STSS-4620

History of Medicine

Medical theory and practice are shaped both by culture and by prevailing disease patterns. The first half of this course surveys the history of Western medicine from Hippocrates until 1800. The second half of the course concentrates on 19th century and 20th century medicine, focusing in particular on developments in the United States. Prerequisite: a course in STS or permission of instructor. Spring term annually.

4 credit hours