Historic Survey Amer Civiliztn
Manchester
Liberal Arts :: History
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - UNHM Credit (15 weeks) (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2022 - UNHM Credit (15 weeks) (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 16744
CRN: 16744
Topical survey, within broad chronological divisions, of the development of American civilization since 1600. Students may take the course up to two times as long as the topic for the two courses is different. Writing intensive. Course meets the History major requirement for Group 1.
Section Comments: Health, Science and Medicine in US History
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Equivalent(s): HIST 410H
Only listed campus in section: Manchester
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Historical Perspectives(Disc)
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2022 | 12/12/2022 | TR | 10:01am - 11:30am | PANDRA P101 |
Additional Course Details:
This course explores major themes and developments in the history of medical science, health, and illness in North America from the 1500s to the 2000s, with attention paid to America’s role in global scientific networks and healthcare initiatives. The course will cover changing ideologies of illness and wellness, and how people in America understood and coped with the most significant diseases of the eras. We will investigate the development of medical and scientific institutions, practices, and technologies, and look at patient experiences over time. The class also emphasizes how key facets of the modern American healthcare system came into existence and changed over time.