Undergraduate Course: Animal Systems (VESC08005)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course builds on the cell to system approach introduced in year 1, to explore biological processes and resources involved in the use of animals in local, national and global agri-food systems.
This Course is suitable for all students that have satisfactorily completed Year 1 of the Course. Progression will require students to achieve a pass mark in both the ICA and end of module examination combined.
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| Course description |
This course will develop a knowledge and comprehension of animal science and production in monogastrics (e.g. pigs and horses), ruminants (e.g. cattle and sheep), poultry and fish. The main themes covered will include:
¿ Production systems
¿ Genetics
¿ Reproduction
¿ Nutrition
¿ Health and disease
¿ Behaviour and welfare
This course will be delivered by a series of lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and practicals. A wide range of farm visits including commercial units will be utilised to demonstrate different production systems, and how they may influence animal health and productivity.
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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 |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2018/19, 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 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 15,
Formative Assessment Hours 5,
Summative Assessment Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
136 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
70 %,
Coursework
30 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
In Course Assessment
20 MCQs (10%)
Lab work/report (10%)
Student blog (10%)
End of Module Examination
6 - 8 short answer questions (40%)
40 MCQs (30%)
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| Feedback |
Feedback will be supplied within 15 days of the submission deadline |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key biological concepts (genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, behaviour) relevant to animal production systems worldwide.
- Evidence how these key biological concepts are integrated, applied and managed in animal systems.
- Undertake a synthesis of ideas, concepts, information and issues within animal production.
- Use a wide range of skills to quantify and communicate the biological and other processes involved in animal production.
- Work independently, and with others, to develop an understanding of animal systems.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Graduate attribute mindsets:
Enquiry and lifelong learning
Aspiration and personal development
Outlook and engagement
Graduate attribute skill groups
Research and enquiry
Personal and intellectual autonomy
Personal effectiveness
Communication
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Susan Jarvis
Tel: (0131 6)50 7911
Email: susan.jarvis@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Gordon Littlejohn
Tel: (0131 6)50 3782
Email: Gordon.Littlejohn@ed.ac.uk |
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