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The
course is required for Animal Sciences majors,
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fulfills
science credit for students applying to medical, veterinary, or other
professional schools, and
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is
general education certified for natural sciences.
This course is
appropriate for all students, regardless of major.
Teaching Philosophy: The
primary goal of an undergraduate education is to educate students to function
in their future and to adapt to change.
Therefore, I believe we must go beyond teaching sheer memorization and
must teach students to become skillful in the thought process. It is my goal that students learn the
ability to integrate and synthesize knowledge and formulate conclusions with
their new knowledge. Therefore, I
challenge students to critically and creatively think, apply and use
information, analyze issues and ideas, and solve problems.
Course Objectives: At the conclusion of the semester, it is my objective that,
in addition to having an excellent understanding of reproductive biology and
reproductive technologies, you will be able to:
• explain
reproductive biology and contraception to others,
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diagnose
reproductive dysfunctions and diseases and propose therapeutic solutions,
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use
the scientific method,
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understand,
objectively interpret, and explain to others new reproductive information and
technology as it becomes available, and
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think
at a higher level: integrate and
synthesize knowledge, formulate conclusions, critically evaluate issues, and
creatively solve problems.
Academic Challenges:
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Lecture Exams (Thinking Exercises; 120 points each),
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4
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480
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Lactation Exam
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1
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65
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Comprehensive Final (Thinking Exercise) (120 points)
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1
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120
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In-class Quizzes (20 points each)
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5
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80
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On-line Quizzes (10 points each)
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5
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50
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Thinking Activities (15 points each)
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5
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75
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Laboratory
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250
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Grades: 90-100=A;
80-89=B; 70-79=C; 60-70=D; <60=F
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The
grade scale is firm–this is not a curve nor will any “curve” be applied. The above percentages give you a
goal–failing to reach that goal will affect your grade.
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Plus
and minus grades will be used only for borderline cases and will not exceed one
percentage point (i.e., students with 89-91% may receive an A- or B+).
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Grades
will be maintained in Campus GradeBook (http://www.uiuc.edu/ccso/gradebook/). Please check it routinely for
accuracy.
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An
optional paper is available.
Academic Integrity: “It is the responsibility of the student to refrain from
infractions of academic integrity, from conduct that may lead to suspicion of
such infractions, and from conduct that aids others in such infractions” Code
of Policies and Regulations, Section 33.
All students are responsible for knowing the policies regarding academic
integrity. Suspected infractions
of academic integrity will be addressed as mandated by the Code.
Special Needs: Anyone
with special needs should contact Drs. Kesler or Miller by January 23, 2004.
Text: Senger, P.L.
2003. Pathways to
Pregnancy and Parturition (2nd edition ). Pullman, WA:
Current Conceptions, Inc.
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This
is an excellent text and is highly recommended.
Quizzes: There are two types of
quizzes: in-class and on-line.
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There
are five in-class quizzes. Four
are scheduled and one is unannounced. If you do not attend the class when the quiz is offered you
will receive a zero; however, a make-up quiz will be offered on the last day of
class. The make-up quiz may be
used to make-up one quiz that you missed or you may replace an existing lower
score (hence allowing two drops). This
policy is firm—no exceptions.
·
You
are required to complete five on-line lecture quizzes. The on-line lecture quizzes must be
completed by noon on the designated day:
2/4, 2/25, 3/17, 4/14, and 4/28.
Details regarding the on-line quizzes will be provided at the first lab.
Lactation Exam: The lactation exam will
be an on-line exam. This exam will
be available online sometime on 5/3, but after lecture. It must be completed by noon on 5/5 and
is immediately graded. This will
allow you to know if you need to complete the comprehensive final.
Thinking Activities: These activities provide strategies for thinking at a higher level
and will help you with the problem-solving and creative and critical thinking
questions. There will be five
thinking activities that will used in the final grade (15 point each); however,
addition thinking activities, that will not be used to calculate the final
grade, will be included to improve thinking skills.
Examinations (Thinking Exercises), Review Sessions,
and the Final: Exams are thinking
exercises. Exams 1, 2, 3, and 4
will be given during the evening (7:30 P.M.). This is to give you more time to complete the exam and to
ensure that students may attend optional review sessions (the class on the day
of the exam). Having the exams in
the evening will allow students the time to complete questions that require
greater thought. Therefore, exams
will not be races against time.
You will have two full hours to complete the exam.
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The exams will be in
the following locations.
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Exam #1
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February 11
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150 ASL
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Exam #2
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March 3
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150 ASL
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Exam #3
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March 31
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150 ASL
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Exam #4
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April 21
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150 ASL
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The comprehensive final examination (thinking
exercise) is scheduled for May 12, 2004 at 8:00 A.M. in room 150 ASL. One exam score, selected from the four
lecture exams and the final, will be excluded from the final grade. Therefore, if you are satisfied with
your four lecture exam scores you need not take the comprehensive final.
Optional
Paper: This
paper is worth 200 points and is added to the total points. Therefore, with the optional paper your
total points will be 1200. The
optional paper may improve your grade but will not lower your grade. Papers will be graded based on
quality–not quantity. Papers must
be based on several technical references.
