Katrin Giller: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020 |
| Name | PD Dr. Katrin Giller |
| Name variants | Katrin Giller K. Giller |
| Field | Animal nutrition, nutritional physiology and food science |
| Address | Professur für Tierernährung ETH Zürich, EHB E 22.1 Eschikon 27 8315 Lindau SWITZERLAND |
| katrin.giller@usys.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Privatdozentin |
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 751-6501-00L | Ruminant Science (HS) | 4 credits | 4G | K. Giller, S. Goumon, A. Grahofer, U. Witschi | |
| Abstract | The course provides the scientific basis of the central aspects of reproduction, husbandry and nutrition physiology of ruminants, and of the implications for animal welfare, product quality and breeding programs. Means of knowledge transfer include interdisciplinary approaches, disciplinary parts, web-based learning and self-study. | ||||
| Objective | At the end of the course the students are able to apply, by a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms, their knowledge in various fields of ruminant science. They will be able to develop and recommend best strategies for breeding programs, feed formulation, improving forage quality, increasing animal health and welfare etc. They will be trained to carry out interdisciplinary and disciplinary research at the highest level. The course Ruminant Science (FS) offered in spring has a similar structure but is complementary to this course. | ||||
| Content | Fields (contact hours) Introduction: 2 h Special topics: 12 h - Reproduction techniques: 4 h - Fertility in cows: 4 h - Calf health: 4 h Disciplinary topics: 34 h - Ruminant Husbandry: 14 h - Ruminant Nutrition Physiology: 12 h - Reproduction in Ruminants: 8 h Lectures held by the students: 4 h In summary - Contact hours: 52 h - Self-study within semester: 30 h (especially preparation for the interdisciplinary courses and the own lecture) - Self-study in semester break: 38 h Total: 120 h | ||||
| Lecture notes | Documentations, links and other materials will be provided at the start of the course | ||||
| Literature | Information on books and other references will be communicated during the course | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The specialty of this course is that for the first time the animal science disciplines are unified. This is realised with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary special topics and new forms of teaching. At the same time the essential basics in the central fields are communicated. The field of Ruminant Science will also be a part of the spring semester (special topics: Organic Ruminant Systems, Tropical Ruminant Systems, Mastitis; disciplinary courses: Cattle, Sheep and Goat Breeding, Ruminant Diseases and Prophylaxis, Ruminant Nutrition and the Environment). However both courses are organized independently. Conditions for successful participation: Background on animal science from the Bachelor is desired. In order to attend the Minor in Ruminant Science without any animal science background, a realistic self-assessment concerning the need for additional self-study is recommended (e.g. by choosing an appropriate bachelor course which then may be counted as 'optional courses' in the master). These efforts depend on the extent to which animal science courses have already been attended in the bachelor. The control of performance will consist of: - an own short lecture - a final oral examination with focus on comprehension of the fundamental linkages rather than of specific details | ||||
| 751-7310-00L | Bioactive Food and Feed Components | 2 credits | 2V | K. Giller | |
| Abstract | The course provides students with the basic knowledge to understand the connection between the structure of nutritive and non-nutritive bioactive food and feed components and their effects on the nutrient supply and health of humans and livestock as well as on the quality of animal-derived foods. | ||||
| Objective | At the end of this course, the students are aware of food and feed as sources of different bioactive compounds. By a comprehensive understanding of the connection between bioavailability, molecular mechanisms and biological effects, they are able to apply their knowledge on beneficial and detrimental effects of bioactive food and feed components in the fields of human and animal nutrition. | ||||
| Content | The course gives an introduction into different classes of bioactive components present in food and feed including fatty acids and secondary plant compounds such as carotenoids, polyphenols, phytoestrogens, glucosinolates, protease inhibitors and monoterpenes. Topics include: - sources of bioactive food and feed components - bioavailability and modification in the gastrointestinal tract - beneficial and detrimental effects - molecular mechanisms of biological effects - species differences concerning metabolism and biological effects | ||||
| Lecture notes | The teaching slides and other materials will be provided during the course. | ||||
| Literature | Information about books and other references will be communicated during the course. | ||||