AP2A50-Animal Growth, Lactation and Reproduction
Module Provider: Agriculture
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Part 1 BSc Agriculture, Animal Science
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2016/7
Module Convenor: Dr Darren Juniper
Email: d.t.juniper@reading.ac.uk
Summary module description:
Aims:
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the biology of growth, lactation and reproduction and the means by which these processes may be manipulated. The student will be provided with an understanding of the physiological, nutritional and hormonal processes involved in reproductive processes, lactation and growth and development of animals.
Assessable learning outcomes:
•Describe the reproductive events occurring during the life cycle of the placental mammals and identify genetic and environmental factors contributing to the success or failure of reproduction
• Describe placental development, gross anatomy and histology and explain the role that the placenta plays during pregnancy
• Detail the changes that occur during the transition from an in-utero environment to an ex-utero one.
•Describe general aspects of the physiology of mammary gland development and the biochemistry of milk synthesis.
•Describe and explain the physiological basis of growth and development of animals
•Describe the hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and explain their role in growth, lactation and reproduction
Outline content:
The lecture content covers:
•Physiology of reproduction in the male and female
•The biology of puberty, conception, pregnancy and parturition
•The physiological structure and control of the mammary gland
•Synthesis of major milk components (lipid, protein and lactose)
•Growth of bone, muscle and adipose tissue
•Hormonal regulation of growth
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Summative Assessment Methods:
| Method |
Percentage |
| Written exam |
70 |
| Class test administered by School |
30 |
Other information on summative assessment:
Four online assessments will constitute 30% of the module mark, 7.5% from each test.
Penalties for late submission:
For each test not completed within its two week window of availability a mark of zero will apply. Exceptions to this rule include agreed extenuating circumstances.
The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late, in accordance with the University policy.
where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for the piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Length of examination:
A one-and-a-half hour examination requiring the answers to two questions from four.
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination in August/September only
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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Last updated: 21 December 2016