The basic biology of the virus, HIV, and the disease it causes, AIDS. The economic, social and political factors that determine who gets sick and who remains healthy, who lives and who dies. The progress of scientific research and medical treatments. The reasons for hope; the reasons for fear. (To get a glimpse of some of the materials that students have been posting on the course forums, go to @AIDSFAH or #AIDSFAH.)
AIDS: Fear and Hope
AIDS: Fear and Hope
Instructor: Richard Meisler, Ph.D.
Sponsored by ITC-Infotech
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No prior experience required
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Approx. 15 hours
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Hear about the histories of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and personal narratives from those who contracted the disease as well as from caretakers.
Experts will share about HIV biology, transmission, testing, prevention, treatment, and the search for a cure.
How economics, politics, culture, social patterns, and law are all factors that affect the nature, appearance, and health outcomes of a disease.
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There are 7 modules in this course
HIV Basics, Stigma, Three Books, Chimps to Humans, Some Memories
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9 videos6 readings1 assignment
Transmission, Gender, More Memories
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7 videos1 reading1 assignment
The Critical Issue--Testing
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9 videos1 reading1 assignment
Not a death sentence, but not easy; More Politics, Sexual Orientation
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment
Doctors, Medication, More Politics, More Memories
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7 videos1 reading1 assignment
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
Cure? Legal Issues, Cost, The Future, Acting Up
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10 videos3 readings1 assignment
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MN
5
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2020
I have learned about many known and unknown facts about HIV and AIDS and also many medical facilities and reasonings.
TS
5
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2016
Amazing course! It opens our mind to the world in which all people are equal nonetheless what disease they have. Everyone should consider taking this course.
LX
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Reviewed on Aug 9, 2021
Excellent course to learn about HIV and AIDS from multi-perpective of views!
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