Spring 2026
PBHLTH 116 001 - LEC 001
Seminar on Social, Political, and Ethical Issues in Health and Medicine
Darlene D Francis
Jan 20, 2026 - May 08, 2026
Mo
04:00 pm - 05:59 pm
Internet/Online
Class #:30667
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
Online
Offered through
School of Public Health
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
1
Enrolled: 459
Waitlisted: 69
Capacity: 460
Waitlist Max: 200
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Course Catalog Description
This course offers an introduction to issues and perspectives related to health and medicine. Guest lecturers speak about the week’s topic, which can include a variety of topics such as public health, violence, chronic illnesses, environmental health, and health care economics. Speakers share their first-hand experiences in their fields, discuss current issues, debate ethical dilemmas, and pose and answer questions. During the weekly discussion sections, students delve deeper into the issues, not only exploring and perhaps questioning their own thoughts and beliefs, but also learning from the experiences and perspectives of their fellow students.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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