Module Details

Biotechnology of reproduction

MS0454

Course
Biotechnology of reproduction
Code
MS0454
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2024/2025
Degree Programme
MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Curriculum
A005 - THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
Course coordinator
Credits
2
Lecture Hours
12
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/40 - Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
1
Teaching period
Primo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
English
Course Contents
the course focuses on:
1) genesis of animal and human fertility
2) etiology of infertility
3) infertility therapy
4) role of the art laboratory
Reference Texts
all the necessary material will be provided during the hours of the course
Learning Outcomes
at the end of the course the student will have acquired:
1) knowledge on human reproduction
2) knowledge on infertility therapy
3) in-depth knowledge of the art laboratory and in vitro fertilization techniques
Prerequisites
none
Teaching Methods
frontal lesson / audiovisual materials
Additional Information
the student can carry out internships at art centers
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request
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Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted
Assessment Methods
written exam
Detailed Syllabus
1) evolution of reproduction (polytocic, monotocic, altricialiity, selection of the dominated follicle, meiosis, mitosis)
2) etiology of infertility (unexplained uterine tubal ovarian causes)
3) medical infertility therapy (clomiphene citrate, gonadotropins)
4) art techniques (seminal fluid preparation, IVF, icsi, oocyte freezing, embryonic freezing)
5) preimplantation genetics
Expected Learning Outcomes
at the end of the course the student will have a clear vision on the role of biotechnologies in the field of human reproduction
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