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 viral diseases including COVID-19, Ebola, Marburg, and West Nile Virus.
Prerequisite: Student must complete EOHS 5300 or obtain instructor permission.
Offered Spring
Letter Grade