HIST3740H

Disease and Human History (Honors)
Black plague doctor illustration
Credit Hours:
3

An exploration of the juncture between disease and society. The course emphasizes major demographic events: the epidemiological shifts of the Neolithic and Industrial ages, the “Columbian Exchange” of diseases, and the Black Death. It also explores the history and impact of diseases such as smallpox, malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS. (Honors).

Duplicate Credit:
HIST3740
Course Type:
Honors
Level:
Undergraduate

Instructors of this Course


Susan Mattern

Distinguished Research Professor

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