Module 4 Introduction
When the sperm met the egg, your genetic features were established through the union of your two parental sets of DNA. DNA directed the unicellular fertilized egg through cell divisions to become a multi-cellular organism. During this developmental period, cells responded to DNA by differentiation and specializing into tissues, organs, and systems that made up your body. Hormones regulated this development. Environmental factors could have been able to enhance or have drastic detrimental effects during your development. Your presence constitutes the continuation of the species and was dependent on this union of egg and sperm.
From this module, you will understand more of the process of gestation. You will examine what happens to the egg after it has been fertilized, the developmental stages of the embryo and fetus, and how the birth process results in a new offspring. You will examine how reproductive technologies enhance fertilization and are used in the birthing process.
Suggested Timeline
This module has five lessons. Use the following suggested timeline to help you keep on track. Keep in mind that the hours required on each lesson vary among individuals. Some students may find they need significantly more time to study the course material;
others who have completed this course before might require less time. Use the following table as a guide to set your own personal timeline to complete this course.
| Lesson | Topic |
Suggested Hours
to
Spend on the Lesson |
Equivalent Classes in School
|
| 1 |
Fertilization and Implantation
|
3 hours
|
1 class
|
| 2 | Embryonic Development |
5 hours
|
2 classes
|
| 3 |
Fetal Development
|
3 hours
|
1 class
|
| 4 |
Hormones and the Birthing Process
|
5 hours
|
2 classes
|
| 5 |
Reproductive Technologies
|
3 hours
|
1 class
|
If you plan to spend about 2 hours per day on this course, you might complete this module in about 2 weeks.
Assignments
There are two assignments in this module. Assignment 4A and 4B are not computer graded and it will take 2 business days to receive feedback from your marker.
|
Assignment
|
Topic |
Number of Questions
|
Total Marks
|
|
Assignment 4A
|
Lessons 1 ~ 2
|
42 Questions
|
45 Marks
|
|
Assignment 4B
|
Lessons 3 ~ 5
|
41 Questions
|
43 Marks
|