TV5220:03
Animal Reproduction and Management
| Townsville | HECS Band 3 |
36 hours tutorials. Semester 2.
Available to graduate students with a degree in Veterinary Science or Agricultural Science (or equivalent).
Staff: Professor P Summers, Assoc. Professor L Fitzpatrick.
A review of current trends in reproductive physiology and biology of domestic animals used for food and fibre production with emphasis on tropical conditions. Consideration is also given to management procedures to achieve optimal reproductive rates.
Learning Objectives:
- understand contemporary developments in reproductive physiology and biology;
- apply knowledge of reproductive physiology and biology to genetic improvement of farm animals with emphasis on tropical environments;
- critically evaluate experimental data and theories in reproductive physiology and biology;
- gain experience in assessment of scientific papers, writing reports and verbal presentations.
Assessment by assignments (50%); participation in tutorials and seminars (50%).