Theriogenology

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Course

LAMS 519

Semester

Spring

Year

2022

Catalog

School of Veterinary Medicine

Faculty and Staff Information

Course Director:

Dr. Firdous Khan, BVSc, MVSc, DVSc, Diplomate ACT
Associate Professor, Departm ent of Large Anim al Medicine and Surgery Office Location: Large Animal Resource Facility (LARF)
Email: fkhan8@sgu.edu ; Phone: 444 -4175 ext. 3343
Office Hours: By appointment through email

Supporting faculty:

Dr. Jaelene Haynes , DVM, MVPH
Instructor, Department of Large Anim al Medicine and Surgery Email: jhaynes2@sgu.edu

Dr. Afroza Khanam , BSc, MSc, PhD
Instructor, Department of Large Anim al Medicine and Surgery Email: akhanam@sgu.edu

Dr. Kerri Nigito , DVM, CPH, MPH, DABVP (Food Animal Practice)
Assistant Professor, Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Email: knigito1@sgu.edu

Dr. Nyoni Winchester , DVM, MVS
Instructor, Department of Large Anim al Medicine and Surgery Email : NWinches@sgu.edu

Course Location

LAMS 519 course website on MyCourses (learning resources and activities organized in Lessons); Ray & Jan Sis Term 5 lecture hall for all lectures; LARF, Simulation Lab, Necropsy Lab and Charter Hall Lab for lab sessions

Required Resources

Study material posted on MyCourses (lecture slides in resources, Panopto and Zoom recordings, journal articles, lab resources) or discussed In the lectures and lab sessions, laptop with functional microphone and camera, and internet access.

Recommended Resources

Recommended Textbooks

Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition - P.L. Senger (ISBM - 0-9657648 -1-8)
Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology (2nd Ed) - R.S. Youngquist & W.R. Threlfall (ISBN 0 -7216-9323-7)
Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics (9th Ed) - D.E.
. Noakes, T.J. Parkinson & G.C.W. England (ISBN 978 -0 -7020 -2887 -8)
Canine and Feline Theriogenology - S.D. Johnston, M.V. Root Kustritz & P.N.S. Olsen (ISBN 0 -7216-5607 -2)
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Reproduction and Neonatology - G.C.W. England & A. von Hei mendahl (ISBN 1 -905319-19-0)
Current therapy in equine reproduction - J.C. Samper, J.E. Pycock & A.O. McKinnon (ISBN 0 -7216-0252-5)
Manual of Equine Reproduction (3rd Ed) Steven Brinsko et al. (ISBN - 13: 978-0 -323-06482 -8)
Equine Reproductive Procedures (1st Ed) J. Dascanio & P. McCue (ISBN 978 -0 -470 -96039 -4)
Equine Reproduction (2nd Ed) -- A.O. McKinnon et al. (ISBN 978 -0 -8138-1971-6)

Accommodation

Students with disabilities who need accom modations should contact Student Accessibility and Accom modations Services (SAAS), located in the Dean of Students Office.
Information can be found at mycam pus.sgu.edu/group/saas

Other Requirements

Scrubs, gum boots, closed toe shoes, white lab coat

Course Rationale

This course aims to equip students with an integrated and holistic view of all aspects of reproduction as it relates to cows, horses, small ruminants, pigs, dogs and cats.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss and illustrate the normal reproductive cycles of domestic animal species

Apply the knowledge of reproductive physiology and endocrinology to control or manage domestic animal reproduction

Identify reproductive abnormalities and formulate therapeutic or preventative management strategies

Discuss various reproductive techniques employed in management of reproduction or control of infertility .

