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Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)
This unit will cover reproductive biology involved in the breeding of animals and basic reproductive physiology and endocrinology. Reproductive efficiency and genetic gain in farm animals and endangered animals and the monitoring and regulation of reproduction in pets, zoo animals, Australian native animals and vertebrate pest species are studied. Hormonal and immunological manipulation of reproduction, artificial insemination (AI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), cryopreservation of semen, embryo production and transfer will also be covered.
On completion of this unit students will:
Open-book written examination (1.5 hours): 50%
Practical work and report: 30%
one mini-seminar 20%
This unit will be held over six weeks in second semester. In addition to attendance at lectures and tutorials students are required to attend practical demonstrations and site visits. Attendance from 9 am to 5 pm for a 3 day laboratory project is also required.