Postgraduate Course: International Animal Welfare Dissertation (AWAB11035)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Dissertation |
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 course is designed to further develop the student's analytical skills and ability to utilise scientific, ethical or legal theory. The dissertation project is designed to further develop the student's understanding of the processes and planning involved in undertaking research and to develop their analytical written communication skills.
The dissertation project involves the completion of a short 'literature review' introduction and an Analytical Paper in which students are expected to carry out a formal academic study of their chosen topic. Students can choose to carry out an empirical study, ethical analysis, legal analysis or strategic policy planning exercise. Depending on the format this can include: experimental design (where possible), data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation; ethical analyses and interpretation; strategy plan, forecasting, production of policy position statements and interpretation; or breakdown of legislation, case studies and interpretation. This will be presented in the format of a paper to be published in the appropriate field.
Students will be given the option of undertaking either a research project involving data collection/analyses or a desk-based study from a list of available projects, or to produce a project proposal of their own for approval.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Full Year, 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 |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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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
- Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a research project (empirical or desk-based)
- Develop a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area
- Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data/literature/legislation
- Develop and ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a professional manner (written and oral)
- Provide recommendations based on research findings.
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Assessment Information
Oral Presentation 1 - 10%
Oral Presentation 2 - 10%
Dissertation thesis - 80%
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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 |
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| Keywords | Review, Design, Analysis, Data, Presentation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Fritha Langford
Tel: (0131 6)51 7448
Email: fritha.langford@sac.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk |
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