GERO 166 - Medical Sociology

3 unit(s)
Sociological analysis of medical and mental health institutions, values and roles. Patient-doctor interaction, influence of hospital structure on health care, social class and illness, cultural determinants of illness and related areas of old age (gerontology) and death.

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1 or equivalent.
Grading: Letter Graded

Cross-listed with SOCI 166. Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences is responsible for scheduling.
Sustainability Related - SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Class Schedule | Syllabus Information | University Bookstore