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Reproductive Physiology (BIOL30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Topics will include structure, function, and development of the reproductive organs; endocrine and neuroendocrine and environmental control of reproduction, fertilisation, pregnancy, parturition and lactation in humans and other animals; reproductive diseases and disorders; assisted reproductive technologies; and reproduction in a community and global perspective.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to give students of science and biomedical science a solid foundation in human and animal reproductive biology and its applications. Students will be provided with a curriculum informed by current research and addressing a basic understanding of the principles and processes of reproductive biology, the biological bases of reproductive disorders and diseases, assisted reproductive technologies and reproduction in a global context. Students will gain experience in learning how to search the primary scientific literature.
By the completion of this subject students should:
- understand the structure and function of male and female reproductive systems;
- understand neuroendocrine and endocrine control systems and their role in the regulation of reproductive processes;
- understand some common reproductive disorders and diseases and assisted reproductive techniques; and
- be aware of implications of reproduction in a community and global context.
Generic skills
This subject builds upon existing generic skills, including an ability to approach and assimilate new knowledge from the literature, and an ability to use that knowledge to evaluate and communicate what has been learned. Students should develop their abilities to evaluate scientific evidence critically, and to apply the information to broader contexts. Students will be exposed to consideration of implications of reproduction beyond the narrow confines of scientific research including community and global perspectives. Students will increase their skills in cooperative teamwork through group discussions and peer review.
Last updated: 2 December 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
a minimum of 25 credit points from
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
| CEDB20003 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST20031 | Analysis of Biological Data | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHYS20009 | Research-Based Physiology |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ZOOL20005 | Animal Structure and Function | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ZOOL20006 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students with equivalent alternative backgrounds should discuss their options with the coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSC30004 | Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL30001 Reproduction (prior to 2013)
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 2 December 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Weekly online quizzes
| Throughout the semester | 40% |
Test
| Mid semester | 15% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 45% |
Last updated: 2 December 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mark Green Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 lectures and 6 tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 2 December 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
M H Johnson, Essential Reproduction 7th Ed, Blackwell Publishing.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Genetics Major Genetics Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Major Genetics Major Physiology Major Physiology Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Major Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Major Genetics Major Zoology - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 2 December 2023