1. GLOBAL DISEASE BIOLOGY

2. MAJOR OVERVIEW SAMPLE COURSE LIST
The Global Disease Biology major at UC Davis emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the connection between human, animal and environmental health. With this approach, you’ll gain a deep understanding the nature of diseases, as well as the biological, physical and social factors that lead to their spread.
The major allows for a unique academic experience, tailored to your career aspirations, through the use of 25 units of classes you choose in conjunction with a faculty mentor. In addition to this, a senior project allows for you to develop hands-on career experience before graduating from UC Davis.
BIS 102: Structure and Function of Biomolecules(3)
BIS 104: Cell Biology (3)
BIS 105: Biomolecules and Metabolism
BIS 181: Comparative Genomics (3)
CHA 101: Human Gross Anatomy(4)
MMI 188: Human Immunology (3)
NPB 101: Systemic Physiology (5)
NPB 107: Signaling Health/Disease
NPB 123: Comparative Vertebrate Organology (4)
There are a vast number of career options for GDB graduates interested in human health including:
Medicine
Nursing
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Website: Office: Hutchinson 152

3. GLOBAL DISEASE BIOLOGY

4. MAJOR OVERVIEW SAMPLE COURSE LIST
The Global Disease Biology major at UC Davis emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the connection between human, animal and environmental health. With this approach, you’ll gain a deep understanding the nature of diseases, as well as the biological, physical and social factors that lead to their spread.
The major allows for a unique academic experience, tailored to your career aspirations, through the use of 25 units of classes you choose in conjunction with a faculty mentor. In addition to this, a senior project allows for you to develop hands-on career experience before graduating from UC Davis.
VME 158: Infectious Disease in Ecology and Conservation (3)
SAS 109: Environmental Change, Disease and Public Health (4)
SAS 121: Global poverty: Critical thinking and taking action (4)
PLP 140: Agricultural Biotechnology and Policy (4)
WFC 130: Physiological Ecology of Wildlife (4)
NPB 102: Animal Behavior (4)
NPB 107: Signaling Health/Disease (3)
There are a vast number of career options for GDB graduates interested in animal health including:
Veterinary medicine
Health education
Research work
Forensics
Website: Office: Hutchinson 152

5. GLOBAL DISEASE BIOLOGY
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GLOBAL DISEASE BIOLOGY

6. MAJOR OVERVIEW SAMPLE COURSE LIST
The Global Disease Biology major at UC Davis emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the connection between human, animal and environmental health. With this approach, you’ll gain a deep understanding the nature of diseases, as well as the biological, physical and social factors that lead to their spread.
The major allows for a unique academic experience, tailored to your career aspirations, through the use of 25 units of classes you choose in conjunction with a faculty mentor. In addition to this, a senior project allows for you to develop hands-on career experience before graduating from UC Davis.
PLP 123: Plant-virus-vector interactions (3) (alternate years)
PLP 130: Fungal Biotechnology and Biochemistry (3)
PLP 148: Introductory Mycology (4) Lab
PLP 150: Fungal Ecology (3)
PLS 174: Microbiology and safety of fresh fruits and vegetables (3)
SAS 110: Application of evolution in medicine, human behavior, and agriculture (4)
PLB 111: Plant Physiology (3)
There are a vast number of career options for GDB graduates interested in plant health including:
Government Policy
Pest Management
Plant Pathology
Agricultural consulting
Website: Office: Hutchinson 152

7. GLOBAL DISEASE BIOLOGY

8. The Centers for Disease Control The World Health Organization
The Global Disease Biology major at UC Davis emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the connection between human, animal and environmental health. With this approach, you’ll gain a deep understanding the nature of diseases, as well as the biological, physical and social factors that lead to their spread.
The major allows for a unique academic experience, tailored to your career aspirations, through the use of 25 units of classes you choose in conjunction with a faculty mentor. In addition to this, a senior project allows for you to develop hands-on career experience before graduating from UC Davis.
A degree in Global Disease Biology prepares graduates with the knowledge, leadership skills, and experiences required to excel in a vast range of professions associated with global health including:
Medicine
Veterinary medicine
Public policy
Plant pathology
Global Disease Biology graduates are well equipped to work for organizations such as:
The Centers for Disease Control
The World Health Organization
U.S. Department of Agriculture
State and local public health agencies
Website: Office: Hutchinson 152