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Academic Year 2004/2005

Science and Medicine in American Life
HIST 252 SP
Crosslistings:
WMST 263
SISP 251

This interdisciplinary course will introduce students to current research topics in the study of science and medicine, and their social relations in the historical development of modern United States. The course will begin with an introduction to recent theoretical approaches to the study of science and medicine in society, including the new focus on issues of gender and race. It then will proceed through a series of case studies to examine the historical development of scientific and medical theories and practices in America, as well as the foundational assumptions shaping historical investigations of science and medicine.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

In-class exams, research paper, oral presentations.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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