Susanne E. Ulbrich: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Susanne E. Ulbrich |
| Field | Animal Physiology |
| Address | Professur für Tierphysiologie ETH Zürich, LFW B 57.1 Universitätstrasse 2 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 27 21 |
| susanne.ulbrich@usys.ethz.ch | |
| URL | https://usys.ethz.ch/en/people/profile.susanne-ulbrich.html |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 751-0282-00L | Animal Sciences in the World Food System | 2 credits | 2V | S. E. Ulbrich, J. Müller | |
| Abstract | Species-specific behaviour and common housing system of several farm animal species and the food products of animal origin will be introduced. | ||||
| Learning objective | In dieser Vorlesung wird der Bedeutung der landwirtschaftlichen Nutztiere in der Lebensmittelwertschöpfungskette nachgegangen. Dabei lernen die Studierenden sowohl die physiologischen Grundlagen, Haltungsformen und Verbreitung verschiedener Nutztierarten im World Food System sowie deren Produkte und Produktionsverfahren kennen. Kritisch hinterfragt werden insbesondere der nutritive Wert von verschiedenen Lebensmitteln tierischer Herkunft, die ökonomische Beurteilung von Produktionsverfahren, die Diskussion um „Feed vs. Fork“, ökologische Fussabdrücke von Nutztieren im Zusammenhang mit standortangepasster Nutzung, kulturelle Hintergründe sowie das ethische Verständnis der Nutztierhaltung. Diese Spannungsfelder werden einzeln und verknüpft in Kontexte gestellt, um zu Beurteilungsansätzen nachhaltiger Produktion zu gelangen. Die Studierenden werden lernen, Zusammenhänge und Zielkonflikte zu verstehen und sich mit Fragen zur Sicherung der Welternährung auseinanderzusetzen, um zukünftige Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten von Nutztieren in der Lebensmittelwertschöpfungskette einschätzen zu können. | ||||
| Literature | Nutztiere in der Lebensmittelkette (Reinhard Fries, UTB Verlag) Anatomie und Physiologie der Haustiere (Klaus Loeffler, UTB Verlag) Krankheitsursache Haltung (Thomas Richter Hrsg., Enke Verlag) Farbatlas Nutztierrassen (Hans Hinrich Sambraus, Ulmer Verlag) Domestic Animal Behaviour (Katherine A. Houpt, Wiley-Blackwell) Lebensmittel-Warenkunde für Einsteiger (Rimbach et al., Springer, Berlin 2010) | ||||
| 751-6003-00L | Training Course in Research Groups (Large)  | 6 credits | 13P | M. Kreuzer, S. M. Bernal Ulloa, I. Gangnat, K. Giller, S. Neuenschwander, H. Pausch, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes, M. Terranova, S. E. Ulbrich | |
| Abstract | The students will learn the conceptual and methodological background of research in the animal science groups of the Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Science. In addition to teaching the theoretical background, the major aim of the course is to integrate the students into the research groups (on job training) and, hence, to focus on the practical application of the knowledge. | ||||
| Learning objective | - Introduction into the conceptual and methodological basis of research - Integration of the students into the research groups (on job training) - Application of the gained knowledge | ||||
| Content | The students will be integrated into the research groups’ day-to-day work and will thus deal with all aspects of scientific work. This comprises the planning (conceptually and logistically), execution (data collection, laboratory analyses) and evaluation (statistics, data presentation) of experiments as well as the basics of scientific writing (aim: later publication, Master thesis). The research topics and the range of methodologies vary between the animal science research groups of the Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences. | ||||
| Lecture notes | None | ||||
| Literature | Specific readings after enlisting in a particular research group. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The number of training slots in the various groups is limited. It is therefore highly recommended to contact the group leaders early enough (first come first serve). The full integration in a research group often means to work on weekends. The total time budget is equivalent to about 180 hours. Active participation in group meetings (discussion, presentation) and short written reports about the work conducted are required for the 6 credit points. There are no grades, it is only pass or fail. | ||||
| 751-6003-01L | Training Course in Research Groups (Small) | 3 credits | 6P | M. Kreuzer, S. M. Bernal Ulloa, I. Gangnat, K. Giller, S. Neuenschwander, H. Pausch, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes, M. Terranova, S. E. Ulbrich | |
| Abstract | The students will learn the conceptual and methodological background of research in the animal science groups of the Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Science. In addition to teaching the theoretical background, the major aim of the course is to integrate the students into the research groups (on job training) and, hence, to focus on the practical application of the knowledge. | ||||
| Learning objective | - Introduction into the conceptual and methodological basis of research - Integration of the students into the research groups (on job training) - Application of the gained knowledge | ||||
| Content | The students will be integrated into the research groups’ day-to-day work and will thus deal with all aspects of scientific work. This comprises the planning (conceptually and logistically), execution (data collection, laboratory analyses) and evaluation (statistics, data presentation) of experiments as well as the basics of scientific writing (aim: later publication, Master thesis). The research topics and the range of methodologies vary between the animal science research groups of the Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences. | ||||
| Lecture notes | None | ||||
| Literature | Specific readings after enlisting in a particular research group. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The number of training slots in the various groups is limited. It is therefore highly recommended to contact the group leaders early enough (first come first serve). The full integration in a research group often means to work on weekends. The total time budget is equivalent to about 90 hours. Active participation in group meetings (discussion, presentation) and short written reports about the work conducted are required for the 3 credit points. There are no grades, it is only pass or fail. | ||||
| 751-6102-00L | Anatomy and Physiology of Man and Animals II | 2 credits | 2G | S. E. Ulbrich, T. Fleischmann, J. Müller | |
| Abstract | Imparts a basic understanding of physiology an anatomy in man and domestic animals, focusing on the interrelations between morphology and function of the organism, in particular of domestic animals. This is fostered by discussing all subjects from a functional point of view. The lecture consists of two consecutive parts. | ||||
| Learning objective | Die Lehrveranstaltung befähigt die Studierenden Basiswissen über Anatomie und Physiologie von Mensch und Tier zu beschreiben, grundlegende Funktionen des Organismus zu verstehen, Zusammenhänge zwischen Morphologie und Funktion von Organsystemen zu verstehen, die Entwicklung der Organsysteme zu beschreiben und pathophysiologische Zusammenhänge nachvollziehen zu können. | ||||
| 751-6122-00L | Physiology of Lactation | 3 credits | 3G | S. E. Ulbrich, R. Bruckmaier | |
| Abstract | As part of the course, students get to know the detailed processes that lead to the formation and secretion of milk in the context of mammalian lactation, particularly in livestock and wildlife. | ||||
| Learning objective | The course aims at an understanding of the complex function of lactation. The acquired knowledge allows the students to assess both current and future potentials and problems which arise during the different stages of lactation. | ||||
| Content | The interactive lecture, which is complemented by two days internship, allows students to aquire the detailed processes that lead to the formation and secretion of milk in mammals. These include the basic understanding of the development and functional stages of the mammary gland and its importance for the various farm animal species and humans as food. Also, hormonal changes which are occuring during the different stages of lactation, are discussed in detail. In addition, techniques of milk withdrawal are discussed in lectures and internship. These focus on the particularly challenging interactions between milking technology and the animal. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Students will receive the slides of the lessons as pdf in advance. | ||||
| Literature | F. Döcke, "Veterinärmedizinische Endokrinologie" | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Requirement: The course "Endocrinology and Biology of Reproduction" (751-6113-00L, takes place in HS) is an excellent prerequisite and complementation of the "Physiology of Lactation". Dates: The course takes place on the following dates: Friday 28.02.2020 – 10-17h(Strickhof) Friday, 06.03.2020 – 10-17h (Bern) Thursday/Friday, 12./13.03.2020 (Posieux) je 10-17h Friday, 20.03.2020 – 10-17h (Zurich) Friday, 24.04.2020 – 9-15h (Zurich) | ||||
| 751-6124-00L | Wildlife Ecophysiology and Epidemiology Does not take place this semester. | 2 credits | 2G | S. E. Ulbrich | |
| Abstract | The course will convey basic principles of the physiology and epidemiology of wildlife in the context of disease transmission via animal migration, transport, agricultural practice and food items.Adaptions of native wildlife to the urban and agricultural environment and wildlife management will be illustrated. The course includes excursions and practical demonstrations. | ||||
| Learning objective | The aim of the course is to raise the awareness for the transmission of zoonotic diseases between agricultural animals, pets and humans. Furthermore, the pros and cons of different wildlife management strategies should enable the understanding of physiological adaptations of wildlife to human shaped environments. The ability to phrase own questions and to contribute to scientific discussions will be strengthened. | ||||
| Content | After a general introduction the following lectures will deal with specific topics such as animal migration, agricultural damage and population control, emergence of new diseases, wildlife monitoring and management and physiology of native species. The course includes excursions to a wildlife rehabilitation center and a walk through the woods of Zurich with a wildlife warden. Practical experience will be gained in the autopsy of wild and domestic birds. The dates and locations for the practical session and the excursions are the following: 29.04.2019: Practical course bird autopsy Meeting point at 1:00 pm; Institute for Veterinary Pathology Winterthurerstrasse 270, 8057 Zürich 13.05.19: Excursion to the "Wild animal rehabilitation center Landshut". Meeting point at the rehabilitation center at 1:15 pm (http://www.wildstation.ch/kontakt.html) 20.05.2019 Excursion with wildlife warden of the city of Zurich Meeting point SBB station Grünwald at 1 pm | ||||
| Lecture notes | It is expected that students take their own notes during the lectures. If possible, the lecture material and additional information will be available online. | ||||
| Literature | Scientific literature will be referenced in the lectures. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | A general interest in wildlife is prerequisite. The students should have an understanding of basic principles of disease transmission. | ||||