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Introduces students to the major health security threats that face the US and other countries and the strategies, policies and organizations that are in place to defend against them. Makes notes of areas where approaches to health security have evolved. Examines where important gains in health security preparedness have been made and identify areas in which progress is still needed. Focuses on preparedness for and response to biological threats to health security will be a large focus of this class. Discusses other health security threats and sharing of experiences from students are welcome.