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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies : Veterinary Sciences

Postgraduate Course: Analytical Methods in Animal Biosciences (VESC11078)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThe course aims to develop the student's skills in a range of analytical methods considered essential for researchers in the animal sciences in the 21st century. These will include statistical analysis, phylogenetics, mathematical modelling, analysis of omics data, epidemiology and bioinformatics.
Course description At the completion of this course, the candidate should be experienced in the range of computational techniques and be able to present this material in an appropriate format.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Covered by mandatory Additional Programme Costs
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 98 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Coursework 100%
Feedback Feedback and marks for all items will be given within fifteen working days of the submission date where possible. For the major written items, students will submit an abstract/outline before the final due date, and receive feedback within two days to guide their preparation. Feedback on computer and laboratory activities will be provided during the session. All written items will be marked by at least two markers.

Opportunities for feedback arise within timetabled classes (tutorials, practicals, lectures) as well as more formally through comments on specific pieces of work. Feedback can be provided not only on coursework assignments, tests and exam answers, but also on activities that are not formally assessed such as class discussions, group exercises, problem solving, and in the course of developing project plans and proposals. Course staff will endeavour to provide timely feedback on all activities.

No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Be experienced in basic statistical analysis and familiar with a statistical software package.
  2. Be familiar with the range of electronic data sources relevant to animal biosciences.
  3. Be experienced in the manipulation of large data sets generated by omics studies.
  4. Be experienced in the methods and outcomes of epidemiology genetics.
  5. Be able to present the material clearly in scientific format and assess the relevance of these computational methodologies to industry.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Helen Brown
Tel: (0131 6) 50 4282
Email: Helen.Brown@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Eleanor Graham
Tel: (0131 6)51 3194
Email: Eleanor.Graham@ed.ac.uk
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