Microbes and their association with human and population
health. Students will investigate the role of microbes in
promoting heath, including studies of the microbiome. The
course will also cover pathogens, their sources and controls.
New challenges in public health and infectious disease will be
discussed.
Athena Title
Env Micro for Public Health
Prerequisite
MIBO 3000-3000L or MIBO 3500 or MIBO 3500E or MIBO 3500H or EHSC 7010 or EHSC 7010E or EPID 7010 or EPID 7010E or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to identify major groups of pathogens in human disease.
Students will be able to describe the nature of the microbiome and current understanding of its role in health.
Students will be able to illustrate the association between environmental factors and pathogen transmission and control.
Students will be able to evaluate the importance of emergence and re-emergence of pathogens in public health.
Topical Outline
Microbiology in human history
Major human pathogens
Waterborne diseases
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH)
Foodborne disease
Food production
Airborne disease
Outdoor air, indoor air, and the built environment
