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Dissertation
Unit information: Dissertation in 2017/18
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Unit name |
Dissertation |
Unit code |
VETS33003 |
Credit points |
40 |
Level of study |
H/6
|
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
Unit director |
Professor. Knowles |
Open unit status |
Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None
|
Co-requisites |
None
|
School/department |
Bristol Veterinary School |
Faculty |
Faculty of Health Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
This unit will allow the student to pursue a research topic in an area of animal behaviour or welfare and to produce a written report.
Aims:
This unit will allow the student to pursue in detail a piece of original research.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- A reported piece of original research;
- Knowledge and understanding of a specific area of animal welfare and behaviour, including understanding of the scientific literature pertaining to the project and an ability to evaluate this literature critically;
- Knowledge and understanding of design, execution and analysis of research projects;
- The ability to reason; analyse and interpret data; identify and solve problems; exercise independence of mind; form and defend scientific judgements;
- Transferable skills including the ability to communicate in writing and orally; be self-reliant and organise time effectively; take appropriate decisions when needed; an appropriate level of numeracy and IT skill; plan, execute and interpret the results of experimental work; and manage a research project.
Teaching Information
Supervised, independent research
Assessment Information
Formative Assessment:
- Informal feedback from supervisor, other members of staff, and postgraduate students studying similar topics (as appropriate to project topic)
- Introductory Talk
- Project Review Essay
- Dissertation
- Final Project Talk
Formal Assessment:
- Project Review Essay 10%
- Dissertation 80% (a component of this may be related to your practical #performance – you will be advised during the year)
- Final Project Talk 10%
Reading and References
Reviews and primary articles from the current scientific literature relevant to the project.