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MIEH607/407

One Health: Food Safety and Security

This is a collaborative course offered by the University of Maryland (UMD) and Cairo University (CU) in Cairo, Egypt, to investigate One Health and its application to improving international food safety and security. Participants in this global (undergraduate and graduate) class will learn about One Health and how its application can improve global food safety and security. 

Terms Offered

Summer 2021

Summer 2022

Summer 2023

Summer 2024


Course Details

This is a collaborative course offered by the University of Maryland and Cairo University, Egypt, that will look at the One Health concept and how it can be used to improve international food security. One Health is a multidisciplinary approach that works locally, nationally, and globally to achieve optimal health for people, animals, and the environment. The purpose of this global class is to share knowledge about One Health and how its application can improve global food security and safety. This course provides a unique opportunity for students from both the University of Maryland and Cairo University to collaborate and apply One Health to address complex health scenarios.  Check out the feature story, "UMD & Cairo University Students Collaborate Virtually to Advance Global Food Safety" to learn more about the student experience in this course.

Number of credits: 3

How You'll Learn and Work

This is a Global Classrooms Signature Course.  The magnitude and complexity of food safety and security challenges today requires that scientists, researchers, and others look beyond their own disciplines, professions, and mindsets.  Participants in this global (undergraduate and graduate) class will learn about One Health and how its application can improve complex global food safety and security challenges. The course uses a project-based approach to offer students a) International Collaboration and Cross-cultural Competency: Students will engage with peers and experts from different cultural backgrounds, fostering a rich learning environment and expanding their global networks; b) Hands-On Experience: Students will use projects and case studies to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios under the guidance of experienced instructors; and C) Career Opportunities: Students will gain valuable skills and insights by working with international stakeholders actively involved in food safety and security interventions.  The synchronous class meeting times are: Mondays, 10am-12pm EST or 4pm-6pm Egyptian Time; Wednesdays 10am-12pm EST or 4pm-6pm Egyptian Time.

Although there is no required minimum attendance, success in the course is dependent on collaboration among all students as well as class discussion and participation. 

Scholarship

The need-based International Education Scholarship is available for eligible UMD students enrolled in this summer 2024 course.  APPLY HERE

Cultural Connection

Cairo, Egypt

General Education Credits

None

School/College

School of Public Health

Prerequisites & Restrictions

This course is open to any graduate or senior undergraduate student who is interested to learn about risk assessment, food safety and food security.

MIEH407 students must have earned at least 75 credits.

Faculty Highlight

Abdel-Razak M. Kadry

Faculty Highlight

Muhiuddin Haider

Faculty Highlight

Osama El-Tawil, Collaborating Faculty

Tuition & Scholarship

Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.

Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.

Cancellation and Refunds

Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies. 


Non-UMD Students

Inter-institutional Enrollment

University System of Maryland Graduate Students

University System of Maryland Undergraduate Students

DC Consortium Enrollment

All Other Types of Students

Please find more information here for students in all other categories. 

Questions & Contact Info

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