AGRI 222 Animal Reproduction and Breeding
This course provides fundamental information about reproduction and breeding of domestic animals. Topics include functional anatomy, basic physiology, and endocrinology relating to reproduction.
AGRI 222Animal Reproduction and Breeding
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides fundamental information about reproduction and breeding of domestic animals. Topics include functional anatomy, basic physiology, and endocrinology relating to reproduction.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify relevant anatomical structures of male and female reproductive anatomy
- List relevant hormones and describe how they function in normal reproductive physiology
- Evaluate methods of reproductive cycle manipulation in the basic livestock species and make recommendations based upon local factors
- Identify anatomical structures related to lactation and describe normal lactational physiology
- Read, comprehend, and discuss current, peer-reviewed scientific literature
- Write a thorough review of scientific literature, summarizing the key concepts
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Unit
Topic
1
Reproductive Biology
2
Female Reproductive System
3
Male Reproductive System
4
Regulation of Reproduction
5
Estrous Cycle – Terminology and Concepts
6
Estrous Cycle – The Follicular Phase
7
Estrous Cycle – The Luteal Phase
8
Male Endocrinology and Spermatogenesis
9
Sperm Transport, Capacitation, and Fertilization
10
Puberty
11
Reproductive Behavior
12
Early Embryogenesis
13
Maternal Recognition
14
Placentation, Gestation, and Parturition
15
Lactation
VI. Delivery Methodologies