Search result: Course units in Spring Semester 2017

Mechanical Engineering Master Information
Core Courses
Energy, Flows and Processes
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0106-00LOrbital DynamicsW4 credits3GA. A. Kubik
151-0110-00LCompressible FlowsW4 credits2V + 1UJ.‑P. Kunsch
151-0114-00LTurbulence ModelingW4 credits2V + 1UD. W. Meyer-Massetti
151-1115-00LAircraft Aerodynamics and Flight MechanicsW4 credits3GJ. Wildi
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Chatzidoukas, K. Papadimitriou
151-0156-00LSafety of Nuclear Power Plants Information W4 credits2V + 1UH.‑M. Prasser, V. Dang, L. Podofillini
151-0160-00LNuclear Energy SystemsW4 credits2V + 1UH.‑M. Prasser, I. Günther-Leopold, S. Hirschberg, W. Hummel, P. K. Zuidema
151-0166-00LSpecial Topics in Reactor PhysicsW4 credits3GS. Pelloni, K. Mikityuk, A. Pautz
151-0184-00LAdvances in Radiative Heat TransferW1 credit1GW. S. Lipinski
151-0204-00LAerospace PropulsionW4 credits2V + 1UR. S. Abhari, N. Chokani
151-0211-00LConvective Heat TransportW5 credits4GH. G. Park
151-0212-00LAdvanced CFD MethodsW4 credits2V + 1UP. Jenny
151-0214-00LTurbomachinery Mechanics and Dynamics
Prerequisites of this course are listed under "catalogue data".
W4 credits3GA. Zemp, R. S. Abhari
151-0215-00LIntroduction to Acoustics, Aeroacoustics and ThermoacousticsW4 credits3GN. Noiray
151-0224-00LSynthesis Fuel EngineeringW4 credits3VC. Muhich, R. Michalsky
151-0236-00LSingle- and Two-Phase Particulate FlowsW4 credits2V + 1UC. Müller
151-0252-00LGasturbines: Cycles and Combustion Systems Information W4 credits2V + 1UP. Jansohn
151-0254-00LIC-Engines and Propulsion Systems IIW4 credits2V + 1UC. Barro, P. Dimopoulos Eggenschwiler, P. Kyrtatos, Y. Wright
151-0262-00LDiagnostics in Experimental Combustion ResearchW4 credits3GK. Herrmann, K. Boulouchos, B. Schneider
151-0280-00LAdvanced Techniques for the Risk Analysis of Technical Systems Information W4 credits2V + 1UG. Sansavini
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos II Information W4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0928-00LCO2 Capture and Storage and the Industry of Carbon-Based ResourcesW4 credits3GM. Mazzotti, L. Bretschger, R. Knutti, C. Müller, M. Repmann, T. Schmidt, D. Sutter
151-0980-00LBiofluiddynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UD. Obrist, P. Jenny
151-1906-00LMultiphase FlowW4 credits3GH.‑M. Prasser
151-2016-00LRadiation-Based Imaging Methods for Nuclear and Industrial ApplicationsW4 credits2V + 1UR. Zboray, H.‑M. Prasser
151-2017-00LNuclear Fuels and MaterialsW4 credits3GM. A. Pouchon, A. Pautz, P. J.‑P. Spätig
101-0482-00LManagement of Air TransportW4 credits3GP. Wild
529-0191-01LRenewable Energy Technologies II, Energy Storage and Conversion
The lectures Renewable Energy Technologies I (529-0193-00L) and Renewable Energy Technologies II (529-0191-01L) can be taken independently from one another.
W4 credits3GT. Schmidt
Mechanics, Materials, Structures
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0304-00LEngineering Design II Information W4 credits4GK. Wegener
151-0306-00LVisualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality I Information W4 credits4GA. Kunz
151-0314-00LInformation Technologies in the Digital Product Information W4 credits3GE. Zwicker, R. Montau
151-0315-00LDevelopment of Complex Mechatronic Systems for ManufacturingW4 credits3GD. P. Politze, C. F. Bacs, K. Wegener
151-0316-00LMethods in the Innovation Process Information Restricted registration - show details W4 credits3GC. Kobe, R. P. Haas, M. Meboldt, R.‑D. Moryson
151-0318-00LEcodesign - Environmental-Oriented Product DevelopmentW4 credits3GR. Züst
151-0324-00LEngineering Design with Polymers and Polymer Composites Information W4 credits2V + 1UG. P. Terrasi
151-0332-00LInterdisciplinary Product Development: Definition, Realisation and Validation of Product Concepts
Number of participants limited to: 5 (ETHZ) + 20 (ZHdK)

