Postgraduate Course: Population Genetics for Conservation Breeding (VESC11181)
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 | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The use of conservation genetics tools in conservation breeding management. |
| Course description |
Role of modern zoos in conservation
Captive breeding and genetics
Studbook management
Genetic indicators/ PMx software
Applications of molecular genetics
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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 |
Block 3 (Sem 2) |
| Course Start Date |
11/01/2021 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Practical including use of software and molecular genetic data (100%) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of current issues relating to the application of population genetics in conservation breeding.
- Be able to apply population genetic theory and conduct appropriate data analysis relevant to the management of conservation breeding programmes.
- Analyse complex conservation breeding issues and contribute to management recommendations, even in the absence of complete or consistent information.
- Interpret results of population genetic analysis to inform conservation breeding strategies.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Rob Ogden
Tel: (0131 6)51 7428
Email: rogden@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Michael Winpenny
Tel: (0131 6)50 8825
Email: Michael.Winpenny@ed.ac.uk |
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