Susanne E. Ulbrich: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021

Name Prof. Dr. Susanne E. Ulbrich
FieldAnimal Physiology
Address
Professur für Tierphysiologie
ETH Zürich, LFW B 57.1
Universitätstrasse 2
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 632 27 21
E-mailsusanne.ulbrich@usys.ethz.ch
URLhttps://usys.ethz.ch/en/people/profile.susanne-ulbrich.html
DepartmentEnvironmental Systems Science
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
751-5005-00LAgroecology and the Transition to Sustainable Food Systems2 credits2GM. Sonnevelt, M. Grant, S. E. Ulbrich, B. Wehrli
AbstractThe aim of this lecture series is to offer students and the interested public a deeper insight into the fundamentals of agroecology and its potential role in transforming food systems. For more information on the public lecture part of this course, please visit: https://worldfoodsystem.ethz.ch/outreach-and-events/past-events/agroecology-lectures-2021.html
Learning objectiveStudents know the elements of agroecology and are able to critically reflect on the important properties as well as benefits and trade-offs of agroecological systems and approaches.
Students are able to understand and explain how the 10 elements could be implemented as guiding principles for policymakers, practitioners and other stakeholders across the food system in planning, managing and evaluating agroecological transitions.
This course enables students and an interested public to engage in a lively and critical debate and to learn about scientific contributions to agroecology. Based on the knowledge gained, students are able to form a personal opinion on the role of agroecology and to reflect on the different facets and real-world applications supporting a transition towards sustainable food systems.
ContentOrganization of the lecture:
The lecture series will take place in the fall semester of ETH Zurich, starting in the week of September 20, 2021 and lasting until December 17, 2021. During this period, the lecture will take place once a week, on Tuesdays from 18:00-20:00 (CEST/CET).
Each lecture will be organized in an online format and will be set up in two parts consisting of a public and a student lecture:
At the end of the lecture series, the course will be evaluated with the students.

Public lecture part (virtually via Zoom webinar):
The public lecture (18:00-19:00 CEST/CET) will take place virtually via this Zoom webinar: https://ethz.zoom.us/j/64352765873.

While most public lectures will take one hour, the last public lecture on “Agroecology, The Way Forward”, on Tuesday, 7th December 2021, will last 90 minutes.

Student’s lecture part (exchange with course instructors online via zoom):
The student’s lecture (19:15-20:00h CEST/CET) will take place online via a normal Zoom call: https://ethz.zoom.us/j/61315399346.

For further details, please refer to the Moodle-page of this course: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=15210
Lecture notesOn the Moodle-page you can find some pre-readings for the course.
Literaturehttp://www.fao.org/agroecology/en/
http://www.fao.org/3/ca5602en/ca5602en.pdf
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course is designed as a public lecture on “Agroecology in the transition to sustainable food systems” to allow for different perspectives to be represented, heard and discussed.
751-6003-00LTraining Course in Research Groups (Large) Restricted registration - show details 6 credits13PS. M. Bernal Ulloa, S. Neuenschwander, H. Pausch, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes, S. E. Ulbrich
AbstractThe 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
ContentThe 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 in the Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences.
Lecture notesNone
LiteratureSpecific readings after enlisting in a particular research group.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe 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.
751-6003-01LTraining Course in Research Groups (Small) Restricted registration - show details 3 credits6PS. M. Bernal Ulloa, S. Neuenschwander, H. Pausch, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes, S. E. Ulbrich
AbstractThe 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
ContentThe 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 in the Institute of Plant, Animal and Agroecosystem Sciences.
Lecture notesNone
LiteratureSpecific readings after enlisting in a particular research group.
Prerequisites / NoticeThe 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.
751-6101-00LAnatomy and Physiology of Man and Animals I2 credits2VS. E. Ulbrich, T. Fleischmann, J. Müller
AbstractImparts 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 objectiveThe ovaerall goal of this course is to enable students to understand basic functions of the vertebrate organism and to comprehend pathophysiological coherences.
Lecture notesUnterlagen werden individuell von den Dozierenden abgegeben.
LiteratureEmpfohlene Lehrbücher werden zu Beginn der Lehrverantstaltung bekannt gegeben.
Prerequisites / NoticeDiese Vorlesung is Teil der BSc Agrarwissenschaften (3. Semester)
751-6113-00LEndocrinology and Biology of Reproduction3 credits2GS. E. Ulbrich, S. M. Bernal Ulloa
AbstractEndokrinologie und Reproduktionsbiologie der Säugetiere und des Menschen (Anatomie, Morphologie, Physiologie, Regelmechanismen)
Die Systematik der Reproduktionshormone und der Hormonrezeptoren wird erläutert, die Wirkungsmechanismen (Bildung; orale Bioverfügbarkeit; Elimination) erklärt. Mit diesen Grundlagen wird das Verständnis der Regulation der Fortpflanzung umfassend erörtert.
Learning objectiveDie Studierenden erlangen das grundlegende theoretische Verständnis und Fachwissen zur Endokrinologie der Reproduktion und zur weiblichen und männlichen Reproduktionsbiologie. Sie können darüber hinaus pathologische Situationen (Fortpflanzungsstörungen) und deren vielfältige Ursachen in den physiologischen Kontext einordnen.
751-6121-00LRegulatory Physiology Information 2 credits2VS. E. Ulbrich, J. Müller, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes
AbstractZusammen mit nervaler Kontrolle, spielen Hormone und Zytokine als Signalmediatoren eine besondere Rolle bei der Regulation der Homöostase von Körperfunktionen (Flüssigkeits-, Temperatur-, Energie-Homöostase). Insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit pathologischen Konstellationen (Fieber, Stress, metabolische Imbalance, Schmerzen) wird diese komplexe Funktion verständlich.
Learning objectiveDie Studierende werden verstehen, wie physiologische Entgleisungen entstehen und diese die am häufigsten vorkommenden gesundheitlichen Probleme in der Tierhaltung verursachen (Kälberdurchfall, Milchfieber, Ketose, Stress, Schmerz). Auf Grund des erlernten Wissens über das Zusammenwirken von humoralen und neuronalen Regelkreisen können Sie die Wirksamkeit von Einflussfaktoren und möglichen Präventionsmassnahmen beurteilen. Neben dem Vorlesungsteil ergänzen unterschiedliche Lehrmitteln wie Praxispublikationen und wissenschaftliche Texte die Studierenden im eigenständigen, problemorientierten Erlernen und Bearbeiten von konkreten Fragestellungen aus Problemkreisen der Tierhaltung.
Content- Thermoregulation (Fieber)
- Flüssigkeitshomöostase (Durchfall)
- Calciumregulation (Milchfieber)
- Energiehomöostase (Ketose)
- Schmerz (zootechnnische Eingriffe)
- Stress (allostatische Last, Epigenetik)
Lecture notesUnterlagen werden individuell von den Dozierenden abgegeben.
LiteratureSpezifische Literatur wird individuell von den Dozierenden angegeben.
Prerequisites / NoticeDiese Vorlesung is Teil der BSc Agrarwissenschaften (5. Semester)