Epidemiology of Enteric Illnesses

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the epidemiology of enteric illnesses, including the prevention and control of infections caused by foodborne, waterborne, and enteric zoonotic pathogens. Students will learn foundational principles of epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigations, health risk assessment, and burden of disease estimation. Pathogens relevant to Canadian and global contexts will be introduced and explored from biological, ecological, socio-economic, public health, and global health perspectives.