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Multidisciplinary Application of One Health in Major and Endemic Zoonoses

Code: 43757
Credits: 9
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Zoonoses and One Health OB 1

Contact lecturer

Name :
Laia Maria Solano Gallego
Email :
laia.solano@uab.cat

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

As a requirement for admission you must have one of the Degrees listed below:

Graduate, Bachelor or Diploma in the field of Health Sciences (Veterinary Science, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Science and Food Technology, Animal Science and Health, Biomedicine, Psychology, among others), Life Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Sciences, Agronomic Engineering, Forestry, among others) or equivalent

 

Objectives

This module will present the general concepts of zoonoses. The evolutionary mechanisms allowing persistence of infectious agents will be also presented. Current and future therapeutic agents or strategies will be discussed. The relevance of the above mentioned topics in public health will be evaluated.

Major topics will be programmed as monographic sessions that will comprehensively cover the different aspect of the biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, control and prophylaxis of each pathogen. In these sessions, discussions under the One Health approach will be held with the participation of lecturers and students.

Before each session, students must read scientific papers or technical documents related to the topic for their subsequent group discussion. Autonomous work is required for the preparation of questions, exercises and/or cases.

 

Learning outcomes

  • CA06 (Apply principles of responsible and inclusive communication to coordinate health responses, incorporating the gender perspective and the ethical approach of One Health.) Apply principles of responsible and inclusive communication to coordinate health responses, incorporating the gender perspective and the ethical approach of One Health.
  • CA07 (Develop innovative preventive and diagnostic strategies that incorporate ethical and sustainability principles in their design and application, in coherence with the One Health model.) Develop innovative preventive and diagnostic strategies that incorporate ethical and sustainability principles in their design and application, in coherence with the One Health model.
  • KA06 (Analyse the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and control of major zoonoses in an integrated manner under the One Health vision.) Analyse the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and control of major zoonoses in an integrated manner under the One Health vision.
  • KA07 (Apply sound technical foundations to design, develop and efficiently implement surveillance programmes.) Apply sound technical foundations to design, develop and efficiently implement surveillance programmes.
  • KA08 (Identify the risk of zoonoses in special health situations, health emergencies or biological threats.) Identify the risk of zoonoses in special health situations, health emergencies or biological threats.
  • SA07 (Design diagnostic strategies to identify the specific causes and potential origin of the main zoonoses, integrating epidemiological, clinical and laboratory information.) Design diagnostic strategies to identify the specific causes and potential origin of the main zoonoses, integrating epidemiological, clinical and laboratory information.
  • SA08 (Apply strategies based on scientific evidence to manage and communicate health situations stemming from major zoonoses, integrating diagnostic and control procedures according to the One Health approach.) Apply strategies based on scientific evidence to manage and communicate health situations stemming from major zoonoses, integrating diagnostic and control procedures according to the One Health approach.
  • SA09 (Apply epidemiological surveillance plans and strategies linked to the diagnosis of major and endemic zoonoses in contexts of health alerts.) Apply epidemiological surveillance plans and strategies linked to the diagnosis of major and endemic zoonoses in contexts of health alerts.
  • SA10 (Apply interdisciplinary approaches to resolve cases of major and endemic zoonoses, integrating the One Health model.) Apply interdisciplinary approaches to resolve cases of major and endemic zoonoses, integrating the One Health model.

Contents

- Introduction to zoonoses and etiologic agents


- New treatments and therapeutical approaches


- Major Bacterial Zoonoses


- Major Parasitic Zoonoses


- Zoonotic mycoses

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Resolution of cases and exercises in virtual format. Tutorials 30 1.2
Lectures, seminars, debates and practical activities 72 2.88
Reading of papers and scientific-technical documents related to major and endemic zoonoses. Autonomous study 123 4.92
 

Guided

Supervised

Autonomous

Hours

72

30

123

On-site class

100%

10% 

0%

 

 ◊   Guided activity:

     Master classes / Lectures

     Seminars

     Debates

     Practical activities in the laboratory

 ◊ Supervised activity:

