PHYSIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

ANIMAL SCIENCE 309

FALL 2006

INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Dale Holcombe, Room 232 FA, 784-1314

OFFICE HOURS:  Tues. and Thurs.,  1:15 - 3:00 p.m. or by appointment

E-MAIL ADDRESS:  holcombe@unr.nevada.edu

TEACHING ASSISTANT: Emily Kretchmer, Room 104 FA, 784-8052

OFFICE HOURS:  Tues. and Thurs. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. or by appointment

E-MAIL ADDRESS: erk@unr.nevada.edu

LECTURE:  T, TH 8:00- 9:15 a.m., Room  FA 337

TEXT:  Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition, P.L. Senger  (Required)

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this class is to give students a general overview of the reproductive processes. 

PREREQUISITE:  BIOL 190, 191 and 192 (General Biology I, II )

  CHEM 220A Organic Chemistry or higher

  VM 328 Veterinary Physiology and Applied Anatomy OR

  BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology

LECTURE OUTLINE:

          Anatomy and Function of Female Reproductive System

          Anatomy and Function of Male Reproductive System

          Endocrinology of Reproduction

          The Onset of Puberty

          The Estrous Cycle

          Endocrinology of the Male and Spermatogenesis

          Reproductive Behavior

          Spermatozoa in the Female Tract-Transport, Capacitation and Fertilization

          Early Embryogenesis and Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy

          Placentation, the Endocrinology of Gestation and Partuition

     WEBSITE CLASS INFORMATION

 Information for the class is available on my personal website. My website address is http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/holcombe.  The following information available includes: syllabus, list of terms for each chapter, student lecture notes and any other material important for the class. 

These outlines need to be copied and brought to each class period.  You will use the outline for my lectures. If you do not have access to a computer they are available in the Student Center Lounge (FA 237A).  You need to go to Room FA 236 to fill out the proper paperwork to obtain a computer account.   

           Terminology

A list of terms can be found on the website for each chapter.  These terms will be used as possible quiz and test material so please take the time to define before the quizzes and tests are given.

 QUIZZES

Quizzes on Tuesday every couple of weeks except during exam weeks.  Quizzes will be given at the beginning of class.  Each quiz will cover material from the previous three or four lectures, terms and chapters in the book. Should you miss class, unless due to some emergency, the quiz cannot be made up and you will receive a zero.

EXAMS

Exam material will cover lecture notes, terms and assigned chapters in the book. Exams must be taken at the assigned time.  If an emergency should occur the professor must be notified before test time or the student receives a zero.

 GRADING

 Three exams at 100 pts. each                                          300  pts.      

 Four quizzes at 25 pts. each                                           100  pts.

 Final exam at 100 pts. Each                                            100  pts.

                                                                                     500  Total pts.

GRADING:  A =     90%

                     B =     80%

                     C =     70%

                     D =     60%

                     F =   <60%

 American Disabilities Act:  “Qualified students with physical or documented learning disabilities have the right to free accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at the University of Nevada, Reno.”  For assistance, contact the Disabled Student Services.  Phone # 784- 6000, Mary Zabel. Dr. Holcombe will need to be made aware if any special arrangements need to be made for the class at the beginning of the semester.