Topics and references are due on 4/14. A rough draft of the paper is due on 4/28 and the final
draft is due 5/5 at 5:00 P.M.
Laboratory
Section: Dr. Miller is the lead
instructor for the laboratory section of this class. The URL for the laboratory syllabus is as follows: http://www.ansci.uiuc.edu/classes/ansci231/lab.htm.
On-line Quizzes and Exams: On-line quiz
and exam questions use Mallard.
Details regarding the on-line questions will be provided at the first
lab. The Mallard site is as
follows: https://mallard1.cites.uiuc.edu/ANSCI231/.
Supplementary Texts:
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Gilbert,
Scott F. 2000. Developmental Biology. Suderland, MA: Sinauer Associates, Inc.
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Hadley,
Mac E. 2000. Endocrinology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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Medical
Economics Company. 2001. Physicians’ Desk Reference (55 Edition). Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc.
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Veterinary
Medicine Publishing Group.
1999. Veterinary
Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals.
Lenexa, KS: Veterinary
Medicine Publishing Group.
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Yu,
Hing-Sing. 1994. Human Reproductive Biology. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
Journals: Readings from various
peer-reviewed journals, including but not limited to the following, will be
used during the semester.
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Science
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Nature
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Journal
of Animal Science
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Journal
of Dairy Science
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Theriogenology
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Biology
of Reproduction
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Animal
Reproduction Science
Lecture Schedule
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1.
Reproductive Anatomy, Systems, and Endocrinology
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1/21
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Introduction; History and Reproductive
Variations
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Kesler
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1/23
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Embryogenesis
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Kesler
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1/26
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Female Reproductive Anatomy
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Kesler
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1/28
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*Hypothalamus-Pituitary Axis
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Kesler
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1/30
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Negative Feedback, Thyroid System, and
Bioenergetics
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Kesler
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2/2
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Growth Endocrinology
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Kesler
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2/4
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+Hormone Chemistry, Synthesis, and Function
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Kesler
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2/6
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Thinking Activity: Pharmaceutical Dosing Calculators
Needed
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Kesler
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2/9
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Hormone Chemistry, Synthesis, and Function
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Kesler
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2/11
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Exam #1
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2.
Reproductive Cycles:
Physiology and Control
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2/13
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Comparative Reproductive Cycles
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Kesler
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2/16
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Follicular Phase and Folliculogenesis
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Kesler
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2/18
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*Ovulation
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Kesler
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2/20
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Luteal Phase and Luteolysis
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Kesler
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2/23
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Luteolysis and Maternal Recognition of
Pregnancy
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Kesler
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2/25
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+Ovulation Inhibition and Control
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Kesler
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2/27
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Ovulation Inhibition and Control
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Kesler
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3/1
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Thinking Activity: Reproductive Control
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Kesler
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3/3
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Exam #2
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3.
Male Reproduction, Gametes, and Fertilization
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3/5
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Male Reproductive Endocrinology
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Kesler
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3/8
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Thinking Activity: Androgen Therapy (research article)
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Kesler
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3/10
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*Male Reproductive Anatomy
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Miller
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3/12
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Sperm Anatomy and Spermatogenesis
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Miller
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3/15
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Spermatogenesis and Male Reproductive Behavior
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Miller
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3/17
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+Oocyte Maturation, Meiosis, and Genetic
Recombination
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Miller
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3/19
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Oocyte Maturation, Meiosis, and Genetic
Recombination
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Miller
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3/29
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Fertilization and Gamete Transport
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Miller
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3/31
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Exam #3
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4.
Pregnancy, Infertility, and Reproductive Technology
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4/2
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Pregnancy Detection/Diagnosis and Hormones of
Pregnancy
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Kesler
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4/5
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Early Embryo Development, Differentiation,
& Mortality
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Kesler
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4/7
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*Pregnancy, Pregnancy Loss, Fetal Development,
and Placentation
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Kesler
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4/9
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Parturition
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Kesler
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4/12
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Puberty, Seasonal Anestrus, and Pineal Gland;
Lactation/Postpartum Anestrus
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Kesler
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4/14
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+Infectious and Noninfectious Reproductive
Diseases and Dysfunctions
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Kesler
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4/16
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Thinking Activity: Infertility (problem-solving mysteries)
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Kesler
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4/19
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Reproductive Technologies
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Kesler
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4/21
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Exam #4
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5.
Lactation Biology
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4/23
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Introduction to Lactation Biology
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Hurley
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4/26
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Milk Composition and Synthesis
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Hurley
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4/28
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+Mammary Gland Growth and Development
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Hurley
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4/30
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Physiology of Lactation
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Hurley
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5/3
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Factors Affecting Milk Synthesis and
Composition
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Hurley
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5/5
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+Make-up Quiz and Thinking Activity
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Kesler
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5/12
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Comprehensive Final Examination (8:00
A.M.–11:00 A.M; Wednesday)
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In-class lecture quiz; + On-line lecture quiz (must be completed by noon on
designated day)
