Animal Science 421 - Fundamentals of Reproduction

The course will provide a basic introduction into the principles and mechanisms of normal and abnormal aspects of reproduction and current approaches to reproductive care and management. The aim is to empower the student with entry level, current knowledge for the reproductive aspects of any modern animal husbandry including functional anatomy, reproductive life cycles, terminology, discussion of breeding management, common causes of infertility, and assisted reproductive technologies. The laboratory component will demonstrate applied aspects of animal reproduction.

This class is open to Seniors and Juniors whose Primary majors are in Animal Science or Pre-Veterinary Science only. Pre Req: ANIMLSCI 220 Students may need to provide own transportation.