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

Postgraduate Course: Equine Orthopaedics (EQSC11025)

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 Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course will present an in-depth analysis of selected topics that affect the British sports horse industry. The anatomy, physiology and athletic adaptation of the equine musculoskeletal system will be considered with emphasis on the possible applications of recent research into disease, injury management and prevention. A critical aspect will be that students learn how to logically evaluate presented data and assess its value, mainly in the form of reviewing set publications on these topics. The lecture material will be augmented by discussion sessions.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Understanding of the structure and physiology of the equine musculoskeletal system and its adaptations to athletic activity;
  2. Understanding of the potential deleterious effects of exercise on musculoskeletal tissues;
  3. Appreciation of the pathology of the equine musculoskeletal system and its implication for the British sports horse industry;
  4. Ability to review and critically analyse evidence presented in the form of scientific publications and be able to define a scientific approach to problem-solving;
  5. Ability to participate in group discussions by presenting information in a coherent and logical fashion (using presentation tools as appropriate) and by asking relevant questions that convey an understanding of the issues being discussed
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/equinescience
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements This course will be taught entirely by distance learning using the virtual learning environment Learn as the delivery platform.
KeywordsNot entered
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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