Introduction to One Health is intended to provide an overview of the One Health model that has been adopted by a variety of disciplines, including – but not limited to – medicine, veterinary medicine, conservation biology, and ethnobotany. Students are guided to understand and develop holistic approaches to health by critically analyzing existing paradigms of health and medicine and discussing alternative approaches to medicine and health.

This course aspires to bridge the gap between seemingly disparate disciplines by establishing common goals: to preserve and protect the health of humans, animals, and the environment, as well as realize the interconnectedness between these three domains.

Our current world is experiencing massive climate and environmental changes attributable to a number of anthropogenic causes. While some effects of climate change and environmental destruction are more apparent, some are less obvious. Through this course, students will delve into the interconnectedness between human, animal, and environmental health, and develop a fundamental understanding that will allow them to construct innovative and interdisciplinary solutions to the challenges that affect our current environment.

Attendance will be taken at every class, but reasonable excuses will be accommodated. There will be short weekly reflection assignments as well as a final group project.

To enroll, add the class on CalCentral using the course number, 23474. There is no application necessary, and enrollment is first-come-first-serve.