    Tutorials

    Resolution of cases / exercises in virtual format

◊ Autonomous activity:

   Reading of articles and technical documents of interest

   Personal study

 

 

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Classroom activities 15 0 0 CA07, KA06, KA08, SA07, SA08, SA09, SA10
Self-learning activities, team work and oral communications 25 0 0 CA06, CA07, KA06, KA07, KA08, SA07, SA08, SA09, SA10
Laboratory reports 20 0 0 KA06, SA07, SA10
Tests of theoretical-practical contents or synthesis activities 40 0 0 KA06, KA08, SA07, SA08, SA10

 

Weight  Final Mark

Classroom activities

15

Laboratory reports

20

Self-learning activities, team work and oral communications            

25

Evaluation tests of theoretical and practical content or synthesis exam

40

 

A. The assessment of the students will be done through a combination of the following criteria:

 

 

-It is mandatory to attend at least 80% of the presential classes. Attendance to lectures and participation in the activities carried out individually or in groups during those sessions will be recorded. Non justified absences for a given activity are not accepted. In case of a justified absence (illness, work issues, etc.) the qualification of this activity will be considered but restrictions may apply.

- Attendance and participation in the laboratory practical lectures. All activities and exercises will be assessed. The acquisition of laboratory skills and competences will be assessed as well.

- Self-learning, teamwork and oral presentation. The assessment will take into account the quality and clarity of the presentation and the knowledge demonstrated duringthe discussion of the subject.

- Synthesis exam. It will include questions on all the topics covered throughout the module. A minimum mark of 4/10 is required to be able to average with the rest of the grades.

 

B. To pass this module, compulsory attendance is required at a minimum of 80% of the on-site class hours of the module. The final average grade of the module must be equal to or greater than 5 out of 10.

 

C. In the case of failing the exam, the students will have an additional opportunity consisting in a synthesis exam.

Bibliography

- David González-Barrio (Ed.). Zoonoses and Wildlife: One Health Approach. Animals, Special Issue, April 2022. MDPI, Basel. ISBN: 9783036537351. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-0365-3735-1

- John Mackenzie & Martyn Jeggo (Eds.). One Health and Zoonoses. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, Special Issue, August 2019. MDPI, Basel. ISBN: 9783039212965. https://doi.org/10.3390/books978-3-03921-296-5

- Jakob Zinsstag, Esther Schelling, David Waltner-Toews, Maxine Whittaker, Marcel Tanner (Editors). One health: the theory and practice of integrated health approaches. CAB International, 2015. ISBN: 9781780643410 (Available for downloading online)

- Glenda Dvorak, James A. Roth, Gregory C. Gray, Bruce Kaplan, DVM.  Zoonoses: Protecting People and Their Pets. First Edition, 2013. The Center for Food Security and Public Health,  ISBN: 9780984627035

- Pedro N. Acha, & Boris Szyfres. (‎2003)‎. Zoonoses and communicable diseases common to man and animals. Vols I, II and III. Pan American Health Organization, 3rd. Edition, 2003. Downloadable from the web https://www.paho.org

Vol. 1: Bacterioses and mycoses 

Vol. 2: Chlamydioses, rickettsioses, and viroses

Vol. 3: Parasitoses

 

Internet resources:

https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/zoonoses/

https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/one-health/

https://www.oie.int/en/what-we-do/global-initiatives/one-health/

http://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/zoonotic-diseases.html

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/zoonoses

 

 

 

Software

In this module, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is allowed as an integral part of the development of the work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution of the student in the analysis and personal reflection. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated with this technology, specify the tools used and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final result of the activity. The lack of transparency in the use of AI will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a penalty in the grade of the activity, or greater sanctions in serious cases.

Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(PAULm) Classroom practices (master) 1 English first semester morning-mixed
(PLABm) Practical laboratories (master) 1 English first semester morning-mixed
(SEMm) Seminars (master) 1 English first semester morning-mixed
(TEm) Theory (master) 3 English first semester morning-mixed