Biological Event Readiness

Catalog description

This course provides the various tools needed for public health and public safety agencies to address pandemics and epidemics. Students will learn how to identify the differences between pandemics, epidemics, and outbreaks. Students will learn mitigation strategies to ensure that critical infrastructure and essential work can be functional during a pandemic or epidemic. Students will research acts of bioterrorism and utilize critical thinking skills needed to prevent bioterrorist attacks.