Risk management through the use of applied veterinary epidemiology (P01620)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P01620

This course aims to build on the concepts introduced in the year 1 course Applied epidemiology, surveillance and risk assessment, to provide an enhanced understanding of use of applied veterinary epidemiology to risk management.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Completion of the Certificate in International Animal Health.

? Co-requisites : Elective (year 2)

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This courses will be taught entirely by distance learning, using the virtual learning environment Web CT as the delivery platform. Course materials are protected by secure username and password access, that will be made available to registered users.

? Costs : Students will be required to have regular access to a networked computer, and will be reponsible for providing their own computing equipment and consumables.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

International Animal health, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : To be arranged/Unknown

? Additional Class Information : This course will be delivered online through Web CT.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, the candidate should have:
- developed a thorough working knowledge of epidemiological concepts and principles
- become familiar with statistical methods necessary for risk management
- gained proficiency in data analysis and use of appropriate software
- an understanding of the application of statistical and epidemiological approaches and tools to practical risk-management strategies.

Assessment Information

Formal summative written assessment will constitute 60% of the student's grade. Online discussion in both a synchronous and asynchronous environment will contribute further to the final mark. Students will also be required to keep an online reflective personal portfolio. In combination with the submission of electronic course assignments, these elements will provide the remaining 40% of the final mark.