HE 253 Aids and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Provides a fundamental understanding of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted disease from a national and global perspective. The history, etiology, epidemiology and prevention strategies will be examined. The course will assist students in developing an understanding of diverse cultures, customs, attitudes, values and beliefs in the context of disease transmission and eradication.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the HIV life cycle and explain the drug therapy used to treat and/or control HIV. Outline the infectious disease process of specific sexually transmitted infections. Summarize the role of individual responsibility, public health policy, socioeconomics, education and advocacy groups in the prevention of infection. Identify historical and current domestic and global public health strategies employed to minimize the spread of HIV, HEP C and other sexually transmitted infections. Explain the issues facing marginalized populations as they deal with HIV. List appropriate local, national and global resources for obtaining information about sexually transmitted infections and related public health issues.