MCE5105 Theory: ART laboratory processes (andrology)
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MCE5105 Theory: ART laboratory processes (andrology) is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Monash Medical Centre
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MCE5105
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MCE5105
No unit lists MCE5105 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit will focus on diagnostic and therapeutic andrology procedures and their utilisation in an ART setting. Students will learn about conventionally measured features of semen in order to determine the clinical thresholds distinguishing fertile, sub-fertile and infertile patients.
Currently marketed novel analysis and preparation techniques will be critically analysed for their clinical effectiveness. The theory behind sperm preparation for intrauterine insemination, conventional IVF and ICSI with both fresh and frozen sperm will be discussed.
Preparation of sperm from testicular and epididymal surgical extraction will be compared to ejaculate preparation. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge on andrology to a clinical case study and make clinical assessments of human semen samples via an online platform.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Monash Medical Centre | On campus |
| First semester (extended) | Monash Medical Centre | Online |
| Second semester (extended) | Monash Medical Centre | Online |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate how a diagnostic semen analysis reflects clinical significance.
- 2
Critique the key components of conventional and novel sperm preparation and cryopreservation techniques.
- 3
Identify treatment strategies for male infertility patients based on andrology parameters.
- 4
Critique surgical sperm extraction and preparation techniques of testicular and epididymal samples.
- 5
Apply andrology concepts to determine diagnoses in clinical case studies.
Workload and teaching
For on-campus students, this unit is conducted over four weeks in Semester 1. It is expected that students attended all lectures and tutorials associated with this unit.
For off-campus students, all material is accessible online during Semester 1.
Expect 18 hours per week of directed and self-directed learning over a four week block.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sally Catt
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Peter Temple-Smith
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MCE5105?
MCE5105 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MCE5105 offered?
In 2020, MCE5105 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre, with an online option.