This unit of study provides a comprehensive programme on basic and applied aspects of male and female reproductive biology, with particular emphasis on livestock and domestic animals. The fundamental topics include reproductive cycles, sexual differentiation, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryo development, gestation and parturition. An understanding of the applications of advanced reproductive technologies is developed through lectures, tutorials and the assignments. In addition, practical instruction is given on semen collection and processing, manipulation of the reproductive cycle, artificial insemination, and pregnancy diagnosis in sheep and pigs. Classes are held at the Camperdown Campus in Sydney and at the Camden Campus Animal Reproduction Unit and Mayfarm piggery.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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AVBS1002 and AVBS2XXX |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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A background in animal anatomy and physiology |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Simon de Graaf, simon.degraaf@sydney.edu.au |
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Guest lecturer(s) | Justine O'Brien, j.obrien@sydney.edu.au |
Lecturer(s) | Roslyn Bathgate, roslyn.bathgate@sydney.edu.au |
Simon de Graaf, simon.degraaf@sydney.edu.au | |
Christopher Grupen, christopher.grupen@sydney.edu.au |