All CLAS courses cross-listed with MHHS can be applied to the Classical Studies Minor.

CLAS-C 210 Ancient Medicine and Modern Terminology

• combined with MHHS-M 325

This course develops understanding of medical terminology and the Greco-Roman healing practices in which much of this terminology developed. For medical terminology, the course covers spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, analyzing words based on their root, prefix, and suffix, and identifying common mistakes in medical terminology. With the study of ancient conceptions of medicine and healing, the course reveals the richness of ancient healing practices beyond a simple doctor-patient relationship. Designed for any student interested in the ancient world, but especially those intending to specialize in or understand medicine, nursing, dentistry, health sciences, microbiology, or related fields. MHHS-M 325 can be applied to the Medical Humanities and Health Studies Minor, as well as the Classical Studies Minor.