Animal Reproduction (ANIM3019)

Course overview

A comprehensive understanding of animal reproductive anatomy, physiology and behaviour. Evidence of immunity to Q fever is mandatory for this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.

External mode of study is restricted and will require permission to enrol. To request permission email agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au with the course information and include relevant supporting evidence.

Eligibility criteria:

1. Students must show evidence that travel time of greater than 90 minutes or 100km from Gatton Campus and is reflected in mySI-net: Acceptable Evidence advice that MySi-net record is up to date;
2. Students must show evidence that work commitments restrict their ability to attend regular practicals: Acceptable Evidence a letter from employer
3. Students with core course timetable clashes: Acceptable Evidence a copy of correspondence from Science My Timetable indicating clash is unable to be resolved. Clashes with elective courses will not be considered.
4. Students unable to provide this evidence will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Animal reproduction involves aﾠfundamental understanding of reproductive anatomy, physiology and behaviour. While vertebrate organisms share aspects of their reproductive biology with that of humans, anatomical form, physiology and strategies for successfully passing on one's genes to the next generation varies greatly between species. In this course you will be exposed to a broad range of vertebrate reproductive biology, exploring aspects of comparative reproductive physiology and behaviour. By the end of the course you will have a thorough comprehension of female reproductive anatomy, male reproductive anatomy, organogenesis of the pituitary and male and female reproductive systems, the hormones that control reproductive function, the physiology of the mammalian oestrous cycle (follicular and luteal phases), male reproductive hormone control and production of spermatozoa, reproductive behaviours that lead to oocyte and sperm meeting, fertilisation biology, early comparative embryology and maternal recognition, placentation, the physiology of gestation and parturition and the puerperium period and lactation. You will also gain a more detailed understanding of specific reproductive biology in the following species: humans (and how they differ from other mammals), cats, dogs, horses, camels, laboratory animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. There will also be six practical sessions illustrating and reinforcing reproductive anatomical recognition and physiological concepts taught in lectures; practical sessions will include gross and microanatomy of the female reproductive tract, gross and microanatomy of the male reproductive tract, oestrous cycle physiology and oestrus detection, microscopic techniques for the evaluation of frozen-thawed spermatozoa and techniques associated with reproductive management.ﾠ

This course has mandatory immunisation requirements due to an increased risk of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) for students working with animals or in agricultural environments. Students will be asked to provide evidence of immunity to Q fever via my.UQ My Requests as a condition of enrolment in this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.

Course requirements

Assumed background

This course assumes that you have successfully completedﾠ Applied Animal Biology (ANIM1020) andﾠ Applied Animal Physiology (ANIM2057).ﾠ

Q-Fever vaccines are required for this course. Please go to the Australian QFever Register (https://www.qfever.org/) to “Find a vaccinator” near you.

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

AGRC1020; ANIM1020 or both AGRC1041 and VETS1060; ANIM2051; ANIM2052, ANIM2057

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

ANIM7219

Restrictions

Restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements.
External offering requires permission to enrol.

Jointly taught details

This course is jointly-taught with:

• Another instance of the same course

This course shares content with ANIM3019 External, with activities and assessment that may vary (Residential School sessions/Online modules for External mode) to suit the mode and campus of study. 

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

If you have any concerns regarding your official timetable or course allocations, or there are no suitable class times available, contact Faculty of Science Timetable science.mytimetable@uq.edu.au for advice. 

If you have any questions about missing class activities, please contact your course coordinator. 

All timetabled practicals for this course have been identified as high risk activities for Q-fever.

Aims and outcomes

This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and practice of applied animal reproductive biology across a broad range of taxa.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

In-Semester Practical Examination

• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

15%

Due date

10/04/2025

Learning outcomes

L01

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

In-Semester Theory Examination

• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

20%

Due date

10/04/2025

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Animal Reproductive Biology - Mini lecture

• Online

Mode

Oral

Category

Presentation

Weight

20%

Due date

16/05/2025 1:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L05

Task description

Submission guidelines

The mini lecture will be submitted via the specific assessment link on the ANIM3019 Blackboard website. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.

Legal Declaration

By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy (https://policies.uq.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=149) and understand its implications.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).  

Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via my.UQ Dashboard before the due date of the assessment item. 

If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item, then 10% of the maximum possible mark for the assessment item (assessment ‘marked from’ value) will be deducted as a late penalty for every day (or part day) late after the due date. For example, if you submit your assignment 1 hour late, you will be penalised 10%; if your assignment is 24.5 hours late, you will be penalised 20% (because it is late by one 24-hour period plus part of another 24-hour period). 

End-of-Semester Exam - Central

• Identity Verified
• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

45%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply. 

Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.  

If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.  

Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes. 

 To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment. 

Additional assessment information

Please note the following when writing assignments - You must not re-use past work from previous assessments in your assignments.

Assignments - If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative assessment submission link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - All reported work must be done by the individual student. Assignments that look and sound alike will be reported as plagiarism – a serious offence at UQ. Please note the university’s policy on academic integrity and plagiarism which can be accessed at Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy / Document / Policy and Procedure Library

Release of marks - Unless specifically indicated by the lecturer involved,ﾠevery attempt will be made to haveﾠthe results for progressive assessment tasks available within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester, the results will be available before the day of your end of semester examination in the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. Results and feedback availability will be advised to you by email or announced via the course Blackboard site.

Re-mark Applications – refer to theﾠUniversity's Re-mark Policyﾠto check your eligibility. Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following: You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback, your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid and wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade. Remark applications will not be considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.

Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred In-Semester Examinations) - Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on the ﾠmy.UQ ﾠwebsite

• Apply for a deferred examination
• Information on supplementary assessment

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Other course materials

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

• Student Code of Conduct Policy
• Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
• Assessment Procedure
• Examinations Procedure
• Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:

• Occupational Health and Safety in the Laboratory Guideline
• Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure

Course guidelines

Student immunisation requirements 

The University policy Vaccination and Immunisation (Vaccinations and Immunisation Guideline / Document / Policy and Procedure Library) provides information about immunisation and screening requirements related to programs and courses. Failure to comply with student immunisation requirements can lead to an increased risk of serious illness occurring. Therefore, non-compliance will result in the relevant course/s being dropped from your enrolment under Section 3 of the Enrolment policy (Enrolment Procedure / Document / Policy and Procedure Library).