One Health: Linking the Health of Humans, Animals, and the Environment

This course provides an introduction to One Health, a collaborative effort of multiple disciplines -- working locally, nationally, and globally -- to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the environment. The student will learn about the challenges threatening environmental, animal, and human health. More importantly, they will learn about the transdisciplinary/holistic/One Health approach, which is necessary if we are to develop the solutions to these challenges. To address the loss of biodiversity, climate change, and environmental pollutants, students will participate in project-based learning modules to understand the how and why of these challenges as well as the mechanisms available to study current threats to conservation and public health. Class lessons will consist of lectures, clicker-based discussions, and case-study discussions. Assignments will include regular readings, quizzes, three exams, the creation of one infographic to convey a concept to a lay audience, and one short final reflection essay. This course will be limited to first- and second-year students.
Course Attributes: EN S; BU BA; AS SSC; FA SSC; AR SSC

One Health: Linking the Health of Humans, Animals, and the Environment

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 250

Section 01