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

Postgraduate Course: The Role of Wildlife Genetics in Global Conservation Challenges (VESC11183)

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
SummaryThe course focuses on how conservation genetics and wildlife forensics can impact global issues and conservation policy and how students can take practical steps to integrate conservation science into broader wildlife management.
Course description Current global challenges in conservation Climate change, IWT, Habitat loss, Unsustainable use, Disease - role of genetics
Conservation ethics
Conservation Law
Politics and Policy, international perspectives
CITIES, CBD, CMS, IUCN international conservation conventions
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 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
Course Start Date 19/04/2021
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) Group Debate (10%)
Policy/situation brief (10%)
Grant application preparation (80%)
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 complex challenges in global wildlife conservation and law enforcement.
  2. Demonstrate how to plan a significant project of research, investigation or development to advance conservation genetic or wildlife forensic applications.
  3. Analyse complex issues and propose solutions, even in the absence of complete or consistent information.
  4. Be able to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders and contibute to the development of conservation policy and practice.
  5. Take responsibility for making informed judgements that 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 Rob Ogden
Tel: (0131 6)51 7428
Email: rogden@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Michael Winpenny
Tel: (0131 6)50 8825
Email: Michael.Winpenny@ed.ac.uk
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