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CLAS 1300 A (CRN: 95932)

Classics: Ancient Medicine & Physiology (A)

3 credit hours

About CLAS 1300 A

Topics examining themes in Ancient history. Representative topics: The Peloponesian War; Alexander the Great. May be repeated for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years.

Notes

Open to Degree and PACE Students

Section Description

Ancient Greek medicine was humorous, as in the 4 bodily humors (blood, phlegm, and biles): it is also scary, because they 'knew' very little of what we consider medical 'knowledge' today. This course looks primarily at the somewhat legendary figure of Hippocrates, his legacy and his works. As much philosophy as proto-natural science as sheer 'armchair' speculation, ancient medicine offers a fascinating way to learn about medicine, ethics, logic, history, and humanity.

Section Expectation

No prior knowledge of the topic area is required.
Readings: translations of ancient Greek texts, modern textbook chapters, and articles.

Evaluation

There will be factual tests, presentations of material, and at least one writing project.

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