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Dennis Makau

Assistant Professor | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department
Overview

Dr. Makau is an accomplished epidemiologist with expertise in Veterinary Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology. He conducts research at the intersection of public health and veterinary sciences, employing statistical modeling, machine learning, and phylodynamic techniques to study infectious disease dynamics in livestock systems. Dr. Makau is committed to advancing population health and sustainable livelihoods through rigorous research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 504 - Descriptive and Applied Epidemiology
3 credit hour(s)

Principles of epidemiology as well as historic and modern applications to human and animal diseases. Host-agent relationships, measurement of disease frequency, disease monitoring and control in human and animal populations, field investigations, animal health economics and production.

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 507 - Epidemiology of Vector-Borne, Bacterial, and Viral Zoonotic Diseases
3 credit hour(s)

Emphasis is placed on understanding the host, agent, and environmental factors that determine the distribution of selected diseases of importance to both human and animal populations. Selected topics include vector-borne zoonoses, rabies, brucellosis, and psittacosis. This is an online course.

Recommended Background: Public health, veterinary medicine, nursing courses, or students in these programs.
Comment(s): Graduate or professional veterinary students at UTK and personnel employed by the Tennessee Department of Health and enrolled in the Applied Epidemiology Certificate Program.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CEM 515 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 6 credit hours

Specialized experience in comparative and experimental medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Sultana, Hameeda | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Dhar, Madhu S | Lear, Andrea Sketch

Semesters Offered: Spring
PUBH 593 - Directed Independent Study
1 - 3 credit hours

Individual identification and study of health/wellness or health promotio problem/issue. Specific proposal must be presented to instructor before registration.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Okafor, Chika C | Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Mahero, Michael

Semesters Offered: Fall
PUBH 693 - Independent Study
1 - 3 credit hours

Individual study of selected issues.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Okafor, Chika C | Mahero, Michael

Semesters Offered: Fall
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dmakau@tennessee.edu

A149B Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Epidemiology, Other, 2019

Dennis Makau

Assistant Professor | Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences Department
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dmakau@tennessee.edu

A149B Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • PhD, Epidemiology, Other, 2019
Overview

Dr. Makau is an accomplished epidemiologist with expertise in Veterinary Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology. He conducts research at the intersection of public health and veterinary sciences, employing statistical modeling, machine learning, and phylodynamic techniques to study infectious disease dynamics in livestock systems. Dr. Makau is committed to advancing population health and sustainable livelihoods through rigorous research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
CEM 504 - Descriptive and Applied Epidemiology
3 credit hour(s)

Principles of epidemiology as well as historic and modern applications to human and animal diseases. Host-agent relationships, measurement of disease frequency, disease monitoring and control in human and animal populations, field investigations, animal health economics and production.

Semesters Offered: Fall
CEM 507 - Epidemiology of Vector-Borne, Bacterial, and Viral Zoonotic Diseases
3 credit hour(s)

Emphasis is placed on understanding the host, agent, and environmental factors that determine the distribution of selected diseases of importance to both human and animal populations. Selected topics include vector-borne zoonoses, rabies, brucellosis, and psittacosis. This is an online course.

Recommended Background: Public health, veterinary medicine, nursing courses, or students in these programs.
Comment(s): Graduate or professional veterinary students at UTK and personnel employed by the Tennessee Department of Health and enrolled in the Applied Epidemiology Certificate Program.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CEM 515 - Current Topics in Comparative and Experimental Medicine
1 - 6 credit hours

Specialized experience in comparative and experimental medicine.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Sultana, Hameeda | Collar, Elizabeth Marie | Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Dhar, Madhu S | Lear, Andrea Sketch

Semesters Offered: Spring
PUBH 593 - Directed Independent Study
1 - 3 credit hours

Individual identification and study of health/wellness or health promotio problem/issue. Specific proposal must be presented to instructor before registration.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Okafor, Chika C | Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Mahero, Michael

Semesters Offered: Fall
PUBH 693 - Independent Study
1 - 3 credit hours

Individual study of selected issues.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit or letter grade.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Lord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Okafor, Chika C | Mahero, Michael

Semesters Offered: Fall