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Examines the effects of natural and man-made disasters on microbial populations and how this effects public health outcomes. Utilizes active learning and peer instructional techniques to enable student synthesis of complex topics. Discusses the intertwined nature of systems addressing the multi-tiered impact of disasters and the increasing occurrence due to climate change. Emphasizes the outcomes of disasters not just from the perspective of the damaging impacts but also how microbial evolution can result in unforeseen solutions to man-made problems. Focuses on building skills to address real-world public health crises.