Group Research (P00912)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P00912

Students will be required to work in groups and research into an area of equine science. Towards the end of the course each student will produce a written report and, as a group, deliver a presentation on their findings. This course will allow the student to apply the knowledge provided in the Scientific Methodology courses, thus developing their understanding of experimental design, data collection and analyses, and communication skills, preparing them for their MSc dissertation.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Equine Science, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 1 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
21/09/2005	09:30	16:30

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	17:00	Med+Vet
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	17:00	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Ability to conduct a research project;

Understanding of experimental design, data collection and analyses;

Improved written and oral communication skills;

Ability to work in a group.