Susanne E. Ulbrich: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2017

Name Prof. Dr. Susanne E. Ulbrich
FieldAnimal Physiology
Address
Professur für Tierphysiologie
ETH Zürich, LFW B 57.1
Universitätstrasse 2
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 632 27 21
E-mailsusanne.ulbrich@usys.ethz.ch
URLhttps://usys.ethz.ch/en/people/profile.susanne-ulbrich.html
DepartmentEnvironmental Systems Science
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
751-0282-00LAnimal Sciences in the World Food System2 credits2VS. E. Ulbrich
AbstractSpecies-specific behaviour and common housing system of several farm animal species and the food products of animal origin will be introduced.
ObjectiveDie Studierenden lernen verschiedene Nutztierarten sowie das jeweilige artspezifische Verhalten und für die Tierarten übliche Haltungsformen kennen. Sie werden anhand des natürlichen Verhaltens die wichtigsten Bedürfnisse der Tierarten an eine tiergerechte Haltung benennen können. Die Herkunft verschiedener tierischer Lebensmittel und ihre Produktions- und Verzehrsmengen sowie die Lebensmittelgruppen und Inhaltsstoffe werden ihnen geläufig sein.
Sie werden Verfahren zur Produktion und Verarbeitung tierischer Lebensmittel kennenlernen und die Gründe für die Be- und Verarbeitung der Lebensmittel verstehen.
LiteratureNutztiere in der Lebensmittelkette (Reinhard Fries, UTB Verlag)
Anatomie und Physiologie der Haustiere (Klaus Loeffler, UTB Verlag)
Krankheitsursache Haltung (Thomas Richter Hrsg., Enke Verlag)
Farbatlas Nutztierrassen (Hans Hinrich Sambraus, Ulmer Verlag)
Domestic Animal Behaviour (Katherine A. Houpt, Wiley-Blackwell)
Lebensmittel-Warenkunde für Einsteiger (Rimbach et al., Springer, Berlin 2010)
751-1000-00LInterdisciplinary Project Work Restricted registration - show details
Prerequisite: successful completion of the bachelor programme.
3 credits3UB. Dorn, E. Frossard, L. Meile, H. Adelmann, N. Buchmann, E. Buff Keller, C. De Moraes, R. Finger, P. A. Fischer, M. C. Härdi-Landerer, C. Hartmann, G. Kaufmann, M. Kreuzer, U. Merz, M. Schuppler, M. Siegrist, J. Six, S. E. Ulbrich, A. Walter
AbstractDie Studierenden der Agrar- und Lebensmittelwissenschaft erarbeiten in interdisziplinären Teams Lösungen für Probleme, welche ihnen von Projektpartnern entlang der Nahrungsmittelwertschöpfungskette gestellt werden. Die Studierenden präsentieren und diskutieren die Lösungsvorschläge an der Schlussveranstaltung mit den Projektpartnern und verfassen einen schriftlichen Projektbericht.
ObjectiveDie Studierenden kennen
- können in Absprache mit den Auftraggebern einen Projektauftrag definieren, darauf abgestimmt eine Projektplanung erstellen und das Projekt im Team nach diesen Vorgaben abwickeln;
- kennen Grundlagen der inter- und transdisziplinären Zusammenarbeit sowie der Teamarbeit und können diese in ihrem Projekt erfolgreich anwenden;
- präsentieren erfolgreich ihre Arbeit in mündlicher und schriftlicher Form zu handen des Projektpartners;
- reflektieren die geleistete Projektarbeit im Team und mit dem Coach an zwei vorgegebenen Zeitpunkten und ziehen darauf Konsequenzen für das Handeln im Projektteam. während des Projektes.
ContentDie Studierenden der Agrar- und Lebensmittelwissenschaften wenden ihre fachlichen und nicht-fachlichen Kompetenzen an einem konkreten transdisziplinären Projekt entlang der Schweizer Nahrungsmittel-wertschöpfungskette in interdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit an. Sie erarbeiten innovative und kreative Lösungsvorschläge oder Lösungen für den Projektpartner. Die Studierenden präsentieren und diskutieren die Lösungen an der Schlussveranstaltung mit den Projektpartnern und verfassen einen schriftlichen Projektbericht zu handen des Projektpartners. Während der Projektarbeit sind die Studierenden aufgefordert Ihre Team- und Projektmanagementkompetenzen innerhalb eines interdisziplinär zusammengesetzen Teams zur Analyse einer Transdisziplinären Fragestellung umzusetzen und zu reflektieren. Dabei werden Sie von einem Coach aus der Studienrichtung Agrar- oder Lebensmittelwissenschaften unterstützt.
751-6003-00LTraining Course in Research Groups (Large) Restricted registration - show details 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 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.
751-6102-00LAnatomy and Physiology of Man and Animals II2 credits2GM. C. Härdi-Landerer, S. E. Ulbrich
AbstractImparts a basic understanding of physiology an anatomy in man and domestic animals, focusing on the interrelations between morphology and function of the organism, in particular of domestic animals. This is fostered by discussing all subjects from a functional point of view. The lecture consists of two consecutive parts.
ObjectiveDie Lehrveranstaltung befähigt die Studierenden grundlegende Funktionen des Organismus zu verstehen und pathophysiologische Zusammenhänge nachvollziehen zu können.
751-6122-00LPhysiology of Lactation3 credits3GS. E. Ulbrich, R. Bruckmaier
AbstractAs part of the course, students get to know the detailed processes that lead to the formation and secretion of milk in the context of mammalian lactation, particularly in livestock and wildlife.
ObjectiveThe course aims at an understanding of the complex function of lactation. The acquired knowledge allows the students to assess both current and future potentials and problems which arise during the different stages of lactation.
ContentThe interactive lecture, which is complemented by two days internship, allows students to aquire the detailed processes that lead to the formation and secretion of milk in mammals.
These include the basic understanding of the development and functional stages of the mammary gland and its importance for the various farm animal species and humans as food. Also, hormonal changes which are occuring during the different stages of lactation, are discussed in detail. In addition, techniques of milk withdrawal are discussed in lectures and internship. These focus on the particularly challenging interactions between milking technology and the animal.
Lecture notesStudents will receive the slides of the lessons as pdf in advance.
LiteratureF. Döcke, "Veterinärmedizinische Endokrinologie"
Prerequisites / NoticeRequirement:
The course "Endocrinology and Biology of Reproduction" (751-6113-00L, takes place in HS) is an excellent prerequisite and complementation of the "Physiology of Lactation".
Dates:
The course dates are:
Friday, 24.03., 28.04. and 12.05., 10-17h in Zurich Center, TAN D4;
Thursday, 30.03.17 - Friday 31.03.17 whole day in Posieux (with overnight stay in Posieux/Fribourg/Grangeneuf);