GEN STUDIES 340: Confronting AIDS
San Diego State University
Spring 2013
GENERAL COURSE INFO
SCHEDULE #
21349
TIME
Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.
LOCATION
HT-140
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Michael P. Grillo
OFFICE HOURS
Before class or by appointment only
E-MAIL
mpgrillo@mail.sdsu.edu
REQUIRED TEXT
 Stine, Gerald. AIDS Update 2012/2013
COMMUNICATION
1) You must have an email address listed with SDSU to receive important communications
2) Email the instructor with any issues, questions, or concerns.
3) All course material will be posted on Blackboard: https:/ /blackboard.sdsu.edu/
4) For additional Blackboard questions contact Student Computing Services Help Desk as follows:
Phone: (619) 594-3189
Email: scc@rohan.sdsu.edu
Web-Address: http://its.sdsu.edu/blackboard/student/index.html
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an overview of the U.S. and global HIV pandemic, taught from a behavioral and
public health perspective on the epidemiological, biological, historical, political and educational
aspects of HIV.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
As a result of taking this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the history & origin of HIV
i) Learn to read and interpret epidemiological charts and graphs related to HIV
ii) Learn to compare, contrast, and understand the epidemiological trends in the U.S. and globally
2. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical course, and prognostic indicators of HIV
i) Learn about the human immune system and basic concepts of cellular biology related to HIV
ii) Understand the basics about human genetics in regards to HIV
iii) Describe and understand the role of DNA and RNA in HIV replication
3. Describe the risk factors for infection and modes of transmission
i) Students will be able to understand, describe, and explain how HIV is transmitted through specific
sources and routes
4. Become familiar with terms such as incidence, prevalence, case-fatality, and mortality rates
i) Have a clear understanding of the application of these epidemiologic concepts to HIV infection and
AIDS
5. Describe approaches to HIV prevention to include the following:
i) HIV testing and counseling; antiretroviral prophylaxis; behavioral interventions; needle exchange
programs (NEPs); community based interventions; and the status of HIV vaccines
6. Conduct literature searches using standard medical databases
7. Gain experience conducting group work and preparing classroom presentations
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i) Understand basic concepts in presentations, including appearance and attention to detail
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
1. EXAMS will be based on the readings, films, videos and lectures.
- Bring Scantron F-288 to each exam.
- No make-up exams will be permitted (see below statement).
2. GROUP PROJECTS: Full details to be given at a later date
EXPECTATIONS:
• Class attendance is required
• Be prepared (read materials prior to class)
• Be on time
• Participate in class discussions
• Refrain from private conversation during class
• Deal with explicit course materials in a mature and thoughtful manner
GRADING IS BASED ON THESE COMPONENTS:
Mid-term
40%
Final
40%
Group Project
20%
COURSE POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR INDEPENDENT GRADED WORK:
All work for this course that will be graded must be done on an individual basis. While it is encouraged that
students work together to study and prepare for the course, the work turned in for Assignments and Exams must
solely be the work of the individual student.
Exams are to be completed solely from the knowledge and memory of the individual whose name is on the
Exam. No communication with other individuals will be allowed during the Exam and no material or resources
will be accessed during the completion of the Exam. For all Exams, students will only have access to a
pencil/pen. Not following these policies will result in a ZERO for that exam.
Cell phones must be must placed in backpacks or on the floor during exams. Cell phones cannot be used or
touched until the exam is turned in.
During the exams, once the student leaves the room, no further work will be allowed on that exam.
Midterm and final exams cannot be made up unless the student contacts the instructor BEFORE the exams are
given. Then, only students with valid reasons for missing the exam, as determined by the instructor, will be
considered for alternate arrangements. If alternate arrangements are not made with the instructor before the
exam is given, the exam cannot be made up.
Attendance at all class meetings is required. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to obtain all lecture
notes, handouts, or other materials from Blackboard or a classmate.
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Syllabus: GEN340 - Confronting AIDS Spring 2013
Date
1/22/13
1/29/13
Topic
Readings
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Introductions – Review Syllabus
Course Overview
Icebreaker
Movie: And the Band Played On
Assign Group Projects
History and Origin of HIV and AIDS
Finish Movie: And the Band Played On
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Military International HIV Training Program (MIHTP)
Panel Discussion with Physicians from African Countries
Chapter 3
HIV Biology I – Characteristics of HIV
HIV Biology II – Immunology of HIV
Chapter 5
Opportunistic Infections associated with advanced HIV (AIDS) Chapter 6
2/05/13
2/26/13
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3/05/13
-
Review for MIDTERM
3/12/13
-
MIDTERM EXAM
-
Review Exam Results
HIV Therapy
Student Group Presentations
HIV Transmission and Prevention
Student Group Presentations
2/12/13
2/19/13
3/19/13
3/26/13
Biological Indicators of HIV Disease
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HIV Prevention – Demonstration - HIV Testing
Student Group Presentations
Prevalence of HIV, AIDS Cases, and Deaths among Select
Groups
Student Group Presentations
HIV in Women, Children, and Youth
Guest Speaker TBD
Student Group Presentations
4/30/13
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior
Guest Speaker TBD
Student Group Presentations
5/7/13
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Review for Exam II
Student Group Presentations
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4/16/13
4/23/13
5/14/13
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Chapter 7
Chapter 4
Chapters 8 & 9
SPRING BREAK - NO CLASS
4/2/13
4/09/13
Pages 1-16
Chapter 1 & 2
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
Chapter 13
Chapter 10
Chapter 11&12
Chapter 14