Postgraduate Course: Scientific Methodology (EQSC11022)
Course Outline
| School |
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Equine Science |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/equinescience
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Scientific Methodology begins with a focus on foundation concepts, which must be understood and appreciated by professional scientists. Emphasis is placed on the concept of scientific investigation including the importance of collecting data of the highest possible quality. Once collected data must be analysed efficiently using appropriate statistical methods and the principles of statistical methods are presented. Once analysed data must be written up and the skills and methods required for this are included in the course. This foundation work is then built upon through a discussion of more complex statistical methods, including epidemiological concepts and the introduction of survey and interview techniques the module prepares participants for actual research work in the field. An opportunity is given to bring everything together in the presentation of project material and the evaluation of published papers. At the end of the module participants should feel confident about undertaking their MSc projects. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An understanding of scientific and statistical concepts;
Ability to design, plan, analyse (using Minitab) and write-up simple experiments;
Ability to apply scientific and statistical methods in actual research projects;
Be able to discuss statistical issues with a statistician. |
Assessment Information
| 100% in-course assessment |
Special Arrangements
| This course will be taught entirely by distance learning using the virtual learning environment Web CT as the delivery platform. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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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 Jo-Anne Murray
Tel: (0131 6)50 6259
Email: jo-anne.murray@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel: (0131 6)51 3914
Email: Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk |
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