Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Applied Conservation Genetics (VESC11175)
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 | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Introduction to the conservation science and the role of genetics in supporting wildlife management |
| Course description |
What is conservation biology and how does it work?
Applications and questions
In-situ ex-situ continuum
Defining conservation units
Planning a reintroduction
Monitoring (individuals and diversity)
Genetic rescues
Counting individuals
Integration with other disciplines
Integration with policy
Genetic diversity in biodiversity
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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 2018/19, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Poster prep and presentation (30%)
Scenario based assessment (70%) (experimental design / planning)
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| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- C2: Integrate and apply a range of conservation genetic tools to specific management questions.
- C3: Formulate practical solutions based on available information to address conservation scenarios.
- C4: Communicate conservation genetic concepts and results to non-specialist stakeholders.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Silvia Perez-Espona
Tel: (0131 6)51 7411
Email: silvia.perez-espona@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Michael Winpenny
Tel: (0131 6)50 8825
Email: Michael.Winpenny@ed.ac.uk |
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