3 The development of technology and engineering from antiquity to approximately 1750 with emphasis on the relationship of this development to the growth of western civilization. The development of technology and engineering from approximately 1750 to WW I with emphasis on the relationship of this development to the changing patterns of life in western civilization. History of Medicine HIS 3490 History of Modern Medicine. Students will also have the opportunity to perform research on an aspect of medical history of interest to them. HIS 3491 Social History of American Medicine.
Emphasis is on social history rather than on technological developments.
Topics may vary each time the course is offered. Student may repeat course when topics change.