Spring 2018 - HSCI 431 D100
The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic (3)
Class Number: 11340
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 22, 2018
Sun, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Kate Salters
kas16@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
60 units including either HSCI 212 or 330.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A multidisciplinary and international focus on the transmission, impact, prevention, and human aspects of the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of critical biological, social, and structural health issues related to the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. Topics covered include an introduction to virology, pathology, epidemiology, social justice, and a critical review of major challenges and successes in HIV prevention and treatment.
Each weekly 3-hour class will include, but are not limited to, a variation of lectures, guest lectures, student-led presentations, activities, and multi-media presentations. Active participation in class is expected. Canvas will be the online platform where syllabus and other course materials will be shared.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
1. Comprehend and understand HIV virology, immunology, origin of disease, natural history, and epidemiology
2. To be able to describe components of current HIV prevention, treatment, and care initiatives
3. To understand how complex, intersecting inequities contribute to the global HIV/AIDS epidemic
4. To be able to critically review, interpret, and summarize peer-reviewed literature in HIV/AIDS
Grading
- Online participation 20%
- Country presentation 10%
- HIV prevention project 25%
- Quiz 15%
- Exam 30%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
There is no required textbook for this course. A list of open access journal articles will be assigned to read each week for class.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS