PATH 1100E – One Health: People, Animals, Plants, and the Environment
The One Health: People, Animals, Plants, and the Environment course is an exploration of health concepts and ecosystems where people, animals, plants, and the environment interconnect and impact each other. The course is taught by Drs. Elsio Wunder, Emily Reinhardt, and Paulo Verardi each year during the spring semester. It is offered in both in-person on the Storrs campus and online in a synchronous modality. Visit the undergraduate course directory for more information.
PATH 3810: Systems Pathophysiology I and PATH 3820: Systems Pathophysiology II
This two-semester series focuses on system wise study of diseases, at the gross and microscopic level by using examples of diseases common in humans and animals. Each system begins with an overview of relevant gross and microscopic anatomy (histology) and physiology leading up to deviation observed in disease conditions. These core concepts are utilized in understanding the mechanism of disease. The course is taught by Dr. Neha Mishra. Visit catalog.uconn.edu/directory-of-courses/course/PATH/ for more information.
UConn Students for One Health
The UConn Students for One Health club is a dedicated group of students from all majors that works toward educating others on the topic of One Health through community outreach, fundraising, and events including conferences and One Health Week.
One Health Minor Curriculum (In Progress)
The One Health Initiative recognizes the close relationships between the health of humans, animals, and the environment. The One Health Minor, which is currently in progress, is an interdisciplinary program designed to teach students how to approach the medical field in a holistic manner. After completing this minor, students will have a better understanding of the local, national, and global issues that are affecting the balance of One Health. Students will be required to take all of the core courses of the minor in addition to ten or more credits in related courses.