Department of Food Production

SEMESTER: 2 (OFFERED BASED ON REGISTRATION NUMBERS)

COURSE TITLE: REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 5

PREREQUISITE: NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The blended course will cover a discussion of the concepts underlying reproductive physiology in male and female livestock. In particular, it explores the reproductive physiology of bovines, including water buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, dogs, poultry and equines. Semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination techniques, induction and synchronisation of ovulation and embryo transfer in selected animal species. This course will be assessed utilizing coursework in the form of a Research Paper, Quiz and in-course assessment and a final asynchronous examination.

Assessment:

Coursework 70%

Final examination 30%