Animal Science 434 Lectures

Files are from 2004 unless updated!

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  1. Introduction, course structure, female tract anatomy
  2. Comparative female anatomy, historical perspectives
  3. Male reproductive tract anatomy
  4. Male reproductive tract comparative and microscopic anatomy
  5. Embryogenesis of the pituitary gland, sexual differentiation of the male and female
  6. Endocrinology of reproduction I (Lecture 6 and 7 combined)
  7. Endocrinology of reproduction II (Lecture 6 and 7 combined)
  8. Puberty
  9. Reproductive Cyclicity
  10. Follicular phase of the estrous cycle
  11. Luteal phase of the estrous cycle and menstrual cycles
  12. Spermatogenesis
  13. Epididymal maturation, ejaculation and semen
  14. Sexual behavior
    1. General Behavior
    2. Applied Sexual Behavior in the Male: Semen collection and processing
  15. Gamete transport
  16. Fertilization
  17. Gametogenesis at the chromosomal level: mitosis and meiosis
  18. Embryo development
  19. Placentation and maternal recognition of pregnancy
  20. Pregnancy and fetal development
  21. Parturition
  22. Artificial Insemination
  23. Estrous Synchronization (Induction of Ovulation)
  24. Biotechnology
  25. Reproduction of humans
  26. Dog and Cat Reproduction