To apply for the course please create a pdf of 1-2 Pages describing yourself and your motivation for the course as well as one or more of your former development projects. Please add minimum one picture and send the pdf to Link
W4 credits3G + 2AM. Schütz, M. Meboldt
151-0358-00LStructural Optimization Information W4 credits3GG. Kress, B. Schläpfer
151-0361-00LAn Introduction to the Finite-Element Method Information W4 credits3GG. Kress, C. Thurnherr
151-0366-00LAircraft Structures Information W4 credits2V + 1UP. Ermanni
151-0515-00LContinuum Mechanics 2
Prerequisites: A course in Linear Continuum Mechanics
W4 credits2V + 1UE. Mazza, B. Röhrnbauer
151-0516-00LNon-smooth DynamicsW5 credits5GC. Glocker
151-0522-00LCase Studies in Computer Aided EngineeringW4 credits3GD. Valtorta
151-0526-00LFundamentals of Engineering Fracture MechanicsW4 credits2V + 1UH.‑J. Schindler
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos II Information W4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0534-00LAdvanced DynamicsW4 credits3V + 1UP. Tiso
151-0540-00LExperimental Mechanics Information W4 credits2V + 1UJ. Dual
151-0546-00LPolymer Composites Lab Restricted registration - show details
Maximum number of students: 32

Prerequisite to this course is the enrollment in 151-0548-00L Manufacturing of Polymer Composites.

To apply for the course, please send a document in pdf format of 1-2 pages to Link with the following content:
- Short biography
- Motivations for attending the course
- Specialization of the studies (related subjects, ETH tutor)
- Preferences in the lab sessions
W2 credits2PP. Ermanni
151-0548-00LManufacturing of Polymer CompositesW4 credits3GP. Ermanni, J. C.‑H. Wong
151-0566-00LRecursive Estimation Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. D'Andrea
151-0708-00LManufacturing II Information W4 credits2V + 1UK. Wegener, F. Kuster, M. Schmid, S. Weikert
151-0718-00LMetrology for Production - Metrology of WorkpiecesW4 credits2V + 2UA. Günther
151-0720-00LProduction Machines IW4 credits4GK. Wegener, S. Weikert
151-0735-00LDynamic Behavior of Materials and Structures
Does not take place this semester.
W4 credits2V + 2UD. Mohr
151-0766-00LLeading and Coaching Focus Project Teams (Advanced Course)
This course is the second part of a two-semester course.

The course "Leading and Coaching Focus Project Teams (Basic Course)" for Autumn Semester is examined together with the course "Leading and Coaching Focus Project Teams (Advanced Course)" for Spring Semester with 4 ECTS.
W4 credits1GR. P. Haas, I. Goller
151-0802-00LAutomation TechnologyW4 credits2V + 1UH. Wild, K. Wegener
151-0834-00LForming Technology II - Introduction Virtual Process Modelling Information W4 credits2V + 2UP. Hora
151-0836-00LVirtual Process Control in Forming Manufacturing Systems Information W5 credits2V + 2UP. Hora
151-0840-00LPrinciples of FEM-Based Optimization and Robustness Analysis Information W5 credits2V + 2UB. Berisha, P. Hora, N. Manopulo
151-1224-00LOil-Hydraulics and PneumaticsW4 credits2V + 2UJ.  Lodewyks, K. Wegener
151-1370-00LSelected Topics of Ropeway TechnologyW2 credits1VG. Kovacs
151-1550-00LSeminar in MechanicsE-0 credits2SJ. Dual, G. Haller, E. Mazza
363-0448-00LGlobal Operations StrategyW3 credits3GT. Netland, R. Binkert, P. Schönsleben
363-0768-00LLecture Cycle ETH and Uni Zurich: Logistics Management Information W3 credits2VM. Baertschi, H. Dietl, T. Netland, P. Schönsleben
376-1178-00LHuman Factors IIW3 credits2VM. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist
376-1217-00LRehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Functions Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. Riener, J. Duarte Barriga
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Chatzidoukas, K. Papadimitriou
Robotics, Systems and Control
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0314-00LInformation Technologies in the Digital Product Information W4 credits3GE. Zwicker, R. Montau
151-0316-00LMethods in the Innovation Process Information Restricted registration - show details W4 credits3GC. Kobe, R. P. Haas, M. Meboldt, R.‑D. Moryson
151-0318-00LEcodesign - Environmental-Oriented Product DevelopmentW4 credits3GR. Züst
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos II Information W4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0534-00LAdvanced DynamicsW4 credits3V + 1UP. Tiso
151-0566-00LRecursive Estimation Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. D'Andrea
151-0630-00LNanorobotics Information W4 credits2V + 1US. Pané Vidal, B. Nelson
151-0641-00LIntroduction to Robotics and Mechatronics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 60.

