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EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL ONE HEALTH

POPHLTH 810
Course Description

Examines the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health within the context of the Anthropocene. Drawing on the One Health framework, explore how globalization, ecological change, and human activity contribute to health disparities, the emergence of infectious diseases, and shifts in global public health priorities. Explore the epidemiology of infectious diseases, health determinants across diverse populations, and the ecological, social, and economic factors that facilitate disease transmission and emergence. Engage with case studies on zoonotic diseases, historical and modern pandemics, and management responses to infectious disease outbreaks. Integrates perspectives from veterinary science, human medicine, public health, ecology, entomology, and epidemiology, emphasizing the need for cross-disciplinary approaches to address complex, modern global health issues.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.85

2.03% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.23% from Historical

A Rate
70%

-15.47% from Historical

Class Size
10

-53.13% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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