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PGY 401G - HUMAN REPRODUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY

College of Medicine

Credits: 3

The objective of this course is to cultivate a student’s curiosity in the field of human reproductive biology, modern technological advancements such as contraception, assisted reproduction and stem cell research, and the social, economic, and ethical challenges and issues they create. Class topics will include basic reproductive processes from gametogenesis, fertilization, pregnancy, and embryogenesis, issues that may hamper reproductive successes, and technological advancements in reproductive medicine such as contraceptives, assisted reproductive technologies, prenatal genetic diagnosis, and stem cells. The social impacts of current and future reproductive medicine will also be discussed.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Elementary Physiology (e.g., PGY206) or Biochemistry (BCH 401G ) or consent by the instructor.
Crosslisted with: BCH 411G 


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