Lesson Learning Outcomes

Lectures
Title	Learning outcomes
Bovine
Reproductive anatomy and physiology review	1. Describe the different organs of the bovine reproductive system and state their function(s) and clin ical relevance
	2. Explain the physiology underlying normal bovine estrous cycle
	3. Define puberty and list the factors affecting the onset of puberty
Estrus synchronization and artificial insemination	4. Explain the mechanism of action of com mon estrus synchronization protocols used in cattle
	5. Compare and contrast different estrus synchronization protocols and evaluate their suitability for use in different situations by applying knowledge of reproductive physiology
	6. Describe the procedure of artificial insemination and state the correct site of semen deposition and the optim al time of insemination
Pregnancy and parturition	7. Discuss the major events and regulation of bovine pregnancy
	8. Analyze information about history, clinical findings from transrectal palpation and/or ultrasonography, and laboratory findings to diagnose pregnancy and differentiate it from other conditions (e.g. pyom etra, mucometra, mummification, maceration etc.)
	9. Identify the stages of parturition and determine if and when assistance is required for delivery of the fetus
	10. Choose a method for induction of parturition/termination of pregnancy appropriate to the stage of gestation 11. Explain the pathogenesis of important gestational abnormalities (mumm ification, maceration, hydrops, vaginal prolapse)
	Gestational abnormalities
12. Differentiate between the im portant gestational abnormalities based on information about history and clinical findings
13. List the treatm ent(s) and state the prognosis for each of the abnormalities
Obstetrics and dystocia	14. Classify the common causes of dystocia in the cow
	15. Analyze information about the birth canal and fetal viability and disposition to select the most appropriate obstetrical method
	16. Identify common obstetrical instruments and state their use
The puerperium	17. Describe the events that occur during the puerpera l period and determine how they can affect reproductive efficiency
The puerperium	18. Distinguish between different postpartum abnormalities and select the most appropriate method of treatment
Failure of pregnancy	19. List the infectious and non -infectious causes of
	failure o f pregnancy in the cow
	20. Explain how to investigate and treat infertility or pregnancy failures in a herd
Assisted reproductive techniques	21. List the comm on assisted reproductive techniques used in the cow
Assisted reproductive techniques	22. Illustrate how the com mon assisted reproductive techniques are employed for improving reproductive efficiency or herd productivity
Male reproduction	23. State how to perform a breeding soundness evaluation in a bull
Male reproduction	24. Identify the comm on m ale reproductive abnormalities and state the most appropriate treatment, preventive m easures, and prognosis for future fertility
Equine
Comparative anatomy and physiology	25. List the anatomical and physiological differences from cattle and explain how they affect reproductive management in this species
Breeding management	26. Discuss breeding soundness evaluation in a mare
	27. List and explain the methods used for hastening the onset of breeding season in mares
	28. Describe the different breeding systems used in mares
Pregnancy and parturition	29. Discuss the major eve nts and regulation of equine pregnancy
	30. State how to diagnose pregnancy in a mare with special em phasis on twin pregnancy diagnosis and management
	31. Identify the stages of parturition and determine if and when assistance is required for delivery of the fetus
	32. Describe the examination of fetal membranes
	postpartum and discuss the implications of abnormal findings
Obstetrics and dystocia	33. Classify the common causes of dystocia in the mare
	34. Analyze information about the birth canal and fetal viability and disposition to select the most appropriate obstetrical method
	35. Discuss the important conditions/reproductive problems associated with parturition in the m are
Failure of pregnancy	36. List the infectious and non -infectious causes of pregnancy failure in the mare
	37. Analyze history and clinical findings to provide a diagnos is of common gestational problems and choose the most appropriate treatment
	38. Describe how to diagnose and treat infertility in the mare
Assisted reproductive techniques	39. List the comm on assisted reproductive techniques used in equine reproduction
Assisted reproductive techniques	40. Illust rate how the com mon assisted reproductive techniques are em ployed for improving reproductive efficiency or control of infertility
Male reproduction	41. State how to perform a breeding soundness evaluation in a stallion
Male reproduction	42. Identify the comm on m ale reproductive abnormalities and state the most appropriate treatment, preventive measures, and prognosis for future fertility
Canine
Comparative anatomy and physiology	43. List the anatomical and physiological differences from cattle and explain how they affect reproductive management in this species
Comparative anatomy and physiology	44. Describe how to monitor a bitch for ovulation and state the optimal time of breeding
	45. Identify norm al and abnormal estrous cycles based on the provided history and clinical findings
Pregnancy and parturition	46. Discuss the major events and regulation of canine pregnancy
	47. State how to diagnose pregnancy and estimate the litter size in a bitch
	48. Identify the stages of parturition and determine if and when assistance is required for delivery of the fetus
	49. Explain how to determine the expected date of whelping and the appropriate time for an elective cesarean section
Obstetrics and dystocia	50. List the comm on causes of dystocia in the bitch
	51. Select the most appropriate obstetrical method based on the provided history and clinical findings
	52. Identify the comm on postpartum problems in a bitch and state the m ost appropriate treatment
Female infertility	53. List the comm on causes of infertility in the bitch
	54. Analyze the provided history and clinical findings to identify the cause of infertility
	55. State the methods for treating infertility including the use of assisted reproductive techniques
Contraception/Control of reproduction	56. List and explain the m ethods (surgical and non - surgical) to prevent, postpone or suppress reproduction in the bitch
Contraception/Control of reproduction	57. State the methods used to prevent or terminate unwanted pregnancy in the bitch
Male reproduction	58. State how to perform a breeding soundness evaluation in the dog
Male reproduction	59. Identify the comm on m ale reproductive abnormalities and state the most appropriate
	treatment , preventive measures, and prognosis for future fertility
Small ruminant reproduction	60. List the comparative anatomical and physiological features of small rum inants (using bovine for comparison) and explain how the differences impact their reproductive management
	61. Discuss the methods used in reproductive management of small ruminants
	62. State how to diagnose and manage the common reproductive abnormalities in small ruminants
Porcine reproduction	63. List the comparative anatomical and physiological features of pigs and explain how the differences impact their reproductive management
	64. Discus s the methods used in reproductive management of pigs
	65. State how to diagnose and manage the common reproductive abnormalities in pigs
Feline reproduction	66. List the comparative anatomical and physiological features of cats (using canine for comparison) and explain how the differences impact their reproductive management
	67. Discuss breeding management and control of reproduction in cats
	68. State how to diagnose and manage the com mon reproductive abnormalities in the cat
Labs
Reproductive anatomy	69. Identify different parts of the reproductive tract
Reproductive anatomy	70. State the clinical relevance of different organs of the reproductive tract
Bovine transrect al palpation and ultrasonography	71. List the preparatory steps and precautions that need to be taken before and during transrectal exam ination in the cow
	72. Describe how to safely perform transrectal palpation for pregnancy diagnosis in a cow
	73. List the definitive and suggestive signs of bovine pregnancy
Bull breeding soundness evaluation	74. List the essential com ponents of a bull breeding soundness evaluation (BSE)
	75. Describe how to safely perform BSE in a bull
	76. Interpret the findings of the BSE to classify the bull as a satisfactory, questionable or unsatisfactory breeder.
Obstetrics	77. Identify the comm on obstetric equipment and state their use
	78. Assess the presentation, position and posture of the fetus
	79. Describe how to determ ine fetal viability using different reflexes
	80. Describe how to perform epidural anesthesia in a cow
Mare breeding soundness evaluation	81. List the components of a mare breeding soundness evaluation (BSE)
	82. State how to safely perform BSE in a mare
	83. Interpret the findings of a mare BSE
Canine reproduction	84. Describe how to collect and evaluate semen in a dog
	85. Describe how to perform vaginal cytology in a bitch
	86. Evaluate vaginal cytology pictures to determine the stage of estrous cycle in a bitch

Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes

Course level outcome	SVM program level outcome
CLO1: Discuss and illustrate the normal reproductive cycles of dom estic animal species	Core Medical Knowledge Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. Evaluate and analyze normal versus abnormal animal behavior. Core Professional Attributes Demonstrate appropriate sensitivity to client diversity, such as cultural, economic, and emotional differences.
CLO2: Apply the knowledge of reproductive physiology and endocrinology to control or manage domestic animal reproduction	Core Medical Knowledge Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals. Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of and apply principles of therapeutic agents and their application, including relevant legislation and guidelines on the use of medicines. Apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to clinical situations, and understand evidence -based veterinary medicine. Core Professional At tributes Demonstrate, evaluate, and m odel effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. Demonstrate, evaluate, and m odel ethical and responsible behavior in relation to anim al care and client relations, such as, honesty, respect, integrity and empathy. Demonstrate appropriate sensitivity to client diversity, such as cultural, economic, and emotional differences. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills) Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans formedical case m anagem ent. Design and execute plans for health promotion, disease prevention, and food safety. Recognize and model an appreciation of the role of research in furthering the practice of veterinary medicine.

CLO3: Identify reproductive abnormalities and form ulate therapeutic or preventative management strategies	Core Medical Knowledge Recall, unde rstand, and adequately utilize knowledge of etiology, pathogenesis and pathology of common infectious, non -infectious, and zoonotic diseases. Explain the relationship between disease processes and clinical signs. Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of and apply principles of therapeutic agents and their application, including relevant legislation and guidelines on the use of medicines. Apply principles of anim al welfare and articulate relevant legislation, including notifiable diseases. Core Professional Attributes Demonstrate, evaluate, and m odel effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. Demonstrate, evaluate, and m odel ethical and responsible behavior in relation to an im al care and client relations, such as, honesty, respect, integrity and empathy. Demonstrate and model self -awareness including understanding personal lim itations and willingness to seek advice. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills) Execute a com prehensi ve patient diagnostic plan and dem onstrate problem solving skills to arrive at a diagnosis. Create com prehensive treatm ent plans.
CLO4: Discuss various reproductive techniques employed in managem ent of reproduction or control of infertility	Core Medica l Knowledge Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of and apply principles of therapeutic agents and their application, including relevant legislation and guidelines on the use of medicines. Core Professional Attributes Demonstrate, evalua te, and m odel effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities. Demonstrate, evaluate, and m odel ethical and responsible behavior in relation to anim al care and client relations, such as, honesty , respect, integrity and empathy. Demonstrate and model self -awareness including understanding personal lim itations and willingness to seek advice. Core Clinical Competencies (Skills) Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for medical case m anage m ent. Design and execute plans for health promotion, disease prevention, and food safety.

Course Schedule

Lecturer: Dr. Firdous Khan

LAMS 519 Lecture Schedule Spring 2022
Lecture No.	Date	Day	Time	Section	Lecture title(s)
1	17^th January	Monday	3:30-4:20 pm	Bovine	Reproductive anatomy and physiology review
2	18^th January	Tuesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Follicular dynamics and endocrinology review
3	21^st January	Friday	2:30-3:20 pm		Estrus synchronization and artificial insemination
4	24 ^th January	Monday	3:30-4:20 pm		Pregnancy
5	25^th January	Tuesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Diagnosis of pregnancy
6	26^th January	Wednesday	4:30 -5:20 pm		Accidents of gestation
7	28 ^th January	Friday	3:30-4:20 pm		Parturition
8	31^st January	Monday	3:30-4:20 pm		Dystocia
9	1^st February	Tuesday	3:30-4:20 pm		Postpartum problems
10	2^nd February	Wednesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Abortion I
11	3^rd February	Thursday	4:30 -5:20 pm		Abortion II
12	4 ^th February	Friday	3:30-4:20 pm		Infertility
13	8^th February	Tuesday	2:30-3:20 pm		Assisted reproductive techniques
14	9^th February	Wednesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Clinical reproductive physiology and breeding soundness evaluation of the bull
15	11^th February	Friday	2:30-3:20 pm		Bull infertility
16	16^th February	Wednesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Clinical cases
LAMS 519 Lecture Schedule Spring 2022
Lecture No.	Date	Day	Time	Section	Lecture title(s)
17	17^th February	Thursday	1:30-2:20 pm	Small ruminants	Small rum inant reproduction I
18	21^st February	Monday	3:30-4:20 pm		Small rum inant reproduction II
19	23^rd February	Wednesday	3:30-4:20 pm		Small rum inant reproduction III
20	24 ^th February	Thursday	3:30-4:20 pm	Porcine	Porcine reproduction I
21	25^th February	Friday	2:30-3:20 pm	Porcine	Porcine reproduction II
22	28 ^th February	Monday	4:30 -5:20 pm	Equine	Clinical reproductive anatomy and physiology of the mare
23	1^st March	Tuesday	3:30-4:20 pm		Manipulation of the estrous cycle
24	2^nd March	Wednesday	2:30-3:20 pm		Breeding soundness evaluation
25	3^rd March	Thursday	2:30-3:20 pm		Breeding managem ent
	11^th March	Friday	12:00-1:00 pm		Midterm exam
26	14^th March	Monday	4:30 -5:20 pm		Pregnancy
27	15^th March	Tuesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Clinical cases
28	16^th March	Wednesday	3:30-4:20 pm		Diagnosis of pregnancy
29	17^th March	Thursday	1:30-2:20 pm		Infectious pregnancy losses
30	18^th March	Friday	2:30-3:20 pm		Non -infectious pregnancy losses
31	21^st March	Monday	2:30-3:20 pm		Parturition and dystocia
32	22^nd March	Tuesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Postpartum problems
33	23^rd March	Wednesday	2:30-3:20 pm		Infertility
34	24 ^th March	Thursday	2:30-3:20 pm		Assisted reproductive techniques
LAMS 519 Lecture Schedule Spring 2022
Lecture No.	Date	Day	Time	Section	Lecture title(s)
35	28 ^th March	Monday	1:30-2:20 pm		Clinical reproductive physiology and breeding soundness evaluation of the stallion
36	29^th March	Tuesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Stallion infertility
37	30 ^th March	Wednesday	3:30-4:20 pm		Clinical cases
38	31^st March	Thursday	1:30-2:20 pm	Canine	Clinical reproduc tive anatomy and physiology of the bitch
39	1^st April	Friday	2:30-3:20 pm		Breeding managem ent I
40	1^st April	Friday	3:30-4:20 pm		Breeding managem ent II
41	4 ^th April	Monday	3:30-4:20 pm		Pregnancy and parturition
42	5^th April	Tuesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Obstetrics I
43	6^th April	Wednesday	2:30-3:20 pm		Obstetrics II
44	7^th April	Thursday	3:30-4:20 pm		Gestational and postpartum problems
45	8^th April	Friday	3:30-4:20 pm		Control of reproduction
46	12^th April	Tuesday	3:30-4:20 pm		Female infertility I
47	13^th April	Wednesday	3:30-4:20 pm		Female infertility II
48	14^th April	Thursday	3:30-4:20 pm		Male breeding soundness exam ination and infertility
49	20 ^th April	Wednesday	1:30-2:20 pm		Clinical cases
50	21^st April	Thursday	1:30-2:20 pm	Feline	Feline reproduction I
51	22^nd April	Friday	2:30-3:20 pm	Feline	Feline reproduction II
52	29^th April	Friday	2:30-3:20 pm	Exotics	Exotic animal reproduction (Optional)
LAMS 519 Lecture Schedule Spring 2022
Lecture No.	Date	Day	Time	Section	Lecture title(s)
53	3^rd May	Tuesday	3:30-4:20 pm		Review and Form ative Assessment
	10^th May	Tuesday	12:00-1:30 pm		Final exam

LAMS 519 (Theriogenology) Laboratory Schedule Spring 2022

Week	Day	Date	Time	Lab	Groups	Location

1	Tue	18-Jan	8:30 -10:20 am	Reproductive Anatomy	Group A	Necropsy lab
	Wed	19-Jan	8:30 -10:20 am	Reproductive Anatomy	Group B	Necropsy lab
	Thur	20 -Jan	8:30 -10:20 am	Reproductive Anatomy	Group C+R1-R3	Necropsy lab

2	Tue	25-Jan	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups C1-C3	LARF
	Tue	25-Jan	9:30 -10:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups C4 -C6	LARF
	Wed	26-Jan	8:30 -9:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups B1-B3	LARF
	Wed	26-Jan	9:30 -10:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups B4 -B6	LARF
	Fri	28-Jan	8:30 -9:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups A1-A3	LARF
	Fri	28-Jan	9:30 -10:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups A4 -A6	LARF

3	Tue	1-Feb	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups B7 -B9	LARF
	Tue	1-Feb	9:30 -10:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups C7 -C9+R1-R3	LARF
	Wed	2-Feb	8:30 -10:20 am	Obstetrics & calving equipm ent	Groups A1-A5	Simulation lab
	Fri	4 -Feb	8:30 -10:20 am	Obstetrics & calving equipm ent	Groups A6 -A9	Simulation lab

