Postgraduate Course: Introduction to health and production of aquatic species (INAH11016)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
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 |
10 |
| Home subject area |
International Animal Health |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.internationalanimalhealth.ed.ac.uk
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course will provide International Animal Health MSc programme students, who generally have a veterinary degree or similar background in animal health and production with a basic training in veterinary aspects of aquaculture as relates to production of fish and other aquatic species in the international and frequently developing country context. |
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 |
Students will be required to have regular access to a networked computer, and will be responsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
This course will be delivered online through WebCT |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course the candidate should have a basic understanding of the main production systems for fish and aquatic species, especially in the developing world, and the main animal health issues associated with them. Candidates will use case studies to appreciate the range of infectious agents and non-infectious causes of disease in these situations.
In addition to this the candidate should:
? understand the main underlying concepts and principles involved in rearing healthy aquatic species
? have a working knowledge of the main strategies for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases in these species.
? have an appreciation of the main economic considerations pertaining to commercial aquaculture
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Assessment Information
| Formal summative written assessment will constitute 60% of the student's grade. Online discussion in both a synchronous and asynchronous environment will contribute further to the final mark. Students will also be required to keep an online reflective personal portfolio. In combination with the submission of electronic course assignments, these elements will provide the remaining 40% of the final mark |
Special Arrangements
| This course will be taught entirely by distance learning, using the virtual learning environment Web CT as the delivery platform. Course materials are protected by secure username and password access which will be made available to registered users |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Kim Picozzi
Tel: (0131 6)50 6257
Email: Kim.Picozzi@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Kim Picozzi
Tel: (0131 6)50 6257
Email: Kim.Picozzi@ed.ac.uk |
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