School Of Science And HealthAnimal ReproductionWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300563.2
Discipline: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of biology.
Equivalent Units
AG306A - Equine Reproduction and Stud Management
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
All activities in the unit involving live animals must be approved by the UWS Animal Care and Ethics Committee. All activities in the unit involving the use of animal specimens must be approved by the UWS Institutional Biosafety and Radiation Safety Committee.
About this Unit
IN 2013 THIS UNIT WILL BE REPLACED BY 300835 - ANIMAL REPRODUCTION. This unit aims to provide students with a sound understanding of reproduction of both domestic and non domestic animals so that they can design and manage a breeding program for a species of choice. Topics will include anatomy and physiology of male and female reproductive tracts; hormonal control of reproduction; fertilisation, pregnancy, parturition and lactation; artificial reproductive techniques.