Postgraduate Course: Avian biology and development (VESC11039)
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 | 10 |
Home subject area | Veterinary Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | The course aims to provide knowledge and laboratory skills in the area of avian biology, with current and immediate relevance. The course will cover avian biology and development from egg to shed, and include practical experience working with chicken model systems. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | covered by mandatory additional programme costs |
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: 2014/15 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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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
At the completion of this course, the candidate should have specialised knowledge and experience in avian biology and development.
The candidate should:
¿ be familiar with the stages of development of a bird embryo;
¿ be aware of the evolution of birds and the place of different bird species;
¿ understand the role of poultry species in food production;
¿ understand the role of avian model systems in research into vertebrate development;
¿ have experience of relevant laboratory techniques;
¿ understand how this knowledge might be used in industry;
¿ understand the ethical issues raised by the use of poultry species for production and research.
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Assessment Information
Coursework (100%) as follows:
- Written assignment(s) 75%
- Assessment of scientific note book 25% |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Michael Clinton
Tel: 0131 527 4222
Email: michael.clinton@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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