340.744.81
Advanced Topics on Control and Prevention of HIV/AIDS

Cancelled

Location
Internet
Term
3rd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Homayoon Farzadegan
Contact Name
Homayoon Farzadegan
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning; Prior knowledge in HIV is expected; however, 340.646 is not a prerequisite.

Description
Focuses on directed readings and discussion on the science and pathogenesis of HIV/AIDS. Covers dynamics of the HIV epidemic in the populated world, difficulties and contrasts between clinical management of HIV/AIDS in developed and developing countries, prevention and control modalities against HIV/AIDS, and predicting patterns of future growth of the HIV/AIDS epidemic with special reference to global economic impact of HIV vaccine and eradication issues of HIV/AIDS.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss the genetics, biology, and physiology of the newest discoveries of HIV/AIDS pathogenesis
  2. Describe the new targets for anti-HIV drugs and long-term side effects of current drugs
  3. Discuss HIV treatment issues in developed and developing countries
  4. Analyze the impact of co-infections with other microbial infections of HIV/AIDS epidemiology and pathogenesis
  5. Identify preventive measures against HIV infection in the forms of microbicides and behavioral changes
  6. Compare and contrast the HIV pandemic in different countries, particularly with respect to the potential explosion of the HIV epidemic
Instructor Consent
No consent required