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This course considers the evolution, physiology and behaviour of domestic, companion and captive wild animals in relation to their 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. Field trips to local farms and a wildlife park will allow you to observe industry standards for captive 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 | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is structured so that emphasis is placed on animals in terms of their numbers in captivity: domestic (production / farm) animals (billions), companion animals (millions), captive wild animals (thousands) and others. Much of the teaching relates directly to domestic (farm) animals but concepts are applicable across all species in situations controlled by humans, and the course assessments will encourage further study of species that are of particular interest to you as an individual.
Teaching includes group lectures, interactive online exercises, group discussions, field trips and directed self-study.
By the end of the course students should have
- an understanding of the evolutionary heritage of animals and their care and welfare in captive situations.
- an understanding of the relationships between people and animals in society.
- knowledge of the legislation pertaining to captive animals in the UK.
Over 6 weeks, taught topics covered include:
(note that these may vary slightly between years)
The science of animal welfare
Animal production systems
Managing for health; treating illness
Nutrition and feeding
Leaning and training
Animal welfare legislation
Normal and abnormal behaviour
Selective breeding
| Description | Value |
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| Trip to Blair Drummond (optional). | 15.0000 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Feedback |
2-hour, open book invigilated on-campus exam. Students answer 2 out of 4 questions. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Feedback |
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. A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during seminar and workshop sessions. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Feedback |
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. A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during seminar and workshop sessions. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Evaluate | Understand the evolutionary heritage of animals and their care and welfare in captive situations. |
| Procedural | Understand | Have knowledge of the legislation pertaining to captive animals in the UK. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Understand the relationships between people and animals in society. |
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