Current Research Issues (P00920)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P00920

In this course, students will receive a series of lectures/seminars and practical classes on the most up to date current equine research issues. Subjects will include; grass sickness, colic, respiratory disorders, laminitis, reproductive diseases, behaviour, performance physiology and nutrition. These topics will be taught by leading researchers in these areas, which will allow students to develop a thorough understanding of the current research being undertaken in equine science and determine any areas of research that may be of interest as a dissertation topic.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Equine Science, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 3 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
12/01/2006	09:30	16:30

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Awareness of the current research issues in equine science;
Understanding of the various experimental approaches taken to improve our knowledge in these areas.