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Introduction to Reproduction
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by Northwestern University
  • Offered by

About

Do you have questions about sex hormones or menstrual cycles? This is a crash-course in human reproductive health through fact and biology-based information on a variety of topics. "Sex 101" will cover reproductive anatomy, key biological changes during puberty, sexual biology and contraceptive methods, reproductive disorders, and a special introduction to the exciting field of Oncofertility. Specific lecture titles are as follows: 1) Reproductive Anatomy & Hormones, 2) Menstrual Cycle, Oocyte Maturation, & Sperm Activation, 3) Sexual Biology, Fertilization, & Contraception, and 4) Reproductive Health & Disorders. The objective of this course is to ensure you understand reproductive health and not confuse reproduction with sex (or having sex). This course was designed with you in mind, and is aimed at providing you with quality information that is meaningful to you and that may be hard to find otherwise. Reproductive health is an area of knowledge that needs to be demystified. We have designed this course for you to examine reproduction through a biological and scientific lens addressing these issues in a comfortable and interactive format that will lead to a better understanding of holistic health, long-term.

Modules

1.0 - Introduction to Reproduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 1.0 - Introduction to Reproduction

6 Readings

  • Survey: Reproduction & You
  • Annotated Video Scripts - Lecture 1.0
  • Course Logistics & Grading
  • Meet Your Professor
  • Meet your Teaching Assistants!
  • Course Collaborators

1.1 - Reproductive Anatomy

    • 2 Videos
    • 6 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Lecture 1.1 Part 1 - Male Reproductive Anatomy
  • Lecture 1.1 Part 2 - Female Reproductive Anatomy

6 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 1.1 Part 1
  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 1.1 Part 2
  • Reading: Overview of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
  • Reading: Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
  • Reading: Ovaries
  • Reading: Uterus

1.2 - Reproductive Hormones

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 1.2 - Reproductive Hormones

3 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 1.2
  • Reading: Hormonal Regulation of the Male Reproductive System
  • Reading: Hormonal Regulation of the Female Reproductive Cycle

1.3 - Reproductive Development (Hormones & Puberty)

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 1.3 - Reproductive Development

2 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 1.3
  • Reading: Puberty

1.4 - Module 1 Wrap Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Apply your Knowledge - Module 1

1 Videos

  • Lecture 1.4 - Summary of Module 1

1 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 1.4

2.0 - Introduction to Module 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 2.0 - Introduction to Module 2

1 Readings

  • Annotated Lecture Script - Module 2.0

2.1 - Male Hormones & Sperm Activation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 2.1 - Male Hormones & Sperm Activation

2 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 2.1
  • Reading: Spermatogenesis

2.2 - Menstrual Cycle

    • 1 Videos
    • 6 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 2.2 - Menstrual Cycle

6 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 2.2
  • Reading: Uterine (Menstrual) Cycle
  • Reading: Ovarian Cycle
  • Reading: Hormonal Regulation of the Female Reproductive Cycle
  • Reading: Oogenesis
  • Apps for Menstrual Cycle Tracking

2.3 - Meiosis

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 2.3 - Meiosis

3 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 2.3
  • Reading: Introduction to Meiosis
  • Suggested Reading

2.4 - Summary of Module 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Apply Your Knowledge - Module 2

1 Videos

  • Lecture 2.4 - Summary of Module 2

1 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 2.4

3.0 - Introduction to Module 3

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 3.0 - Introduction to Module 3

2 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 3.0
  • Suggested Reading

3.1 - Male & Female Sexual Biology

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 3.1 - Male & Female Sexual Biology

3 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 3.1
  • Reading: Female Sexual Response
  • Reading: Male Sexual Response

3.2 - Contraception

    • 1 Videos
    • 9 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 3.2 - Contraception

9 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 3.2
  • Reading: Surgical Sterilization
  • Reading: Hormonal Methods
  • Reading: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
  • Reading: Spermicides
  • Reading: Barrier Methods
  • Reading: Periodic Abstinence
  • Contraception Types Comparison Chart
  • Optional Reading: Bedsider.org

3.3 - Module 3 Wrap Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Apply Your Knowledge - Module 3

1 Videos

  • Lecture 3.3 - Module 3 Summary

1 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 3.3

4.0 - Introduction to Module 4

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 4.0 - Introduction to Module 4

1 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 4.0

4.1 - Infertility

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 4.1 - Infertility

1 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 4.1

4.2 - Reproductive Tract Disorders

    • 1 Videos
    • 5 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 4.2 - Reproductive Tract Disorders

5 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 4.2
  • Reading: Endometriosis
  • Reading: Testicular Cancer
  • Reading: Ovarian Cysts
  • Reading: Ovarian Cancer

4.3 - Sexually Transmitted Disease

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 4.3 - Sexually Transmitted Disease

3 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 4.3
  • Reading: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • STD Comparison Chart

4.4 - Oncofertility

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Lecture 4.4 - Oncofertility

2 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 4.4
  • Reading: Oncofertility

Apply Your Knowledge - Case Studies

    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Case Study - Ian
  • Case Study - Ava
  • Case Study - Micah & Alena

4.5 - Module 4 Wrap Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Apply Your Knowledge - Module 4
  • Reproduction & You - Back to You! (survey)

1 Videos

  • Lecture 4.5 - Module 4 Summary

3 Readings

  • Annotated Video Script - Lecture 4.5
  • TA Ending Thoughts
  • Survey: Reproduction & You - Back to You!

Auto Summary

Delve into the fundamentals of human reproductive health with "Introduction to Reproduction." This foundational course, offered by Coursera, covers reproductive anatomy, puberty, sexual biology, contraceptive methods, and reproductive disorders, including an introduction to Oncofertility. Designed to demystify reproductive health through a scientific lens, this 900-minute course is ideal for those seeking fact-based, comprehensive knowledge. Available through Starter and Professional subscription plans, it caters to learners eager to understand holistic reproductive health.

Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D.
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Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D.