Postgraduate Course: Comparative Animal Models (VESC11028)
Course Outline
School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | 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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Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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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. |
High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
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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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework (100%) as follows:
- Written assignments (50%)
- Assessment of practical skills (25%)
- Class presentations (25%) |
Feedback |
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student 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;
- explain animal models used in biomedical research and industry;
- describe the ethics and requirements for laboratory animal welfare, husbandry and the legislation for using animals as models of disease.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Kim Summers
Tel: 0131 527 4200
Email: kim.summers@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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