ANTH 02215 - Medical Anthropology

Institution:

Rowan University

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Description:

Prerequisites: ANTH 02201 or BIOL 01100 Medical anthropology surveys the cultural, genetic and environmental factors that influence the development of human disease, the history and distribution of illnesses and the culturally prescribed varieties of medical treatment and health-promoting behaviors. Students will gain an understanding of the important influence that social behavior and commonly-held beliefs have on the course of illness and its cure. This course may not be offered annually.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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