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 654-304 Reproduction

Note

  • Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject: exemption is not possible.

  • Students may not gain credit for 654-304 and 654-324 Reproduction (Lectures only).

Credit Points

25

Coordinator

Professor M B Renfree and Dr G Shaw

Prerequisites

Zoology 654-202, Mathematics and Statistics 620-160 and at least two of Cell Biology 606-205 OR 606-206 (Before 1995: 606-203); OR Biochemistry 521-211 and 521-221 OR 521-212 and 521-222 (Before 1997: 521-201 and 521-202); OR Physiology 536-201 and 536-202 OR 536-203 and 536-211 (Before 1997: 536-201 and 536-202); OR Zoology 654-301.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

30 lectures, 6 hour tutorials and 50 hours practical work

Subject Description

By the completion of this subject students should:

  • understand the structure and function of male and female reproductive systems;

  • understand neuroendocrine and endocrine control systems and their role in the regulation of reproductive processes;

  • understand and be able to apply selected methods used in reproductive physiology, including surgery;

  • understand the modern experimental approaches of reproductive physiology.

Topics will include: structure, function, and development of the reproductive organs; endocrine and neuroendocrine and environmental control of reproduction, mating, fertilisation, pregnancy, parturition and lactation in vertebrates; human intervention in the reproductive process.

Assessment

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination on both theory and practical aspects; laboratory work; three practical reports, of up to eight pages each; a review of up to 3000 words.

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