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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies : Animal Welfare and Animal Behaviour

Postgraduate Course: Clinical Animal Behaviour Dissertation (AWAB11044)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryThe 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.
Course description 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, case report series or systematic literature review. Depending on the format this can include: experimental design (where possible), data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation; case studies and interpretation. This will be presented in the format of a paper to be published in the appropriate field.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 588 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Oral Poster Presentation 20%
Dissertation thesis 80%
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Recognise the importance of planning and preparation required to undertake a research project (empirical or desk-based) including consideration of the ethical issues relating to the use of humans and non-human subjects in research.
  2. Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area
  3. Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data or the outcome of a clinical case
  4. Develop an ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a professional manner (written and oral)
  5. Provide recommendations based on research findings.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsReview,Design,Clinical Behaviour case studies,Analysis,Data,Presentation
Contacts
Course organiserDr Amy Miele
Tel: (0131 6)51 7396
Email: amy.miele@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Angela Harding
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: Angela.Harding@ed.ac.uk
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