This page offers students and advisors an overview of the courses in the Health & Medical Humanities that have been offered at EIU over previous semesters, so that they may plan future semesters.
PHI 3080 - Medical Ethics. (CANCELED) Online
Dr. Jonelle DePetro
This course examines the application of ethics in the context of medical practice, policy and research. Basic ethical theories are applied to medical issues in a way that involves understanding the social context in which these problems arise. Issues may include personhood, our obligations to the sick and dying, the allocation of scarce resources, informed consent, autonomy, paternalism, and others.
ECN 3875 - Health Economics - 95673 Online
Dr. Linda Ghent
The application of economic tools to understand various issues and problems pertaining to medical care. Examines the production of and demand for medical care, health care systems and institutions, the role of government in health care markets, and the behavior of specific health care industries. Only continuing education and nursing students may enroll in online sections of the course.
ENG 1009G - Stories Matter 5, Health & Medicine
Dr. C.C. Wharram MWF 11-12
This course investigate the fundamental and vibrant ways that humanities and medical/health studies complement each other's focus on health, illness, and the complexity of what it means to be human as we confront our bodies, disease, and our mortality.
The application of economic tools to understand various issues and problems pertaining to medical care. Examines the production of and demand for medical care, health care systems and institutions, the role of government in health care markets, and the behavior of specific health care industries. Only continuing education and nursing students may enroll in online sections of the course.
This course satisfies the Gen Ed Humanities requirement. All majors are welcome.
HIS 3700G/3790G – History of Science and Medicine TR 12:30-1:45pm
Dr. David K. Smith
What is nature? How do humans understand it and the place of humans within it? In Europe between 1500 and 1800, a revolution occurred in how humans came to answer these questions. Yet this was not just a "scientific revolution." Rather, ideas about nature were deeply intertwined with religious and political beliefs. This course investigates the relationships among political, religious, and scientific (specifically, medical and biological) developments during the age of the Scientific Revolution.
This course satisfies the Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Sciences requirement. All majors are welcome.
WLS 1112 – Spanish for the Health Professions - 95752 MW 5:00-6:40pm
Dr. Irene Jacobsen
A second semester beginning Spanish course focused on the vocabulary and grammar needed in the health professions and allied fields. Speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture are emphasized. Prerequisites and Notes: Must have successfully completed FLS 1101 or one year of high school Spanish language or a course articulated as equivalent to FLS 1101. Course may be used to meet the second semester of the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.
HIC 2100G - Introduction to the Health & Medical Humanities.
Dr. Jeannie Ludlow TR 9:30-10:45
The course examines how the humanities can contribute to a better understanding of critical issues in medical practice from a variety of perspectives: political, economic, cultural, anthropological, historical, social, and through creativity (theatre, literature, art, and music).
This course satisfies the Gen Ed requirement for the Humanities and Cultural Diversity. All majors are welcome.
ANT 3960 - Intro to Forensic Anthropology W 6-8:30pm
David Glassman
On-campus and/or off-campus fieldwork on special areas or topics in anthropology. May not be repeated.
BIO 3628 - Evolutionary Medicine TR 9-10:50
Dr. Ann Fritz
A survey of current topics in evolutionary medicine, such as cancer treatment, antibiotic resistance, asthma and diseases of civilization will be explored and analyzed using the mechanisms of evolution natural selection, generation of biological traits and evolutionary history "mismatch" to current lifestyles affecting human biology today.
This course is intended for Biological Sciences majors.
ENG 1009G - Stories Matter 5, Health & Medicine
Dr. Randall Beebe Online
This course investigate the fundamental and vibrant ways that humanities and medical/health studies complement each other's focus on health, illness, and the complexity of what it means to be human as we confront our bodies, disease, and our mortality.
This course satisfies the Gen Ed Humanities requirement.All majors are welcome.
HCM 3910 - Communication in Health Professions Online
Dr. Elizabeth Gill
A study of the role communication plays in health professions. The course focuses on the impact of communication on patient-provider interactions and health-related outcomes. Communication skill development and communicative best practices for a variety of healthcare providers are emphasized.
HST 3500 – Human Sexuality TR 9:30-10:15
Misty Rhoads
Introduction, overview, and study of the biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions of human sexuality.
HST 3560 - Women's Health Hybrid T 11-12:15
Misty Rhoads
This course is designed to assist students in 1). Understanding the normal conditions and special problems of women's physiology, 2). Developing an awareness of the problems women face when dealing with the health care system, 3). Examining cultural attitudes toward women, and analyzing the impact of cultural stereotyping on women's physical and emotional health, 4). Identifying agencies, groups, and organizations which are potential resources when investigating women's health concerns.
HST 3750 - Health Care Delivery Systems TR 2-3:15pm
Megan Ann Cotner, MS
Review of contemporary approaches to the delivery of health care services in the United States. Prerequisites and Notes: A grade of C or better in ENG 1002, HST 2270, and HST 2800 or admitted to the RN to BSN program.
HST 4800 - Drugs and Society Online
Dr. Kathleen Phillips
A study of drugs and drug use from an historical, biological and social perspective with emphasis on the physiological and pharmacological action of drugs in the body.
PHI 3080 - Medical Ethics.
Dr. Theresa Britton T 5-7:30pm
A study of the major philosophical views concerning the nature and practice of science, and including such topics as theory, experimentation, and the relation of these to reality and human life.
