Modules
Modules
ACE2035 : Companion Animal Science
- Offered for Year: 2018/19
- Module Leader(s): Dr Matthew Leach
- Lecturer: Dr Miguel Velazquez, Dr Catherine Douglas, Dr Abdul Chaudhry
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module will provide an understanding of the importance of companion animals and consider the genetics, nutrition , behaviour and husbandry of the range of companion animals.
Outline Of Syllabus
Companion animals - Dogs, Cats and horses
: Domestication and cultural significance
: Breeds : classes / types
: Genetics
: Anatomy and physiology
: Nutrition
: Behaviour and husbandry
Other species - Rodents and exotics as detailed below
: Domestication, range and diversification
: Legislation related to keeping animal species as pets
: Genetics, breeding, nutrition, welfare, disease and behaviour
: Species considered are
Rabbits, cavies
Rodents (mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchilla etc)
Birds (budgerigars, canaries, parrots etc)
Snakes, Amphibians, Tortoises etc, Insects
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 12:30 | 12:30 | revision and completion of Semester 1 examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Includes an optional 2 hour revision session |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | seminar |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Preparation for poster presentation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 2 | 4:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | lecture follow up |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | research and reading beyond the taught material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures introduce the science of companion animals. Small group teaching and field visits allow development of an applied understanding of the species.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 70 | Answer 3 out of 5 questions. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 30 | 30% for a group poster presentation (with peer evaluation). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam assesses the knowledge acquisition and the ability to synthesise and produce reasoned answers under time constraints. The case study allows the students to apply what they have learnt in the taught part of the module and to work over time to collect, synthesise and present information. The students' presentational skills are assessed by means of group poster presentations.
Study abroad students may request a take-away exam paper to be returned via NESS.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ACE2035's Timetable