Course Outline
| School |
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
100 |
| Home subject area |
BVMS |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course focuses on integrated anatomy, physiology and biochemistry as they relate to the body systems in the normal animal. The course is taught using clinical cases in a blended learning format, with keynote lectures plus associated directed- self learning, small group work, practicals and tutorials to guide learning and understanding of the normal structure and function of the animal body. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Med And Vet | Lecture | | 1-22 | 09:00 - 09:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets September | Animal Body Module 1 | 2:00 | 6 x 4 sides / 2 x 8 sides | Fixed date Thursday 23rd September 2010 9.30 - 11.30 am |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body Module 1 | 2:00 | 6 x 4 sides / 2 x 8 sides | Fixed date Monday 15th August 2011 09.30 - 11.30 am |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets December | Animal Body Module 2 (Paper 1) | 2:00 | 4 x 8 sides | Fixed Date Wednesday 1st December 2010 9.30 - 11.30 am |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets December | Animal Body Module 2 (Paper 2) | 2:00 | 1 x 20 sides | Fixed Date Thursday 2nd December 2010 9.30 - 11.30 am |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body Module 2 (Paper 1) | 2:00 | 4 x 8 sides | Fixed date Friday 19th August 2011 09.30 - 11.30 am |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body Module 2 (Paper 2) | 2:00 | 1 x 20 sides | Fixed date Thursday 18th August 2011 2.30 - 4.30 pm |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets March | Animal Body Module 3 (Paper 1) | 2:00 | 4 x 8 sides | Fixed date Tuesday 22nd March 2011 9.30 - 11.30 am |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets March | Animal Body Module 3 (Paper 2) | 2:00 | 6 x 4 sides / pencil / rubber | Exam structure - short answer paper and multiple choice paper. Fixed date Wednesday 23rd March 2011 |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body Module 3 (Paper 1) | 2:00 | 4 x 8 sides | Fixed date Tuesday 16th August 2011 09.30 - 11.30 am |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body Module 3 (Paper 2) | 2:00 | 6 x 4 sides / pencil / rubber | Exam structure - short answer paper and MCQ paper Fixed date Tue16th August 2011 2.30-4.30 pm |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets June | Animal Body Module 4 (Paper 1) | 2:00 | N/A | Stationery will be supplied by School Fixed date Thursday 2nd June 2011 09.30 - 11.30 am |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets June | Animal Body Module 4 (Paper 2) | 3:00 | 2 x 8 sides | Fixed date Friday 3rd June 2011 09.30 am - 12.30 pm |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body Module 4 (Paper 1) | 2:00 | N/A | Stationery to be supplied by School Fixed date Monday 22nd August 2011 09.30 - 11.30 am |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body Module 4 (Paper 2) | 3:00 | 2 x 8 sides | Fixed date Monday 22nd August 2011 2.30 - 5.30 pm |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of, and be able to discuss, principles of small and large animal topographical anatomy
Demonstrate an understanding of gross and basic microscopic structure of the body systems
Describe and discuss the physiological principles of homeostasis
Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and understanding of the anatomical, functional and biochemical aspects of the body systems
Apply basic clinical techniques to the investigation of body system function.
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Assessment Information
Weighting of the modules AB1 to AB4
* AB1 20%
* AB2 30%
* AB3 40%
* AB4 10%
Overall marks for course
? 100% from examinations AB1 to 4.
The student must attain 50% or more of available marks.
Students must achieve an accumulative mark of 60% or more to achieve a credit and 70% or more to be awarded a distinction in the animal body course.
Criteria for passing the examination
! To pass the animal body course the student must achieve a cumulative mark of at least 50%
! Compensation will be allowed between modules where students achieve 40% or more in any given module.
! Where less than 50% is achieved overall, students must resit all failed modules. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Robert Dalziel
Tel: (0131 6)50 6166
Email: Robert.Dalziel@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Katherine Hardie
Tel: (0131 6)50 7602
Email: kate.hardie@ed.ac.uk |
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