Elodie Mandel: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018

Name	Dr. Elodie Mandel
Department	Environmental Systems Science
Relationship	Lecturer

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
751-6003-00L	Training Course in Research Groups (Large)	6 credits	13P	M. Kreuzer, R. Mandel, E. Mandel, S. Neuenschwander, H. Pausch, 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, R. Mandel, E. Mandel, S. Neuenschwander, H. Pausch, 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.
751-6602-00L	Pig Science (FS)	2 credits	2G	E. Mandel, G. Bee, S. Neuenschwander
Abstract	The overall goal of the course is to provide the essential scientific knowledge of the genetic, physiological, behavioural and special nutritional aspects of pigs metabolism, health and diseases, and of the implications for product quality and economics.
Learning objective	Students will - understand the complex interactions of nutrition, quality traits of products, breeding and reproduction, health management and husbandry as well as various production systems including economics. - be able to critically analyze published research data. - be able to present precise scientific reports in oral form.
Content	After the Introduction (Aims of the course, organisation, program, student contribution & evaluation), actual topics that are relevant for pig production will be presented: Nutrition; SGD; Breeding; Slaughtering; Economic Aspects; Meat Quality; presentation of Current Dissertations.
Lecture notes	Handouts/scripts are being individually distributed by the the lecturers.
Literature	Specific literature is being indicated individually by the lecturers.
751-7500-00L	Applied Ethology and Animal Welfare	2 credits	2V	R. Mandel, E. Mandel
Abstract	The course provides basic knowledge of behaviour (mechanisms, control) of farm, lab, pet, zoo & circus animals, and of interactions between behaviour, physiology, breeding, housing/nutrition and animal use. A special focus is set on the assessment of animal welfare and on legislation based on an appreciation of animal related, ethical, traditional, economical and political values.
Learning objective	With special focus on domestic animals, the students know, understand and are able to apply at the end of the course - the terms adaptation, overtaxed capacity to adapt, adaptive modification; - concepts of motivation, and of behavioural mechanisms and their control; - concepts of normal behaviour (statistical, normative), and of behavioural disorders and vices; - concepts of stress/chronic stress, and of coping; - the scientific basis of environmental enrichment; - consequences of trait specific breeding for health and behaviour performance; - scientific approaches to the assessment of animal welfare; - the process of appreciation of animal related, ethical, traditional, economical and political values in working out demands related to animal welfare; - the general aims, history and topics of modern animal protection legislation (Switzerland, international regulations).
Content	The content of the course is based on the teaching and learning objectives. Where during the contact hours which priorities are set, and which topics are increasingly developed in self-study (with tutoring), results from the interaction with the students. Contact hours: 26 Self-study (during semester, including preparation for performance assessment): 26 Graded Performance Test: June 5, 2018 @ 10:00.
Lecture notes	The PP slides for the lecture lectures are always delivered in advance; The interactive lecture builds on them.
Literature	Further literature and internet links will be mentioned during the lecture.
Prerequisites / Notice	Video task = 30% of the final course grade. Exam = 70% of final course grade
751-7512-00L	Practical Course in Applied Ethology	2 credits	3G	R. Mandel, E. Mandel
Abstract	The course imparts the knowledge of conducting of scientific projects in applied ethology by performing a project in small teams. This includes planning, methods and implementation, analysis and presentation. After the end of the course, the students write a short manuscript about their project in form af a scientific paper.
Learning objective	Students know the procedure and most important steps within a scientific project. They know important statistical methods for data analysis in ethological experiments und are able to illustrate the results and present them in a short scientific talk. This knowledge can be applied in future projects, e.g. master or PhD theses.
Content	Während des fünftägigen Blockkurses an der AgroVet-Strickhof in Lindau führen die Studierenden in Kleingruppen ein wissenschaftliches ethologisches Projekt durch. Sie erarbeiten am ersten Tag die Fragestellung und Hypothese und nehmen am zweiten und dritten Tag Daten auf, die am vierten Tag statistisch ausgewertet und graphisch dargestellt werden. Am letzen Tag werden alle Projekte präsentiert und diskutiert. Zusätzlich werden in Seminaren Grundlagen zu Hypothesenbildung und Versuchsplanung, zur Methodik ethologischer Datenaufnahme sowie zu problemorientierter Staistik vermittelt. Im Anschluss an den Kurs wird durch die Studierenden über ihr Projekt ein kurzer Bericht in Form einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit verfasst.
Lecture notes	none
Literature	Martin, P & Bateson, P. Measuring Behaviour. 1993, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press
Prerequisites / Notice	The course will take place on from July 9th to July 13th 2018 at AgroVet-Strickhof, Lindau. Accomodation in AgroVet-Strickhof is possible on request (150.- for a double room + 25.- per day if you want to eat at the restaurant, 3 meals/day). Please bring with you suitable clothes and your laptop if available. A preliminary meeting will take place during spring semester. Registration until 30.6.18, minimum number of participants: 4, maximum 15. Knowledge in statistics/statistical software (e.g. R, SPSS) is advised. The course will be in English.