In addition, students study how diet sanitary practices, and vaccines have altered life expectancy. The immigrants' perceptions and understanding are also addressed. In both written work and class discussions, students critically analyze the shifting understanding, language, and science that comprise a society's understanding of health and health care practices. This course requires a major research paper based upon primary and secondary sources. Students explore topics from multiple disciplines including history, sociology, anthropology, the natural sciences, and health care professions.
Students participate in interdisciplinary theme-related activities.