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History of Medicine

Analytical Thinking
Communication
Critical Thinking
Social Awareness & Responsibility

Course Description

The history of medicine in Western society. The impact of epidemic disease, concepts of illness, medical therapies, types of practitioners and their education, and public health.


Athena Title

HIS OF MEDICINE


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

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Topical Outline

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Institutional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.


Communication

The ability to effectively develop, express, and exchange ideas in written, oral, or visual form.


Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.


Social Awareness & Responsibility

The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.



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