HIST 248 - History of Medicine

3 Hour(s)

This course examines the history of medicine from the ancient Mediterranean world to the modern era with a special emphasis on Europe and the Middle East. Also a prominent part of the course will be addressing the underlying ideas to past and present practices. By examining the historical antecedents to current medical practices, students will have the historical depth to better contextualize current debates concerning modern health issues.

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.

Grading: Graded.
Cross-Listed with HHMN 248
Fees: None.
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