NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 鳥類生殖生理(6569)
(Eng.) Avian Reproductive Physiology
Offering Dept Department of Life Sciences
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher CHENG, HSU-CHEN
Department Department of Life Sciences/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-SPRING
Course Description 鳥類的生殖生理與哺乳類極為不同。本課程將探討鳥類生殖腺的兩階段發育、再生潛能、光週期對產蛋的影響、荷爾蒙對育幼與求偶行為的影響。
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
鳥類生殖生理的分子調控機制
5.Realizing the physiological mechanisms of the organisms
6.Realizing the development and regulatory mechanisms of the organisms
7.Training the ability of performing biotechnological experiments
8.Realizing the functions and regulatory mechanisms of biological molecules
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Discussion
Lecturing
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction to avian reproductive system
Week 2 Introduction to avian reproductive system
Week 3 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development I
The sex determination without Sry
Week 4 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development II
The role of hedgehog pathway in testis development
Week 5 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development III
Development of Sertoli cells
Week 6 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development IV
Differentiation of Leydig cells
Week 7 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development V
The function of Wnt pathway in ovary development
Week 8 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development VI
L-R asymmetric development of avian ovary
Week 9 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development VII
Development of Granulosa cells
Week 10 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development VIII
Development of Theca cells
Week 11 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development IX
The two phasic development of gonad
Week 12 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development X
The initiation of germ proliferation around puberty
Week 13 The molecular mechanism regulating gonad development XI
The control of meiosis
Week 14 The regenerative potentials of gonad stem cells
Week 15 Mating behavior
Week 16 Circadian rhythm and Hormonal control of egg laying
Week 17 Spontaneous Laerning
Week 18 Spontaneous Laerning
Evaluation
50 % Class discussion, 50% laboratory experiment
Textbook & other References
1. Reproduction in poultry, Robert Etches (1996)
2. Current and classic research papers
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Current research papers
Office Hours
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