Topics include preventative medicine, parasitology, nutrition, reproduction, immunology and behaviour. In exercise physiology, topics include factors limiting performance in horses, theory and practice of training, and assessment of physiological responses to exercise. This is followed by an introduction to experimental design, from the standpoint of statistical analysis of data yielded by various experimental situations. The unit introduces students to the frontiers of research in a range of topic options within the areas of neuroscience, neuroendocrinology and reproduction, and musculoskeletal science. Each student completes a research project chosen from one of these areas.
Training is given in the methodology and techniques of scientific research.
This unit develops students' appreciation of the frontiers of research in equine exercise science. Selected aspects of exercise physiology and biomechanics will be covered in depth in seminars, and students are free to select other modules in ANAT 30100 to build a programme around their own interests. Training is given in methodology and techniques of scientific research. 120 Neuroplasticity and Memory This Unit introduces student to the frontiers of research in neuroscience topics in order to develop their intellectual and scientific skills and understanding. The unit teaches general principles of research methodology by dealing in detail with how specific research issues are addressed in neuroscience.