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Core Module Information
Module title: Animals in Society
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: VET09101
Module leader: Clare Taylor
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

Animal travel / pet passport and the impact on public health. Culture, social and religious considerations towards animal and human societal cohabitation. Role of animal charities, including welfare, training, wildlife, captive breeding and conservation. Ethical considerations towards animals in entertainment and sport. Understanding the links between child and domestic abuse and the role of the veterinary professional in relation to animal welfare. The role of animals in research, for and against. Animal trade and service involving pet shops, boarding kennels, animal breeding, veterinary practice. Animal related products: feed industry, veterinary medicines, and accessories. Environmental and ethical issues. Laws and legal considerations towards animals in society.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Critically reflect upon the role of animals in modern society
LO2: Explore the relationship between animals and man, considering the psychological, sociological, religious and cultural aspects
LO3: Debate ethical issues related to the use of animals in society, to include legal, social and welfare issues
LO4: Examine the responsibilities of animal charities, welfare organisations and the animal trade, including services, products and animal care
LO5: Appraise the responsibility of society towards its use of animals
LO6: Engage in collaborative learning and team participation

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, BLENDED,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Karen Hibell
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 32
Independent Learning Groupwork (Scheduled) 158
Online Guided independent study 10
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Poster 70 1-5 14 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0
Project - Written 30 6 12 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 2, BLENDED,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Karen Hibell
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 32
Independent Learning Groupwork (Scheduled) 158
Online Guided independent study 10
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Poster 70 1-5 14 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0
Project - Written 30 6 12 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100

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