Postgraduate Course: Avian biology and development (VESC11039)
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) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The course aims to provide knowledge and laboratory skills in the area of avian biology, with current and immediate relevance. The course will cover avian biology and development from egg to shed, and include practical experience working with chicken model systems. |
| Course description |
At the completion of this course, the candidate should have specialised knowledge and experience in avian biology and development.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | covered by mandatory additional programme costs |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Completed degree at Bachelor level in biological sciences or other relevant discipline. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- be familiar with the stages of development of a bird embryo;
- be aware of the evolution of birds and the place of different bird species;
- understand the role of avian model systems in reserach into vertebrate development;
- have experience of relevant laboratory techniques and understand how this kowledge might be used in industry;
- understand the ethical issues raised by the use of poultry species for production and research.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Adam Balic
Tel: (0131 6)51 9160
Email: Adam.Balic@roslin.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Stephen Mitchell
Tel: (0131 6)51 7112
Email: stephen.mitchell@ed.ac.uk |
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