presented will take on deeper and more profound meaning. The culmination of this course is the creation of a Vaastu Field Guide that will serve you as a Vaastu Consultant Level 1 or Vaastu Architect Level 1. The texts include: Fundamentals of Mamuni Mayan’s Traditional Indian Architecture, Building Architecture of Sthapatya Veda, and Vaastu Shastras, By Dr. Jessie J. Mercay (textbook $85).
November 6 – December 11, 2010
Mayonic Science and Technology 480 / 680 6 weeks 4 CU) FEE TBA
Vaastu Consultant/Architect Professional Development
Teleconference ~ Saturdays
This course is designed to provide information and create resources for the professional Vaastu Consultant or Vaastu Architect. Through discussions and assignments, the student will develop tools and skills to work in a professional capacity. Coursework includes a 30 min – 1 hr introductory public lecture on Mayonic Science and Technology and Vaastu Science and Technology. In addition, the student will produce a Professional Portfolio that will serve to demonstrate to prospective clients the principles of the Vaastu Shastras used in Vaastu Architecture and the depth and breadth of an authentic certified consultants training.
November 27, 2010 - 22 January 15, 2011
Mayonic Science and Technology 484 / 684 8 weeks (4 CU) FEE TBA
Advanced Student Portfolio Development
Independent Study
This course is a review and compilation of the body of work accomplished during this Certification Program. The student is asked to revisit their work and produce a complete Student Portfolio consisting of all written homework, exams, answered questions, glossary, and copies of design work. This process immeasurably deepens the students understanding and experience of this body of knowledge.
Graduation January 25, 2010
Registration and Payment Due Dates
Registration and payment for courses is due two weeks prior to each course start date. You may apply for all of the courses on one form and make payment prior to each course.
Instructors
Instruction is given by the eminent scholar and Vaastu practitioner, Dr. Jessie Mercay and a number of qualified advance students from AUM S&T. Instructors are trained consultants, architects, builders, and other scholars trained in this body of knowledge.
 Dr. Jessie Mercay has studied aspects of Vedic literature for forty-one years and Vaastu Shastras for more than ten years. She has been a student of Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati for six years making pilgrimages to study with him six times. She has written numerous textbooks and articles in this field and has written commentaries on various related concepts in the Vedas. She has built a number of Vaastu houses, Temple Cottages, and small structures over the past six years. Dr. Mercay has traveled extensively in India studying Vaastu architecture and art. She holds several Doctorates including a PhD in Mayonic Science and Technology and has taught at the college level for a number of years at various Universities. Dr. Mercay was given the name Maya - the feminine of Mayan - and has been called Vaastu Vyasa by Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati, Shilpi Guru.
Application
Email aumcourses@aumscience.com for application and information on lodging, transportation, etc.
Courses offered are required for certification program. Individuals may enroll in basic classes without taking the full program but preference is given to students intending to enroll in the entire program.
Payment and Refunds
A non - refundable deposit for tuition is due at the date given on the registration form. For short courses (less than twelve weeks) there will be no refund of tuition after the first day of class. If the student drops a short class before the second class he or she will receive a fifty-percent refund. For courses that last more than twelve weeks, half of the tuition will be returned if the student withdraws within the first two weeks of class.
If a student is enrolled under a scholarship, there will be no tuition refund after the first day of class. The "first day of class" for independent studies refers to the start date of the class.
Prerequisite Learning >more
Courses are offered in sequence. The lower number courses must be taken prior to the higher number courses with the exception of MS&T 102. That is, higher number courses up to Practicum 2 (MS&T 302) may be taken in sequence without having taken MS&T 102.
General Course Overview
- This
extraordinary
course of instruction will include
many
elements of Vastu
Science and
Vaastu Science and Technology some of
which
are:
1. The mechanics of creation from unmanifest - vastu,
to manifest- vaastu
(including the formation from Absolute Space and Absolute Time of OM
light,
OM sound, and the five elements - space, air, fire, water, and earth
from
their subtle to their gross states.
2. The application of the mechanics of creation
(known as vastureva
vaastu) to land selection, soil assessment, proper orientation of
buildings,
ayadi calculation (specific units of measure used in Vaastu), building
design
and construction principles (including positioning of buildings
on land,
positioning of doors, windows, walls, etc.).
3. The scientific significance and calculation of the
open space in the
center of the building (Brahmasthan).
4. The positive and negative effects of structures on
the health,
well-being, and bliss of the dweller.
5. The application of modern physics to the mechanics
of Vastureva
vaastu.
6. Practical experience in applied Vaastu Science
7. Credit toward certification as a Professional Vaastu
Consultant
8 . And much more!
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