Sébastien Goumon: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020

Name Dr. Sébastien Goumon
Address
Professur für Tierphysiologie
ETH Zürich, LFW B 53
Universitätstrasse 2
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 632 84 55
E-mailsebastien.goumon@usys.ethz.ch
DepartmentEnvironmental Systems Science
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
751-6602-00LPig Science (FS)2 credits2GS. Goumon, G. Bee, S. Neuenschwander
AbstractThe 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.
ObjectiveStudents 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.
ContentAfter 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; Transport and Slaughter; Economic Aspects; Meat Quality; precision live farming and positive welfare.
Lecture notesHandouts/scripts are being individually distributed by the the lecturers.
LiteratureSpecific literature is being indicated individually by the lecturers.
751-7500-00LApplied Ethology and Animal Welfare2 credits2VS. Goumon
AbstractThe course provides basic knowledge of behaviour of captive animals, and of interactions between behaviour, physiology and husbandry. There will also be a special focus on animal welfare including its definition, assessment and link to ethical values.
ObjectiveStudents will
- understand the basic concepts of Applied Ethology and Animal welfare
- be able to critically analyse behavioural data
- be trained to understand interdisciplinary and disciplinary research.
- be able to critically analyze published research data.
- be able to present precise scientific reports in oral and written form.
ContentTopics:

- Applied ethology : definition and how to measure behaviour
- Social behaviours
- Animal handling
- Behavioural needs
- Enrichment
- Animal welfare: definitions and assessment
- Positive welfare
- Behavioural assessment of pain and distress
- Welfare challenges associated with animal captivity
- Animal ethics
- Normal behaviour and of behavioural disorders
- Low arousal behaviour (e.g. boredom)



The final grade will be based on a home assignment - leaflet (30%) and a final written exam (70%, end of semester)
Lecture notesThe PP slides for the lectures will be provided
LiteratureFurther literature and internet links will be mentioned during the lecture.
Prerequisites / NoticeInterest in Animal behaviour and Welfare

The lectures will be in English
751-7512-00LPractical Course in Applied Ethology2 credits3GS. Goumon
AbstractThe course will introduce students to basic concepts of applied ethology and to the assessment of behaviour such as agonistic interaction, nursing or response to novelty. This course will focus on practical observations and use of specific coding software. Students will summarize and share what they have learnt through a poster presentation and a video.
Objective1/ to become familiar with methods used in ethological studies 2/ to carry out live behavioural observations 3/ to illustrate a scientific concept using two medium (poster and video)
ContentYou will learn about : 1/What applied ethology is, 2/How to measure behaviour and 3/ Basic concept of ethology such as social dominance, affiliation interactions, nursing behaviour, response to stress. This will put in practice using live observations of animals. Students will use coding softwares in order to analyse the observed behaviour. Students will document their observations using photos and videos, which will be used later for poster and video presentations (see grading system).

Grading system: During the course, each student will have to present (poster presentation) a topic of research related to applied ethology. Within 4 weeks after completion of the course: pair of students will create a video (5 min max) on one of the topics described during the course
Lecture notesnone
LiteratureMartin, P & Bateson, P. Measuring Behaviour. 1993, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course will take place on from from June 29th to July 3rd 2020 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.

Registration until 31.05.2020, minimum number of participants: 4, maximum 15.

The course will be in English.