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, neuroendrocrine 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).
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKylie Robert
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition (2nd ed) | Prescribed | Senger P.L. 2003. | Current Conceptions, Pullman, WA, USA. ISBN 0-9657648-2-6 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain concepts of animal reproduction and lactation using key terms correctly.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops, practical exercises, group discussions, online exercises
02. Relate the structure of the different parts of the reproductive system to their role in reproduction, gestation and parturition
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops, practical exercises, group discussions, online exercises
03. Apply knowledge of the role of hormones in the control of reproduction and lactation to explain assisted reproductive technologies in animal production, wildlife conservation and fertility control in pest species
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops, practical exercises, group discussions, online exercises
04. Apply understanding of the link between different levels of sex differentiation to explain the impact of endocrine disrupters in the environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops, practical exercises, group discussions, online exercises
05. Critically review scientific literature to present written and oral overviews of research topics.
- Activities:
- Reading relevant journal articles, evaluate and interpret scientific data, power point presentation and communication of the topic
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKylie Robert
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Week:
31
-
43
One 3.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | 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) | 9 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Weekly online quizzes (11 x 10 minute multiple choice questions x 2% , 1000 word equiv) | Students receive instantaneous assesment at completion of each online quiz | 22 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Literature review (1000 word equiv) | Students receive comments on the literature review to feedback into poster presentation | 15 | 05 |
| Poster presentation (500 word equiv) | Students receive comments on the poster presentation, including peer review | 10 | 05 |
| Exam (1 hour exam) | 1 hour exam, short and long answers | 44 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |