An-Najah Staff

Course Learning Objectives:

1.            Know the general anatomy & histology of the male and female 

               reproductive systems.

2.            Understand the endocrinology of the estrous cycle, pregnancy, 

               & lactation.

3.            Know the length of the estrous cycle, estrus, and gestation 

               in farm animals

4.            What are the functions of the cells of the ovary and testis.

5.            Understand the basics of oocyte and spermatozoa maturation.

6.            Understand how the gametes are transported through the male 

               and female reproductive systems.

7.            Know the steps involved in fertilization.

8.            Understand the basic events of embryo and fetal development.

8.            Understand the basics of maternal recognition of pregnancy, 

               implantation, & placentation.

9.            Understand the events of parturition.

10.          What are the events of courtship and mating in farm animals.

11.          What are the general causes and examples of reproductive failure 

               in farm animals.

12.          Understand the reproductive peculiarities and the reproductive 

               management of cattle, sheep, horses, swine, and poultry.

13.          Understand the basics of reproductive-assisted biotechnologies 

               including AI, estrus synchronization, superovulation, embryo 

               transfer, transgenics, IVF, sperm and embryo sexing, embryo 

               splitting, nuclear fusion, and reproductive immunization.