4	Tue	8-Feb	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups A1-A3	LARF
	Tue	8-Feb	9:30 -10:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups A4 -A6	LARF
	Wed	9-Feb	8:30 -9:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups A7 -A9	LARF
	Wed	9-Feb	9:30 -10:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups B7 -B9	LARF
	Fri	11-Feb	8:30 -9:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups C1-C3	LARF
	Fri	11-Feb	9:30 -10:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups C4 -C6	LARF

5	Tue	15-Feb	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups B1-B3	LARF
	Tue	15-Feb	9:30 -10:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups B4 -B6	LARF
	Wed	16-Feb	8:30 -9:20 am	Bull BSE	Groups C7 -C9+R1-R3	LARF
Week	Day	Date	Time	Lab	Groups	Location

6	Tue	22-Feb	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation I	Groups A7 -A9	LARF
6	Wed	23-Feb	8:30 -10:20 am	Obstetrics & calving equipm ent	Groups B1-B5	Simulation lab
	Fri	25-Feb	8:30 -10:20 am	Obstetrics & calving equipm ent	Groups B6 -B9	Simulation lab

7	Tue	1-Mar	8:30 -10:20 am	Obstetrics & calving equipm ent	Groups C1-C5	Simulation lab
7	Wed	2-Mar	8:30 -10:20 am	Obstetrics & calving equipm ent	Groups C6 -C9+R1-R3	Simulation lab

Week	Day	Date	Time	Lab	Groups	Location

9	Tue	15-Mar	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups C1-C3	LARF
	Tue	15-Mar	9:30 -10:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups C4 -C6	LARF
	Wed	16-Mar	8:30 -10:20 am	Mare BSE	Groups A1-A5	LARF

10	Tue	22-Mar	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups B1-B3	LARF
	Tue	22-Mar	9:30 -10:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups B4 -B6	LARF
	Wed	23-Mar	8:30 -10:20 am	Mare BSE	Groups A6 -A9	LARF

11	Tue	29-Mar	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups A7 -A9	LARF
	Tue	29-Mar	9:30 -10:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups C7 -C9+R1-R3	LARF
	Wed	30 -Mar	8:30 -10:20 am	Mare BSE	Groups B1-B5	LARF

12	Tue	5-Apr	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups B7 -B9	LARF
12	Wed	6-Apr	8:30 -10:20 am	Mare BSE	Groups B6 -B9	LARF

13	Tue	12-Apr	8:30 -9:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups A1-A3	LARF
	Tue	12-Apr	9:30 -10:20 am	Bovine transrectal palpation II	Groups A4 -A6	LARF
	Wed	13-Apr	8:30 -10:20 am	Mare BSE	Groups C1-C5	LARF
	Thur	14-Apr	8:30 -10:20 am	Mare BSE	Groups C6 -C9+R1-R3	LARF

14	Tue	19-Apr	8:30 -10:20 am	Small Animal Reproduction	Group A	Charter Hall Lab

15	Tue	26-Apr	8:30 -10:20 am	Small Animal Reproduction	Group B	Charter Hall Lab
15	Fri	29-Apr	8:30 -10:20 am	Small Animal Reproduction	Group C+R1-R3	Charter Hall Lab

Grading and Assessment Policy

Grading Scale

>89.5%	A
84.5-89.49	B+
79.5-84.49	B
74.5-79.49	C+
69.5-74.49	C
64.5-69.49	D+
59.5-64.49	D
<59.49	F

The following sum mative assessments will be conducted during the course:

Assessment Percent of the total grade

5 lab quizzes 10%

Midterm 30%

Final cum ulative exam 60%

The exam questions will be based on the learning material posted on MyCourses.

For the m idterm and final exams, questions will be in the multiple -choice format with one correct answer. Breakdown of questions will be provided pri or to the exam.

Lab quizzes will be posted on MyCourses (Tests & Quizzes) with links within the Lessons tool. These quizzes will be based on the resources posted for each lab.

A grade reduction of 5% will be applied to that exam if students do not observe the following parameters during exams monitored online:

Avoid talking out loud.
Avoid looking away from the m onitor.
Avoid having distractions (animals, people) in or walking through the room or making noise during te exam.
Check that your webcam is recording your full face at all times with adequate lighting.

