CLASS 1810 - ANCIENT MEDICINE

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course offers an introduction to ancient Greek and Roman medical thought, theory, and practice. Though many of their teachings and techniques might seem bizarre, gross, or even dangerous, Hippocrates, Galen, and their successors shaped the foundational principles of western medical culture for over a thousand years. From William Harvey's invocation of the "divine Galen" in his treatise on the circulatory system to the citation of the "Hippocratic Oath" by the prosecution during the Nuremberg Trials, the tradition of Greek and Roman medicine has continued to influence modern medicine and culture in profound ways. A close examination of the theories and practice of medicine in antiquity therefore not only deepens our understanding of Classical Greek, Alexandrian, and Roman cultures, but also illuminates a vital chapter in the development of today's clinical practice.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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