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Reproductive Physiology (BIOL30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (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
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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 an 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.
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
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Compare the structure and function of male and female reproductive systems;
- Explain neuroendocrine and endocrine control systems and their role in the regulation of reproductive processes;
- Review common reproductive disorders and diseases and assisted reproductive techniques;
- Discuss the implications of reproduction in a community and global context; and
- Synthesise and critique relevant literature to communicate applications of reproductive biology.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have gained skills in:
- Identifying, compiling and synthesising new knowledge from the literature;
- Applying knowledge to evaluate and critique published papers;
- Working in teams to review and discuss scientific findings; and
- Communicating and conveying succinctly their understanding of reproductive biology.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A minimum of 25 credit points from
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BCMB20002 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
CEDB20003 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST20031 | Analysis of Biological Data | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PHYS20009 | Research-Based Physiology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ZOOL20005 | Animal Structure and Function | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ZOOL20006 | Comparative Animal Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - 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 |
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ANSC30004 | Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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6 online multi-choice quizzes (50 words equivalent and 5% each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Review of scientific literature and individual timed written assessment, including 2 hours of group work including annotation of a scientific paper and a related individual 50-minute in-class assessment
| From Week 5 to Week 7 | 20% |
Written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mark Green Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 lectures and 6 tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 27 April 2024
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 Major Genetics Major Genetics Major Genetics Major Physiology Major Physiology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Major Zoology Informal specialisation Genetics Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Major Zoology Informal specialisation Zoology Informal specialisation 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: 27 April 2024