Postgraduate Course: Foundations of Animal Science (VESC11029)
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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | A foundation course to ensure students are equipped for the degree with a sound understanding of basic biological processes and to develop their generic skills. The generic outcomes will be relevant to a variety of disciplines and employment opportunities. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | covered by mandatory APCs |
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
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 63,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 39,
External Visit Hours 6,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 5,
Formative Assessment Hours 3,
Summative Assessment Hours 5,
Revision Session Hours 6,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
73 )
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| Additional Notes |
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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 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will become familiar with current knowledge of biological processes, as a foundation for further studies in the biosciences. Students will develop and enhance their understanding of scientific method, research literature and communication. The student will become familiar and experienced with:
Scientific principles and method:
¿ library use, databases, bioinformatics, E-journals, project planning, QA, statistical tools for the biosciences
¿ principles of statistics in experimental design
Communication:
¿ analysis of scientific articles
¿ effective writing
¿ powerpoint and oral presenting
Current understanding of:
¿ cell biology, genetics, microbiology, immunology.
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Assessment Information
Written assessment items (75%)
Assessment of generic skills (25%) |
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 |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Lectures, tutorials, practical classes, self-study and presentations. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Chris Low
Tel:
Email: v1clow@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel: (0131 6)51 3914
Email: Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk |
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