Postgraduate Course: The Role of Wildlife Genetics in Global Conservation Challenges (VESC11183)
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 | The 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
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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 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
| Course Start Date |
19/04/2021 |
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) |
Group Debate (10%)
Policy/situation brief (10%)
Grant application preparation (80%)
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex challenges in global wildlife conservation and law enforcement.
- Demonstrate how to plan a significant project of research, investigation or development to advance conservation genetic or wildlife forensic applications.
- Analyse complex issues and propose solutions, even in the absence of complete or consistent information.
- Be able to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders and contibute to the development of conservation policy and practice.
- Take responsibility for making informed judgements that address current challenges in wildlife conservation and law enforcement.
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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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