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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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MDHM 340 001 (CRN: 26372)
SKIN COLOR AND BEAUTY
Long Title: GLOBAL HEALTH HUMANITIES
Department: Medical Humanities
Instructor: Solanki, Durgesh
Meeting: 2:00PM - 2:50PM MWF (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
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: 25
Section Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 5:01AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This topics course will introduce students to the most prevalent types of global health issues and prepare them to understand their history, ethical issues, cultural specificity and possible interventions. Readings will be drawn from the fields of humanities, arts, medicine and public health. Topics will vary; see individual sections for the specific topic(s) offered.