The Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory (ARBL) at Colorado State University is pleased to announce an Assisted Reproduction option within the Plan B Master’s program. This professional Master’s degree is a one-year, non-thesis course of study that includes in-depth hands-on training in various aspects of assisted reproduction, including but not limited to;
- In vitro production of bovine embryos including in vitro oocyte maturation, in vitro fertilization, and in vitro culture of resulting embryos;
- Embryo and semen cryopreservation; micromanipulation of oocytes and embryos, including ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection).
Students will be expected to complete a project in place of a comprehensive exam, which may be in the context of an off-campus internship or research within the laboratory of a faculty member.
Program requirements for the Assisted Reproduction option will be the same as other Plan B options within the department of Biomedical Sciences. For more information on requirements and the application process, please visit the Biomedical Professional Master of Science webpage.
Careers
This program is ideal for students interested in applied reproduction in humans, cattle, or wildlife, especially those desiring careers in human or bovine embryology. While there are 3 core courses, each student can choose the remaining credits of their curriculum to specialize their training for human, domestic animal, or wildlife applications. This flexibility allows students to design a program that fits their career goals, while receiving a strong foundation in reproductive anatomy, physiology, and theory as it pertains to assisted reproduction.
Curriculum
Each student must complete 30 credits at the 400 level or higher, 24 of which must be 500 level or higher; 12 of the 500 level courses must be regular courses (not seminar or independent study).
Example courses for a student interested in Wildlife Reproduction:
BMS 580 - Human Reproductive Biology, 4 credits
ST511 - Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I, 4 credits
BMS 430 - Endocrinology, 3 credits
FW469 - Conservation and Management of Large Mammals, 3 credits
BMS5XX - Comparative Reproduction, 3 credits
FW555 - Conservation Biology, 3 credits
BMS642 - Research Techniques for Gametes and Embryos, 2 credits
FW565 - Managing Human-Wildlife Conflicts, 3 credits
BMS792C - Seminar in Reproduction, 1 credit
Example courses for a student interested in Human Reproduction:
BMS 580 - Human Reproductive Biology, 4 credits
ST511 - Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I, 4 credits
BMS 430 - Endocrinology, 3 credits
BC463 - Molecular Genetics, 3 credits
VS626 - Infertility and Genital Disease, 2 credits
BMS5XX - Comparative Reproduction, 3 credits
BMS642 - Research Techniques for Gametes and Embryos, 2 credits
BZ455 - Human Heredity and Birth Defects, 3 credits
Example courses for a student interested in Domestic Animal Reproduction:
BMS 580 - Human Reproductive Biology, 4 credits
ANEQ510 - Bovine Reproduction Management, 4 credits
BC463 - Molecular Genetics, 3 credits
ANEQ520 - Applied Comparative Nutrition, 3 credits
BMS5XX - Comparative Reproduction, 3 credits
BMS501 - mMammalian Physiology II, 4 credits
BMS642 - Research Techniques for Gametes and Embryos, 2 credits
CM666 - Science and Ethics, 3 credits
Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory
ARBL has a rich history of innovation in assisted reproduction for domestic animals.
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Northern Colorado
In addition, northern Colorado and surrounding areas have a variety of research organizations, human reproduction clinics, federal facilities, animal sanctuaries, and zoos. Students will be encouraged to explore the possibilities for research/volunteer and networking opportunities with these institutions.
Contacts
For more information or questions about the Plan B option in Assisted Reproduction contact Dr. Jim Graham or Dr. Jennifer Barfield.