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SAMS/LAMS 5311 - Fall 04

Course ID: SAMS/LAMS 5311
Instructor / Coordinator: Dr. Richard Fayrer-Hosken
Semester: Fall 04

Required elements

  • Principal course assignments:

    • Theriogenology is the practical manipulation of the physiologic mechanisms controlling the reproductive functions. Understanding the basics will allow you to diagnose reproductive disease problems and implement the best resolution with sound economic considerations to the owner. Basic core information for theriogenology will be taught. Core is defined as basic information in theriogenology necessary for graduating veterinarians entering a small animal practice. The information will be covered in lectures and laboratories. Laboratories will provide a practical hands-on method to strengthen and make the lecture material more relevant to today’s practice of veterinary medicine. Senior theriogenology rotation will continue to build on the core concept

  • Specific course requirements for grading purposes:

    • See grading policy

  • Grading policy:

    • Tests 1. One examination will terminate the section of lectures. The examination will constitute 40% of the final grade. Weekly tests will be multiple choice, matching, short answer, or True-False format or essay and all the tests will constitute 40% of the final grade. 20% of the grade will be the mean scores of the top scoring computer tutorials, from the above list. Any of the material presented in the section to that point can be presented for each test and ultimately the section examination. There is no re-test if you have a failing grade at the end of the course. Any tests missed without an excused note from the Dean’s office will result in a ZERO (0%) grade. 2. Student test absences. If a student misses a test or examination, the student must provide an excused absence from the Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. If a satisfactory written excuse is provided, the student will take a make up test or examination by 12:00 noon on the first day the student returns to class. If an unsatisfactory excuse is provided the student will receive a ZERO (0%) for that test or examination. 3. Course Grading: A = 100 – 90% B = 89.99 – 80% C = 79.99 – 70% D = 69.99 – 65% F = < 64.99%

  • Attendance policy:

    • Laboratories: Attendance at all laboratories is mandatory; absences must be accompanied by written excuse from Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

  • Required course material, including texts:

    • Required Texts “Small Animal Theriogenology, the Practical Veterinarian, by Margaret V. Root Kustritz, ISBN 0-7506-7408-3 publisher Butterworth Heinemann (Elsevier Science) $34.95 Notes Usage: Notes are designed to guide the student into an area of study, not to give a complete coverage of the subject. Reprints: At various times the student will be referred to reprints of pertinent articles from scientific journals. They will be available in the Learning Center and may be checked out for overnight use. Lectures: These lectures will be used to describe the major facets of the core material course. These lectures are vital to the understanding of the course, as the core features will be emphasized.

  • Policy for make-up of examinations:

    • Make-up exams are possible only with a written excuse absence from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and by obtaining an appointment from: Dr. R.A. Fayrer-Hosken (instructor in charge of class) Room H324, Pager (706) 369-4260 / Cell (706) 540-5473 third floor of the teaching hospital building; Office hours any time by appointment (call or page).

Course information

  • Prerequisites:

    • Must be a DVM student

  • Objectives:

    • Instructional Goal Theriogenology is the practical manipulation of the physiologic mechanisms controlling the reproductive functions. Understanding the basics will allow you to diagnose reproductive disease problems and implement the best resolution with sound economic considerations to the owner. Teaching Method Basic core information for theriogenology will be taught. Core is defined as basic information in theriogenology necessary for graduating veterinarians entering a small animal practice. The information will be covered in lectures and laboratories. Laboratories will provide a practical hands-on method to strengthen and make the lecture material more relevant to today’s practice of veterinary medicine. Senior theriogenology rotation will continue to build on the core concept.

  • Topical outline:

    • See printed Syllabus for Class Times and Lab Group Assignments. Computer Assisted Learning Center (CALC) For any problems with CALC lessons contact Dr. Fayrer-Hosken (369-4260 or 540-5473). Independent Study Session (ISS): Students will study and complete the listed computer programs. Each student is responsible for completing the listed autotutorials prior to the course’s end (10/23/03). There will be three laboratory sessions which have been dedicated for these tutorials. Each tutorial is recorded and the results are available to the student in the records section. Satisfactory tutorial completion (passing grade) is mandatory for passing the class. The list of tutorials you must complete and the menu areas where they can be found is: Microanalysis tutorials: 1. Canine vaginal cytology a. 2 normal cycle – 2 fresh semen breedings b. 2 normal cycle – 2 chilled semen breedings c. 2 normal cycle – 1 frozen semen breedings 2. Eight semen morphology tutorials for each species (canine) (2 at each level)

Students are expected to abide by the academic honesty policies and guidelines outlined in the College of Veterinary Medicine Student Handbook.

  • Details of authorized assistance allowed during examinations:

    • Consult instructor giving exam.

All academic work must meet the standards contained in 'A Culture of Honesty'. Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards before performing any academic work.

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