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Course code: BBS10166o13Semester: 2013/2014 summer
Name: Biology of animal growth and reproduction
Major: Biology
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 6
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Ewa Łukaszewicz, prof. nadzw.; dr hab. Wojciech Kruszyński; dr Przemysław Pokorny
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student: W1 –knows the basic physiological processes of the reproductive cell, as well as the anatomy and functions of fish, bird and mammal gonads [KB_W06; KB_W07]; W2 – knows the methods of fish, bird and mammal reproduction; describes gametogenesis and ontogenesis; understands the evolutionary changes in this aspect, resulting from the environmental conditions [KB_W08]; W3 - knows and choices the proper methods appropriate for evaluation the potency of animal reproduction [KB_W17]. Skills: Student: U1- operates the laboratory equipment serving for semen analysis of different domesticated avian species; recognizes the physiological birds readiness to reproduction period; safely deals with biological material [KB_U06]; U2 - correctly carries out the observations in aquarium environment of fish spawning behavior and embryo development of zebra fish [KB_U07]; U3 – improves his particular knowledge in a proper way [KB_U14]; U4 – applies the BHP roles in the laboratories [KB_U15].
Competences: Personal and social competences: Student: K1 - is responsible for proper treatment and ethical stance in relation to animals [KB_K07]; K2 - is responsible for the laboratory equipment used during her/his work [KB_K08].
Prerequisites: biochemistry, zoology,anatomy and histology, animal physiology, cell biology, genetics
Course content: biological basis of fish, bird and mammal reproduction – anatomy and functions of reproductive organs; ontogenesis, spermatogenesis, vitellogenesis, steroidogenesis; specificity of fertilization; genetic and environmental aspects affecting animal reproduction; reproduction methods and ways allowing to solve the problems concerned reproduction; evaluation of animal reproductive potency; mechanisms of growth and development; genetic control of morphogenesis; expression of embryo genome; organogenesis; genetic control of aging of the organism; genetic control of organism development vs. evolution.
Recommended literature: 1. Bielańska-Osuchowska Z.: Zarys organogenezy. PWN Warszawa, 2004. 2. Bieniarz K., Epler P.: Rozród ryb. AR Kraków, 1991 3. Devlin R.H., Nagahama Y.: Sex determination and sex differentiation in fish: an overview of genetic, physiological, and environmental influences. Aquaculture (2002) 208: 191-364. 4. Etches R.J.: Reproduction in poultry –– CAB International. 5. Heese T., Przybyszewski C. Życie ryb. WSI Koszalin, 1993 6. Jura Cz., Klag J.: Podstawy embriologii zwierząt i człowieka. PWN Warszawa, 2005 7. Krzymowski T. (red.).: Biologia rozrodu zwierząt. 1. Biologiczne uwarunkowania wartości rozrodczej samicy. Wydawnictwo UWM, Olsztyn, 2007. 8. Le Moigne A.: Biologia rozwoju. PWN Warszawa, 1999. 9. Rodkiewicz B.: Biologia rozwoju w zarysie. PWN Warszawa, 1998. 10. Strzeżek J. (red.): Biologia rozrodu zwierząt. 2. Biologiczne uwarunkowania wartości rozrodowej samca. Wydawnictwo UWM, Olsztyn, 2007. 11. Whittow Causey G.: Sturkie’s avian physiology. Academic Press, wydanie piąte.
Assessment methods: Completion of the course: Completion of the lectures and exercises together, based on the average grade obtained from three separate sections (fish, bird and mammal) and student’s activity during classes. Written control tests (20-30 minutes per each section) concern the lectures and exercises. The presence on the exercises is compulsory, the student may have only one unauthorized absence. In the case of absence the student is required to pass the relevant part of the material
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