Faculty: INSTITUTE OF ADDICTION AND FORENSIC SCIENCES This major prepares students for careers in biosecurity, focusing on the protection of public health, agriculture, and the environment from biological threats. Students develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases, bioterrorism, and other biological hazards. Graduates are equipped for roles in public health agencies, agricultural departments, environmental organizations, and private biosecurity firms. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of biosecurity, epidemiology, and infectious disease control. - Develop skills in risk assessment, surveillance, and emergency response. - Learn techniques for biosafety, biocontainment, and decontamination. - Explore principles of public health, agricultural biosecurity, and environmental protection. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in biosecurity and emergency management. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills for biosecurity practice. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Biosecurity** - Overview of key concepts and industry trends in biosecurity. - Fundamentals of biosecurity, epidemiology, and infectious disease control. 2. **Epidemiology** - Principles of epidemiology and disease surveillance. - Techniques for investigating and controlling infectious disease outbreaks. 3. **Infectious Disease Control** - Fundamentals of infectious disease control and prevention. - Techniques for managing and mitigating infectious disease risks. 4. **Risk Assessment and Management** - Principles of risk assessment and management in biosecurity. - Techniques for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating biological risks. 5. **Biosafety and Biocontainment** - Fundamentals of biosafety and biocontainment practices. - Techniques for implementing biosafety measures and managing biocontainment facilities. 6. **Emergency Response and Management** - Principles of emergency response and management in biosecurity. - Techniques for preparing for and responding to biological emergencies. 7. **Agricultural Biosecurity** - Principles of agricultural biosecurity and animal health. - Techniques for protecting agriculture from biological threats. 8. **Environmental Biosecurity** - Principles of environmental biosecurity and ecosystem protection. - Techniques for managing and mitigating environmental biological risks. 9. **Practicum in Biosecurity** - Real-world biosecurity experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in public health, agricultural, or environmental settings. - Application of learned skills in practical biosecurity scenarios. 10. **Capstone Project in Biosecurity** - Comprehensive project applying skills in risk assessment, emergency response, or agricultural biosecurity. - Delivery of a polished biosecurity project or case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Risk assessment reports, epidemiology studies, infectious disease control plans, biosafety management projects, emergency response plans, agricultural biosecurity analyses, environmental biosecurity projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Epidemiology and the Web of Causation" by Kenneth J. Rothman. - "Infectious Disease Epidemiology" by Kenrad E. Nelson and Carolyn Masters Williams. - "Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories" by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. - "Emergency Management: Principles and Practice for Local Governments" by William L. Waugh Jr. - "Agricultural Biosecurity: Protecting Food, Farms, and Communities" by various authors. - "Environmental Biosecurity: Protecting Ecosystems and Public Health" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, public health, and environmental science. Suitable for students interested in biosecurity, epidemiology, public health, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Biosecurity and pursue professional certifications or further education in related fields, such as a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Biosecurity. **Target Audience:** Aspiring biosecurity specialists, epidemiologists, public health professionals, agricultural biosecurity experts, and individuals seeking careers in biosecurity, public health, agriculture, and related fields. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and analytical skills needed to excel in biosecurity, supporting careers in public health, agriculture, environmental protection, and related fields.