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Agroecosystem Science Master Information
Majors According
Major in Animal Science
Methodology Competences
Methods in Animal Sciences
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
751-7512-00LPractical Course in Applied EthologyW+2 credits3GE. Hillmann
AbstractThe 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.
ObjectiveStudents 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.
ContentWährend des fünftägigen Blockkurses an der Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon in Tänikon 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 notesnone
LiteratureMartin, P & Bateson, P. Measuring Behaviour. 1993, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press
Prerequisites / NoticeThe course will take place from 24.-28.8.2015 at Agrospcope in Tänikon. Accomodation in Tänikon (ca. 280.-). Please bring with you suitable clothes and your laptop if available.
A preliminary meeting will take place during spring semester. Registration until 31.6.15, minimum number of participants: 4, maximum 15.
751-7602-00LApplied Statistical Methods in Animal ScienceW+1 credit2VC.  Baes
AbstractRefresh matrix operations and solving of systems of linear equations using the generalised inverse. Introduction to theory and application of linear models: regression, models with fixed effects (one factor, multiple factors, interactions), models with random effects, mixed models. Assignments using the statistics programmes R and SAS.
ObjectiveThe students are familiar with matrix operations and the solving of systems of linear equations. They know the possibilities to solve systems of linearly dependent equations using the generalized inverse. They are able to set up linear models for the analysis of animal science data. They know the difference between fixed and random effects. They are familiar with the application of the statistics programmes R and SAS to solve linear models and to interpret their results.
Content- Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, generalised inverse
- Linear models with fixed effects:
- Regression: simple linear, multiple, non linear regression
- Models with 1 factor, 2 factors (without and with interaction), generalisation
- Linear models with random effects, mixed linear models
Lecture notesCopies of the slides are available on the net.
LiteratureTo be announced in the lectures.
751-6003-00LTraining Course in Research Groups (Large) Restricted registration - show details W+6 credits13PM. Kreuzer, E. Hillmann, S. Neuenschwander, 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.
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 of 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 W+3 credits6PM. Kreuzer, E. Hillmann, S. Neuenschwander, 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.
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 of 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.
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