Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27
This course considers the physiology, development and nutrition of domestic, companion and exhibition animals in relation to animal husbandry and care.
You will apply your knowledge of biology and zoology to the improvement of management practices and to the enhancement of animal welfare.
By researching and presenting a seminar on ethical issues related to animals in captivity, you will develop critical thinking skills and build experience in constructing and evidencing an argument, and also gain skills in group working and oral communication.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course relates the physiology, development and nutrition of domestic, companion and exhibition animals to animal husbandry and care. It describes how this knowledge can be used to improve the management and welfare of these animals in production and recreational environments. The course is structured so that emphasis is placed on animals in terms of their numbers in captivity: farm animals (billions), companion animals (millions), captive exotics (thousands) and others.
Trip to Blair Drummond (optional): ~£15
This course runs in weeks 13-17, and is scheduled in Thread 1, so may have contact hours in any or all of these times: Mondays, 9-13; Thursday, all day; Friday, 9-13. If this is an optional course, there may also be contact hours on Wednesdays, 11-13.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st attempt: Exam (50%) and Coursework (50%). The exam will be comprised of series of questions that guide students through discussion of care and welfare of a species of their choice. Coursework will be comprised of an online test on legislation (15%) and a group exercise on the ethical component of interactions between humans and captive animals (35%).
Resit: Similar to 1st attempt, with continuous assessment mark(s) and /or exam mark carried forward with an opportunity to resit either or both, depending on what was failed in the first attempt.
A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during seminar and workshop sessions.
Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments. Groups will also be given generic feedback.
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