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EOHS 5318 Diseases from Animals to Humans


3 SCH. This course will expose the student to the role of animals in public health by focusing specifically on zoonotic diseases and their public health implications. Over 70% of emerging and infectious diseases today are considered zoonotic - able to pass from animals to humans and vice versa. As the global community becomes smaller and smaller, and the human-animal interface becomes more and more consistent, it is important to be aware of and understand the implications of such diseases. Some examples of diseases to be covered include vector-borne diseases such as malaria and Dengue fever, bacterial diseases such as salmonellosis and listeriosis, and viral diseases including Ebola, Marburg, and West Nile Virus. Additionally, students will be given the opportunity to put their public health practitioner hats on with 1-2 local field trips designed to give practical, real-life experiences to which they may apply their current knowledge of public health.
Prerequisite: Student must complete EOHS 5300 or obtain instructor permission.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade