| HUMN 2B03 History of Medicine, Science and the Body in Western Culture (Not Offered 2014/15) 0.50 Credit(s) Academic Course |
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| Prerequisite: BDes and BFA students: 3.0 credits first year studio and 1.0 credit liberal studies, including the first year writing course BA Honours program students: may register with approval; contact Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences office at liberalstudies@ocadu.ca or 416-977-6000 extension 372 or 3351 |
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| Not Offered 2014/15 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 June 9, 2014 - 10:47 AM | |