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HIV and AIDS:An Evolving Global Response (POPH90190)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
August
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Overview
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The HIV and AIDS pandemic stands as one of the most devastating in recorded history, with the majority of its burden falling on developing nations and vulnerable people. The nature of the virus and its routes of human transmission present unique challenges to public health practitioners aiming to prevent its spread and to support care and treatment for those living with the virus.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will provide students with basic tools to face those challenges internationally by exploring the current state of the global pandemic in the new era of expanding treatment options. Participating students will benefit from the experience of an array of noted speakers on HIV and AIDS who will discuss: the history, epidemiology, science and impact of the disease; prevention theory and practice; transmission and vulnerability; policy and human rights; the global network of protagonists fighting HIV; and treatment and care with a focus on resource-poor settings. "Field experiences in HIV" will provide an insight into the real-life application of HIV and AIDS knowledge.
Generic skills
It is intended that students completing this subject will:
- Critically analyse the complex and multisectoral arguments relating to HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment and care.
- Critically reflect on current issues relating to HIV and AIDS globally, drawing from classroom presentations, recommended readings and other informational sources.
- Demonstrate the capacity to apply theory and knowledge of HIV and AIDS to a realistic, community-based scenario.
- Generate and articulate academic works appropriate to master level students
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Blog (reflections, 600 words) due during Weeks 5 - 11 of semester (10%)
- Briefing paper (500 words) due in week 9 (20%)
- Group presentation (30 minutes) due week 11 (20%)
- Written assignment (3000 words) due week 12 (50%)
Hurdle Requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% is required to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Brigitte Tenni Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2017 to 14 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 11 August 2017 Census date 25 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 October 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 August contact information
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Subject Quota: 40
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A set of resources will be provided to students at the commencement of the subject.
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Subject notes
This subject has a QUOTA of 40.
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Last updated: 3 November 2022