MEDSCI 313 : Reproductive Biology
Medical and Health Sciences
2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course is based upon a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of the biology of reproduction. You will learn aspects of anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology that are involved in the processes that contribute to, and control, normal reproductive function in the human and in other animal species. You will also learn about the disorders of reproduction resulting in infertility, how they are investigated, and how they are treated.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the processes governing reproduction in the human and other animal species (Capability 1 and 2)
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the technical methods used for manipulating reproduction in the human and other species (Capability 1 and 2)
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the technical approaches to investigate and treat disorders of reproductive function (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
- Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the ethical principles in reproductive medicine (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
- Demonstrate your ability to communicate information (written- peer review, poster presentation and oral- poster presentation) to peers and discipline-based experts (Capability 1, 4 and 5)
Assessments
Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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Test | 10% | Individual Test |
Presentation | 10% | Group & Individual Coursework |
Draft of the report | 5% | Individual Coursework |
Two lab reports | 10% | Individual Coursework |
Quizzes | 4% | Individual Coursework |
Lectures contribution | 1% | Individual Coursework |
Final Exam | 60% | Individual Examination |
7 types | 100% |
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Learning Resources
Course Contacts
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 37h of contact time and 113h of personal study:
Lectures: 22 x 1h = 22h
Labs: 3 x 3h = 9h
Tutorial: 1 x 3h = 3h
Presentation: 1 x 3h = 3h
Reading for lectures: 22 x 1h = 22h
Lab reports, draft and a poster: 4 x 8h = 32h
Test preparation: 1 x 12h = 12h
Pre-lab quizzes: 3 x 1h = 3h
Final exam preparation: 1 x 44h = 44h
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.