Postgraduate Course: Comparative Animal Models (VESC11028)
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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course aims to provide advanced scientific skills. Students will address concepts of comparative anatomy, cell biology and physiology and implications these have when using animals as models of disease, degeneration or infection. Students will be given a clear understanding of comparative anatomy and physiology and how these are relevant to animal models with comprehension of 1) range of species used, 2) variety of purposes for which they are used, 3) the methods by which they are generated, 4) how they are assessed as valid models, 5) ethical considerations in using animal models. Training will be for specific skills in mammalian anatomy, and pathology, and laboratory techniques in infection and immunity including diagnostics.
The knowledge gained from this course will provide the biomedical scientist with a comprehensive understanding of key issues involved in animal and human disease research.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-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 |
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 34,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 66,
External Visit Hours 7,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 23,
Formative Assessment Hours 12,
Revision Session Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
54 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
75 %,
Practical Exam
25 %
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
¿ identify the anatomical features of small and large vertebrates
¿ understand the impact of disease on the host
¿ perform basic pathology techniques
¿ use immunological reagents for research and diagnosis
¿ explain animal models used in biomedical research and industry
¿ describe the ethics and requirements for using animals as models of disease
¿ understand the requirements for laboratory animal welfare, husbandry and legislation
¿ discuss the potential use of animal tissues for xenotransplantation.
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Assessment Information
¿ Written assignments (60%)
¿ Assessment of practical skills (25%)
¿ Class presentations (15%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
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 |
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| Study Pattern |
Lectures, tutorials, field visits and practical sessions. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Chris Low
Tel:
Email: chris.low@sruc.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel: (0131 6)51 3914
Email: Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk |
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