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Course code: BHS20205f14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Biotechniques in Animal Reproduction
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 6
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Wojciech Kruszyński
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students

Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student has the knowledge about biology of animal, student has the knowledge allowing to interpret the natural phenomena and processes in research work and practical activities. Knows the research methodology obligatory in natural sciences. Formulates research hypotheses and solves basic scientific problems. Student describes the methods of mammals, birds and fish reproduction control. Student has the knowledge in the field of embryos transfer, in vitro fertilization, control and induction of reproduction cycles, obtaining, maturation and culturing of oocytes, aided reproduction. Student knows the basis of embryonic engineering. Skills: Student assesses animals reproduction capacity. Controls the reproduction of animals and uses reproduction biotechnology (cryopreservation, sex control); student uses techniques of aided birds reproduction in creation of genetic reserves of birds ex situ in vitro and in declining species protection; student conducts semen collection, spermatozoa assessment, and knows methods of females insemination in various mammal species; student is able to use the in vitro methods of embryos obtaining; student knows females artificial insemination methods.

Competences: Student demonstrates creativity and is able to determine priorities in task realization taking into account team work; student obeys the rules of occupational health and safety in biological laboratories, demonstrating responsibility for an assessment of dangers resulting from research techniques used; student demonstrates the care of creation of safe work conditions.

Prerequisites: anatomy, biochemistry, zoology, animal physiology, biology of animal growth and reproduction

Course content: Biological basis of the controlling of the reproduction of mammals, birds and fish, artificial insemination (collecting, analysis and treatment of semen and its introduction to the reproduction tract of a female), transfer of embryos (selection of donors and recipients, rinsing out of embryos, assessment, storage and introduction to the reproductive tract of recipients), extracorporal fertilization, controlling and development of reproduction cycles, controlling of the offspring sex on the level of gametes and embryos, controlling of fish sex, maturation and culture of oocytes, supported fertilization, extracorporal maturation of embryos, embryonic engineering.

Recommended literature: 1. Bielański A., Tischner M., Biotechnologia rozrodu zwierząt gospodarskich. Universitas, Kraków 1993. 2. Bieniarz K., Epler P. (1991) Rozród ryb. AR Kraków 3. Brylińska M. [red.] (2000) Ryby słodkowodne Polski. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa. 4. Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying Protocols – Day J.G. and Stacey G.N. (eds.) Human Press, Totowa, New Jersey. 5. Devlin R.H., Nagahama Y. (2002) Sex determination and sex differentiation in fish: an overview of genetic, physiological, and environmental influences. Aquaculture 208: 191-364 6. Krzymowski T. red. Biologia rozrodu zwierząt t.2. Fizjologiczna regulacja procesów rozrodczych samicy. Wydawnictwo UMW, Olsztyn 2007. 7. Monkiewicz J. red. Biologia rozrodu zwierząt gospodarskich Wydawnictwo AR, Wrocław 1995. 8. Poultry genetics, breeding and biotechnology – W.M. Muir i S.E. Aggrey – CABI Publishing. 9. Strzeżek J., red. Biologia rozrodu zwierząt t.1. Biologiczne uwarunkowania wartości rozrodowej samca Wydawnictwo UMW, Olsztyn 2007. 10. Wierzbowski S., Andrologia, Platan Kraków 1999. 11. Wierzchowski L., Biotechnologia zwierząt- PWN, Warszawa 1997.

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