Course Summary
This course will explore the social, cultural, and scientific aspects of HIV/AIDS. You'll gain an understanding of the virus, its transmission, treatment, and prevention.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the history and cultural impact of HIV/AIDS
- Explore the science behind the virus, including transmission, treatment, and prevention
- Understand the social and political factors that impact the spread and treatment of HIV/AIDS
Related Topics for further study
- HIV/AIDS history
- Virus transmission
- Treatment and prevention
- Social and political impact
- Public health education
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the science and cultural impact of HIV/AIDS
- Develop an awareness of social and political factors affecting HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention
- Gain knowledge of public health education strategies
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of HIV/AIDS is necessary
- Course is open to all levels of learners
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
- Health Across the Gender Spectrum
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Anthony Fauci
- Bill Gates
Related Books
Description
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.)
Outline
- Unit 1 - Beginnings: A New Disease Surprises The World
- 01.01 - Mini-Intro (1): Terminology, Stigma
- 01.02 - A Snapshot of the Epidemic
- 01.03 - Mini-Intro (2): Suggested Books
- 01.04 - Memories of the Beginning: San Juan and Cambridge, Mass.
- 01.05 - Some History
- 01.06 - Memories of the Beginning: Chicago and Philadelphia
- 01.07 - Mini-Intro (3): Learning about Science; The Bodily Fluids that Carry HIV
- 01.08 - HIV, Other Viruses, Other Species, Virus Hunters
- 01.09 - Mini-Intro (4): Talking About Sex
- Syllabus
- Discussion Forum Guidelines
- Welcome to Unit 1!
- Video Schedule
- Help us learn more about you!
- Clarification
- Unit 1 Quiz
- Unit 2 - Transmission, Gender, Politics
- 02.01 - Women, Gender Inequality, and HIV
- 02.02 - Sexual Transmission of HIV
- 02.03 - Taking a Sexual History
- 02.04 - Non-Sexual Transmission of HIV
- 02.05 - Four Presidents (1): Reagan
- 02.06 - Memories of the Beginning: Princeton and Washington, DC, and Ann Arbor, MI
- 02.07 - Memories of the Beginning: NIH
- Unit 2: What to expect
- Unit 2 Quiz
- Unit 3 - Testing (and Some Politics and Memories)
- 03.01 - Working with African Ministers
- 03.02 - Memories of the Beginning: Detroit
- 03.03 - Future Ministers Get Tested
- 03.04 - Test Counselors
- 03.05 - Professor Tests Himself, Oral Swab
- 03.06 - Professor Tests Himself, Blood
- 03.07 - Four Presidents (2): Museveni
- 03.08 - Update on Testing
- 03.09 - 03.09 - Course Recap
- Welcome to Unit 3
- Unit 3 Quiz
- Unit 4 - Living With HIV
- 04.01 - Richard's Story - HIV Diagnosis, Coping, Early Life, Spiritual Quest
- 04.02 - Richard's Story - Living with HIV
- 04.03 - Bug Chasers and Gift Givers
- 04.04 - Four Presidents (3): Bush
- 04.05 - AIDS, Gender, Sexual Orientation Issues
- Unit 4 Preview
- Unit 4 Quiz
- Unit 5 - Caring for Patients
- 05.01 - Caring for Patients: Dr. Brown and Ms. Corkery at the Detroit Receiving Hospital (Part 1)
- 05.02 - Caring for Patients: Dr. Brown and Ms. Corkery at the Detroit Receiving Hospital (Part 2)
- 05.03 - Memories of the Beginning: St. Louis and Detroit
- 05.04 - Four Presidents (4): Mbeki
- 05.05 - AIDS and the Practice of General Medicine
- 05.06 - Caring for Patients: Dr. Riddell at the University of Michigan
- 05.07 - The Drugs: Dr. Riddell Describes Antiretroviral Therapy
- Unit 5 Introduction
- Unit 5 Quiz
- Unit 6 - Prevention, Art, Poetry
- 06.01 - Needle and Syringe Exchange, Addiction, Harm Reduction
- 06.02 - Blood Nobility
- 06.03 - Gardenias
- 06.04 - HIV, Cultural Complexity, Art
- 06.05 - Vaccine
- 06.06 - Circumcision and Prevention
- 06.07 - Trusted Messengers in Zambia
- 06.08 - Outreach to African-American Ministers
- Unit 6 Introduction
- Unit 6 Quiz
- Unit 7 - Wrapping Up
- 07.01 - HIV and the Law
- 07.02 - The Criminalization of HIV
- 07.03 - The Search for a Cure
- 07.04 - The Cost of Drugs
- 07.05 - Infected but not Treated
- 07.06 - Anti-Retroviral Treatment: The Problems
- 07.07 - PrEP and PEP
- 07.08 - Case Management and Community Health Workers
- 07.09 - Activism
- 07.10 - Farewell
- For the last time . . .
- Post-Course Survey
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
- Unit 7 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the latest research on HIV and AIDS with the 'AIDS: Fear and Hope' course on Coursera. Students agree that the course is informative, engaging, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the topic. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the in-depth exploration of HIV and AIDS, including its history, causes, and treatment options.Pros from User Reviews
- Informative and engaging course material
- Comprehensive exploration of HIV and AIDS
- Expert instructors with real-world experience
- Interactive assessments and quizzes to reinforce learning
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too technical
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors and peers
- Some users experienced technical issues with the platform or course materials
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