Digital tools and objective methods for motion research in animals
Group work (20h):
- Development of a suggestion for and preparation of the presentation of a study in the field
- Review a study proposal from another group
Seminar (16h): Presentations of group work and discussions.
Literature studies (20h)
Practical exercise in motion recording / own case recording (4h)
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
PVS0171 Digital tools and objective methods for motion research in animals, 3.0 Credits
Subjects
Animal ScienceEducation cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Admitted to a postgraduate program in animal science, biology, veterinary medicine,engineering, veterinary nursing, or related subjects, or to a residency program in veterinary science.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Present an overview of different techniques for measuring motion in animals
Discuss the pros and cons of measuring techniques for motion in animals and for their applicability for specific situations and species.
Explain how different data can be analysed with different approaches.
Develop, present and review an actual or fictive study design in the field of animal motion using digital techniques.
Content
Lectures (20h): The locomotor apparatus in animals, IMU-sensor technique, Motion Capture, Force plates, EMG, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, Machine Learning, Body modelling.
Group work (20h):
Development of a suggestion for and preparation of the presentation of a study in the field
Review a study proposal from another group
Seminar (16h): Presentations of group work and discussions.
Literature studies (20h)
Practical exercise in motion recording / own case recording (4h)
Additional information
All participation will be made available online.Responsible department
Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry