MCE5100 Biology of reproduction
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MCE5100 Biology of reproduction is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Monash Medical Centre
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MCE5100
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MCE5100
No unit lists MCE5100 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit will provide students with the foundations of mammalian embryology. Theoretical information about the components of the male and female reproductive system from germ cell origin to birth, including genetic and epigenetic regulation will be presented.
Key features of oogenesis, folliculogenesis and spermatogenesis, embryo development, gastrulation, implantation and placentation will be discussed. Current controversies in the assisted reproductive technology (ART) field will be integrated into the unit.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Monash Medical Centre | Online |
| First semester (extended) | Monash Medical Centre | On campus |
| Second semester (extended) | Monash Medical Centre | Online |
Assessment
- Written exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle50%
- Oral journal presentation20%
- Journal comparison20%
- Biostatistics workshop5%
- Peerwise5%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the anatomical, hormonal and molecular components of the male and female reproductive system
- 2
Summarise the processes regulating implantation and placental development and function
- 3
Describe the origins of gametes and preimplantation embryos, including genetic and epigenetic regulation
- 4
Describe stem cell generation and their clinical application
- 5
Apply written and verbal strategies to communicate fundamental principles of the reproductive system
- 6
Critically analyse current ART literature in relation to current controversies in the field
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachOnline learning
For on-campus students, this unit is conducted over the first four weeks in Semester 1.
It is expected that students attended all lectures and tutorials associated with this unit.
Expect 18 hours per week of directed and self-directed learning over a four week block.
For off-campus students, the unit can be completed Semester 1 or 2, with all material accessible online during semester.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sally Catt
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sally Catt
- Ms Emma Lingham
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MCE5100?
MCE5100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MCE5100 offered?
In 2022, MCE5100 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre, with an online option.
Does MCE5100 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.