School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Male Reproduction, Fertility and Pathophysiology
  • Unit Code

    ART6002
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Peter ROBERTS

Description

This unit will explore male clinical reproductive anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and will introduce students to the concepts of human fecundity and infertility. Beginning with normal parameters the unit will then investigate the pathophysiology associated with male infertility including idiopathic and infectious diseases that result in infertility. Semen analysis and allied techniques will be the main focus of investigation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive systems to levels of fertility and fecundity
  2. Correlate abnormalities in anatomy and function [pathophysiology] in the male reproductive system to issues of infertility.
  3. Investigate additional causes of male infertility including microbial and viral infections
  4. Apply the theoretical principles of semen analysis to laboratory practice.

Unit Content

  1. Male reproductive anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
  2. Male fertility and fecundity.
  3. Relationships of idiopathic and disease states to infertility.
  4. Spermatozoa and semen formation and their analysis.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, and laboratory practicals.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyReport20%
Laboratory Work ^Practical Examination40%
ExaminationFinal Examination40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • (2012). Textbook of assisted reproductive techniques: Volume 1: Laboratory and clinical perspectives . (4th ed.). Online: CRC Press.
  • (2012). Textbook of assisted reproductive techniques: Volume 2: Clinical perspectives. Online: CRC Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Male Reproduction, Fertility and Pathophysiology
  • Unit Code

    ART6002
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Peter ROBERTS

Description

This unit will explore male clinical reproductive anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and will introduce students to the concepts of human fecundity and infertility. Beginning with normal parameters the unit will then investigate the pathophysiology associated with male infertility including idiopathic and infectious diseases that result in infertility. Semen analysis and allied techniques will be the main focus of investigation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive systems to levels of fertility and fecundity
  2. Correlate abnormalities in anatomy and function [pathophysiology] in the male reproductive system to issues of infertility.
  3. Investigate additional causes of male infertility including microbial and viral infections
  4. Apply the theoretical principles of semen analysis to laboratory practice.

Unit Content

  1. Male reproductive anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
  2. Male fertility and fecundity.
  3. Relationships of idiopathic and disease states to infertility.
  4. Spermatozoa and semen formation and their analysis.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, and laboratory practicals.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Case StudyReport20%
Laboratory Work ^Practical Examination40%
ExaminationFinal Examination40%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • (2012). Textbook of assisted reproductive techniques: Volume 1: Laboratory and clinical perspectives . (4th ed.). Online: CRC Press.
  • (2012). Textbook of assisted reproductive techniques: Volume 2: Clinical perspectives. Online: CRC Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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