Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine
OBGY6200 Assisted Reproduction Technology (Laboratory)
Aim(s)
- To introduce the scientific basis of assisted reproductive technology.
- To introduce the basic skills in handling gametes and embryos.
Contents
| Course Code | Courses | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| OBGY6201 | Embryo culture | 3 |
| OBGY6202 | Fertilization | 3 |
| OBGY6203 | Gamete and embryo cryopreservation | 3 |
| OBGY6204 | Management of assisted reproduction laboratory | 3 |
| OBGY6205 | Reproductive physiology, assessment and principles of management of patients with subfertility | 3 |
| OBGY6206 | Semen analysis and assessment of sperm function | 3 |
Learning outcomes
On completion of these courses, students will be able to:
- describe the major changes in reproductive hormones in the females.
- state the assessment and principles of management of patients with subfertility.
- appraise the use of semen analysis and sperm function tests.
- select the appropriate methods for insemination and selection of embryos.
- explain the approaches to improve embryo development in vitro.
- describe the methods of gametes/embryos cryopreservation.
- describe the recent development in assisted reproduction technology.
- appraise the running of an assisted reproduction laboratory.
- perform standard semen analysis, mouse embryo culture and basic micromanipulation skill.
Mode of teaching
Lectures, Practical, Essay writing and Attachment
Assessment
In-course assessment, Essay writing and Final examination