Postgraduate Course: Conservation Genetics for Reintroductions, Translocations and Population Monitoring (VESC11182)
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 | Provides examples and practice of how to apply conservation genetic approaches principles to wildlife translocations and in situ management. |
| Course description |
Capture restraint and sampling
In situ Monitoring
Founder Selection
Demographic and genetic forecasting
Conservation action planning
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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 4 (Sem 2) |
| Course Start Date |
22/02/2021 |
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) |
Reintroduction plan including demographic and genetic forecast simulations using Population Viability Analysis software (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 reintroductions, tranlocations and population monitoring.
- Be able to apply population genetic theory and conduct appropriate data analysis relevant to informing reintroductions, translocations and population monitoring.
- Communicate the results of population genetic analysis to relevant stakeholders involved in conservation planning.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| 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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