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, DVM, Ph.D., DABT
Dr. Abdel-Razak M. Kadry is a former senior science advisor for the Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure in the Office of Research and Development (ORD) of the United States Environmental protection Agency. His experience in toxicology and risk assessment spans over thirty years and includes academic research, drug safety and efficacy, food safety and environmental risk assessment. For Five years Dr. Kadry worked as the Director of the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Abdel joined EPA after serving as the Chief of the Technical Analysis and Evaluation Branch, Risk Assessment Division, Office of Public Health Sciences, Food Safety and Inspection Service, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In addition to his work at USDA, Abdel spent 12 years as a faculty at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and has published a large volume of peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters. He trained large number of graduate students, postdoctoral fellow and other professionals in the United States and several countries on the principles and applications of toxicological research and risk assessments. Abdel received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cairo University, Egypt and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in toxicology from Zagazig University, Egypt. He is certified by both the American Board of Toxicology, and the National Board of Veterinary Medicine. Abdel is an active member of the Society of Toxicology, Society of Risk Analysis and other professional organizations. He is the past president of the Association of Government Toxicologists.
Faculty Highlight
Muhiuddin Haider, Ph.D.
Dr. Muhiuddin Haider is a clinical professor in global health in the University of Maryland School of Public Health’s Institute for Applied Environmental Health. Since 2009, he has been teaching undergraduate courses under the Public Health Science and Global Health Scholars Programs, while also teaching graduate level courses in the Global Health Certificate Program offered through the University of Maryland School of Public Health. In addition to teaching, Dr. Haider is currently a co-investigator in Project HEAL: Health through Early Awareness and Learning, an intervention to increase cancer screening in African American faith-based communities in Prince Georges County, Maryland. He is also the Principal Investigator on a study to assess the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers’ value to public health.
Faculty Highlight
Osama El-Tawil, Collaborating Faculty, DVM, MSc,Ph.D.
Professor of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, Egypt
Chairman, Department of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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
- Are eligible for Inter-Institutional Enrollment through UMD’s Office of the Registrar.
University System of Maryland Undergraduate Students
- Are not eligible for Inter-Institutional Enrollment for Sumer Session.
- Follow the instructions under Apply - Visiting Undergraduate Students.
DC Consortium Enrollment
- See D.C. Consortium of Universities Enrollment. Students using D.C. Consortium Enrollment do not submit the Summer Session application.
All Other Types of Students
Please find more information here for students in all other categories.
Questions & Contact Info
For more course information contact Muhiuddin Haider at mhaider@umd.edu.
For general questions, please contact the Global Classrooms team.