AIDS is in news, sports and Hollywood. The fundamentals of HIV and AIDS as a transmissible disease, the latest in AIDS research updates, the face of AIDS worldwide, the role of the government in the AIDS epidemic, safe sex vs. monogamy, mandatory testing of expectant mothers and newborn babies and AIDS testing for insurance and employment will be among the topics investigated arid discussed. The fundamentals of the subject must be covered to provide a basis and framework for discussion of medical, ethical and political issues. In addition to the brief textbook, videos, pamphlets, outside speakers and student self-directed research of HIV and AIDS will be our sources of information. Since participation is the key to a successful colloquium, appropriate emphasis is placed in participation in the student evaluation below.
Attendance is mandatory for completion of the course and grading.
Students are responsible to complete all assignments and exams as scheduled. Make-up opportunities due to qualified medical or personal reasons will be at the discretion of the instructor. The course topic list is ambitious and tentative. The AIDS Booklet. WCB McGraw-Hill, New York, 1999.