hbs3fsa fert, repr tech
FERTILITY, REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY A
HBS3FSA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 10
Subject outline
In this subject, students will explore the biological bases of fertility and factors which contribute to infertility. Students will focus on interventions for the prevention and treatment of infertility and the implications of these interventions for both the individual and society. Students will discuss psychosocial, legal and ethical factors associated with modern reproductive technology. Students will explore recent developments in the human genome project, and in cloning, both reproductive and therapeutic, and will discuss possible applications of these to reproductive and other technology.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points10
Subject Co-ordinatorElizabeth Brown
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites One of: HBS1HBF or HBS1HRB or HBS2HPA or HBS2HPB or BIO1OF or HBS1HBA or HBS1HBB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS3FSB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is taught in the winter vacation in block mode.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Obstetrics, gynaecology and women's health | Recommended | O'Connor, V and Kovacs, G 2003 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Sexual health: an Australian perspective | Recommended | Temple-Smith, M and Gifford, S (eds) 2005 | IP COMMUNICATIONS |
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