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 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 130 |
| Home subject area | BVMS |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course focuses on integrated anatomy, physiology and biochemistry as they relate to the body systems in the normal animal. The course is taught using clinical cases in a blended learning format, with keynote lectures plus associated directed- self learning, small group work, practicals and tutorials to guide learning and understanding of the normal structure and function of the animal body. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
1300
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Lecture Hours 217,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 42,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 109,
Formative Assessment Hours 4,
Summative Assessment Hours 12.6,
Revision Session Hours 5,
Other Study Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 26,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
881 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
65 %,
Coursework
35 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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| Outwith Standard Exam Diets September | Animal Body GEP Module 1 Short Answer Paper | 1:30 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 1 Short Answer Paper | 1:30 | | |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets November | Animal Body GEP Module 2 Online MCQ Exam | 1:00 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 2 Online MCQ Exam | 1:00 | | |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets November | Animal Body GEP Module 2 Interpretation Paper | 2:00 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 2 Interpretation Paper | 2:00 | | |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets November | Animal Body GEP Module 2 Short Answer Paper | 1:30 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 2 Short Answer Paper | 1:30 | | |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets March | Animal Body GEP Module 3 Interpretation Paper/ MCQ Paper | 2:00 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 3 Interpretation Paper/ MCQ Paper | 2:00 | | |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets March | Animal Body GEP Module 3 Short Answer Paper | 2:00 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 3 Short Answer Paper | 2:00 | | |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets May | Animal Body GEP Module 4 Interpretation Paper | 2:00 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 4 Interpretation Paper | 2:00 | | |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets May | Animal Body GEP Module 4 Synoptic Paper | 2:30 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 4 Synoptic Paper | 2:30 | | |
| Outwith Standard Exam Diets September | Animal Body GEP Module 1 MCQ online exam | 1:00 | | |
| Resit Exam Diet (August) | Animal Body GEP Module 1 MCQ online exam | 1:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to discuss, principles of small and large animal topographical anatomy
Demonstrate an understanding of gross and basic microscopic structure of the body systems
Describe and discuss the physiology principles of homeostasis
Demonstrate an integrated knowledge and understanding of the anatomical, functional and biochemical aspects of the body systems
Apply basic clinical techniques to the investigation of body sytem function |
Assessment Information
Criteria for passing the examination.
Students must achieve a mark of 50% or more in all modules. Where less than 50% is achieved overall, student must resit all failed modules.
Students must achieve an accumulative mark of 60% or more to achieve a credit and 70% or more to be awarded a distinction in the animal body course.
Contribution of the marks attained in modules AB1 to AB4 towards final course mark.
. AB1 20%
. AB2 30%
. AB3 40%
. AB4 10% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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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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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Robert Dalziel
Tel: (0131 6)51 9233
Email: Robert.Dalziel@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Katherine Hardie
Tel: (0131 6)50 6595
Email: kate.hardie@ed.ac.uk |
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