AUCT 180 - Assessing Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Institution:

University of Hartford

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Description:

An introduction to some of the methodologies of complementary and alternative medicine. Study of a selection of the claimed physiological and chemical bases of these methods, together with an introduction to elementary concepts of statistics that can be used to read the research literature and scientifically assess the efficacy of a therapy. An introduction to the economic, sociological, psychological, and political impacts of these forms of medicine on the patient and the overall field of medicine. (Written and Oral Communication and Critical Thinking) Laboratory fee.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hartford.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 768-4100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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