| HUMN 2B03 History of Medicine, Science and the Body in Western Culture (NOT OFFERED IN FALL/WINTER 2012-13) 0.50 Credit(s) Academic Course |
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| Prerequisite: 3.0 credits of first-year studio and 1.0 credit of first-year liberal arts & sciences (including the Writing course with a minimum passing grade of 60%). |
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| This course will examine how scientific developments during different periods in Western history have influenced explanations of health and disease, the body, and the human condition. We will explore the emergence of different medical belief systems and the impact of scientific theories on societal beliefs and values. Topics covered will include perceptions of disease causation, evolution and Social Darwinism, different explanations of madness and disease, and current issues defining medicine in the 21st century. We will also address how major diseases and epidemics have affected historical outcomes. |
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| Course was last updated May 14, 2012 - 4:09 PM | |