Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (VESC11184)
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 | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | This final year dissertation is a standalone research project where students will have the opportunity to employ the skills and knowledge developed earlier in the programme to undertake novel, publication quality research in Conservation Genetics or Wildlife Forensics. |
| Course description |
Single research project and written dissertation including:
Project Design
Literature Review
Research
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Theses preperation
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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 2022/23, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
08/08/2022 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Dissertation (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 complex challenges in global wildfire 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 stakeholders and contribute 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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