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

Postgraduate Course: Conservation Genetics for Reintroductions, Translocations and Population Monitoring (VESC11182)

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 Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryProvides 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
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 Block 4 (Sem 2)
Course Start Date 22/02/2021
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 98 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
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:
  1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of current issues relating to the application of population genetics in reintroductions, tranlocations and population monitoring.
  2. Be able to apply population genetic theory and conduct appropriate data analysis relevant to informing reintroductions, translocations and population monitoring.
  3. Communicate the results of population genetic analysis to relevant stakeholders involved in conservation planning.
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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