Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - HSCI 431 D100

The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic (3)

Class Number: 2164

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units including either HSCI 212 or 230 (or 330), with a minimum grade of C-.

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 global health issues related to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Topics covered include an introduction to HIV virology, immunology, origins, natural history, and epidemiology as well as the critical review of major challenges and current developments in HIV prevention, treatment, and care through a lens that considers the complex interplay between individual, social, and structural factors contributing to HIV globally.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon the completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Critically review, interpret, and summarize peer-reviewed literature in HIV/AIDS
2. Understand HIV virology, immunology, origin of disease, natural history, and epidemiology
3. Describe components of current HIV prevention, treatment, and care initiatives
4. Understand how complex, intersecting inequities contribute to the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Grading

  • Participation and leadership 10%
  • Assignment presentation 20%
  • Midterm 40%
  • Knowledge translation project 30%

NOTES:

Each weekly 3-hour class will include combinations of lectures, guest lectures, group discussions and
activities, and multi-media presentations. Active student participation is expected.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

READINGS: Students should read the assigned materials before the corresponding lectures and
expand their knowledge on a particular topic by accessing the additional materials provided in the
course’s webpage (available via Canvas) or by exploring PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
or Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com.

LECTURE MATERIALS: Students should review the weekly assigned lecture materials which
include a PowerPoint lecture (.ppt and pdf format), and extra materials like readings, podcasts and
videos. Lecture slides and links to readings, videos and podcasts will be provided on Canvas.

REQUIRED READING:

None

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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