GRS1002

Gonadal development and function (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Kate Loveland & Dr Shae Lee Cox

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will have: 1. acquired a basic theoretical background and knowledge about the cellular and whole organ events involved in reproductive endocrinology, and development, and the interactions between the reproductive organs; 2. put into practice current concepts relating to animan and human ethics, laboratory safety, use of library facilities and critical analysis of scientific journals; 3. gained experience in research laboratory practices in reproductive biology; 4. developed their skills in report writing and the presentation of scientific data.

Assessment: Open-book written examination (1.5 hours): 50% + Literature review (3000 words): 25% + Written project report in the form of a scientific paper: 15% + Oral Critical Journal Review: 10%

Contact Hours: This unit will be held over 3 weeks in first semester. Students are required to attend two 2-hour lectures and two 1-hour tutorials each week, and three 2-hour journal review sessions. In addition attendance is required from 9 am to 5 pm for a one week practical laboratory project.