GRS1005

Fertility regulation (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr Sarah Meachem & Professor Jock Findlay

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will: 1. understand th demographic trends and policies relating to world population; 2. be informed about the methods available to women and men to regulate their fertility and the advantages and disadvantages of these methods; 3. be familiar with the new methods of contraception under development; 4. have a broad understanding of the ethical and legal issues surrounding the regulation of fertility and infertility; 5. be able to communicate this information and show an ability to critically evaluate it.

Assessment: Open-book written examination (1.5 hours): 60% + Literature review (5000 words): 30% + Journal Review presentation: 10%

Contact Hours: This unit will be held over six weeks in the second semester. Students are required to attend two 1 hour lectures and one 1 hour tutorial each week. There is also a 2 hour journal review and a 2 hour round table discussion to be attended every two weeks.