Course Name*:
Comparative Animal Models (compulsory)
Course Proposer*:
Professor Kim Summers
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place (finance, teaching staff, IT)*:
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are in place (library, computing services)*:
Normal Year Taken*:
Postgraduate or intercalated BVM&S
Course Level*:
PG
Available to
Students?*
Visiting Yes (PG only)
Display in Visiting Yes
Student Prospectus:
SCQF Credits*:
20
Credit Level*1:
11
Home School *:
R(D)SVS & Roslin Institute
Other School:
Course Organiser*:
Professor Kim Summers
Course Secretary:
Willie van Wijde
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institution:
Collaboration
Information:
n/a
Total Contact
Teaching Hours*:
200 h
Any costs to be met by Covered by mandatory APCs
students:
Pre-requisites (course
name & code)*:
n/a
Co-requisites (course
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Combinations (course
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Visiting Students Pre- Completed degree at Bachelor level in biological
requisites:
sciences or other relevant discipline.
Short Description*:
The course aims to provide advanced scientific skills.
Students will address concepts of comparative anatomy,
cell biology and physiology and implications these have
when using animals as models of disease, degeneration
or infection. Students will be given a clear understanding
of comparative anatomy and physiology and how these
are relevant to animal models with comprehension of 1)
range of species used, 2) variety of purposes for which
they are used, 3) the methods by which they are
generated, 4) how they are assessed as valid models, 5)
ethical considerations in using animal models. Training
will be for specific skills in mammalian anatomy, and
pathology, and laboratory techniques in infection and
immunity including diagnostics.
The knowledge gained from this course will provide the
biomedical scientist with a comprehensive
understanding of key issues involved in animal and
human disease research.
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Course level:
Default Course Mode
of Study*:
CA
Default Delivery
Period*:
Semester 1
Course Type*:
Standard/taught
Summary of Intended
Learning Outcomes*:
Students will be able to:
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identify the anatomical features of small and large
vertebrates
understand the impact of disease on the host
perform basic pathology techniques
use immunological reagents for research and
diagnosis
explain animal models used in biomedical
research and industry
describe the ethics and requirements for using
animals as models of disease
understand the requirements for laboratory
animal welfare, husbandry and legislation
Special Arrangements:
Components of
Assessment (inc. %
weightings)*:
Exam Information*
(please remove 2nd Sit
if not applicable):
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Written assignments (50%)
Assessment of practical skills (25%)
Class presentations (25%)
No examination
Syllabus/Lecture List:
Study Pattern/Course
Structure:
Lectures, tutorials, field visits and practical sessions.
Benchmark
Statements Assessed:
Teaching Load* (%
taught from each
School):
100% R(D)SVS & Roslin Institute
Reading Lists:
Convenor of Board of
Examiners:
Professor John Hopkins