History of Medicine. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

The course examines the social and cultural history of health and healing. By contextualizing the history of health, healthcare, patient stories, disease, and professional development, it provides analytical skills necessary to better evaluate the place of medicine in modern culture. The particular focus of the course may vary by semester to more closely examine different regions of the world and a range of topics that may include: epidemics and pandemics, women and health, health disparities, medical professions, technology and medicine, conceptions of contagion, and popular culture and health history. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48; DL01 $75.