PLS 4763 - Environmental Politics and Policy
Dr. Melinda Mueller MWF 2-2:50pm
The study of environmental, energy, and sustainability issues from the perspective of public policy and political science research, including policy models, alternative tools, case studies, and the role of political institutions, actors, organizations, and citizens.
SOC 4820 - Sociology of Health and Health Care
Dr. Darren Hendrickson TR 2-3:15pm
This course provides a sociological analysis of health, illness, and health care systems. Substantive topics covered include the social distribution of health and illness, the illness experience, the socialization and development of health care workers, and the social organization of medicine. Prerequisites and Notes: SOC 1838G or permission of the instructor.
HIC 2190G - Introduction to the Health & Medical Humanities.
Dr. CC Wharram TR 11-12:15
The topic for the course this semester is “Vaccination and Contagion.” The course examines how the humanities can contribute to a better understanding of critical issues in medical practice from a variety of perspectives: political, economic, cultural, anthropological, historical, social, and through creativity (theatre, literature, art, and music).
This course satisfies both the Gen Ed requirement for the Humanities and Cultural Diversity. All majors are welcome.
ANT 2742 - Human Evolution
Dr. Donald Holly, Faculty Laureate MWF 10-10:50
This course examines the biological and cultural evolution of humanity, including the study of primate form and behavior; the origins of the human biological family, fossil evidence showing human biological evolution and archaeological evidence of human cultural development.
FLS 1112 – Spanish in the Health Professions
Dr. Irene Jacobsen MWF 12-12:50
A second semester beginning Spanish course focused on the vocabulary and grammar needed in the health professions and allied fields. Speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture are emphasized. Prerequisites and Notes: Must have successfully completed FLS 1101 or one year of high school Spanish language or a course articulated as equivalent to FLS 1101. Course may be used to meet the second semester of the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.
PLS 2703 - Introduction to Public Policy
Dr. Jeffrey Ashley TR 9:30-10:45
An introduction to the study of public policy, with a focus on the United States. Topics include the political environment of policymaking; theories and models of policy processes; major types of public policy; methods and techniques in policy analysis and program evaluation; and key developments, issues and debates in policy areas such education, social welfare, energy and the environment, civil rights and health care.
WST 2903 - Women, Gender, and Violence
Kathleen O'Rourke, with partners from HOPE and SACIS TR 2pm-3:15
This course explores the social phenomenon of gendered violence (e.g., domestic or intimate partner violence, rape or sexual assault, etc.) in the U.S. Students who complete this course successfully will cover the Illinois state-mandated materials to be “40-hour trained” and may be eligible to apply for Illinois state certification to work in organizations providing services to victims of intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault. Topics covered include crisis intervention, legal and medical advocacy, signs of trauma, and legal and political history of feminist advocacy for victims and survivors. Materials covered can be intense and graphic.
BIO 3155G - Introduction to Evolutionary Medicine
Dr. Ann Fritz
A survey of current topics in evolutionary medicine, such as cancer treatment, antibiotic resistance, asthma and diseases of civilization will be explored and analyzed using the mechanisms of evolution natural selection, generation of biological traits and evolutionary history "mismatch" to current lifestyles affecting human biology today.
This course satisfies the Gen Ed Scientific Awareness requirement. All majors are welcome, but the course does not count toward Biological Sciences major or minor.
ENG 1009G - Stories Matter 5, Health & Medicine
Dr. Randall Beebe
This course investigate the fundamental and vibrant ways that humanities and medical/health studies complement each other's focus on health, illness, and the complexity of what it means to be human as we confront our bodies, disease, and our mortality.
This course satisfies the Gen Ed Humanities requirement. All majors are welcome.
ENG 4769 - Special Topics: Writing about Health & for Health Organizations
Dr. Donna Binns
This course involves focused study of professional writing, designed to enhance understanding of health-related workplace writing and provide experience in producing it. Students will gain experience in writing about and for health organizations. Topics covered include grant writing, accessibility, usability, writing for non-profit health organizations, and writing about health-related topics for specialized and non-specialized audiences. Topics vary semester to semester: this semester’s topic has been approved for the HMH minor.
HCM 3910 - Communication in Health Professions
Dr. Elizabeth Gill
A study of the role communication plays in health professions. The course focuses on the impact of communication on patient-provider interactions and health-related outcomes. Communication skill development and communicative best practices for a variety of healthcare providers are emphasized.
HST 3560 - Women's Health
Amanda Harvey, Director of HERC (Health Education Resource Center)
This course is designed to assist students in 1). Understanding the normal conditions and special problems of women's physiology, 2). Developing an awareness of the problems women face when dealing with the health care system, 3). Examining cultural attitudes toward women, and analyzing the impact of cultural stereotyping on women's physical and emotional health, 4). Identifying agencies, groups, and organizations which are potential resources when investigating women's health concerns.
HST 3750 - Health Care Delivery Systems
Megan Weemer, MS
Review of contemporary approaches to the delivery of health care services in the United States. Prerequisites and Notes: A grade of C or better in ENG 1002, HST 2270, and HST 2800 or admitted to the RN to BSN program.
HST 4800 - Drugs and Society
Dr. Kathleen Phillips
A study of drugs and drug use from an historical, biological and social perspective with emphasis on the physiological and pharmacological action of drugs in the body.
HST 3500 - Human Sexuality (Hybrid Course)
Megan Ann Cotner
Face-to-face class on Nov. 3 (8am-5pm)
Introduction, overview, and study of the biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions of human sexuality. Prerequisites and Notes: Junior status or above, or permission of the instructor.Doudna Fine Arts Center 1343
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