Susanne E. Ulbrich: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2024 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Susanne E. Ulbrich |
| Field | Animal Physiology |
| Address | Professur für Tierphysiologie ETH Zürich, LFW B 57.1 Universitätstrasse 2 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 27 21 |
| susanne.ulbrich@usys.ethz.ch | |
| URL | https://usys.ethz.ch/en/people/profile.susanne-ulbrich.html |
| Department | Environmental Systems Science |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
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| 751-6003-00L | Training Course in Research Groups (Large)  | 6 credits | 13P | S. M. Bernal Ulloa, S. Neuenschwander, M. Niu, 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 751-6003-01L | Training Course in Research Groups (Small) | 3 credits | 6P | S. M. Bernal Ulloa, S. Neuenschwander, M. Niu, 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 751-6101-00L | Anatomy and Physiology of Humans and Animals I | 2 credits | 2V | S. E. Ulbrich, A.‑K. Hankele, F. Trepp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Imparts a basic understanding of physiology and 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The overall goal of this course is to enable students to understand basic functions of the vertebrate organism and to comprehend pathophysiological correlations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts are provided by each lecturer separately. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | The lecturers will recommend additional literature at the beginning of the course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | This lecture is part of the BSc programme in Agricultural Sciences (3rd semester) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 751-6102-AAL | Anatomy and Physiology of Humans and Animals I+II Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 2 credits | 4R | S. E. Ulbrich | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Imparts 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The course enables students to describe basic knowledge of human and animal anatomy and physiology, to understand basic functions of the organism, to understand connections between morphology and function of organ systems, to describe the development of organ systems and to be able to understand pathophysiological connections. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 751-6113-00L | Endocrinology and Biology of Reproduction | 3 credits | 2G | S. E. Ulbrich, S. M. Bernal Ulloa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Endokrinologie und Reproduktionsbiologie der Säugetiere und des Menschen (Anatomie, Morphologie, Physiologie, Regelmechanismen) Die Systematik der Reproduktionshormone und der Hormonrezeptoren wird erläutert, die Wirkungsmechanismen (Bildung; orale Bioverfügbarkeit; Elimination) erklärt. Mit diesen Grundlagen wird das Verständnis der Regulation der Fortpflanzung umfassend erörtert. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Die Studierenden erlangen das grundlegende theoretische Verständnis und Fachwissen zur Endokrinologie der Reproduktion und zur weiblichen und männlichen Reproduktionsbiologie. Sie können darüber hinaus pathologische Situationen (Fortpflanzungsstörungen) und deren vielfältige Ursachen in den physiologischen Kontext einordnen. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 751-6121-00L | Regulatory Physiology | 2 credits | 2V | S. E. Ulbrich, A.‑K. Hankele, M. Saenz de Juano Ribes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Zusammen mit nervaler Kontrolle, spielen Hormone und Zytokine als Signalmediatoren eine besondere Rolle bei der Regulation der Homöostase von Körperfunktionen (Flüssigkeits-, Temperatur-, Energie-Homöostase). Insbesondere im Zusammenhang mit pathologischen Konstellationen (Fieber, Stress, metabolische Imbalance, Schmerzen) wird diese komplexe Funktion verständlich. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Die Studierende werden verstehen, wie physiologische Entgleisungen entstehen und diese die am häufigsten vorkommenden gesundheitlichen Probleme in der Tierhaltung verursachen (Kälberdurchfall, Milchfieber, Ketose, Stress, Schmerz). Auf Grund des erlernten Wissens über das Zusammenwirken von humoralen und neuronalen Regelkreisen können Sie die Wirksamkeit von Einflussfaktoren und möglichen Präventionsmassnahmen beurteilen. Neben dem Vorlesungsteil ergänzen unterschiedliche Lehrmitteln wie Praxispublikationen und wissenschaftliche Texte die Studierenden im eigenständigen, problemorientierten Erlernen und Bearbeiten von konkreten Fragestellungen aus Problemkreisen der Tierhaltung. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | - Thermoregulation (Fieber) - Flüssigkeitshomöostase (Durchfall) - Calciumregulation (Milchfieber) - Energiehomöostase (Ketose) - Schmerz (zootechnnische Eingriffe) - Stress (allostatische Last, Epigenetik) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Unterlagen werden individuell von den Dozierenden abgegeben. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Spezifische Literatur wird individuell von den Dozierenden angegeben. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Diese Vorlesung is Teil der BSc Agrarwissenschaften (5. Semester) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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