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Essentials of One Health
Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
0.5
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Introduces the principles of One Health, the interface of human health, animal health and environmental health. Examines the methods and tools for the conduct of One Health studies and the design of One Health programs. Uses a systems thinking approach to explore multiple topics including food systems, food and animal policies, One Health governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define the three One Health domains
- Explain why a One Health perspective is important to the control of human disease
- Describe how stakeholder engagement contributes to the success of One Health studies or programs
- Apply One Health principles to research or government policy-making
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 20% Participation
- 40% Interim Assessment
- 40% Final Exam