Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2024
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MDHM 201 002 (CRN: 16879)
INTRO TO MEDICAL HUMANITIES
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL HUMANITIES
Department: Medical Humanities
Instructor: Shwetz, Katherine
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (26-AUG-2024 - 6-DEC-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 75
Section Enrolled: 72 (Reserved + All Others)
Reserved Seats for Fall Semester 2024 Matriculants: 10 (0 Available)
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 4:14PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
17-DEC-2024
9:00AM - 12:00PM T
Description: Examines the history of medicine, concepts of disease vs illness, narrative medicine, health disparities, religion, spirituality, and the role of science and technology on the practices of healthcare. Students will develop skills in close reading, interpretation, historical contextualization, critical thinking. This course (formerly HURC 201) is required for the minor in Medical Humanities. Mutually Exclusive with HURC 201. Credit cannot be earned for both HURC 201 and MDHM 201. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MDHM 201 if student has credit for HURC 201.