654-314 Reproduction (Lectures)

Mathematics and statistics 620-160 or 620-152 or equivalent, and at least one of cell biology 606-205 or 606-206; physiology 536-211; zoology 654-202, 654-301.

BBiomedSc students: 521-213 and 536-250.

Students with other backgrounds should seek permission to enrol from the subject coordinator.

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; and

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

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.

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

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