Postgraduate Course: Literature Review (AWAB11027)
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 | 30 |
ECTS Credits | 15 |
| Summary | The Literature Review will be written as a Review article seen in a Scientific Journal with an Abstract, Introduction, main body of text, Discussion and Reference list. The student will be expected to collate information, present this in a structured way, to add thoughts and ideas, and relate this to animal welfare. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | travel costs / extra living costs, depending on location of study |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | The topics covered in the Literature Review are integrated with those covered in previous courses. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
33.3% of Dissertation mark for AWAB
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Literature review will be worth 30 credits.
This will allow students to complete a diploma (30 Lit Review, 90 from taught part = 120).
Masters students will gain 30 credits (30 Lit review, 60 Experimental paper, 90 from taught part)
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Learning Outcomes
&· Gather, interpret and discuss previous scientific research
&· Demonstrate in-depth understanding of Animal Welfare issues
&· Gain skills in planning, organisation and timekeeping
&· Be able to create and present a reference list
&· Gain knowledge about scientific writing and presentation skills
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
None |
| Keywords | Review, Information, Structure, Presentation, Animal Welfare |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Susan Jarvis
Tel: (0131 6)51 7326
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel: (0131 6)51 3914
Email: |
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