| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction [Review] Avian Reproduction: From Behavior to Molecules (Sasanami, 2021) - 概述家禽與野鳥生殖系統的分子基礎。 |
| Week 2 |
The HPG Axis Neuroendocrine control of reproduction in birds (Bentley et al., 2020) - 詳細探討 GnRH 與新發現的 GnIH 在腦部的交互作用。 |
| Week 3 |
Photoperiodism Deep brain photoreceptors and the neuroendocrine control of seasonal breeding (Nakane & Yoshimura, 2019/2020) - 解釋光照如何透過 TSH 訊號觸發季節性發情。 |
| Week 4 |
Male Anatomy Evolutionary dynamics of testicular volume in birds (Lüpold et al., 2020) - 研究不同鳥種睪丸肥大與精子競爭的生理關聯。 |
| Week 5 |
Spermatogenesis Endocrine regulation of spermatogenesis in poultry (Surai et al., 2021) - 重點在於睪固酮對精子細胞發育的精確調控。 |
| Week 6 |
The Oviduct Comprehensive insights into the avian oviduct: A review (Bakst & Bauchan, 2022) - 介紹輸卵管各部位的現代功能定義與微觀結構。 |
| Week 7 |
Spring Break |
| Week 8 |
Folliculogenesis The selection and development of avian follicles (Johnson, 2021) - 詳述生殖激素如何決定哪一個卵泡會進入「等級序列 (Hierarchy)」。 |
| Week 9 |
Ovulation Surge The preovulatory LH surge in birds: Essential triggers and signaling (Stephens et al., 2021) - 探討黃體成長激素與黃體素的級聯反應。 |
| Week 10 |
Egg Formation Transcriptome analysis of the avian oviduct during egg formation (Huang et al., 2020) - 透過基因組學分析蛋白與卵殼膜的合成機制。 |
| Week 11 |
Calcium Metabolism Calcium and bone metabolism in high-producing laying hens (Zhang et al., 2021) - 研究髓質骨 (Medullary bone) 的動員與維生素 D 的角色。 |
| Week 12 |
Sperm Storage Sperm storage tubules in the avian oviduct (Mizushima et al., 2021) - 揭示精子如何在輸卵管中存活數週的生理機制。 |
| Week 13 |
Oviposition Prostaglandins and the control of avian oviposition (Guan et al., 2023) - 分析前列腺素如何誘導子宮收縮與產卵。 |
| Week 14 |
Incubation/Prolactin The role of prolactin in the transition from laying to incubation (Angelier et al., 2022) - 探討泌乳素如何抑制 HPG 軸並驅動就巢行為。 |
| Week 15 |
Prenatal Hormones Maternal hormones in avian eggs: An update (Groothuis et al., 2022) - 說明母體賀爾蒙（如雄激素）如何預先設定雛鳥的生長與性格。 |
| Week 16 |
Termination & Molt Mechanisms of photorefractoriness in birds (Sharp et al., 2023) - 探討繁殖季結束時甲狀腺素如何引發性腺萎縮。 |
self-directed
learning |
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
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