ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
EEE3ANR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a comprehensive program on basic and applied aspects of animal reproduction, with particular emphasis on livestock, domestic animals and wildlife. Fundamental topics include: the structure and function of male and female reproductive systems, endocrine, neuroendocrine and environmental control of reproduction, development of gametes, embryos, pregnancy and parturition. An understanding of assisted reproductive technologies, impact of environmental endocrine disruptors and fertility control of wildlife and pest species will be developed through lectures, workshops, online modules and assignments. In addition, practical training in skills associated with reproductive assessment and management is provided (i.e. artificial insemination, pregnancy detection, sperm analysis).
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kylie Robert
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BIO1MGC, BIO1EEB or BIO1APM and 90 credit points from second year biology subjects (AGR, BIO, BOT, ZOO, MIC, BCH, GEN) or 60 credit points from second year biology subjects for BA with Zoology Major
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Senger P.L.
Year: 2003
Edition/Volume: 2nd Ed
Publisher: Current Conceptions, Pullman, WA, USA.
ISBN: 0-9657648-2-6
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kylie Robert
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In-class exercises (9 x 1% - ~110 words each, approx. 1000 word equiv.) Active participation in teamwork based exercises (2 of 9 exercises are team based, 10% of grade assesses contribution to team) | N/A | N/A | No | 9 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Weekly online quizzes (11 x 10 minute multiple choice questions x 2% , 1000 word equiv)Students receive instantaneous assessment at completion of each online quiz | N/A | N/A | No | 22 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Literature review (1000 word equiv)Students receive comments on the literature review to feedback into poster presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO5 |
Poster presentation (500 word equiv)Students receive comments on the poster presentation, including peer review | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO5 |
Exam (1 hour exam)1 hour exam, short and long answers | N/A | N/A | No | 44 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |