Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

Schools

Agriculture Food Sciences Schl, Veterinary Science School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

External

Class hours

3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours

Incompatible

VETS3008or VG317

Prerequisite

ANIM2052 (ANIM2011) or AGRC1041 & VETS2031

Assessment methods

Assignment, mid-semester examination, report and final examination

Course enquiries

A/Prof Stephen Johnston

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Gatton In Person Course Profile

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

A comprehensive understanding of animal reproductive biology covering topics such as embryology, factors affecting oestrous cycle activity, oestrus detection, assessment of reproductive hormones, oestrus synchronization, embryo transfer, IVP, semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis, reproductive pathology, gamete and embryo cryopreservation, contraceptive technology and selected reproductive biology of aquacultural species, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals (feline, canine, equine, camels, rodents, bats and humans). Practical training in skills associated with reproductive assessment and management.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) Gatton In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) Gatton Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) Gatton Internal Course Profile