Recommended Study Strategies

Timely completion of learning activities
Pre-reading lecture material and class attendance will go a long way to help understanding the material. Understanding the material, rather than parrot - fashion learning, is encouraged, as is making comparisons of similar conditions between different species. Active participation in discussions and formative questions during the lectures is highly recommended.
Active participation in Zoom office hour sessions Using LLOs and formative quizzes within each lecture to guide your learning

Instructor's Expectations of the Student

Students are expected to come prepared for lectures and lab sessions by having read the lecture slides and lab resources or any additional information posted on SAKAI. Learning activities are expected to be completed in a timely manner. Active participation in Zoom office hours is highly recommended.

Professionalism Statement

Students are expected to abide by the University Code of Conduct outlined in the student manual.

"Students attending St. George's University are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, dignity, and courtesy, according to a code of conduct that defines the interests, reputation, and stature of the University com munity.

Learning Experiences at St. George's University are not only meant to develop

strong academic skills, but also to cultivate students with positive professional attributes, who a re well adjusted to the norms of social graces and good social behavior."

Attendance/Participation Policy

Students are expected to be available during the standard 8am -5pm AST school day, to attend, engage with in -person/online content, and participate in all classes and clinical rotations for which they have registered. Employment is not an excusable absence. Although attendance, engagement, and participation may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance, engagement, and participation is graded for mandatory sessions. Student's lack of attendance engagement, and participation may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy.

If failure to attend, engage, or participate in individual classes, examinations, and online activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed.

Policy Regarding Missing Examinations and/or Failure of Submission of Assignments

Students who fail to attend an examination (Sakai quiz/test or Exam Soft) or submit an assignm ent by the deadline without a vali d reason (see student manual: SGUSVM POLICY ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE (EA) FOR STUDENTS) will receive a score of "0" points for the examination.

Students who have technical issues during the exam ination MUST inform the Course Director ( fkhan8@sgu.edu ) and IT ( tellexaminationservices@sgu.edu OR support@sgu.edu OR call 1-631-665-8500 ext. 4444 (US, NU, International) OR 1 - 473-439 -2000 ext. 4444 (Grenada), AND Dean of Students ( DOS@sgu.edu ) during the open period for the exam ination. Failure to do so im mediately will result in the student receiving the h ighest score recorded at the time, but NOT being eligible to take a completion examination.

Scheduling of examinations (regular, re -sit, com pletion, com prehensive, or exemption) is at the discretion of the University.

ExamSoft Policy

All students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University's Code of Conduct and the guidelines. Students must read and then sign the Honor Code statement at the start of examinations to indicate that they will comply with the University Code of Conduct.

Prior to Exam Day

Each student is required to have a laptop for the purpose of taking computer -based examinations (e -Exams) at SGU. Students must ensure that their laptops meet the current minimum system requirements prior to exam day:
Examinees must use their MY SGU Member Center username and password to access the Custom Home Page (www.examsoft.com/sgu) created by Exam Soft for the University.
Examinees are responsible for downloading and registering the latest version of Examplify on their laptop prior to exam day. Once Examplify has been successfully downloaded, examinees are strongly encouraged to fam iliarize themselves with the software by downloading and taking practice exams.
Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for Exam Monitor prior to the exam (see links below).
Examinees will be notified via MyCourses, of all exam related information. Email notifications will also be sent from Exam Soft Support to exam inees, notifying them of examinations available for downloading.
Examinees experiencing difficulties with their laptop are encouraged to visit the IT department for assistance prior to exam day. Examinees needing a laptop must visit the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) to request an exam loaner.
Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
1. A Examsoft/ExamID quick guide for students (Please note that the current Examplify version is 2.3.8 )
2. The examsoft student perspective video 30mins
3. The Examsoft/ExamID FAQ
4. Examsoft information page

The general Reminders/Guidelines

The materials (such as slides, handouts and audio/video recordings) provided to students who are taking courses at St. George’s University (SGU) are the intellectual property of the Faculty and/or Administration of SGU. Students are free to use these materials solely for the purpose of group or individual study. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.