Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (AWAB11030)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Animal Welfare and Animal Behaviour |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The dissertation project is designed to further develop a student¿s understanding of the processes and planning involved in undertaking research. In consultation with the Programme Director and with their allocated supervisors, students can select their own research projects for the self-directed research part of the MSc, ranging from the study of communication in dogs, prenatal stress in animals, pain in rescued bears, to the impact of tourism on wildlife welfare. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
05/08/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 600,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
0 )
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| Additional Notes |
dissertation 100%
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. (a) Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a research project
2. (b) Develop a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area.
3. (c) Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data.
4. (d) Develop an ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a scientific manner.
5. (e) Provide recommendation based on their research finding |
Assessment Information
Written dissertation element (10-15,000 words). The University
of Edinburgh's postgraduate common marking scheme will be
used (assessment of dissertation component).
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Online flexible distance learning |
| Keywords | Animal Behaviour, Welfare, Animal Law, Animal Ethics, Research Project, Dissertation, Self-directed |
Contacts
| Course organiser | |
Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk |
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