HST 392 - History of Medicine

Institution:

Marylhurst University

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Description:

A survey of the rise of medicine from the pre-1800 view that disease is caused by an imbalance of "humors" in the body tothe emergence of scientific medicine. Topics include plagues and communicable diseases, doctor-caused illnesses, anatomical discoveries, the development of germ theory, antisepsis, anesthesia, quackery, alternative medicine, aseptic surgery, and drug design. The course will also consider the impact of technologies such as the microscope, stethoscope, x-rays, immunology, and antibiotics. Meets LAC outcomes: HCD3, NWB1. A Science Studies course. 3 crs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marylhurst.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 636-8141

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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