Enrollment is only valid through registration on the MSRL Website (Link) and will open on 12 December 2016. Registration per e-mail is no longer accepted!
W4 credits2V + 2UB. Nelson
151-0660-00LModel Predictive Control Information W4 credits2V + 1UM. Zeilinger
151-0664-00LArtificial Intelligence for Robotics Information W4 credits2V + 2UI. Gilitschenski, C. D. Cadena Lerma, R. Siegwart
151-0854-00LAutonomous Mobile Robots Information W5 credits4GR. Siegwart, M. Chli, M. Rufli
151-1115-00LAircraft Aerodynamics and Flight MechanicsW4 credits3GJ. Wildi
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Chatzidoukas, K. Papadimitriou
227-0124-00LEmbedded Systems Information W6 credits4GL. Thiele
227-0216-00LControl Systems II Information W6 credits4GR. Smith
227-0224-00LStochastic Systems Information W4 credits2V + 1UF. Herzog
227-0690-08LAdvanced Topics in Control (Spring 2017) Information
New topics are introduced every year.
W4 credits2V + 2UF. Dörfler, B. Gentile
252-0526-00LStatistical Learning Theory Information W6 credits2V + 3PJ. M. Buhmann
252-0579-00L3D Vision Information W4 credits3GA. Geiger, T. Sattler
263-3700-00LUser Interface Engineering Information W4 credits2V + 1UO. Hilliges, F. Pece
376-1217-00LRehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Functions Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. Riener, J. Duarte Barriga
376-1308-00LDevelopment Strategies for Medical Implants Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 25 until 30.
Assignments will be considered chronological.
W3 credits2V + 1UJ. Mayer-Spetzler, M. Rubert
Micro & Nanosystems
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0642-00LSeminar on Micro and NanosystemsE-0 credits1SC. Hierold
151-0172-00LDevices and Systems Information W5 credits4GC. Hierold, A. Hierlemann, C. I. Roman
151-0620-00LEmbedded MEMS Lab Information W5 credits3PC. Hierold, S. Blunier, M. Haluska
151-0622-00LMeasuring on the Nanometer ScaleW2 credits2GA. Stemmer
151-0060-00LThermodynamics and Energy Conversion in Micro- and Nanoscale TechnologiesW4 credits2V + 2UT. Schutzius, H. Eghlidi
151-0931-00LSeminar on Particle TechnologyE-0 credits3SS. E. Pratsinis
151-0910-00LPractica in Particle TechnologyW1 credit1PS. E. Pratsinis
151-0628-00LScanning Probe Microscopy Lab Restricted registration - show details
Limited number of participants.
Please address your application to Andreas Stemmer (Link).

