AGSC 352: ANIMAL REPRODUCTION Dr. Charlie Apter 3084 Magruder Hall 785-4584 capter@truman.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of the anatomy and physiology of reproduction in mammals with major emphasis on farm animal species. COURSE OBJECTIVES To examine reproductive systems of domestic livestock and animals from the whole animal down to the cellular and molecular level. Will consider the following species: bovine, ovine, porcine, equine, and to some degree the human. PREREQUISITES AGSC 315: Animal Agriculture, and BIOL 107 TEXTBOOK Senger, P.L. 2002. Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition. 2nd edition. Current Conceptions, Pullman, WA. LECTURE SCHEDULE Female anatomy Chapter 2 Female reproductive cycles Chapter 7 Female endocrinology, neuroendocrinology Chapter 5 Artificial control of the estrous cycle From notes Oogenesis, folliculogenesis, ovulation Chapter 8 Corpus luteum function Chapter 9 Male anatomy Chapter 3 Male endocrinology and spermatogenesis Chapter 10 Capacitation and fertilization Chapter 12 In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer from notes Maternal recognition of pregnancy Chapter 13 Pregnancy diagnosis From notes Embryonic and fetal development, sexual differentiation Chapter 4 Placentation, endocrinology of pregnancy and parturition Chapter 14 Parturition and lactation From notes Puberty Chapter 6 Seasonality From notes Sexual behavior Chapter 11 Nutrition and reproduction From notes Infertility From notes Artificial insemination From notes Reproductive management From notes EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING Three 100-point tests One 150 point comprehensive final One 100-point literature review Grades will be determined as a percentage of the 550 points possible for the class. Letter grades will be assigned as follows: 90 - 100 = A, 80 - 89 = B, 70 - 79 = C, 60 - 69 = D, below 60 = F. Policy on absences and missed work: Excuses for unauthorized absences will not be accepted. An authorized absence does not excuse the student from any missed work. Permission for making up any missed work will be granted only for authorized absences arranged in advance of the absence or in the case of sickness, injury, or death in the family. In these cases, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the professor as soon as is possible. In the case of absence due to sickness, the student must present verification of the illness from the Student Health Center or family doctor. Work missed due to unauthorized absence cannot be made up and a grade of zero will be recorded. Work missed due to an authorized absence must be made up or will be assigned a grade of zero. LITERATURE REVIEW Purpose To allow the student to explore a topic of interest in reproductive physiology. Possible subjects Menopause (human) Infertility (in livestock species or in the human) Protocols or regimes for improving ease or efficiency of breeding (in livestock species) In vitro breeding (in livestock species or in the human) Nutritional effects on breeding (dietary components such as cholesterol, folic acid, etc) Embryo transfer (in livestock species or in the human) Theories about the onset of puberty (in livestock species) Other topics with clearance from me Expectations The paper is to be 7-10 pages typewritten (double-spaced) and should have correct grammar and spelling. If late, five points per day will be deducted including weekends. Papers will be graded as follows: Following Journal of Animal Science guidelines 10% Spelling and grammar 10% Outline 10% References (a minimum of 8) 10% Content 60% Sources Peer-reviewed journals, textbooks and symposia. No popular press articles should be used. Journals in the Truman Library that can serve as references include: Biology of Reproduction Journal of Animal Science Journal of Physiology Journal of Reproduction and Fertility Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Journal of the American Medical Association Theriogenology Obstetrics and Gynecology (KCOM) Journal of Fertility and Sterility (KCOM)