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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies : Equine Science

Postgraduate Course: Systems Biology (EQSC11021)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEquine Science Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/equinescience Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course provides a framework on which later courses can build. The module will comprise 5 topics:
- Cardiovascular physiology
- Respiratory physiology
- Fluid homeostasis and the kidney
- Inflammation
- Immunology

Within these subject areas, specific examples will be chosen to illustrate key areas of relevance to equine husbandry, performance and medicine.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes 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 on-line through Web CT
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understand the principles of cardiovascular physiology;
Understand the principles of respiratory physiology;
Be aware of the key issues in fluid homeostasis as applied to equine medicine;
Be able to explain the causes and mechanisms of inflammation;
Grasp the overall concept of immunology;
Be able to critique current research in these areas.
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 Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jo-Anne Murray
Tel: (0131 6)50 6259
Email: jo-anne.murray@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel: (0131 6)51 3914
Email: Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk
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