History of Medicine, Science and the Body (HIST2030)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Historical & Philosophical Inq
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2L 1T
Assessment methods
25% 1000 word mid-semester essay; 25% tutorial presentation / participation; 50% 2000 word final research essay
Course enquiries
Dr Karin Sellberg
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
This course introduces students to significant aspects of the rise of modern medicine, the cognitive evolution & the intellectual & social influences of the biomedical & social sciences in Europe from the early modern period to the mid-twentieth century. Topics covered include: the development of anatomical models, dissection and the surgical profession 1600-1730; theories of physical processes & the discovery of the circulation of the blood, 1615-1700; the influence of the scientific revolution on theories of physiology & mental functions, 1680-ca1960; the diagnosis & treatment of madness, 1620-ca1960; theories of evolution, life & reproduction, 1600-1890; the emergence of the modern medical profession, 1730-ca1960; theories of physical norms, phrenology & their social & scientific influences; obstetrics & gynaecology, 1600-1900; public health & disease in Europe, 1600-1900; scientific explanations of crime & social deviancy 1840-1900; health regimes, diet, old age & its management, 1600-ca1960.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |