Global Biosecurity for One Health

Online Course

Future Learn
Global Biosecurity for One Health

What is the course about?

Global Biosecurity for One Health
The course Global Biosecurity for One Health is an online class provided by Murdoch University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn about the drivers, activities and collaborative networks that protect human, animal and environmental health.

Course description
  • Discover the environmental, economic and social impacts of pests and diseases.
  • 3 weeks
  • In a world where global trade and human movement is increasing, pests and diseases pose a major threat to agriculture, trade and the environment. Biosecurity is central to the management of these threats.
  • In this course, you will learn from experts in a country that is at the forefront of biosecurity research and practice. However, it is not just the involvement of experts that is important. You will be asked to consider your role and the shared responsibility of communities, industry and governments in protecting against pests and diseases.
  • This course is part of our Study with Australia collection, with free upgrades and digital certificates supported by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission until 30 June, 2020. Explore more courses from leading Australian education providers.
  • What is biosecurity
  • Why we need biosecurity
  • What drives biosecurity
  • Terminology
  • Impact of outbreaks
  • One Health and biosecurity
  • Citizen scientists
  • Promoting biosecurity in the community
  • Government and industry approaches to biosecurity
  • Communicating incursions and outbreaks
  • Describe key biosecurity concepts and terminology
  • Explain the environmental, economic and social drivers that underpin biosecurity
  • Collect and analyse information on the impact pests and diseases are having around the world
  • Describe common biosecurity activities
  • Discuss the relationship between biosecurity and global trade
  • Summarise how biosecurity can protect human, animal and environmental health
  • The course is aimed at those who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills around protecting human, animal and environmental health.
  • Murdoch University
  • Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia.

Prerequisites & Facts

Global Biosecurity for One Health

Course Topic

University, College, Institution

Murdoch University

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Global Biosecurity for One Health

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Murdoch University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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