MICRO 2650: Predicting the Next Epidemic: Living in a One Health World
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Discussion 2.
8 week course. “One Health” concept as a relatively new approach to disease control, sustainability, and the consequences of environmental disruption. Interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Importance of scientists communicating with the general public about One Health topics, such as habitat loss, agricultural practices, and the spread of antibiotic resistant organisms. Recommended: High School Biology or Environmental Science. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)