AIDS: Fear and Hope - Understanding HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Explore the HIV/AIDS epidemic: biology, social impacts, and medical advances. Gain insights from experts and personal narratives.
Explore the HIV/AIDS epidemic: biology, social impacts, and medical advances. Gain insights from experts and personal narratives.
This comprehensive course explores the HIV/AIDS epidemic, covering its biology, social impacts, and medical advancements. It delves into the history of the disease, personal narratives from those affected, and expert insights on HIV biology, transmission, testing, prevention, and treatment. The course examines how economics, politics, culture, and social patterns influence the disease's impact and health outcomes. It addresses the progress of scientific research and medical treatments, balancing reasons for hope with ongoing challenges. Topics include stigma, gender issues, political responses, patient care, prevention strategies, legal issues, and activism. Through a mix of lectures, interviews, and case studies, learners gain a multifaceted understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its global implications.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basic biology of HIV and AIDS
Explore the history and global impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Analyze the economic, social, and political factors influencing the spread and treatment of HIV/AIDS
Examine HIV transmission, testing, and prevention methods
Understand the challenges of living with HIV and the importance of patient care
Investigate the progress of scientific research and medical treatments
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, covering its biological, social, and political aspects. It explores the history of the disease, from its discovery to current medical advancements. The course examines the virus's biology, transmission methods, and testing procedures. It delves into the social and economic factors that influence who gets sick and who remains healthy. Personal narratives from those affected by HIV/AIDS and insights from healthcare professionals offer diverse perspectives on living with and treating the disease. The course also addresses prevention strategies, legal issues, and the search for a cure. Throughout, it balances scientific information with discussions on stigma, gender inequality, and cultural impacts, providing a holistic view of the epidemic.
Beginnings: A New Disease Surprises The World
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Transmission, Gender, Politics
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Testing (and Some Politics and Memories)
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Living With HIV
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Caring for Patients
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Prevention, Art, Poetry
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Wrapping Up
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
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Influential Educator in HIV/AIDS Studies
Dr. Richard Meisler was a Lecturer in the Department of American Culture at the University of Michigan, where he dedicated his career to exploring contemporary social issues, particularly the HIV/AIDS pandemic. He earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Columbia University, specializing in the philosophy of science. Dr. Meisler passed away in 2017 due to complications from pancreatic cancer surgery, but his legacy continues through the courses he developed.One of his most significant contributions is the course "AIDS: Fear and Hope," which emphasizes the extensive impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The course covers not only the biological and medical aspects of HIV and AIDS but also delves into the economic, political, cultural, and social factors that shape the understanding and management of the disease. It highlights personal narratives from those affected by HIV/AIDS, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on this public health crisis.The course remains available on Coursera, allowing learners to engage with Dr. Meisler's insights and research on this critical issue. His work has had a lasting influence on education surrounding HIV/AIDS, fostering awareness and understanding of its complexities in society.
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