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

Postgraduate Course: Equine Behaviour and Welfare 3 (EQSC11045)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeOnline Distance Learning AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course is designed to introduce equine behaviour with particular emphasis on the effect of environment on both the behaviour and welfare of the developing and adult horse. In particular, issues surrounding abnormal equine behaviour are discussed and the primary concepts of animal learning and how they can be applied to equine training will also be presented.

The course will also deal with behaviour at the neurophsyiological level as a way of improving, through a mechanistic approach, an understanding of specific equine behaviours from both a causal and functional perspective.
Course description This course is designed to introduce equine behaviour with particular emphasis on the effect of environment on both the behaviour and welfare of the developing and adult horse. In particular, issues surrounding abnormal equine behaviour are discussed and the primary concepts of animal learning and how they can be applied to equine training will also be presented.

The course will also deal with behaviour at the neurophsyiological level as a way of improving, through a mechanistic approach, an understanding of specific equine behaviours from both a causal and functional perspective.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2019/20, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Course Start Date 13/01/2020
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 196 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 2 x in-course assessments each worth 50%
Feedback Feedback is defined as information to students which allows them to review what they know, understand and can do in their studies. Feedback is also important to identify areas for improvement, for example course feedback surveys and a response from the equine science team to previous year's course survey are available on each course. Staff-Student Liaison meetings are also another valuable way in which feedback from students can be received.

Opportunities for feedback arise during timetabled courses, for example during live session tutorials, discussion boards, emails, telephone communication and in person/on campus. Feedback can be provided on coursework assignments but also activities which are not formally assessed, for example class discussion on the discussion board, group exercise, problem-solving and developing project plans and proposals. A formative task is provided in each course which provides formative feedback prior to the student submitting their first piece of assessed course work.

All assignments, including the formative assessment, will be marked and feedback is provided within a period of fifteen working days (where possible) following the submission date (excluding holidays periods whereby the University of closed, e.g. over the Christmas period)
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Describe the natural behaviour of equids and recognise the different behaviours of the developing and adult equid in various domestic environments;
  2. Critically assess how animal learning theory can be applied to the training and behavioural modification of the horse;
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the neurophysiology underlying normal and abnormal goal-directed equine behaviour;
  4. Critically evaluate the specific welfare issues associated with working equids;
  5. Critically discuss the methods used to assess the welfare of equids in various domestic environments.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Keywordsbehaviour,welfare
Contacts
Course organiserMrs Bryony Lancaster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8783
Email: bryony.lancaster@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)50 6272
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk
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