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Leeches to Lasers: Medicine & Health in the United States

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 University Hall Y02-2300 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2300
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

"Leeches to Lasers: Medicine and Health in the United States" examines the rise of institutional and professional structures in response to health needs and disease, as well as cultural responses to epidemics, illness, and changing norms of well-being in American history. This course is designed for science majors and those who intend to enter the health professions as well as for history majors.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y02-2300

Enrolled / Capacity

81 / 80

Status

Closed

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.