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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 654-314 Reproduction (Lectures).

Credit Points

25

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Prof M B Renfree; Dr G Shaw

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

2 (view timetable)

Contact

30 lectures, six 1-hour tutorials and 50 hours practical work

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; and

  • understand the modern experimental approaches of reproductive physiology and assisted reproductive techniques.

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; and 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.

Prescribed Texts
  • B J Everitt and M H Johnson, Essential Reproduction. 5th ed., Blackwells.
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