L.BIO 201 - HIV/AIDS: Biological, Social, and Cultural Issues

Credits: 3

This in-depth study course offers students a multidisciplinary perspective on HIV/AIDS, presenting an overview of the biological, clinical, historical, social, political, and ethical aspects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, its impact on both individuals and society as a whole, and how the framing of HIV/AIDS determines how affected persons are treated. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the basic medical science/etiology and public health aspects of HIV/AIDS. Further, students will generate questions about the disease and learn answers via individual and group research, critical film viewing, dialogue with researchers, doctors, caregivers, patients, survivors, patient advocates, and/or government officials, and potential visits to treatment centers.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable