NES3009 : Reproduction in Farm and Companion Animals
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Andrew Beard
- Lecturer: Dr Miguel Velazquez
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of the module is to enable students to understand at a range of levels (cellular to whole animal) the physiology of reproduction in livestock species
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to module and literature search tutorial related to assignment
The function of the reproductive tract and the internal regulation of reproduction
The oestrous cycle
- follicular phase and follicle development in livestock species
- luteal phase and luteolysis in livestock species
Reproductive development and the prepubertal period in livestock species
Seasonality and control of the breeding season in livestock species
Spermatogenesis, sperm transport and fertilization
Pregnancy, parturition and the postpartum period
Developmental programming
Controlling reproduction
Students will also develop skills in written and oral communication through the preparation of the assignment.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 14 | 0:30 | 7:00 | Online - establish the principles and mechanisms involved in reproductive function |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Lectures establish the principles, relationships and mechanisms involved in reproductive function. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Preparation of slide sets, notes on individually selected topics and associated oral |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Revision for Semester 2 examination and Semester 2 examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Background reading on general module topics |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Develops information literacy skills |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Drop in / Q and A session with lecturer |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 | Writing up lecture note and follow up reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Formal lectures establish the underlying terminology, principles, relationships and mechanisms involved in reproductive function in livestock species (knowledge outcomes). The workshop develops information literacy skills (skills outcomes).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 75 | Formal unseen exam scheduled in the examination period |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 25 | Slide set (12 ppt slides) & notes on individually selected topics and associated oral based mostly on the subject of the slides. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The slide set & notes on individually selected topics will challenge students to use their computer and information literacy skills to provide a clear, concise, well illustrated summary of a specific topic in livestock reproductive biology. The oral will assess understanding and knowledge of the vocabulary, principles and regulation of reproductive processes. It also will assess the students oral communication skills and their ability to explain and evaluate research in a particular area of reproduction in livestock species. The university examination will potentially assess all the knowledge outcomes using essay questions. Successful students will demonstrate their ability to describe, discuss, integrate and analyse the principles of reproductive physiology in their answers.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES3009's Timetable