Faculty: Health Programs This major focuses on early human development, reproductive biology, and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Students explore embryology, fertilization, implantation, and ethical considerations in ART. The program emphasizes laboratory techniques, clinical applications, and regulatory frameworks. Graduates are prepared for careers in embryology labs, fertility clinics, and research institutions. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand embryology and reproductive biology fundamentals. - Develop skills in laboratory techniques and clinical applications related to ART. - Learn about fertilization, implantation, and early human development processes. - Explore ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks in ART. - Understand the role of clinical embryology in reproductive medicine and research. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in clinical embryology and ART. - Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for laboratory and clinical settings. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Embryology** - Overview of embryology and early human development. 2. **Reproductive Biology** - Principles and techniques for studying reproductive processes. 3. **Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)** - Fundamentals and techniques for performing ART procedures. 4. **Embryo Culture and Manipulation** - Principles and techniques for culturing and manipulating embryos. 5. **Implantation and Early Development** - Fundamentals and techniques for studying and supporting implantation. 6. **Ethical Considerations in ART** - Understanding ethical considerations and professional conduct in ART. 7. **Regulatory Frameworks in ART** - Overview of regulatory frameworks and compliance in embryology labs. 8. **Research Methods in Embryology** - Principles and techniques for conducting embryology research. 9. **Clinical Practicum in Embryology** - Real-world laboratory and clinical experiences. 10. **Capstone Project in Clinical Embryology** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in ART or research. **Assessment Methods:** - Embryology research reports, ART procedure analyses, embryo culture projects, implantation studies, ethical consideration papers, regulatory compliance plans, research methodology papers, clinical practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Human Embryology and Developmental Biology" by Bruce M. Carlson. - "Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Clinical Guide" by David K. Gardner and Michelle Lane. - "Embryo Culture: Methods and Protocols" edited by Henry J. Leese and Colin O'Neill. - "Ethical Issues in Assisted Reproduction" by Guido Pennings. - "Regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technologies" by I. Glenn Cohen. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, anatomy, physiology, and reproductive science. Suitable for students interested in embryology and ART. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Clinical Embryology and pursue certifications from ABB or ESHRE. **Target Audience:** Aspiring embryologists, reproductive biologists, ART specialists, and professionals seeking to specialize in clinical embryology and reproductive medicine. This major equips students with the scientific, clinical, and practical skills needed to excel in clinical embryology, supporting advancements in reproductive medicine and research.