56-1117 The Biology of AIDS: Life of a Virus

The course examines the basic biology of HIV and is designed to provide an understanding of the pathophysiology of HIV/AIDS and its impact on the immune system. Topics will include cell biology, basic genetics, the immune system, virology, and epidemiology and their connection to the development of anti-retroviral drugs and vaccines, testing for and diagnosis of HIV infection, and an understanding of the virus life cycle. HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention via artistic expressions will also be examined.

3 Credits
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