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ANW2014 – Exercise Physiology and Training
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Yasmin (Amy) Willerton
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Exercise Physiology And Training (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will develop the student?s understanding of the physiological demands of exercise and the changes which occur during training. Training requirements will be evaluated in a number of contexts. Students will apply their knowledge to the overall training programme of the equine athlete with considerations to the ethical implications.
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ANW2018 – Research Methods
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Melanie Reynolds
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Research Methods 1 (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Zoology;
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students' skills and understanding of research methodology. The module will explore the principles of summarising and analysing quantitative and qualitative data. The module will develop skills in choosing and using the correct inferential statistics.
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ANW2019 – Animal Law and Ethics
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Nicola Field
Credit Value: 10
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Animal Law And Ethics (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to underpin other modules within the field. It provides an introduction to the legal framework underpinning the study of the health and welfare of animals and supports advanced learning in these areas. It also encourages students to consider the ethical issues associated with our use of animals for a range of purposes.
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ANW2027 – Applied Animal Nutrition
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Steve Daniels
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Applied Animal Nutrition (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Animal Studies; BSc Applied Zoology; Fdsc Animal Behavioural Science & Welfare; Fdsc Applied Animal Studies;
Description: This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the physiology of the digestive system and the metabolism of nutrients in a range of species. It will also allow students to develop their knowledge of nutrient requirements of animals in order to implement this knowledge in ration formulation and the evaluation of nutritional diseases. This module is compulsory for students following the animal health pathway.? To explore the ways in which diet must be tailored to individual species and animals? To examine the role that diet plays in animal health and welfare
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ANW2029 – Animal Learning, Cognition and Training
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Nicola Field
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Animal Learning, Cognition And Training (Moulton College), Coursework: 50% Exam: 50%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Animal Studies; BSc Applied Zoology; Fdsc Animal Behavioural Science & Welfare; Fdsc Applied Animal Studies;
Description: The overall aim for this module is to:? explore learning theories in animals and their applications to the management of animal behaviour.This module develops the student's understanding of animal learning and cognition. Learning theory and principles of cognition will be discussed and the application of these in animal training and behaviour modification for problem behaviours will be appraised. Students will evaluate theories of animal awareness and consciousness and determine possible consequences for captive animal welfare. This module is compulsory for students following the Animal Behaviour & Welfare stream.
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ANW2034 – Principles and Assessment of Behaviour and Welfare
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Ashlee Ward
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Principles And Assessment Of Behaviour And Welfare (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Animal Studies; BSc Applied Zoology; Fdsc Animal Behavioural Science & Welfare; Fdsc Applied Animal Studies;
Description: This module covers the principles of assessment of behaviour and welfare in a variety of contexts. This module also discusses potential welfare concerns associated with certain captive animal environments and looks at different societal attitutes towards the welfare and management of animals.
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ANW2039 – Biomechanics and the Performance Horse
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Yasmin (Amy) Willerton
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Biomechanics And The Performance Horse (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The aim of this module is to introduce the principles of biomechanics and how they are associated with equie performance. It will consider how biomechanical parameters can be quantified objectively. The learner will develop analytical skills through collection, processing and evaluation of a variety of common gait analysis.
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ANW2040 – Equine Nutrition
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Sophie Sparrow
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Equine Nutrition (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The aim of this module is to develop students? knowledge and understanding of modern and traditional feeding practices in the equine industry and link these to the scientific principles of equine nutrition. Content is carefully aligned to complement other modules including exercise physiology, sports injury and practical rehabilitation, enabling students to contextualize the importance of correct nutrition for a multitude of applied case studies.
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ANW2045 – Practical Equine Rehabilitation
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Yasmin (Amy) Willerton
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Practical Rehabilitation Skills (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The aim of this module is to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills required to assist in the practical exercise based therapy programmes for horses returning to work. Learners should be able to demonstrate effective and empathic skills in the lungeing and long-reining of horses using various equipment and should be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the uses and appropriateness of these, in relation to specific horses and the rehabilitation of specific injuries or conditions.
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ANW2054 – Taxonomy, Cladistics and Systematics
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Denise Gibson
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Taxonomy, Cladistics And Systematics (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Zoology;
Description: As an understanding of the natural world is informed by the study of systematic biology, this module focuses on methodological and conceptual advances in evolutionary history, diversity and phylogeny of the vertebrates and invertebrates. Biological classification systems, cladistics and systematics can then be applied to a range of situations.
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ANW2065 – Equine Sports Injury and Diagnostics
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Yasmin (Amy) Willerton
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Equine Sports Injury And Diagnostics(Moulton College), Coursework: 50% Exam: 50%
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Description: The aim of this module is to provide students with a knowledge of equine sports injuries and an understanding of the diagnostic tools available for prognosis and treatment interventions will be drawn. The module covers cellular physiology of injury and wound healing, equine pain assessment and lameness.
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ANW2066 – Origins of Biodiversity
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Ashley Dear
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Origins Of Biodiversity (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Zoology;
Description: The purpose of this module is to build on student knowledge of evolution, biodiversity and ecology by exploring the related fields of macroecology and macroevolution and investigating the evolution of biodiversity across time, space and lineages.
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ANW2067 – Field Ecology
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Mark Edwards
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Field Ecology (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Animal Studies; BSc Applied Zoology;
Description: In this module knowledge and understanding of communities and ecosystems is applied to selected habitats, inlcuding major UK habitats. This module places emphasis on the functional ecology and human impacts of these habitats as well as methods used to survey them.
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ANW2068 – Field Course
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Melanie Reynolds
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Field Course (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Animal Studies; BSc Applied Zoology;
Description: This module provides opportunities for field-based investigations either within Britain or further afield*. The module allows scope for students to be involved in more in-depth fieldwork actitvities than a standard module would allow. Data analysis and scientific reporting skills are developed, as are collaborative working skills as students work in teams to collect data in the field and to report on research. This module will prepare students for their dissertation module at Level 6.(*NB. There may be an additional charge for overseas fieldwork ? contact module tutor for further info.)
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ANW2069 – Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Bex Lepreux
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Comparative Anatomy And Physiology (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Applied Zoology;
Description: The purpose of this module is to explore the comparative physiological control mechanisms and their influence on diffrerent systems within a variety of invertebrate and vertebrate taxa. The structure of specific body systems is discussed and linked to function and physiological control.
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ANW2072 – Life Sciences Industry Project
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Melanie Reynolds
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Life Sciences Industry Project (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop skills of independent enquiry and investigation into a relevant life sciences topic. Students will also develop both academic and professional skills/knowledge. This module allows development of planning, analytical and reporting abilities.
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ANW2083 – Investigating Animal Health
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Bex Lepreux
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Investigating Animal Health (Moulton College), Coursework: 50% Exam: 50%
Designated for: Designated for: Fdsc Animal Behavioural Science & Welfare;
Description: This module is intended to ensure students are familiar with a range of investigative techniques for animal health and disease. Students develop their understanding of a variety of conditions which affect the health of different animal species. Benefits and limitations of investigative techniques will be evaluated using animal industry scenarios.
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LEM2054 – Teaching and Learning in the Outdoors
Field: ANIMAL WELFARE
Co-ordinator: Melanie Reynolds
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MC - Teaching And Learning In The Outdoors (Moulton College), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce the fundamental concepts of environmental education in an outdoor setting, and experiential real-world learning strategies. `Out of the classroom? activities suitable for implementation in schools, colleges and the wider countryside are explored. Skills in teamwork and leadership will be developed.