Description: Seminar, four hours. Designed for College Honors students. Study of how economic, political, and social forces shape health policy and even biomedical science. What are best ways to confront specific health challenges? Analysis of scientific, medical, social, economic, and political aspects of health inequities, drug pricing, and disability policy, as well as roles of experts and expertise in formulating goals and strategies. Topics include aging, autism, AIDS, breast cancer, clean water, gun violence, prostate cancer, rare diseases, and vaccines. P/NP or letter grading.

Units: 5.0