Course Overview
- Course Title: Animal Reproduction: Anatomy, Physiology, and Biotechnology
- Instructor: Mohamed AL ashram
- Target Audience:
- Students, veterinarians, animal breeders, and professionals in animal sciences
- Upper-level undergraduate or early graduate students in veterinary science, animal science, or biological sciences
- Prerequisites:
- Basic Biology: Foundational knowledge of cell biology, genetics, and animal anatomy
- General Animal Science: Prior coursework or understanding of animal physiology and husbandry
- Chemistry Fundamentals: Basic understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology
- Lab Skills (if practical components are included): Familiarity with lab safety, microscope use, and data recording
Curriculum Highlights
- Key Topics Covered:
- Female reproductive anatomy physiology
- Male reproductive anatomy physiology
- Sexuality development
- Reproduction technologies
- Reproduction in the Canine and Feline
- Overview of the female and male reproductive tracts
- Embryogenesis of the pituitary gland and sexual differentiation
- Hormonal regulation
- Estrous and menstrual cycles
- Follicular development
- Ovulation
- Spermatogenesis
- Fertilization
- Pregnancy
- Fetal development
- Parturition
- Maternal recognition of pregnancy and pregnancy loss
- Reproductive behaviors
- Gamete transport
- Embryo development
- Biotechnological advancements in reproduction
- Artificial insemination
- Estrous synchronization
- Assisted reproductive technologies
- Species-specific reproduction, focusing on humans, dogs, and cats
- Pregnancy diagnosis techniques
- Key Skills Learned:
- Understanding of reproductive biology
- Knowledge of modern reproductive technologies
- Enhanced fertility and breeding success
Course Format
- Duration: 4 hours on-demand video
- Format: Self-paced online course
- Resources:
- 4 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion