Postgraduate Course: Avian biology and development (VESC11039)
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 | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The course aims to provide knowledge and laboratory skills in the area of avian biology, with current and immediate relevance. The course will cover avian biology and development from egg to shed, and include practical experience working with chicken model systems. |
| Course description |
At the completion of this course, the candidate should have specialised knowledge and experience in avian biology and development.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | covered by mandatory additional programme costs |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Completed degree at Bachelor level in biological sciences or other relevant discipline. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Coursework (100%) as follows:
- Written assignment(s) 75%
- Assessment of scientific note book 25% |
| Feedback |
Feedback and marks for all items will be given within fifteen working days of the submission date where possible. For the major written items, students will submit an abstract/outline before the final due date, and receive feedback within two days to guide their preparation. Feedback on computer and laboratory activities will be provided during the session. All written items will be marked by at least two markers.
Opportunities for feedback arise within timetabled classes (tutorials, practicals, lectures) as well as more formally through comments on specific pieces of work. Feedback can be provided not only on coursework assignments, tests and exam answers, but also on activities that are not formally assessed such as class discussions, group exercises, problem solving, and in the course of developing project plans and proposals. Course staff will endeavour to provide timely feedback on all activities.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- be familiar with the stages of development of a bird embryo;
- be aware of the evolution of birds and the place of different bird species;
- understand the role of avian model systems in reserach into vertebrate development;
- have experience of relevant laboratory techniques and understand how this kowledge might be used in industry;
- understand the ethical issues raised by the use of poultry species for production and research.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Michael Clinton
Tel: 0131 527 4222
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Eleanor Graham
Tel: (0131 6)51 3194
Email: |
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