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On completion of this module students should be able to: Explain and understand the endocrine control of reproduction in male and female mammals; Explain factors controlling sperm production, reproductive cycles, ovarian follicular growth and the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy; Understand the factors affecting reproductive efficiency in different farm species; Understand the benefits and potential impact of assisted reproductive technologies at farm level
Indicative Module Content:Introduction
History of embryology
Testicular anatomy and function
Spermatogenesis & accessory glands
Semen collection and processing
Artificial insemination
Endocrinology (+ve & -ve feedback etc)
Reproductive cycles and hormones
Oogenesis and ovarian follicle development
Patterns of follicle growth
Luteolysis and maternal recognition of pregnancy
Sexual differentiation
Puberty
Pheromones
Oestrous behaviour and detection
Synchronisation of oestrus
Gamete transport and fertilization
Pregnancy and parturition
Embryo mortality
Superovulation and embryo transfer
In vitro embryo production
Cloning and transgenesis
Anoestrus - gestation, lactation, seasonal
Postpartum reproduction - Beef & Dairy
Reproduction in non-farm species
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Practical | 9 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 55 |
Total | 100 |
Students should have taken a basic course in biology before attempting this course.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Quizzes/Short Exercises: Practicals to support lecture material will take place at UCD Lyons Farm in Weeks 5, 7, 9 and 11. Short questions will be completed at the end of each practical. | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
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Exam (In-person): Final MCQ/short answer-style exam covering all of the module content. | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
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Exam (Online): This is an online multiple-choice quiz (MCQ)-style exam held through Brightspace. There will be approximately 50 questions based on the course material to date. | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Results for in-term tests will be given within 2 weeks of sitting the test.