654-304 Reproduction

Note

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Mathematics and Statistics 620-160 or 620-152 or equivalent, and at least one of Biomedical Science 521-213; Biomedical Science 536-250; Cell Biology 606-205 or 606-206; Physiology 536-211 and 536-202 or Zoology 654-202, 654-301. Students with other backgrounds should seek permission to enrol from the subject coordinator.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This subject aims to give students of Science and Biomedical Science a solid foundation in reproductive biology and its applications. 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 of both theory and practical aspects; laboratory participation in problem-based learning tutorials; three practical reports or reviews of up to eight pages each.