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REPD 416 Biology of Reproduction Units: 3.00
Comprehensive overview of cellular and molecular biology of mammalian
reproduction including gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryo development and placentation; selected topics of clinical aspects of reproduction. Participation in seminars and group discussion is required.
reproduction including gametogenesis, fertilization, early embryo development and placentation; selected topics of clinical aspects of reproduction. Participation in seminars and group discussion is required.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 36 Seminar, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: PREREQUISITE Level 4 and (registration in a LISC Major or Specialization plan) and (a GPA of 2.7) and either [(ANAT 215 and ANAT 216) or ANAT 309].
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe how the different specialized components of the sperm and oocyte are involved in fertilization and in relation to male and female fertility and infertility
- Become familiarized with and describe the assisted reproductive techniques currently used in fertility clinics and reproductive centers
- Describe current technology and experimental techniques supporting research in reproduction
- Describe events in normal pregnancy, including cell lineage commitment, implantation, placentation, and development
- Describe key fundamental concepts in male and female reproductive biology and apply this knowledge in human reproduction
- Identify and describe current trends in reproductive research
- To be aware of ethical arguments related to reproductive technologies and the hypothesis that health of adults is determined in part by experiences during fetal development