Simultaneous enrolment in 151-0622-00L Measuring on the Nanometer Scale is required.
W2 credits2PA. Stemmer
227-0662-00LOrganic and Nanostructured Optics and Electronics Information W6 credits4GV. Wood
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos II Information W4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0630-00LNanorobotics Information W4 credits2V + 1US. Pané Vidal, B. Nelson
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Chatzidoukas, K. Papadimitriou
Bioengineering
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
376-1984-00LLasers in Medicine
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits3G
376-1217-00LRehabilitation Engineering I: Motor Functions Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. Riener, J. Duarte Barriga
376-1308-00LDevelopment Strategies for Medical Implants Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 25 until 30.
Assignments will be considered chronological.
W3 credits2V + 1UJ. Mayer-Spetzler, M. Rubert
376-1397-00LOrthopaedic BiomechanicsW4 credits3GP. Christen, R. Müller, G. H. Van Lenthe
151-0980-00LBiofluiddynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UD. Obrist, P. Jenny
376-1721-00LBone Biology and Consequences for Human HealthW2 credits2VG. A. Kuhn, J. Goldhahn, P. Richards
376-1392-00LMechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue EngineeringW3 credits2GA. Ferrari, K. Würtz-Kozak, M. Zenobi-Wong
376-1614-00LPrinciples in Tissue EngineeringW3 credits2VK. Maniura, J. Möller, M. Zenobi-Wong
151-0641-00LIntroduction to Robotics and Mechatronics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 60.

Enrollment is only valid through registration on the MSRL Website (Link) and will open on 12 December 2016. Registration per e-mail is no longer accepted!
W4 credits2V + 2UB. Nelson
151-0306-00LVisualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality I Information W4 credits4GA. Kunz
151-0060-00LThermodynamics and Energy Conversion in Micro- and Nanoscale TechnologiesW4 credits2V + 2UT. Schutzius, H. Eghlidi
227-0948-00LMagnetic Resonance Imaging in MedicineW4 credits3GS. Kozerke, M. Weiger Senften
227-0946-00LMolecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical ApplicationsW2 credits2VM. Rudin
151-0630-00LNanorobotics Information W4 credits2V + 1US. Pané Vidal, B. Nelson
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos II Information W4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Chatzidoukas, K. Papadimitriou
227-0945-10LCell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II
This course is part II of a two-semester course.
W3 credits2GC. Frei
151-0522-00LCase Studies in Computer Aided EngineeringW4 credits3GD. Valtorta
376-1178-00LHuman Factors IIW3 credits2VM. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist
Design, Computation, Product Development & Manufacturing
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0735-00LDynamic Behavior of Materials and Structures
Does not take place this semester.
W4 credits2V + 2UD. Mohr
151-3202-00LEngineering Design Methods Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30
W4 credits3GK. Shea, T. Stankovic
151-3204-00LCoaching, Leading and Organising Innovation ProjectsW4 credits4VI. Goller, R. P. Haas, M. Meboldt
151-3206-00LSystemic Design for SustainabilityW4 credits3GT. Luthe
Multidisciplinary Courses
The students are free to choose individually from the entire course offer of ETH Zurich, ETH Lausanne and the Universities of Zurich and St. Gallen.
» Course Catalogue of ETH Zurich
Semester Project
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-1002-00LSemester Project Mechanical Engineering Restricted registration - show details
Only for Mechanical Engineering MSc.

The subject of the Semester Project and the choice of the supervisor (ETH-professor) are to be approved in advance by the tutor.
O8 credits17AProfessors
Industrial Internship
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-1003-00LIndustrial Internship Mechanical EngineeringO8 creditsexternal organisers
GESS Science in Perspective
» see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability
» see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH
» Empfehlungen aus dem Bereich Wissenschaft im Kontext (Typ B) für das D-MAVT
Master's Thesis
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-1001-00LMaster's Thesis Mechanical Engineering
Students who fulfill the following criteria are allowed to begin with their Master's Thesis:
a. successful completion of the bachelor program;
b. fulfilling of any additional requirements necessary to gain admission to the master programme;
c. successful completion of the semester project and industrial internship;
d. achievement of 28 ECTS in the category "Core Courses".

The Master's Thesis must be approved in advance by the tutor and is supervised by a professor of ETH Zurich.
To choose a titular professor as a supervisor, please contact the D-MAVT Student Administration.
O30 credits64DProfessors
Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements
The courses below are only available to MSc students with additional admission requirements.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
406-0173-AALLinear Algebra I and 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.
E-6 credits13RN. Hungerbühler
406-0353-AALAnalysis III
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.
E-4 credits9RM. Soner