Teaching

ANSC 4048 Assisted Reproductive Techniques and Embryology Laboratory

Assisted reproductive techniques and embryology laboratory is a 2-hour credit hands-on course where the students learn the different assisted reproductive techniques utilized in animal and human reproduction. Handling of oocytes and embryos, sperm thawing, morphology and motility evaluation, different techniques of sperm processing, in vitro fertilization, sperm freezing, oocyte and embryo vitrification, among others.  

Available: Spring/ Fall semesters.

Class Meetings: Tuesday 1:30- 2:20 p.m. and Friday 8:30- 10:20 p.m.

Prerequisites: ANSC 4045 or equivalent reproductive physiology course.

 

ANSC 4055 Laboratory Techniques in Animal Science Research

It is a 2-hour credit hands-on course where the students will learn multiple of the most utilized laboratory techniques utilized in animal science and biological science research.

The techniques covered in the class are:

  • Pipettes, micropipettes and weight balance utilization
  • pH meter and osmometer utilization
  • Light microscopy
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Flow cytometry
  • RNA/DNA extraction
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • Quantitative PCR
  • ELISA

Available: Fall semester.

Class Meetings: Monday 1:30-2:20 p.m. and Wednesday 12:30-2:20 p.m.

Prerequisites: A minimum of 8 hours of biological sciences. Knowledge of basic biology and cell biology is expected.

 

ANSC 4090 Exotic Animal Reproduction and Conservation

Exotic animal reproduction and conservation is a 3-hour credit course where the students will learn the reproductive anatomy and physiology of exotic animals, with special emphasis on endangered species. Additionally, the students will learn about the assisted reproductive technologies that are utilized in the conservation programs of endangered species.

Available: Spring semester.

Class Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 to 10:20 a.m.

Prerequisites: ANSC 4045 or equivalent reproductive physiology course.

To request more information in any of the courses please send an email to: fdiaz2@lsu.edu