Undergraduate Course: Animal Health, Welfare and Food Safety (2) (BVMS08042)
Course Outline
| School |
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
BVMS |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course builds on subjects taught in AHWFS (1) and is comprised of lectures on the husbandry and welfare of farm animals including poultry, horses, cats, dogs and small mammals/ exotics. Practical sessions on the handling of the species are also included. It includes the study and control of diseases in populations of humans and animals, including control of zoonotic infections, food hygiene and state veterinary medicine. An introduction to evidence based medicine and the evaluation of data are included in the course. |
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 |
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 | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students should understand the basic principles of husbandry of and be able to safely handle farm animals, horses, cats and dogs. They should be able to recognize the common breeds of these animals. They should have a basic understanding of the livestock industry and pet ownership. Further, they should be able to understand the basic facts of veterinary public health issues, state veterinary medicine, epidemiology and statistics |
Assessment Information
Degree examination
Written
A comprehensive written degree examination will be given in the second semester. The examination will consist of multiple choice questions and written questions - 80%
Practical
A series of species focused practical examinations, all of which must be passed will be given in the second semester - 10%
In Course Assessment
A critical analysis/ consultants report - 10%
Note: completion of preclinical EMS is required before a pass in AHWFS can be awarded
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Marjorie Chandler
Tel: (0131 6)50 7650
Email: M.Chandler@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Heather Thomson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3628
Email: Heather.Thomson@ed.ac.uk |
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