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Collaborative Animal, Human & Eco-Health (UNIB20020)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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One Health acknowledges that life on earth is interdependent. Unfortunately, the ecological balance that underpins the health of our planet is under increasing threat.

This interdisciplinary subject recognises and explores the complexity of current global health challenges through One Health: an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. You will learn a holistic ‘One Health systems thinking’ approach to address these challenges. Each week features experts from diverse disciplinary perspectives, contributing evidence to highlight the fragile balance of our living planet. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with these experts.

Through collaboration with your fellow students, you will learn and practice creative methods to frame and respond to One Health problems.

Key themes that will be explored using systems thinking include:

  • Infectious diseases such as COVID-19
  • Climate change
  • Indigenous knowledge systems
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Food systems
  • Policy, politics, culture and human behaviour
  • Diversity and intersectionality
  • Sustainable development

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  • Describe principles and conventions of systems thinking in relation to One Health
  • Apply systems thinking methods to connect the One Health domains of human, animal and environmental health
  • Interpret how interconnections between One Health domains influence system behaviour
  • Creatively conceptualise, map and communicate systems and leverage points to respond to One Health challenges
  • Communicate a balanced appraisal of the work of experts from diverse disciplinary backgrounds

Generic skills

  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with people from global backgrounds with diverse perspectives
  • Critically approach complex problems and organise knowledge using a 'systems thinking' approach
  • Incorporate knowledge and skills from different disciplines for creative problem solving
  • Respectfully engage with and learn from Indigenous knowledges and values
  • Develop skills for continued self-directed learning from a wide range of source materials
  • Demonstrate awareness of social and civic responsibilities and understanding of competing priorities, equity and ethics

Last updated: 19 September 2024