HIST 1225 — Gender, Race, and Medicine
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath DDusually offered: springtypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Examines the basic tenets of “scientific objectivity” and foundational scientific ideas about race, sex, and gender and what these have meant for marginalized groups in society, particularly when they seek medical care. Introduces feminist science theories and contemporary as well as historical examples to trace the evolution of “scientific truth” and its impact on the U.S. cultural landscape. Offers students the opportunity to question assumptions about science and view the scientific process as a site for critical analysis.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 91% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 50% | 7.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 40% · T 60% · W 40% · Th 40% · F 60%
Common patterns: TF (60% of sections), MWR (40% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Margot Abels (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Natalie Shibley (56% of students) · reviews
- Margot Abels (44% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (HIST course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All HIST courses · Plan it at numap.app