Suchergebnis: Katalogdaten im Herbstsemester 2021

Atmospheric and Climate Science Master Information
Ergänzungen
Ergänzung in Physikalische Glaziologie
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
101-0289-00LApplied GlaciologyW4 KP2GD. Farinotti, A. Bauder, M. Werder
KurzbeschreibungThe course transmits fundamental knowledge for treating applied glaciological problems. Topics include climate-glacier interactions, glacier ice flow, glacier hydrology, ice avalanches, and lake ice.
LernzielThe objectives of the courses are to:
- learn about fundamental glaciological processes, including glacier mass balance, ice dynamics, and glacier-related hazards;
- apply the above knowledge to some case studies inspired by contract-works performed at ETH's Glaciology section;
- generate the own computer code to solve the above case studies, and interpret the results;
- understand, both in class and in the field, the practical relevance of glaciology, with a focus on the Swiss applications.
InhaltThe course will develop along the following outline:
- How glaciology became a scientific discipline
- Glaciology and hydropower
- Glacier mechanics and ice flow
- Gravitational glacier instabilities
- Glacier hydrology and glacier lake outbursts
- Lake ice and ice bearing capacity
- Field excursion to Jungfraujoch
- Discussion of the exercises performed during the semester
SkriptDigital lecture handouts will be distributed prior to each class.
LiteraturLinks to relevant literature will be provided during the classes.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesCompleted BSc studies. Basic knowledge in computer scripting in any language (e.g. Python, R, Julia, Matlab, IDL, ...) will be advantageous for solving the exercises. The exercises will be performed in groups. A minimal level of fitness is required for the field excursion.
KompetenzenKompetenzen
Fachspezifische KompetenzenKonzepte und Theoriengeprüft
Verfahren und Technologiengeprüft
Methodenspezifische KompetenzenAnalytische Kompetenzengeprüft
Entscheidungsfindunggeprüft
Medien und digitale Technologiengeprüft
Problemlösunggeprüft
Projektmanagementgefördert
Soziale KompetenzenKommunikationgefördert
Kooperation und Teamarbeitgeprüft
Kundenorientierunggefördert
Menschenführung und Verantwortunggefördert
Selbstdarstellung und soziale Einflussnahmegefördert
Sensibilität für Vielfalt gefördert
Verhandlunggefördert
Persönliche KompetenzenAnpassung und Flexibilitätgefördert
Kreatives Denkengeprüft
Kritisches Denkengeprüft
Integrität und Arbeitsethikgeprüft
Selbstbewusstsein und Selbstreflexion gefördert
Selbststeuerung und Selbstmanagement geprüft
651-4101-00LPhysics of Glaciers Information W3 KP3GM. Lüthi, F. T. Walter, M. Werder
KurzbeschreibungUnderstanding glaciers and ice sheets with simple physical concepts. Topics include the reaction of glaciers to the climate, flow of glacier ice, temperature in glaciers and ice sheets, glacier hydrology, glacier seismology, basal motion and calving glaciers. A special focus is the current development of the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica.
LernzielAfter the course the students are able understand and interpret measurements of ice flow, subglacial water pressure and ice temperature. They will have an understanding of glaciology-related physical concepts sufficient to understand most of the contemporary literature on the topic. The students will be well equipped to work on glacier-related problems by numerical modeling, remote sensing, and field work.
InhaltThe dynamics of glaciers and polar ice sheets is the key requisite to understand their history and their future evolution. We will take a closer look at ice deformation, basal motion, heat flow and glacier hydraulics. The specific dynamics of tide water and calving glaciers is investigated, as is the reaction of glaciers to changes in mass balance (and therefore climate).
Skripthttp://people.ee.ethz.ch/~luethim/teaching.html
LiteraturA list of relevant literature is available on the class web site.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesHigh school mathematics and physics knowledge required.
651-4077-00LQuantification and Modeling of the Cryosphere: Dynamic Processes (University of Zurich)
Der Kurs muss direkt an der UZH als incoming student belegt werden.
UZH Modulkürzel: GEO815

Beachten Sie die Einschreibungstermine an der UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/de/studies/application/deadlines.html
W3 KP1VUni-Dozierende
KurzbeschreibungÜbersicht über die wichtigsten formbildenden Prozesse und Landschaftsformen in kalten Regionen der Erde (Gletschergebiete und Gebiete intensiven Bodenfrostes) mit Schwerpunkt Hochgebirge. Diskussion aktueller Forschungsfragen.
LernzielKenntnis der wichtigsten klimarelevanten geomorphologischen Prozesse und Phänomene im Hochgebirge, Verständnis für aktuelle Forschungsfragen.
InhaltErosion und Sedimentation durch Gletscher in Abhängigkeit von Klima, Topographie, Eistemperatur, Sedimentbilanz, Gleitbewegung und Schmelzwasserabfluss. Prozesse und Formen im Bereich des jahreszeitlichen und ganzjährigen Bodenfrostes (Frostverwitterung, Felsstürze, Schutthalden, Solifluktion, Permafrostkriechen/Blockgletscher, Murgänge).
SkriptGlacial and periglacial geomorphodynamics in high-mountain regions. Ca. 100 Seiten.
Literaturreferences in skript
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesGrundkenntisse über Geomorphologie und Gletscher und Permafrost aus dem Kursangebot von ETH/UZH oder entsprechenden Vorlesungsskripten
651-1581-00LSeminar in GlaciologyW3 KP2SA. Bauder
KurzbeschreibungStudium aktueller und klassischer Arbeiten der glaziologischen Forschung. Teilnehmer sollen sich aktiv beteiligen am Seminar und es stehen Doktoranden der Glaziologie als Mentoren zur Seite.
LernzielVertiefte Kenntnisse in ausgewählten Bereichen der glaziologischen Forschung erarbeiten. Kennenlernen von Formen der wissenschaftlicher Präsentation und Verbessern der eigenen Fähigkeit in der Disskussion von wissenschaftlichen Themen.
InhaltAusgewählte Themen aus der glaziologischen Forschung
Skriptbenötigte Unterlagen werden im Verlauf der Veranstaltung abgegeben
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesDieser Kurs erfordert ein aktive Teilnahme mit Präsenz an den einzelnen Lehrveranstaltungen und kann deshalb nur für eine begrenzte Anzahl Studierende angeboten werden.
Eine der folgenden Lehrveranstaltungen werden als Voraussetzung empfohlen:
- 651-3561-00L Kryosphäre
- 101-0289-00L Applied Glaciology
- 651-4101-00L Physics of Glaciers
Ergänzung in Biogeochemische Kreisläufe
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
701-1313-00LIsotopes and Biomarkers in BiogeochemistryW3 KP2GC. Schubert, R. Kipfer
KurzbeschreibungThe course introduces the scientific concepts and typical applications of tracers in biogeochemistry. The course covers stable and radioactive isotopes, geochemical tracers and biomarkers and their application in biogeochemical processes as well as regional and global cycles. The course provides essential theoretical background for the lab course "Isotopic and Organic Tracers Laboratory".
LernzielThe course aims at understanding the fractionation of stable isotopes in biogeochemical processes. Students learn to know the origin and decay modes of relevant radiogenic isotopes. They discover the spectrum of possible geochemical tracers and biomarkers, their potential and limitations and get familiar with important applications
InhaltGeogenic and cosmogenic radionuclides (sources, decay chains);
stable isotopes in biogeochemistry (nataural abundance, fractionation);
geochemical tracers for processes such as erosion, productivity, redox fronts; biomarkers for specific microbial processes.
Skripthandouts will be provided for every chapter
LiteraturA list of relevant books and papers will be provided
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesStudents should have a basic knowledge of biogeochemical processes (BSc course on Biogeochemical processes in aquatic systems or equivalent)
701-1315-00LBiogeochemistry of Trace ElementsW3 KP2GA. Voegelin, S. Bouchet, L. Winkel
KurzbeschreibungThe course addresses the biogeochemical classification and behavior of trace elements, including key processes driving the cycling of important trace elements in aquatic and terrestrial environments and the coupling of abiotic and biotic transformation processes of trace elements. Examples of the role of trace elements in natural or engineered systems will be presented and discussed in the course.
LernzielThe students are familiar with the chemical characteristics, the environmental behavior and fate, and the biogeochemical reactivity of different groups of trace elements. They are able to apply their knowledge on the interaction of trace elements with geosphere components and on abiotic and biotic transformation processes of trace elements to discuss and evaluate the behavior and impact of trace elements in aquatic and terrestrial systems.
Inhalt(i) Definition, importance and biogeochemical classification of trace elements. (ii) Key biogeochemical processes controlling the cycling of different trace elements (base metals, redox-sensitive and chalcophile elements, volatile trace elements) in natural and engineered environments. (iii) Abiotic and biotic processes that determine the environmental fate and impact of selected trace elements.
SkriptSelected handouts (lecture notes, literature, exercises) will be distributed during the course.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesStudents are expected to be familiar with the basic concepts of aquatic and soil chemistry covered in the respective classes at the bachelor level (soil mineralogy, soil organic matter, acid-base and redox reactions, complexation and sorption reactions, precipitation/dissolution reactions, thermodynamics, kinetics, carbonate buffer system).
The lecture 701-1315-00L Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements is a prerequisite for attending the laboratory course 701-1331-00L Trace Elements Laboratory, or students must be concurrently enrolled in 701-1315-00L Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in the same semester.
701-1341-00LWater Resources and Drinking WaterW3 KP2GS. Hug, M. Berg, F. Hammes, U. von Gunten
KurzbeschreibungThe course covers qualitative (chemistry and microbiology) and quantitative aspects of drinking water from the resource to the tap. Natural processes, anthropogenic pollution, legislation of groundwater and surface water and of drinking water as well as water treatment will be discussed for industrialized and developing countries.
LernzielThe goal of this lecture is to give an overview over the whole path of drinking water from the source to the tap and understand the involved physical, chemical and biological processes which determine the drinking water quality.
InhaltThe course covers qualitative (chemistry and microbiology) and quantitative aspects of drinking water from the resource to the tap. The various water resources, particularly groundwater and surface water, are discussed as part of the natural water cycle influenced by anthropogenic activities such as agriculture, industry, urban water systems. Furthermore legislation related to water resources and drinking water will be discussed. The lecture is focused on industrialized countries, but also addresses global water issues and problems in the developing world. Finally unit processes for drinking water treatment (filtration, adsorption, oxidation, disinfection etc.) will be presented and discussed.
SkriptHandouts will be distributed
LiteraturWill be mentioned in handouts
701-1346-00LCarbon Mitigation Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Number of participants limited to 100
Priority is given to the target groups: Bachelor and Master Environmental Sciences and PHD Environmental Sciences until September 21st,2021.
Waiting list will be deleted October 1st, 2021.
W3 KP2GN. Gruber
KurzbeschreibungFuture climate change can only kept within reasonable bounds when CO2 emissions are drastically reduced. In this course, we will discuss a portfolio of options involving the alteration of natural carbon sinks and carbon sequestration. The course includes introductory lectures, presentations from guest speakers from industry and the public sector, and final presentations by the students.
LernzielThe goal of this course is to investigate, as a group, a particular set of carbon mitigation/sequestration options and to evaluate their potential, their cost, and their consequences.
InhaltFrom the large number of carbon sequestration/mitigation options, a few options will be selected and then investigated in detail by the students. The results of this research will then be presented to the other students, the involved faculty, and discussed in detail by the whole group.
SkriptNone
LiteraturWill be identified based on the chosen topic.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesExam: No final exam. Pass/No-Pass is assigned based on the quality of the presentation and ensuing discussion.
Ergänzung in Globaler Wandel und Nachhaltigkeit
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
701-0015-00LTransdisciplinary Research: Challenges of Interdisciplinarity and Stakeholder Engagement Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Number of participants limited to 20.
Priority is given to PhD students D-USYS.

All participants will be on the waiting list at first. Enrollment is possible until 15 September 2021. The waiting list is active until 17 September. All students will be informed on 19 September, if they can participate in the lecture.
The lecture takes place if a minimum of 12 students register for it..
W2 KP2SM. Stauffacher, C. E. Pohl, B. Vienni Baptista
KurzbeschreibungThis seminar is designed for PhD students and PostDoc researchers involved in inter- or transdisciplinary research. It addresses and discusses challenges of this kind of research using scientific literature presenting case studies, concepts, theories, methods and by testing practical tools. It concludes with a 10-step approach to make participants' research projects more societally relevant.
LernzielParticipants know specific challenges of inter- and transdisciplinary research and can address them by applying practical tools. They can tackle questions like: how to integrate knowledge from different disciplines, how to engage with societal actors, how to secure broader impact of research? They learn to critically reflect their own research project in its societal context and on their role as scientists.
InhaltThe seminar covers the following topics:
(1) Theories and concepts of inter- and transdisciplinary research
(2) The specific challenges of inter- and transdisciplinary research
(3) Collaborating between different disciplines
(4) Engaging with stakeholders
(5) 10 steps to make participants' research projects more societally relevant
Throughout the whole course, scientific literature will be read and discussed as well as practical tools explored in class to address concrete challenges.
LiteraturLiterature will be made available to the participants.
The following open access article builds a core element of the course:
Pohl, C., Krütli, P., & Stauffacher, M. (2017). Ten Reflective Steps for Rendering Research Societally Relevant. GAIA 26(1), 43-51 doi: 10.14512/gaia.26.1.10
available at (open access): Link

Further, this collection of tools will be used
https://naturalsciences.ch/topics/co-producing_knowledge
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesParticipation in the course requires participants to be working on their own research project.
Dates (Wednesdays, 8h15-12h00): 29 September, 27 October, 10 November, 24 November, 8 December
701-1551-00LSustainability Assessment Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Number of participants limited to 35.

Waiting list will be deleted October 1st, 2021.

No enrollment possible after October 1st, 2021.
W3 KP2GP. Krütli, D. Nef
KurzbeschreibungThe course teaches concepts and methodologies of sustainability assessment. A special focus is given to the social dimension and to social justice as a guiding principle of sustainability. The format of the course is seminar-like, interactive.
LernzielAt the end of the course, students:
- know core concepts of sustainable development, main features of social justice in the context of sustainability, a selection of methodologies for the assessment of sustainable development
- have a deepened understanding of the challenges of trade-offs between the different dimensions of sustainable development and their respective impacts on individual and societal decision-making
InhaltThe course is structured as follows:
- overview of rationale, objectives, concepts and origins of sustainable development (approx. 15%)
- overview of the concept of social justice as guiding principle of the social dimension of sustainability (approx. 20%)
- analysis of a selection of concepts and methodologies to assess sustainable development in a variety of contexts (approx. 65%)
SkriptHandouts are provided
LiteraturSelected scientific articles and book-chapters
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesStudents of this course may also be interested in the course transdisciplinary case study (tdCS) in the Spring semester (701-1502-00L)
KompetenzenKompetenzen
Fachspezifische KompetenzenKonzepte und Theoriengeprüft
Verfahren und Technologiengeprüft
Soziale KompetenzenKommunikationgefördert
Kooperation und Teamarbeitgefördert
Persönliche KompetenzenKreatives Denkengefördert
Kritisches Denkengeprüft
860-0012-00LCooperation and Conflict Over International Water Resources Belegung eingeschränkt - Details anzeigen
Number of participants limited to 40.
Priority for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc.

This is a research seminar at the Master level. PhD students are also welcome.
W3 KP2SB. Wehrli, T. Bernauer, E. Calamita, T. U. Siegfried
KurzbeschreibungThis seminar focuses on the technical, economic, and political challenges of dealing with water allocation and pollution problems in large international river systems. It examines ways and means through which such challenges are addressed, and when and why international efforts in this respect succeed or fail.
LernzielAbility to (1) understand the causes and consequences of water scarcity and water pollution problems in large international river systems; (2) understand ways and means of addressing such water challenges; and (3) analyse when and why international efforts in this respect succeed or fail.
InhaltBased on lectures and discussion of scientific papers and reports, students acquire basic knowledge on contentious issues in managing international water resources, on the determinants of cooperation and conflict over international water issues, and on ways and means of mitigating conflict and promoting cooperation. Students will then, in small teams coached by the instructors, carry out research on a case of their choice (i.e. an international river basin where riparian countries are trying to find solutions to water allocation and/or water quality problems associated with a large dam project). They will write a brief paper and present their findings towards the end of the semester.
SkriptSlides and reading materials will be distributed electronically.
LiteraturThe UN World Water Development Reports provide a broad overview of the topic: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/water/wwap/
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesThe course is open to Master and PhD students from any area of ETH.

ISTP students who take this course should also register for the course 860-0012-01L - Cooperation and conflict over international water resources; In-depth case study.
Ergänzung in nachhaltiger Energienutzung
NummerTitelTypECTSUmfangDozierende
227-0731-00LPower Market I - Portfolio and Risk ManagementW6 KP4GD. Reichelt, G. A. Koeppel
KurzbeschreibungPortfolio und Risiko Management für Energieversorgungsunternehmen, Europäischer Strommarkt und -handel, Terminkontrakte, Preisabsicherung, Optionen und Derivate, Kennzahlen für das Risikomanagement, finanztechnische Modellierung von Kraftwerken, grenzüberschreitender Stromhandel, Systemdienstleistungen, Regelenergiemarkt, Bilanzgruppenmodell.
LernzielErwerb von umfassenden Kenntnissen über die weltweite Liberalisierung der Strommärkte, den internationalen Stromhandel sowie die Funktion von Strombörsen. Verstehen der Finanzprodukte (Derivate) basierend auf dem Strompreis. Abbilden des Portfolios aus physischer Produktion, Verträgen und Finanzprodukten. Beurteilen von Strategien zur Absicherung des Marktpreisrisikos. Beherrschen der Methoden und Werkzeuge des Risiko Managements.
Inhalt1. Europäischer Strommarkt und –handel
1.1. Einführung Stromhandel
1.2. Entwicklung des Marktes
1.3. Energiewirtschaft
1.4. Spothandel und OTC-Handel
1.5. Strombörse EEX

2. Marktmodell
2.1. Marktplatz und Organisation
2.2. Bilanzgruppenmodell / Ausgleichsenergie
2.3. Systemdienstleistungen
2.4. Regelenergiemarkt
2.5. Grenzüberschreitender Handel
2.6. Kapazitätsauktionen

3. Portfolio und Risiko Management
3.1. Portfoliomanagement 1 (Einführung)
3.2. Terminkontrakte (EEX Futures)
3.3. Risk Management 1 (m2m, VaR, hpfc, Volatilität, cVaR)
3.4. Risk Management 2 (PaR)
3.5. Vertragsbewertung (HPFC)
3.6. Portfoliomanagement 2
3.7. Risk Management 3 (Energiegeschäft)

4. Energie & Finance I
4.1. Optionen 1 – Grundlagen
4.2. Optionen 2 – Absicherungsstrategien
4.3. Einführung Derivate (Swaps, Cap, Floor, Collar)
4.4. Finanztechnische Modellierung von Kraftwerken
4.5. Wasserkraft und Handel
4.6. Anreizregulierung
SkriptHandouts mit den Folien der Vorlesung
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes1 Exkursion pro Semester, 2 Case Studies, externe Referaten für ausgewählte Themen.
Kurs Moodle: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/enrol/index.php?id=11636
151-0209-00LRenewable Energy Technologies Information W4 KP3GA. Steinfeld, E. Casati
KurzbeschreibungRenewable energy technologies: solar PV, solar thermal, biomass, wind, geothermal, hydro, waste-to-energy. Focus is on the engineering aspects.
LernzielStudents learn the potential and limitations of renewable energy technologies and their contribution towards sustainable energy utilization.
SkriptLecture Notes containing copies of the presented slides.
Voraussetzungen / BesonderesPrerequisite: strong background on the fundamentals of engineering thermodynamics, equivalent to the material taught in the courses Thermodynamics I, II, and III of D-MAVT.
052-0609-00LEnergie- und Klimasysteme I Information W2 KP2GA. Schlüter
KurzbeschreibungIm ersten Semester des Jahreskurses werden die wesentlichen physikalischen Prinzipien, Konzepte, Komponenten und Systeme für die effiziente und nachhaltige Versorgung von Gebäuden mit Wärme, Kälte und Luft behandelt. Abhängigkeiten und Interaktionen zwischen technischen Systemen und dem architektonischen und städtebaulichen Entwerfen werden aufgezeigt.
LernzielZiel der Vorlesung ist die Kenntnis der physikalischen Grundlagen, der relevanten Konzepte und technischen Systeme für die effiziente und nachhaltige Versorgung von Gebäuden. Mittels überschlägiger Berechnungsmethoden wird die Ermittlung relevanter Grössen und die Identifikation wichtiger Parameter geübt. Auf diese Weise können passende Ansätze für den eigenen Entwurf ausgewählt, qualitativ und quantitativ bewertet und integriert werden.
Inhalt1. Einführung und Überblick
2. Heizen und Kühlen
3. Lüftung
SkriptDie Folien aus der Vorlesung dienen als Skript und sind als download erhältlich.
LiteraturEine Liste weiterführender Literatur ist am Lehrstuhl erhältlich.
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