I believe this approach would work with either biology or animal science students in teaching reproductive physiology. The class consists of one lecture and one lab per week. I utilize the lecture to set up the lab that will be covering during the week. During the past five years, I have continually attempted to advance the topics discussed in the class. Originally, the course was primarily rectal palpation and artificial insemination.
Examinations consist of various types of questions ranging from multiple choice to problem solving.
The comprehensive final exam consists of both a written exam and an oral examination. The final written exam allows me to test their knowledge of the biological topics discussed in class. The oral examination provides an opportunity to test their ability to solve reproductive problems that scientists, producers, or industry personnel may pose. One of the primary assignments to students in this course is the selection and presentation of a research article from a referee journal. Students are asked to critically review the article and present their findings in a 2-page paper.