Bioterrorism, Bio-Crises & Public Health

Catalog description

This course addresses the protection of the public's health and that of workers such as first responders from biological agents that cause disease and/or death. Students will learn scientific concepts, issues and techniques currently used in disaster mitigation and response for bio-crises such as disease outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics as well as bioterrorism emergencies and related catastrophic events. Students will analyze this information to evaluate, communicate, and reduce risk effectively.