654-324 Reproduction (Lectures Only)

Note

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Zoology 654-202 and 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

Contact

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 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 2-hour end-of-semester written examination, a review of up to 3000 words and participation in problem-based learning tutorials.