VAST 206 - AIDS:A Modern Pandemic

Institution:

Lafayette College

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Description:

This course examines the world AIDS epidemic, with primary emphasis on the U.S. and secondary emphasis on Africa. Scientific topics include the biology of HIV, the human immune system, HIV drugs and therapies, and the progression of an HIV infection, which is also considered from a humanistic perspective. Political, economic, historical, and cultural factors influencing the spread of the epidemic and its control are discussed, as is the tension between individual liberties and the protection of public health. Prerequisite: Biology 101 or permission of instructor Yuster

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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