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   AMS 580 – AIDS: Scientific, Social, and Political Foundations

This course will approach HIV/AIDS from a multidisciplinary perspective. It is intended to provide a solid introduction to HIV/AIDS for persons who are likely to be confronting AIDS issues in their professional work. Scientific topics to be addressed include HIV virology, immunology, natural history, and transmission. Guest lecturers will also address psychological and sociological aspects of the epidemic as well as issues in law, ethics, education, and prevention strategies.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 3

Instructor:    W. Douglas Thompson
Department of Applied Medial Sciences

























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