Postgraduate Course: Advanced techniques in animal biosciences (VESC11004)
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 |
Veterinary Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course aims to provide advanced laboratory skills for the animal scientist. Training will include specific skills in mammalian anatomy, physiology, histology and pathology, and visualisation techniques in animal sciences including immunological diagnostics. |
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 |
Completed degree at Bachelor level in biological sciences or other relevant discipline |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the candidate should have mastered the advanced skills required for research in animal sciences.
The candidate should:
&· be able to identify the major organs, blood vessels, muscles, bones and nerves in small and large mammals;
&· understand the principles of mammalian physiology and how they impact on experimental design;
&· understand the impact of disease on anatomy and physiology;
&· be able to perform basic pathological testing;
&· be able to use immunological reagents for research and diagnosis;
&· understand the basic principles of light and fluorescent microscopy and be able to use a microscope;
&· understand the ethical issues of the fields and techniques studied.
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Assessment Information
Written assignment(s) 75%
Assessment of practical skills 25%
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Special Arrangements
| None |
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 Kim Summers
Tel: 0131 527 4200
Email: kim.summers@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Dr Kim Summers
Tel: 0131 527 4200
Email: kim.summers@ed.ac.uk |
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