VET30390 Reproductive biology

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module focuses on hormonal regulation of reproduction in farm and companion animals, gonadal function in male and female, AI, postpartum period (including anoestrus) and reproductive management. Practicals will involve carrying out introductioin to rectal palpation, routine reproductive procedures, semen collection and evaluation, and control of oestrus. Lectures, tutorials and interactive sessions will involve solving practical reproductive problems in animals.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of hormonal regulation of reproduction (males and females) including various key species differences; Recommend various treatments and protocols to improve reproductive efficiency in various species; Apply knowledge to solve practical problems relating to reproduction in farm and companion animals.

Indicative Module Content:

This module focuses on hormonal regulation of reproduction in farm and companion animals, gonadal function in male and female, AI, postpartum period (including anoestrus) and reproductive management. Practicals will involve carrying out introductioin to rectal palpation, routine reproductive procedures, semen collection and evaluation, and control of oestrus. Lectures, tutorials and interactive sessions will involve solving practical reproductive problems in animals.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

26
Tutorial

4
Practical

20
Laboratories

10
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

54
Total

124
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, including questions and answers during lectures.

Practicals - animal based to see and carry out reproductive procedures. Eg palpation of cow tracts, visualisation of structures, observation of oestrous behaviour (bovine and equines), conduct of reproductive soundness examination, semen collection and evaluation (rams), observation of reproductive structures using ultrasound scanning (bovine and equine).

Problem solving tutorials - students attempt practical problems that are then discussed in class. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

For MVB (5 year Veterinary Medicine programme students) the following modules are pre-requisites:

VET 10050 – Comparative Topographical Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis
and
VET 10080 - Cell and Whole Body Metabolism.

VET 30430 - Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Companion Animal Care is a co-requisite.
OR
For graduate entry MVB students (4 year grad entry programme)
Vet 30330 Cells, Tissues, Organs & Dev;

Learning Recommendations:

Students attending this module must have a strong foundation in biological sciences


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VET10050 - Comp Topog Anat of Ab & Pelvis, VET10080 - Cell and Whole Body Metabolism

Co-requisite:
VET30330 - Cells, Tissues, Organs & Dev, VET30430 - Animal behaviour, welfare

Incompatibles:
VET20020 - Reproduction

Additional Information:
Students require these modules or must demonstrate equivalent prior learning.


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Mid-term MCQ Week 5 n/a Other No

10
Examination: MCQ (1 hour) and written short answer questions (1 hour) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Other No

70
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Mid-term MCQ Week 11 n/a Other No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition 3rd Edition . P. L. Senger

Miscellaneous scientific papers that will be highlighted during the course
Name Role
Assoc Professor Marijke Beltman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vivian Gath Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Emmet Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Emmet Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Elizabeth Lane Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Colm Reid Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor