Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023

Doctorate Chemistry and Applied Biosciences Information
Subject Specialisation
Inorganic Chemistry
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
529-0169-00LInstrumental AnalysisE-0 credits2SD. Günther
AbstractGroup seminar on elemental analysis and isotope ratio determinations using various plasma sources
Learning objective
ContentDevelopments in plasma mass spectrometry and alternative plasma sources
529-0198-00LMain Group Element and Coordination ChemistryE-0 credits2SH. Grützmacher
Abstract
Learning objective
529-0199-00LInorganic and Organometallic ChemistryE-0 credits2KC. Copéret, H. Grützmacher, D. Günther, M. Kovalenko, T. Lippert, V. Mougel, P. Steinegger
Abstract
Learning objective
529-0455-00LLaser for Micro- and NanostructuringW2 credits2VT. Lippert, N. Shepelin
AbstractIntroduction to the fundamentals of lasers and their applications with an emphasis on micro- and nano-structuring. Several applications which are still in the research state, will be discussed together with industrial applications, such as microlithography and laser welding. Other aspects are the materials that are applied in these applications, e.g. photoresists, and their functioning.
Learning objectiveIntroduction to the fundamentals of lasers and their applications with an emphasis on micro- and nano structuring. Several applications which are still in the research state, e.g. non-optical lithographies, will be discussed together with industrial applications, such as microlithography and laser welding. Other aspects are the materials that are applied in these applications, e.g. photoresists, and their functioning.
ContentIntroduction to lasers, Overview of micro- and nanotechnology, microlithography, photoresists: classical types and new developments, laser cutting and welding, laser cleaning, laser ablation, polymer ablation: designed polymers, lasers and surfaces, laser spectroscopy, laser chemical vapor deposition, pulsed laser deposition (PLD), special materials by PLD, alternative structuring methods.
Lecture notesThe script (a copy of the slides) will be handed out during the first lecture.
Literature• D. Bäuerle, Laser Processing and Chemistry, 3rd ed., Springer Verlag 2000.
• D. B. Chrisey, G. K. Hubler, Pulsed Laser Deposition of Thin Films, John Wiley & Sons 1994.
• D. Schuöcker, High Power Lasers in Production Engineering, Imperial College Press 1999.
• E. Beyer, Schweissen mit Laser : Grundlagen, Springer Verlag 1995.
• L. F. Thompson, C. G. Willson, M. J. Bowden, Eds., Introduction to Microlithography, 2nd ed., American Chemical Society 1994.
• J. Mazumder, A. Kar, Theory and Application of Laser Chemical Vapor Deposition, Plenum Press 1995.
• W. Demtroeder, Laser Spectroscopy: Basic Concepts and Intrumentation, 3rd ed., Springer 2003.
• F.K. Kneubühl, M. W. Sigrist, Laser, Teubner Taschenbücher Physik, Stuttgart-Leipzig 1999
• FSRM, CD-ROM: An Introduction to the World of Microsystems, Neuchatel.
• Arbeitskreis Lasertechnik R. Poprawe, CD-ROM: Lasertechnik, Aachen.
• J. Gobrecht, Vorlesungsskript: Grundlagen der Mikro- und Nanotechnik, ETH Zuerich, WS 2001/2002.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesfostered
Decision-makingfostered
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationfostered
Cooperation and Teamworkfostered
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsassessed
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management fostered
Organic Chemistry
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
529-0280-00LAnalytical Chemistry SeminarE-0 credits1KR. Zenobi
AbstractAnalytical Chemistry Seminar
Learning objectivePresentation and discussion of current research topics in analytical chemistry
ContentPresentation and discussion of current research topics in analytical chemistry
529-0290-00LOrganic Chemistry (Seminar) Restricted registration - show details E-0 credits2SE. M. Carreira, J. W. Bode, H. Wennemers, R. Zenobi
Abstract
Learning objective
529-0299-00LOrganic ChemistryE-0 credits1.5KJ. W. Bode, E. M. Carreira, P. Chen, K. Lang, B. Morandi, H. Wennemers, R. Zenobi
Abstract
Learning objective
551-0357-00LCellular Matters: Properties, Functions and Applications of Biomolecular Condensates
The number of participants is limited to 30 and will only take place with a minimum of 6 participants.

The first lecture will serve to form groups of students and assign papers.
W4 credits2ST. Michaels, F. Allain, P. Arosio, Y. Barral, D. Hilvert, M. Jagannathan, R. Mezzenga, G. Neurohr, R. Riek, A. E. Smith, K. Weis, H. Wennemers, further lecturers
AbstractThis Master level course delves into the emerging field of biomolecular condensates - membrane-less organelles in cells. Using interdisciplinary concepts from biology, chemistry, biophysics, and soft matter, we will explore the biological properties of these condensates, their functions in health and disease, and their potentiol as new biomimetic materials for various applications.
Learning objectiveIn the last decade, a novel type of cell compartments called biomolecular condensates have been discovered. This discovery is radically changing our understanding of the cell, its organization, and dynamics. The emerging picture is that the cytoplasm and nucleoplasm are highly complex fluids that can (meta)stably segregate into membrane-less compartments, similary to emulsions.

This interdisciplinary course encompasses milestone works and cutting-edge research questions in the young field of biomolecular condensates, including their properties, functions, and applications. The course begins with a lecture series that introduces the topic of condensates to an interdisciplinary audience and provides a theoretical foundation for understanding current research questions in the field. the lecturesprovide a base for student presentations of recent publications in the field, and for research seminars given by course lecturers, who are all active researchers with diverse expertise. Through this exciting interdisciplinary understanding of biomolecular condensates, bridging biology, chemistry, biophysics, and soft matter.

Students will not only learn how to critically read and evaluate scientific literature but will also gain valuable experience in giving scientific presentations to an interdisciplinary audience. Each presentation will require an introduction, critical analysis of the results, and a discussion of their significance, allowing student to substantiate their statements with a critical mindset that considers the pros and cons of chosen approaches and methods, as well as any limitations or possible follow-up experiments. This process will enable student to ask relevant querions and actively participate in class discussions, further enhancing their scientific skills.

In preparing the presentations, the students will have the unique opportunity to interact closely with each other and with the lecturers, who are all internationally well-established experts, and receive guidance in selectin a topic for the final presentaton and supporting literature.
ContentThe topic of biomolecular condensates goes beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplines and requires a multi-disciplinary approach that leverages and cross-fertilizes biology, physical chemistry, biophysics, and soft matter. This course will explore the properties, functions and potentioal applicatons of biomolecular condensates, including their role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, as well as their use as smart biomimetic materials.

This course is divided into two parts. The fist part will introduce the basic concepts essentialto the study of biomolecular condensates and phase separation. Topics include: fundamental units and scales in soft matter, phase transitions in biology, biopolymers and molecular self-assembly, introduction to active matter. This will establish a foundation for the second part, which will explore milestone works and current research in the field of biomolecular condensates. Each lecture of this second part will consist of:
1) a short literature seminar, where student groups will present and discuss a milestone paper assigned in advance and
2) a research seminar, where one of the course lecturers will present their own state-of-the art research in the field, building upon the milestone literature.
At the beginning of the course, student groups will be formed and assigned the milestone papers.
Lecture notesLecture slides and some scripts will be provided.
LiteratureNo compulsory textbooks. Literature will be provided during the course
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingfostered
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingfostered
Project Managementfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityassessed
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityassessed
Negotiationassessed
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management fostered
Physical Chemistry
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
529-0490-00LSpecial Topics in Theoretical ChemistryE-0 credits1SM. Reiher
AbstractWeekly seminar programme on special topics in theoretical and quantum chemistry. Talks delivered by PhD students and PostDocs as well as by external speakers.
Learning objectiveadvanced course for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows
Contentcurrent research topics in theoretical chemistry
Lecture notesnone
529-0460-00LComputer SimulationE-0 credits1SP. H. Hünenberger, S. Riniker
Abstract
Learning objective
Prerequisites / NoticeGroup meeting
529-0427-00LElectron Spectroscopy Restricted registration - show details W1 credit2SF. Merkt
AbstractGroup seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
Learning objectiveGroup seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
ContentGroup seminar on electronic spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy.
Prerequisites / NoticeParticipation to this seminar must be discussed with the lecturer.
529-0479-00LTheoretical Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy and DynamicsW1 credit2SF. Merkt, J. Richardson, R. Signorell, H. J. Wörner
AbstractSeminar on theoretical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy and dynamics.
Learning objective
529-0489-00LIntroduction to the Construction of Measurement Devices in Physical Chemistry Restricted registration - show details W2 credits2PF. Merkt
AbstractBasic concepts of the construction of instrumentation in physical chemistry. Practical exercises in mechanical manufacturing.
Learning objectiveKennenlernen der Grundlagen der Konstruktion von physikalisch-chemischen Messinstrumenten. Praktische Übungen in mechanischer Konstruktion. Befähigung zum selbstständigen Arbeiten (Zeichnungslesen, Drehen, Fräsen, Bohren).
Lecture notesUnterlagen in der ersten Stunde verteilt.
Prerequisites / NoticeZugang mit Bewilligung des Dozenten
529-0499-00LPhysical ChemistryW0 credits1KM. Reiher, A. Barnes, G. Jeschke, F. Merkt, J. Richardson, R. Riek, S. Riniker, T. Schmidt, R. Signorell, H. J. Wörner
AbstractInstitute-Seminar covering current research Topics in Physical Chemistry
Learning objective
529-0491-00LSeminar in Computational Chemistry C4E-0 credits2SM. Reiher, J. Richardson
AbstractResearch seminar with invited lecturers
Learning objective
402-0551-00LLaser SeminarE-0 credits1ST. Esslinger, J. Faist, J. Home, A. Imamoglu, U. Keller, F. Merkt, H. J. Wörner
AbstractResearch colloquium
Learning objective
529-0481-00LAdvanced High Resolution Molecular SpectroscopyW1 credit1VS. Albert
AbstractThe course teaches advanced topics in molecular spectroscopy: techniques for analysing rotationally and rovibrationally resolved spectra will be discussed, the basics of FTIR spectroscopy will be reviewed, and the sources which may be used in high resolution infrared spectroscopy will be described. The fields in which high resolution infrared /THz spectroscopy is applied will also be reviewed.
Learning objectiveThe students will understand how to use the tools needed to analyze simple highly resolved spectra. They will become familiar with experimental techniques in high resolution molecular spectroscopy and will understand how molecular spectroscopy can be applied to solve problems with respect to atmospheric pollutants and the detection of molecules in interstellar space.
ContentThe students will learn how to record rotationally and rovibrationally resolved spectra in the THz and IR frequency range. For that purpose state-of-the-art sources like synchrotrons, FELs and other THz sources will be discussed. In this context, the basics of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy will also be reviewed. The analysis of such spectra with interactive programs will then be explained. Finally, applications of high resolution molecular spectroscopy in the field of atmospheric and interstellar chemistry will be discussed. The identification and the quantitative determination of atmospheric pollutants will be discussed in detail. In addition, the identification of interstellar molecules in the context of the origin of life will be reviewed. The question of the identification of the interstellar unidentified infrared bands and of the interstellar diffuse bands will also be addressed. Finally, high resolution molecular spectroscopy of chiral molecules in the context of molecular parity violation will be discussed
LiteratureWill be given in the lecture
529-0485-00LCalculating Free Energy Differences from Molecular Simulation: Theory and Practical ApplicationsW1 credit1VN. Hansen
AbstractTheoretical analysis as well as issues of practical implementation of state of the art free energy methods.
Learning objectiveRecognition of the concepts that underlie the different approaches devised for the determination of free energies
ContentA wide variety of fundamental chemical quantities such as binding or equilibrium constants, solubilities, partition coefficients, and adsorption coefficients are related to the difference in free energy between particular (non)physical states of a system. A maze of computational techniques to calculate free energies is nowadays available that differ in efficiency and accuracy. However, most of them are rooted in a few basic ideas. In the lecture state of the art methods are discussed in light of these basic ideas.
Lecture notesHandouts will be provided
LiteratureC. Chipot, A. Pohorille, Free Energy Calculations, Springer, Berlin-Heidelberg, 2007
529-0809-00LTheoretical Chemistry SeminarE-0 credits2SM. Reiher, J. Richardson
AbstractSeminar on recent developments in Theoretical Chemistry presented by guest speakers.
Learning objectiveDoktorats- und Mitarbeiterschulung
ContentVariiert nach aktuellem Stand der Forschung
LiteratureWill be announced on http://www.reiher.ethz.ch/courses-and-seminars/theoretical-chemistry.html
551-0357-00LCellular Matters: Properties, Functions and Applications of Biomolecular Condensates
The number of participants is limited to 30 and will only take place with a minimum of 6 participants.

The first lecture will serve to form groups of students and assign papers.
W4 credits2ST. Michaels, F. Allain, P. Arosio, Y. Barral, D. Hilvert, M. Jagannathan, R. Mezzenga, G. Neurohr, R. Riek, A. E. Smith, K. Weis, H. Wennemers, further lecturers
AbstractThis Master level course delves into the emerging field of biomolecular condensates - membrane-less organelles in cells. Using interdisciplinary concepts from biology, chemistry, biophysics, and soft matter, we will explore the biological properties of these condensates, their functions in health and disease, and their potentiol as new biomimetic materials for various applications.
Learning objectiveIn the last decade, a novel type of cell compartments called biomolecular condensates have been discovered. This discovery is radically changing our understanding of the cell, its organization, and dynamics. The emerging picture is that the cytoplasm and nucleoplasm are highly complex fluids that can (meta)stably segregate into membrane-less compartments, similary to emulsions.

This interdisciplinary course encompasses milestone works and cutting-edge research questions in the young field of biomolecular condensates, including their properties, functions, and applications. The course begins with a lecture series that introduces the topic of condensates to an interdisciplinary audience and provides a theoretical foundation for understanding current research questions in the field. the lecturesprovide a base for student presentations of recent publications in the field, and for research seminars given by course lecturers, who are all active researchers with diverse expertise. Through this exciting interdisciplinary understanding of biomolecular condensates, bridging biology, chemistry, biophysics, and soft matter.

Students will not only learn how to critically read and evaluate scientific literature but will also gain valuable experience in giving scientific presentations to an interdisciplinary audience. Each presentation will require an introduction, critical analysis of the results, and a discussion of their significance, allowing student to substantiate their statements with a critical mindset that considers the pros and cons of chosen approaches and methods, as well as any limitations or possible follow-up experiments. This process will enable student to ask relevant querions and actively participate in class discussions, further enhancing their scientific skills.

In preparing the presentations, the students will have the unique opportunity to interact closely with each other and with the lecturers, who are all internationally well-established experts, and receive guidance in selectin a topic for the final presentaton and supporting literature.
ContentThe topic of biomolecular condensates goes beyond the boundaries of traditional disciplines and requires a multi-disciplinary approach that leverages and cross-fertilizes biology, physical chemistry, biophysics, and soft matter. This course will explore the properties, functions and potentioal applicatons of biomolecular condensates, including their role in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, as well as their use as smart biomimetic materials.

This course is divided into two parts. The fist part will introduce the basic concepts essentialto the study of biomolecular condensates and phase separation. Topics include: fundamental units and scales in soft matter, phase transitions in biology, biopolymers and molecular self-assembly, introduction to active matter. This will establish a foundation for the second part, which will explore milestone works and current research in the field of biomolecular condensates. Each lecture of this second part will consist of:
1) a short literature seminar, where student groups will present and discuss a milestone paper assigned in advance and
2) a research seminar, where one of the course lecturers will present their own state-of-the art research in the field, building upon the milestone literature.
At the beginning of the course, student groups will be formed and assigned the milestone papers.
Lecture notesLecture slides and some scripts will be provided.
LiteratureNo compulsory textbooks. Literature will be provided during the course
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingfostered
Media and Digital Technologiesfostered
Problem-solvingfostered
Project Managementfostered
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityassessed
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityassessed
Negotiationassessed
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management fostered
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