Postgraduate Course: Clinical Animal Behaviour Dissertation (AWAB11044)
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) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | 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. |
| 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| 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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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Oral Poster Presentation 20%
Dissertation thesis 80%
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- 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.
- Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the chosen subject area
- Demonstrate the ability to collate and critically assess/interpret data or the outcome of a clinical case
- Develop an ability to effectively communicate knowledge in a professional manner (written and oral)
- Provide recommendations based on research findings.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Review,Design,Clinical Behaviour case studies,Analysis,Data,Presentation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Amy Miele
Tel: (0131 6)51 7396
Email: amy.miele@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Angela Harding
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: Angela.Harding@ed.ac.uk |
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