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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 214 - Physiology of Animal Reproduction
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Successful and efficient reproduction is an economically important aspect of modern animal agriculture. Course emphasizes the anatomy of male and female food animal reproductive organs, the effect of hormones on reproduction, the effect of environmental factors on reproduction, and the ways to maximize reproductive efficiency. Includes basics of genetics, but emphasizes the practical application of reproductive physiology.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify the organs of the male reproductive tract.
- Describe the functions of the organs of the male reproductive tract.
- Identify the organs of the female reproductive tract.
- Describe the functions of the organs of the female reproductive tract.
- Describe the effect of hormones on the development of a healthy reproductive tract.
- Describe the effect of environmental factors on the physiology of the reproductive tract.
- Describe what happens during a female reproductive cycle.
- Describe the mammary glands and ducts.
- Identify economically important diseases of the reproductive tract.
- Discuss treatment for reproductive diseases.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various hormone therapies utilized in maximizing reproductive efficiency in food animals.
- Explore and discuss new technologies being developed in the field of animal reproduction.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Male reproductive tract
- Female reproductive tract
- Endocrine glands and hormones
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Diseases of the reproductive tract
- Efficiencies in animal reproduction
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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