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

Postgraduate Course: An introduction to Conservation Medicine (VESC11023)

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 areaVeterinary Sciences Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course is designed to introduce the student to the core concepts and historical background underlying the emerging discipline of Conservation Medicine and the approach to the practice of ecological health. It will provide a broad overview of the key issues in this field that will be dealt with in further depth and detail in year 2 courses, using relevant examples to illustrate the major problems and challenges. In particular it will explore the inter-disciplinary nature of Conservation Medicine and the role of the veterinarian within this framework.
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?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Available to all students (SV1) 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: 200 ( Online Activities 150, Summative Assessment Hours 50, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 0 )
Additional Notes 2 written assignments (50% each)
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical background and interdisciplinary nature of Conservation Medicine
2. Describe the complex relationships between animal health, human health and ecosystem health
3. Give examples and be able to discuss the current major issues in conservation medicine, understanding the complex drivers creating these issues
4. Discuss the role that the veterinarian can play with in Conservation Medicine, and assess the role that they currently play or intend to play as veterinarians
Assessment Information
100% in-course assessment, which will comprise two assessments, each worth 50 % of the final course mark.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus A spirit of intellectual curiosity and academic enquiry
An understanding of research techniques and critical evaluation
An understanding of pathological processes
An understanding of different disease agents
A knowledge of public health including an understanding of how to prevent transmission of disease between animals and man
A knowledge of epidemiology, pathogenesis, therapies and control measures relating to animal disease and the practical skills to apply that knowledge
Problem solving abilities
A good professional attitude and a high standard of professional behaviour
Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between veterinary science, medical science and other biosciences
Demonstrate an awareness of the role of veterinarians in the community, particularly in relation to ethical principles
Demonstrate competence in information technology including the use of computers for word processing, data handling and information retrieval. Produce reports in a form that is satisfactory and understandable to the intended audience
Understand the career paths, other than general practice, open to holders of a veterinary degree
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsConservation Medicine, ecological health
Contacts
Course organiserMs Anna Meredith
Tel: (0131 6)50 6247
Email: Anna.Meredith@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk
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