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

Postgraduate Course: Applied Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics (VESC11178)

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 AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course teaches the application of modern genetic techniques across a broad range of conservation management issues.
Course description Sample collection and management
Marker development
Origin assignment
Inbreeding and Selection
Taxonomic breadth: inverts, plants, marine, avian
Consideration of: neutral vs adaptive markers; genomics and future methods; genetic engineering; bioinformatics
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
Academic year 2020/21, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Course Start Date 21/09/2020
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) Data Assessment (geog assignment) - formative
Research planning excercise (50%)
Information Document production (50%)
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of applied conservation genetic and wildlife forensic practice.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in approach and application of population genetic tolls across taxa and habitats.
  3. Critically review, consolidate and apply knowledge to develop original and creative responses to problems and issues.
  4. Able to evaluate and synthesise emerging technologies to address current challenges in wildlife conservation and law enforcement.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Silvia Perez-Espona
Tel: (0131 6)51 7411
Email: silvia.perez-espona@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Michael Winpenny
Tel: (0131 6)50 8825
Email: Michael.Winpenny@ed.ac.uk
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