The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology
Explore medicine's evolution from ancient practices to modern science. Learn about key discoveries, theories, and future trends in healthcare.
Explore medicine's evolution from ancient practices to modern science. Learn about key discoveries, theories, and future trends in healthcare.
This course provides an accessible historical and interdisciplinary perspective on medicine, focusing on therapy and practice. It traces the evolution of medicine from ancient spiritual and mystical practices to the rational approach of the Classical World, and finally to the scientific thinking of the Renaissance and beyond. The curriculum covers major advances in medical history, including the development of germ theory, pharmacology, and modern diagnostic techniques. It also explores alternative medicine, nutrition, and current ethical dilemmas in healthcare. Suitable for both general audiences and those entering medical professions, the course offers insights into the scope, practice, and limits of medicine.
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What you'll learn
Describe historical attempts to understand and treat diseases using various theoretical models
Trace the major advances in modern medicine from ancient times to the present
Understand the development of key medical concepts such as germ theory and pharmacology
Explore the role of alternative medicine and nutrition in healthcare
Gain insights into current medical practices, ethics, and future trends in medicine
Develop an informed perspective on the future of medicine based on historical knowledge
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7.1 Hours PreRecorded video
10 quizzes,1 peer review
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the history of medicine, tracing its development from ancient practices to modern scientific approaches. It begins by exploring the concept of disease and early therapeutic methods, then examines various historical schools of medicine across different cultures. The curriculum covers major medical advances from the 18th to 20th centuries, including the rise of microbiology and germ theory. It delves into the development of modern pharmacology, alternative medicine, and nutrition. The course also addresses current medical practices, ethical considerations, and speculates on the future of medicine. Throughout, students gain insights into how historical attempts to understand disease have shaped modern medical practices and perspectives.
Week 1
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 2
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 3
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 4
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 5
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Leading Expert in Molecular Biology and Health Programs
Grant Hartzog is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Global and Community Health Program. Hartzog received his PhD in Biochemistry and Biophysics from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1992. His research focuses on the regulation of transcription elongation and its connections to chromatin structure and RNA processing in yeast.
Pioneering Medical Educator at UC Santa Cruz with a Focus on the History of Medicine
Greg Gates, M.D., began his medical career in 1970 before serving three years in the Air Force as a flight surgeon. He then practiced for 25 years in emergency rooms and urgent care clinics in the Monterey Bay area. The concept for an undergraduate course in medicine emerged in 2001, leading to its first offering at UC Santa Cruz in 2017, developed in collaboration with Professor Grant Hartzog. A grant from the University of California system in 2019 enabled the creation of an online version of the course, now accessible across all ten UC campuses.
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