Mara Saenz de Juano Ribes: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | Dr. Mara Saenz de Juano Ribes |
| Name variants | Mara D. Saenz-de-Juano M. D. Saenz-de-Juano Maria Desemparats Saenz-de-Juano |
| Address | Professur für Tierphysiologie ETH Zürich, LFW B 54.1 Universitätstrasse 2 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 47 21 |
| mara.saenz@usys.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 751-0206-00L | Applied Laboratory Techniques in Agricultural Sciences  The course is compulsory for students in 5th semester BSc Agricultural Sciences. | 4 credits | 4P | G. Broggini, G. Dow, M. Gharun, K. Giller, M. Hartmann, M. Lehmann, C. Lorrain, C. Manzanares, S. Neuenschwander, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes, L. P. Schönholzer, B. Studer, S. Yates | |
| Abstract | Die Lehrveranstaltung ist zweiteilig aus einem Laborpraktikum und einem angewandten Methodentraining aufgebaut. Im Laborpraktikum werden an 6 Kurstagen die wichtigsten Techniken der Molekularbiologie gelehrt. Das folgende Methodentraining findet an 5 Kurstagen im Block in einer der beteiligten Forschungsgruppen statt, um die wichtigsten Methoden aus dem jeweiligen Fachgebiet praxisnah anzuwenden. | ||||
| Learning objective | - Aneignung von guter Laborpraxis (Sicherheit, Effizienz, Qualität und Dokumentation) - Erlernen der wichtigsten Labor- und Feldmethoden in den Agrarwissenschaften sowie deren korrekte und sichere Anwendung - Vertieftes Verständnis von molekularen, physiologischen und biochemischen Prozessen in aktuellen agrarwissenschaftlichen Themenbereichen - Aneignung von Kompetenzen für zukünftige Bachelor-, Master-, und Doktorarbeiten - Kritische Beurteilung der angewandten Methoden für verantwortungsvolle Forschung | ||||
| Content | Molekularbiologisches Laborpraktikum: DNA Extraktion, DNA Quantifizierung, PCR, Molekulare Marker, Gelelektrophorese, DNA Sequenzierung, Bioinformatik, qPCR Angewandtes Methodentraining: Inhalte definiert durch die jeweiligen Arbeitsgruppen | ||||
| Lecture notes | Laborjournal | ||||
| Literature | Wird einsprechend den Kursinhalten abgegeben. | ||||
| 751-6003-00L | Training Course in Research Groups (Large) | 6 credits | 13P | M. Kreuzer, S. M. Bernal Ulloa, K. Giller, S. Neuenschwander, H. Pausch, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes, 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 in 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, K. Giller, S. Neuenschwander, H. Pausch, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes, 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 in 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. | ||||
| 751-6129-00L | Practical Course Epigenetics | 3 credits | 6P | M. Saenz de Juano Ribes | |
| Abstract | The practical course will comprise of lecture elements introducing the topic of epigenetics and a large amount of practical work where you will be able to perform DNA methylation analyses on your own. In particular, we will focus on DNA extraction and the estimation of global and local DNA methylation. | ||||
| Learning objective | The competencies and aims for the course are: Get first hands-on experience with the experimental techniques. Answer a scientific question by conducting experiments. Obtain results of an experiment and get insight into what affects technical variation and thus influences reproducibility. Interpret results in an adequate manner to solve a scientific question. Combine results to draw an adequate conclusion. Present a research paper on epigenetics. | ||||
| Lecture notes | You will receive in advance a selection of research papers, a document with the theoretical background of the techniques included in the course, the slides of the lessons in pdf and a detailed protocol of the work we will do. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | For receiving a total of 3 Credit Points for this practical course we kindly ask you to actively take part in the practical performance. In addition, you will have to present an original research publication, address questions from your colleagues and actively participate in the discussion. The last day, you will need to pass a short written examination about the theoretical background of the techniques and results interpretation. Finally, after the course, you will have to write a lab report to be handed in at the beginning of the spring semester. | ||||