Quantitative Aspects of Animal Science 2 (U00007)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : BIO-2-SACQAAS

Animal science is a quantitative, not simply a qualitative discipline. It is not only what animals do which fascinates us but also the magnitude of animal events and the rates at which they occur. This course will examine quantitative methods for studying animal function and the use of genetic and other models for predicting the performance of current or future generations. It introduces students to quantitative techniques for evaluating and interpreting perceptions of animal behaviour in the context of animal welfare.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

Biomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 12 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2006	11:10	12:00			Peter Wilson Seminar Room 2

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Tuesday	14:00	17:00	KB
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	12:00	KB
Lecture	Thursday	12:10	13:00	KB
Lecture	Friday	09:00	09:50	KB

? Additional Class Information : Tutorial session from 1400-1500hrs on Thursdays.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will gain knowledge of quantitative techniques that can be used to study nutrition, metabolism, behaviour and genetics in animals. They will be introduced to methods for integrating elemental aspects of animal function into quantitative models of holistic aspects of animal performance and, through practical work, gain experience of such methodologies. Tutorial and practical work will expand experience in the interpretation of scientific data and preparation of scientific reports.

Assessment Information

The course will be assessed by a combination of in-course work, accounting for 40%, and a formal examination, accounting for 60% of the final mark. In-course work will comprise practical work and associated records and a course essay, each accounting for 20% of the final course mark. Exemption from the degree examination will be offered based on performance from in-course work (accounting for 40%) and a class examination (accounting for 60%). A mark of 55% or greater will be required to gain an exemption, with marks of at least 40% in each of the two components.