Postgraduate Course: Applied Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics (VESC11178)
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 | This 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
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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 2020/21, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
| Course Start Date |
21/09/2020 |
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) |
Data Assessment (geog assignment) - formative
Research planning excercise (50%)
Information Document production (50%)
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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:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of applied conservation genetic and wildlife forensic practice.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the differences in approach and application of population genetic tolls across taxa and habitats.
- Critically review, consolidate and apply knowledge to develop original and creative responses to problems and issues.
- Able to evaluate and synthesise emerging technologies to address current challenges in wildlife conservation and law enforcement.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| 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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