Postgraduate Course: Clinical Animal Behaviour Dissertation (AWAB11044)
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) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | The dissertation project involves the completion of a short literature review introduction and an Analytical Paper in which students are expected to carry out a formal academic study of their chosen topic. |
| Course description |
The dissertation project involves the completion of a literature review and an analytical paper in which students are expected to carry out a formal academic study of their chosen topic. Students can choose to carry out an empirical study or systematic literature review. Both of these will include research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and will be presented in the format of a paper to be published in the appropriate field. The dissertation course is largely self-directed, with support provided by an allocated supervisor.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2022/23, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
08/08/2022 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
588 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Oral Poster Presentation 20%
Dissertation thesis 80%
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding within the field of clinical animal behaviour, including an ability to analyse and/or interpret data
- Plan and execute a research project (primary or secondary) including consideration of the ethical issues relating to the use of humans and non-human subjects in research
- Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge in the field of Clinical Animal Behaviour, providing recommendations based on research findings
- Communicate effectively with an academic audience (written and oral)
- : Demonstrate substantial autonomy and initiative while taking responsibility for own work
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Analysis,Data,Presentation,Research Design |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Amy Miele
Tel: (0131 6)51 7396
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Angela Harding
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: |
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