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Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study of the anatomy and physiology of reproduction with major emphasis on domestic animal species.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives are to provide students with the opportunities to develop an understanding of the physiological control of reproduction in domestic livestock. These opportunities will be presented to the students through a series of lectures and laboratory sessions that focus on pertinent principals and concepts. A sound understanding of the regulation of reproduction provides the basis for implementing effective management programs to improve the reproductive efficiency and treat reproductive conditions in domestic animals.
COURSE TEXT
PATHWAYS TO PREGNANCY AND PARTURITION 2nd or 3rd Edition by P.L. Senger, Current Conceptions Inc.
OPTIMIZING CHICK PRODUCTION IN BROILER BREEDERS (Optional) 2003 by Robinson, F., G. Fasenko, and R. Renema. Spotted Cow Press - eBook available from Publisher
Please contact the publisher ([email protected]). They will request payment and will send the file with a password and a receipt for your records. There is no expiry for the eBook.
COURSE WEBSITE
Course material will be posted on eClass.
INSTRUCTOR
Michael K. Dyck (MKD) AFNS - 4-10H Agri/For Centre 780-492-0047
Office hours: e-mail for appointment.
TEACHING ASSISTANTS & MARKER
Tony C Bruinje (TA) [email protected]
Hector Perez Marquez (TA) [email protected]
Sheila Hadinia (Marker) [email protected]
AnSc312 – 2017
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Lectures Monday, Wednesday & Friday @ 1:00-1:50 PM – Room B2 CSC
Week Topic Instructor Textbook pages Lab
2nd Ed. 3rd Ed.
1 Jan 9-13
• Class expectations & Philosophy –
• Overview of Reproductive Endocrinology
• Female reproductive system
MKD Guest Guest
1-8 102-127
10-43
1-8 100-125
10-43 2
Jan 16-20
• Embryogenesis – female tract
• Female endocrinology & puberty
• The estrous cycle - terminology
MKD MKD MKD
80-101 128-143 144-163
80-99 126-139 140-159
Intro Lab
3 Jan 23-27
• Avian female reproduction
• Avian female endocrinology
• Photoperiodism in birds
Guest Guest Guest
TBA TBA TBA
TBA TBA TBA
1
4 Jan 30-
Feb 3
• The estrous cycle – follicle phase
• Oogenesis & LH surge
• The estrous cycle – luteal phase
MKD MKD MKD
164-187
188-213
160-179
180-201 5
Feb 6-10
• Catch-up lecture – Review
• 1st Module Exam (Feb 8th)
• The male reproductive system
MKD
MKD 44-79 44-79
6 Feb 13-17
• Embryogenesis – male tract
• Puberty – male
• No Class
MKD MKD
87-95 128-143
87-95 128-143
7
Feb 20-24 Winter Term Reading Week – No Classes
8 Feb 27-
Mar 3
• Male endocrinology (mammalian)
• Thermoregulation of the testes
• Spermatogenesis – Sperm Form & Function
MKD MKD MKD
214-218 45-62 218-230
202-206 45-62 207-227
2
9 Mar 6-10
• Accessory sex glands
• Avian male reproduction
• Avian male fertility
MKD MKD MKD
67-79 TBA TBA
67-79 TBA TBA 10
Mar 13-17
• Catch-up lecture – Review
• 2nd Module Exam (March 15th)
• Reproductive behaviour & mating
MKD
MKD 240-265 228-253 11
Mar 20-24
• Manipulating the estrous cycle
• Sperm in the female tract - fertilization
• Early embryogenesis & endo of gestation
MKD MKD MKD
266-283 284-303
254-271 272-291
3
12
Mar 27-31 • Pregnancy diagnosis & Embryonic membranes
• Placentation & Avian incubation
• Parturition & Postpartum period
MKD MKD MKD
304-316 317-336
292-313 314-324
4
13 Apr 3-7
• Catch-up lecture – Review
• 3rd Module Exam (April 5th)
• Lab Review Period
MKD
Lab TAs 14
Apr 10-12
• FINAL REVIEW
• Lab Exam (April 12th)
MKD Lab
Exam Final Exam –Wednesday April 19 @ 2:00 PM – Location TBA
AnSc312 – 2017
3 Laboratory Schedule:
Wednesday or Friday @ 2:00-4:50 PM
Lab Topic Location
Intro Jan 18 & 20
Lab Orientation 5-19 Agri/For
1 Jan
25& 27th
Reproductive Anatomy, Ovarian Follicles &
oocyte
B2 CSC & 5-19 Agri/For
2 March 1 & 3th
Semen collection and processing; AI B2 CSC & 5-19 Agri/For
3 March
22 & 24th
Embryonic/Fetal Development B2 CSC & 5-19 Agri/For
4 March 29 & 31st
Pregnancy and gestation Dairy Research-Technology Centre – South Campus
Exam April 12th Laboratory Exam 5-19 Agri/For
(1:00-3:00 PM) Students will be required to prepare brief Reports following each Lab Demonstration.
Reports are due at beginning of the next lab period. 10% will be deducted for each day the lab is late (Note: The weekend = 1 day). Example: An assignment which is due on Friday, but is turned in the following Tuesday will receive a 20% deduction.
Allocation of Marks:
Module Exams (3 x 15%/each): 45%
Lab Reports 15%
Lab Exam 5%
Final Exam 35%
100%
Missed Module Exams or Laboratory Exam:
If, for any reason, a student is unable to write one of the Module Exams or the Laboratory Exam, the weight of that exam will be transferred to the Final Exam. A “make-up” Exam will not be arranged.
Deferring the Final Exam:
Deferred final exams - a student who cannot write a final exam at its scheduled time must apply to their faculty office for a deferred exam and it is solely the discretion of the student's faculty to approve or deny the request. The Instructor will refer any student requesting to write an exam at an alternate time to the faculty office.
Exam Registry
Examples of the Final Exam for this course can be found at:
www.su.ualberta.ca/services/infolink/exam/
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Grade Evaluation
All examinations and reports in this course will be given a numerical score. A cumulative course mark will be calculated from those scores and weighted as tabulated above. A final letter grade will be assigned based upon your cumulative mark and the instructor’s analysis of the class’s cumulative mark distribution.
Where possible, natural breaks in the cumulative mark distribution will be used in assigning grades, but no pre-determined distribution of grades will be imposed on the class. Your grade will reflect a combination of your absolute achievement and relative standing in the class. In past years, the mean grade in this course has been in the C+ to B range. The mean grade this year will be based on the instructor’s judgement of the overall calibre of the class relative to past cohorts.
Academic Integrity
The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty.
Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at www.governance.ualberta. ca) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.
Code of Student Behaviour
“All students at the University of Alberta are subject to the Code of Student Behaviour, as outlined at:
http://www.governance.ualberta.ca/en/CodesofConductandResidenceCommunityStandards/CodeofStude ntBehaviour.aspx.Please familiarize yourself with it and ensure that you do not participate in any inappropriate behavior as defined by the Code. Key components of the code include the following statements.
30.3.2(1) No Student shall submit the words, ideas, images or data of another person as the Student’s own in any academic writing, essay, thesis, project, assignment, presentation or poster in a course or program of study.
30.3.2(2)c. No Student shall represent another’s substantial editorial or compositional assistance on an assignment as the Student’s own work.”
Students should speak with the course instructor about any questions or concerns about the code.
Students should be particularly aware of the code as it pertains to internet and library research, use of previous class notes, reclamation plans of former students and interviews or discussions with others.