EMAD0611c Andrology - practice

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. MVDr. Aleš Hampl, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Soňa Kloudová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
MVDr. Monika Kunetková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kristína Valovičová (seminar tutor)
Drahomíra Kyjovská (assistant)
MUDr. Eva Mecová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. MVDr. Aleš Hampl, CSc.
Department of Histology and Embryology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Supplier department: Department of Histology and Embryology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable of Seminar Groups
EMAD0611c/Sk_1: Tue 14:00–17:20 B 4.24
EMAD0611c/Sk_2: Wed 14:00–17:20 B 4.24, except Wed 13. 5.
Prerequisites
EMPR0511p Proped. of assis. reproduction && EMHE0322p Histology and Embryology II - lecture
EMAR0511p
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
During the exercises, students will learn how to process ejaculate, determine and evaluate a spermiogram. Additionally, students will be introduced to special methods for assessing sperm quality (DNA fragmentation, apoptosis determination).
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to: Assess the morphological and functional quality of sperm according to WHO criteria.
Key topics
Practical training in the processing of ejaculate and preparation of sperm for in vitro fertilization Performing and evaluating a spermiogram Demonstration of special andrological selection methods (MACS, apoptosis determination, zona pellucida binding assay, use of CASA) Influence of external factors on ejaculate quality (ROS, temperature, pH, pharmacological stimulation of sperm motility)
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • De Jonge CH.J., Barrat C.L.R.: The Sperm Cell. 1st ed., Cambridge 2006. Jeyendran R.S.: Sperm Collection and Processing Methods, 1st ed., Cambridge 2003.
  • WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen, 5th ed., 2010
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
practice
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
credit
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2023, spring 2024, spring 2025.
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