Course Description

An introduction to the important role of veterinarians in protecting public health. An emphasis on the relationship between animal and human health, and current national and international issues in human health and public health policy that impact veterinary medicine will be presented. Computer modules, didactic lecture material and student presentations will cover various aspects of veterinary medicine and emerging human diseases.

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Athena Title

Public Health

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Non-Traditional Format

This course is taught in a 13-week elective period with nine contact hours (lectures), one 2-hour lab, and five discussion group sessions for a total of 15 contact hours.

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Pre or Corequisite

Enrollment in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will be familiar with important public health issues impacting veterinary medicine and practice.
• Students will understand the interaction between veterinary and human medicine and the important role of the veterinarian in human health, zoonotic disease control and surveillance, education, and public health policy.

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Topical Outline

• Veterinary interfaces with state and federal agencies
• Food safety
• Antimicrobial resistance
• Emerging animal diseases
• Zoonoses
• Global public health

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Mead, Daniel

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Mead, Daniel

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