MRS0004

Coursework semester 2 stream 1 lectures ( 2 points, SCA Band 3, 0.042 EFTSL)

Leader: Prof David de Kretser & Dr Kati Matthiesson

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Topics include disorders of sexual development; sexually transmitted disease and the HIV pandemic; reproductive toxicology; reproductive cancers, menstrual disorders, infertility and erectile dysfunction.

Objectives: The objective of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the theory of reproduction with detailed study of infertility management, pregnancy, parturition, neonatal monitoring and reproductive toxicology. This series of lectures thus provides students with the theoretical background for more intensive study of particular areas of the reproductive sciences.

Assessment: Exam (50%) + 5,000 word Literature Review (50%)