BIOL 396 - Perspectives in Medicine

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FA, SP. How do historical and philosophical perspectives affect the science and practice of medicine, particularly the methodology, results, and implications of current medical research? By studying the medical literature in this writing-intensive course, students explore societal and ethical issues in medicine, from the status of embryos to end-of-life questions. Skills in biological and interdisciplinary communication are taught and assessed through written and oral presentations. Students also develop a vocational perspective that can guide their own contributions to scientific and societal resolutions of complex contemporary challenges in medicine. Prerequisite(s): senior status in a biomedically oriented program, or permission of the instructor.