ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
EEE3ANR
2021
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).
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKylie Robert
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorSenger P.L.
Year2003
Edition/Volume2nd Ed
PublisherCurrent Conceptions, Pullman, WA, USA.
ISBN0-9657648-2-6
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKylie Robert
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
One 3.00 h practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 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 |