The Human Reproductive System and Perinatal Period

BLG-5062-2

Presentation

This course is designed to help the user learn more about human reproduction, sexual behaviour, pregnancy and lactation and deepen his understanding of these subjects. The learning guide is based on the previously released online course of the same name.

Content

• The Reproductive System • Puberty and Human Sexual Characteristics • Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis • The Menstrual and Ovarian Cycles • Human Sexual Behaviour • Path of the Gametes, Fertilization and Development • Pregnancy and Childbirth • Human Lactation • Sexually Transmitted Diseases • Contraception, Sterilization and Abortion

Recipients

Adult students having this course as part of their learning plan or wishing to explore this field of study, for personal or professional purposes.

Prerequisites

None.
Duration: 50 hours
Number of units: 2

Assignments:

3

Weighting:

100% (33% per assignment)

Corrections time

30 minutes (estimate for each assignment) Including written explanations and comments

Evaluation

Examination: 60%

Conception

Author(s): Interscience

Production date: June 2005