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Introduction to health and production of aquatic species (P02570)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P02570

This course will provide International Animal Health MSc programme students, who generally have a veterinary degree or similar background in animal health and production with a basic training in veterinary aspects of aquaculture as relates to production of fish and other aquatic species in the international and frequently developing country context.

Entry Requirements

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

? Co-requisites : Elective option in year two

? Special Arrangements for Entry : This course 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 which will be made available to registered users

? Costs : Students will be required to have regular access to a networked computer, and will be responsible 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 : Not being delivered

? Additional Class Information : This course will be delivered online through WebCT

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course the candidate should have a basic understanding of the main production systems for fish and aquatic species, especially in the developing world, and the main animal health issues associated with them. Candidates will use case studies to appreciate the range of infectious agents and non-infectious causes of disease in these situations.

In addition to this the candidate should:
• understand the main underlying concepts and principles involved in rearing healthy aquatic species
• have a working knowledge of the main strategies for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases in these species.
• have an appreciation of the main economic considerations pertaining to commercial aquaculture

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