Undergraduate Course: Professional skills for Global Agri-Food Scientists 2 (VESC08007)
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 will build on the fundamental skills gained in Professional skills for Agri-Food Scientists 1 to include assessment of risk and the use of financial analysis, population dynamics and environmental impact to inform decision making. This course will focus on how to apply these fundamental skills more closely within a Global Agri-Food context, by dealing with real life case studies. |
| Course description |
The course will continue to develop skills such as data handling, numeracy, statistical analysis, basic business skills and communication skills. However by using real life case studies, the students will have to identify issues in real life contexts and use scientific evidence to suggest solutions and problem solve, with consideration of the ethical and environmental impact of decision making.
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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 30,
Summative Assessment Hours 25,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
96 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Breakdown of assessment strategy (should total 100%)
Formative assessment: Groups of students will be assigned a case study farm (potentially with a live web link/ Skype contact directly with farmer). They will be expected to discuss the nature of the business with the farmer. The assignment will be to assess inefficiencies, issues, areas of concern identified by the students. They will then work together to gather scientific evidence relating to the area identified, and consequently present potential solutions. This will be a group based tutorials. Feedback will then feed forward to the summative assessment.
Radio interview this will used to provide formative feedback on Knowledge transfer skills.
Summative Assessment 1 (40%)
Students will individually write a Report of the Case study. This should give a description of the business, the area of concern and relevant scientific knowledge of the area, suggested solution and the likely impact on the farm. The report should be written as a scientific report and must also include citations and a Reference List. Feedback will feed forward to Assignment 2.
Summative Assessment 2 (20%)
Each student should give an oral presentation (format of the student¿s choice) of their report for Summative Assessment 1. This should be presented for a farming audience, and if possible the case study farmer included in the panel.
Summative Assessment 3 (40%)
Short answer exam to cover referencing, citations, choice of statistical tests and carrying out simple statistical tests. This may require to be a computer based exam so that students can carry out the tests and produce statistical output.
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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 an understanding of data handling skills, investigation and basic statistical analysis in an agri-food systems context
- Communicate agri-food business relevant information to a range of audiences by oral presentation and written report utilising library searching
- Apply scientific methodology to agri-food industry
- Develop skills in identifying areas of concern for agri-business, gathering evidence and formulating solutions to problems
- Develop skills in risk management and decision making by considering financial, ethical and environmental impact.
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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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