OB&GYNAE 3001 - Reproductive Biology
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code OB&GYNAE 3001 Course Reproductive Biology Coordinating Unit Medical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites ANAT SC 2109 Incompatible OB&GYNAE 3000, ANAT SC 3102 Assessment Participation, Essay plan, 2 Written Essays, Quizzes, Final Exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Eleanor Peirce
Course Coordinators:
Dr Eleanor Peirce and Prof Mark NottleCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate an understanding of major aspects of male and female reproductive biology over the life course. 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the biology of normal pregnancy and disorders of pregnancy. 3 Explain current practice and developments in contraception, management of subfertility and infertility, and approaches to prevention and treatment of reproductive disorders, including the underlying biology. 4 Discuss social and ethical aspects of reproductive technologies and research. 5 Locate, evaluate and synthesise evidence related to reproductive biology. 6 Communicate scientific information clearly and concisely in spoken and written English. 7 Work effectively as an individual and in groups in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 3, 4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
4, 5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
6, 7 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no set textbook for this course. All resources, including the links to journal articles and reading lists, will be disseminated via MyUni.Online Learning
The primary means of communication outside of formal contact hours will be via MyUni. Announcements and discussion boards will be the main method of communicating with the student cohort. Course material will be supported by online resources via MyUni. Material will be sequentially released in line with the teaching and learning activities in each week. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will be used to introduce topics and theoretical considerations, and will also provide opportunities to hear from scientists and medical practitioners with relevant expertise.
Workshop time will be used in a range of ways to develop the theoretical and practical concepts raised in lectures: for example, to share and provide feedback on independent learning tasks, journal club activities to develop, practice and demonstrate skills in evaluating literature, discussions of controversies and uncertainties, and to undertake group exercises.Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
Indicative Topics- Reproductive life course; physiology and endocrinology of male and female reproduction, gamete development, puberty and menopause
- Determinants of fertility and infertility; including environmental/physiological, pregnancy recognition, immune tolerance
- Fertilisation, conception and congenital abnormalities
- Biology of pregnancy; including embryonic development, implantation & placentation, fetal development, maternal adaptations to pregnancy, parturition, disorders of pregnancy (SGA/IUGR, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm delivery)
- Lactation
- Developmental origins of health and disease
- Reproductive (hormone-driven)cancers
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Quizzes: 10%
Essay plan (by week 4): 10%
2 written essays: 20% each
Participation (including 5% peer assessment from workshops): 10%
Final exam: 30%
Assessment Related Requirements
N/AAssessment Detail
Workshop Participation – 10% weighting
Students are required to prepare in advance for selected activities, e.g. a journal club. Contributions based on prepared material will be assessed, as well as overall engagement in workshops.
Half of this mark will be a peer assessment.
Essay Plan – 10% weighting
Students are required to submit a plan for their first essay.
Essays – 2 x 2000 words, weighting of 20% each
Students are required to write two 2000 word essays. Guidelines and a choice of topics for each essay is provided via MyUni.
Quizzes: 10% weighting
These are accessible via MyUni for selected topics.
Exam - 30% weighting
A 2-hour exam is held at the end of semester in the official University examination period.Submission
Assessments will be submitted online via MyUni and feedback will be provided electronically.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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