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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies : Animal Welfare and Animal Behaviour

Postgraduate Course: Clinical Animal Behaviour Dissertation (AWAB11044)

Course Outline
SchoolRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryThe dissertation project involves the completion of a short literature review introduction and an Analytical Paper in which students are expected to carry out a formal academic study of their chosen topic.
Course description The dissertation project involves the completion of a literature review and an analytical paper in which students are expected to carry out a formal academic study of their chosen topic. Students can choose to carry out an empirical study or systematic literature review. Both of these will include research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and will be presented in the format of a paper to be published in the appropriate field. The dissertation course is largely self-directed, with support provided by an allocated supervisor.
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 2022/23, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Course Start Date 08/08/2022
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 588 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Oral Poster Presentation 20%
Dissertation thesis 80%
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding within the field of clinical animal behaviour, including an ability to analyse and/or interpret data
  2. Plan and execute a research project (primary or secondary) including consideration of the ethical issues relating to the use of humans and non-human subjects in research
  3. Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge in the field of Clinical Animal Behaviour, providing recommendations based on research findings
  4. Communicate effectively with an academic audience (written and oral)
  5. : Demonstrate substantial autonomy and initiative while taking responsibility for own work
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsAnalysis,Data,Presentation,Research Design
Contacts
Course organiserMs Loni Loftus
Tel: (0131 6)51 7396
Email: loni.loftus@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Angela Harding
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: Angela.Harding@ed.ac.uk
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