Special Topics in Public Health. This course will examine the aging process as it pertains to health, functioning, and quality of life. Students will learn about aging from the life course perspective, while also integrating information from various social science and health disciplines. We will focus on how the public health system impacts the aging process and how older adults interface with society and the health system for caregiving and long-term care needs. This course includes discussion related specifically to aging in the US & Panama, in addition to looking at global issues. Course materials include a combination of course readings, documentary films, guest lectures, and academic field trips. This course is writing intensive, and students are expected to engage in regular in-class critical discussions.