Description
This course will introduce students to current issues and controversies in medicine and health. The course will take a biopsychosocial approach of relating to health and medicine in which the biological, psychological, and social aspects of health and medicine are studied in contrast to the strictly biomedical aspects of disease. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge from a biopsychological perspective in such areas as preventive medicine, chronic disease, stress, and aging. Additionally, contemporary, and at times controversial, health issues such as health insurance, access to health care and malpractice will be discussed to facilitate the student's ability to think critically and atriculate effectively with peers.
Note: This course serves as the Summit course for the Health Promotion major. A grade of C- or higher is required for graduation.