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ANSC40010

Academic Year 2021/2022

Applied Animal Reproduction (ANSC40010)

Subject:
Animal Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Patrick Lonergan
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed for stage 4 BAgrSc students who have basic knowledge of animal reproduction. It focuses on applied aspects of reproduction that influence fertility, particularly in dairy and beef cows. Students will be exposed to a series of lectures given by UCD staff and external experts on a variety of topics related to reproduction. In addition, students will have to prepare a literature review on a topic related to animal reproduction.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: Interpret and justify some of the management decisions that influence fertility in domestic animals; Critically evaluate research relating to animal reproduction; Present a clear written review of literature relating to an area of applied reproduction.

Indicative Module Content:

Introduction
Fertility in dairy and beef cows
Male fertility
Oocyte physiology
Causes of embryo mortality in farm animals
Role of genetics in fertility
Understanding and manipulating oestrous cycles


Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Lectures

16
Seminar (or Webinar)

4
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The course is delivered through face-to-face lectures delivered by UCD staff and external guest lecturers. Each student will also carry out a project (literature review) on an assigned topic related to animal reproduction.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

If you do not have the pre-requisite module(s) but have equivalent prior learning, please contact the module co-ordinator to approve your registration to this module.

Learning Recommendations:

A course on reproductive physiology


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
ANSC30010 - Animal Reproduction


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Written project Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

40

 No
Class Test: End of trimester in-class test Week 12 n/a Graded No

60

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Ongoing guidance for projects will be given throughout the trimester.

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