15 lecture hours = 1 credit
This course introduces the basic concepts of the roles of environmental and global components of One Health. This will include a broad analysis of environmental impacts of livestock production, climate change, food safety and security, emerging and transboundary diseases. Global aspects of One Health including key organizations and working in multicultural environments will be covered. The links between the environment, human health and animal health will be highlighted including both Appalachian and global regions. Students will complete the USDA Transboundary and Emerging Diseases of Animals for Initial Accreditation Training.