TV5220 - Animal Reproduction and Management
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | Aust Inst of Tropical Vet & Animal Sciences |
Available to graduate students with a degree in Veterinary Science or Agricultural Science (or equivalent).
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 Outcomes
- 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;
- understand contemporary developments in reproductive physiology and biology.
| Prerequisites: | TV5020 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 31-Aug-2007 | |
| Coordinator: | Professor Phillip Summers |
| Lecturers: | Professor Lee Fitzpatrick, Professor Phillip Summers. |
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| Assessment: | tutorial attendance and participation (50%); assignments (50%). |
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