HMED3002W
HMED 3002W - Health Care in History II (4 Cr.) Historical Perspectives, Writing Intensive
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TMED - Medical School
HMED 3002W - Health Care in History II (4 Cr.) Historical Perspectives, Writing Intensive
Course description
The course explores the history of medicine from the early 1800s through the present day. Topics covered include the history of public health, germ theory, medical technology, surgery, empire and medicine, health insurance, and mind-body medicine. Hands-on work at the Wangensteen Historical Library will also enrich our understanding of diseases as more than objective biological entities. Special attention is paid to the ways culture, race, and economy have shaped the history of healthcare over time.
Minimum credits
4
Maximum credits
4
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Discussion
Lecture
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Historical Perspectives
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring