Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master  |
 Major Courses
A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval. |
| Communication |
Core Subjects
These core subjects are particularly recommended for the field of "Communication". |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0147-00L | VLSI II: Design of Very Large Scale Integration Circuits Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 5G | L. Benini |
| 227-0417-00L | Information Theory I | W | 6 credits | 4G | A. Lapidoth |
| 227-0427-00L | Signal and Information Processing: Modeling, Filtering, Learning | W | 6 credits | 4G | H.‑A. Loeliger |
| 227-0439-00L | Wireless Access Systems Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | A. Wittneben |
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Recommended Subjects
These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor. |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0102-00L | Discrete Event Systems | W | 6 credits | 4G | L. Thiele,
L. Vanbever,
R. Wattenhofer |
| 227-0103-00L | Control Systems | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | F. Dörfler |
| 227-0112-00L | High-Speed Signal Propagation | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | C. Bolognesi |
| 227-0116-00L | VLSI I: From Architectures to VLSI Circuits and FPGAs | W | 6 credits | 5G | F. K. Gürkaynak,
L. Benini |
| 227-0148-00L | VLSI III: Test and Fabrication of VLSI Circuits Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 4G | L. Benini |
| 227-0166-00L | Analog Integrated Circuits | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | Q. Huang |
| 227-0301-00L | Optical Communication Fundamentals | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U + 1P | J. Leuthold |
| 227-0377-00L | Physics of Failure and Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices and Equipment | W | 3 credits | 2V | U. Sennhauser |
| 227-0447-00L | Image Analysis and Computer Vision | W | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | L. Van Gool,
O. Göksel,
E. Konukoglu |
| 227-0455-00L | Terahertz: Technology & Applications Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2V | K. Sankaran |
| 227-0468-00L | Analog Signal Processing and Filtering Suitable for Master Students as well as Doctoral Students. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | H. Schmid |
| 227-0477-00L | Acoustics I | W | 6 credits | 4G | K. Heutschi |
| 227-0778-00L | Hardware/Software Codesign | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | L. Thiele |
| 252-0535-00L | Machine Learning | W | 8 credits | 3V + 2U + 2A | J. M. Buhmann |
| 263-4640-00L | Network Security | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U + 2A | A. Perrig,
S. Frei |
| 401-3055-64L | Algebraic Methods in Combinatorics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | B. Sudakov |
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| Computers and Networks |
Core Subjects
These core subjects are particularly recommended for the field of "Computers and Networks". |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0778-00L | Hardware/Software Codesign | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | L. Thiele |
| 227-0781-00L | Low-Power System Design | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | J. Beutel |
| 252-1414-00L | System Security | W | 5 credits | 2V + 2U | S. Capkun,
A. Perrig |
| 263-4640-00L | Network Security | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U + 2A | A. Perrig,
S. Frei |
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Recommended Subjects
These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor. |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0101-00L | Discrete-Time and Statistical Signal Processing | W | 6 credits | 4G | H.‑A. Loeliger |
| 227-0103-00L | Control Systems | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | F. Dörfler |
| 227-0116-00L | VLSI I: From Architectures to VLSI Circuits and FPGAs | W | 6 credits | 5G | F. K. Gürkaynak,
L. Benini |
| 227-0197-00L | Wearable Systems I | W | 6 credits | 4G | G. Tröster,
U. Blanke |
| 227-0377-00L | Physics of Failure and Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices and Equipment | W | 3 credits | 2V | U. Sennhauser |
| 252-0437-00L | Distributed Algorithms | W | 4 credits | 3V | F. Mattern |
| 227-0447-00L | Image Analysis and Computer Vision | W | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | L. Van Gool,
O. Göksel,
E. Konukoglu |
| 227-0555-00L | Fault Tolerance in Distributed Systems  | W | 4 credits | 3G | R. Wattenhofer |
| 227-0627-00L | Applied Computer Architecture | W | 6 credits | 4G | A. Gunzinger |
| 151-0593-00L | Embedded Control Systems | W | 4 credits | 6G | J. S. Freudenberg,
M. Schmid Daners |
| 252-1411-00L | Security of Wireless Networks | W | 5 credits | 2V + 1U + 1A | S. Capkun |
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| Electronics and Photonics |
Core Subjects
These core subjects are particularly recommended for the field of "Electronics and Photonics". |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0147-00L | VLSI II: Design of Very Large Scale Integration Circuits Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 5G | L. Benini |
| 227-0148-00L | VLSI III: Test and Fabrication of VLSI Circuits Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 4G | L. Benini |
| 227-0197-00L | Wearable Systems I | W | 6 credits | 4G | G. Tröster,
U. Blanke |
| 227-0301-00L | Optical Communication Fundamentals | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U + 1P | J. Leuthold |
| 227-0663-00L | Nano-Optics | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | M. Frimmer |
| 227-1033-00L | Neuromorphic Engineering I Registration in this class requires the permission of the instructors. Class size will be limited to available lab spots.
Preference is given to students that require this class as part of their major. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 3U | T. Delbrück,
G. Indiveri,
S.‑C. Liu |
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Recommended Subjects
These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor. |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0121-00L | Communication Systems | W | 6 credits | 4G | A. Wittneben |
| 227-0157-00L | Semiconductor Devices: Physical Bases and Simulation | W | 4 credits | 3G | A. Schenk |
| 227-0166-00L | Analog Integrated Circuits | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | Q. Huang |
| 227-0303-00L | Advanced Photonics Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U + 1P | to be announced |
| 227-0377-00L | Physics of Failure and Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices and Equipment | W | 3 credits | 2V | U. Sennhauser |
| 227-0455-00L | Terahertz: Technology & Applications Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2V | K. Sankaran |
| 227-0468-00L | Analog Signal Processing and Filtering Suitable for Master Students as well as Doctoral Students. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | H. Schmid |
| 227-0617-00L | Solar Cells | W | 4 credits | 3G | A. N. Tiwari,
S. Bücheler,
Y. Romanyuk |
| 227-0618-00L | Modeling, Characterization and Reliability of Power Semiconductors | W | 6 credits | 4G | M. P. M. Ciappa |
| 227-0620-00L | Characterization of the Electronic Properties of Materials for Semiconductor Devices Does not take place this semester. | W | 4 credits | 3G | |
| 227-0627-00L | Applied Computer Architecture | W | 6 credits | 4G | A. Gunzinger |
| 227-0659-00L | Integrated Systems Seminar | W | 1 credit | 1S | A. Schenk |
| 227-0665-00L | Battery Integration Engineering Number of participants limited to 30. | W | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | T. J. Patey |
| 227-2037-00L | Physical Modelling and Simulation | W | 6 credits | 4G | J. Smajic |
| 151-0601-00L | Theory of Robotics and Mechatronics | W | 4 credits | 3G | P. Korba,
S. Stoeter |
| 151-0605-00L | Nanosystems | W | 4 credits | 4G | A. Stemmer |
| 151-0620-00L | Embedded MEMS Lab | W | 5 credits | 3P | C. Hierold,
S. Blunier,
M. Haluska |
| 151-0911-00L | Introduction to Plasmonics | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | D. J. Norris |
| 327-2132-00L | Multifunctional Ferroic Materials: Growth, Characterisation, Simulation | W | 2 credits | 2G | M. Trassin,
M. Fiebig |
| 363-0389-00L | Technology and Innovation Management | W | 3 credits | 2G | S. Brusoni |
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| Energy and Power Electronics |
Core Subjects
These core subjects are particularly recommended for the field of "Energy and Power Electronics". |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0247-00L | Power Electronic Systems I | W | 6 credits | 4G | J. W. Kolar |
| 227-0517-00L | Electrical Drive Systems II | W | 6 credits | 4G | P. Steimer,
G. Scheuer,
C. A. Stulz |
| 227-0526-00L | Power System Analysis | W | 6 credits | 4G | G. Hug |
| 227-0567-00L | Design of Power Electronic Systems | W | 6 credits | 4G | F. Krismer |
| 227-0731-00L | Power Market I - Portfolio and Risk Management | W | 6 credits | 4G | D. Reichelt,
G. A. Koeppel |
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Recommended Subjects
These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor. |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0101-00L | Discrete-Time and Statistical Signal Processing | W | 6 credits | 4G | H.‑A. Loeliger |
| 227-0121-00L | Communication Systems | W | 6 credits | 4G | A. Wittneben |
| 227-0225-00L | Linear System Theory | W | 6 credits | 5G | M. Kamgarpour |
| 227-0523-00L | Railway Systems I | W | 6 credits | 4G | M. Meyer |
| 227-0618-00L | Modeling, Characterization and Reliability of Power Semiconductors | W | 6 credits | 4G | M. P. M. Ciappa |
| 227-0697-00L | Industrial Process Control | W | 4 credits | 3G | G. Maier,
A. Horch |
| 227-0759-00L | International Business Management for Engineers | W | 3 credits | 2V | W. Hofbauer |
| 151-0563-01L | Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | R. D'Andrea |
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| Systems and Control |
Core Subjects
These core subjects are particularly recommended for the field of "Systems and Control". |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0225-00L | Linear System Theory | W | 6 credits | 5G | M. Kamgarpour |
| 227-0697-00L | Industrial Process Control | W | 4 credits | 3G | G. Maier,
A. Horch |
| 151-0563-01L | Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | R. D'Andrea |
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Recommended Subjects
These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor. |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0102-00L | Discrete Event Systems | W | 6 credits | 4G | L. Thiele,
L. Vanbever,
R. Wattenhofer |
| 227-0447-00L | Image Analysis and Computer Vision | W | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | L. Van Gool,
O. Göksel,
E. Konukoglu |
| 227-0526-00L | Power System Analysis | W | 6 credits | 4G | G. Hug |
| 227-0689-00L | System Identification | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | R. Smith |
| 227-0945-00L | Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I This course is part I of a two-semester course. | W | 3 credits | 3G | C. Frei |
| 151-0532-00L | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos I | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | F. Kogelbauer |
| 151-0573-00L | System Modeling | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | G. Ducard |
| 151-0601-00L | Theory of Robotics and Mechatronics | W | 4 credits | 3G | P. Korba,
S. Stoeter |
| 151-0563-01L | Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | R. D'Andrea |
| 376-1219-00L | Rehabilitation Engineering II: Rehabilitation of Sensory and Vegetative Functions | W | 3 credits | 2V | R. Riener,
O. Lambercy |
| 401-0647-00L | Introduction to Mathematical Optimization | W | 5 credits | 2V + 1U | D. Adjiashvili |
| 401-3901-00L | Mathematical Optimization | W | 11 credits | 4V + 2U | R. Weismantel |
| 636-0007-00L | Computational Systems Biology | W | 6 credits | 3V + 2U | J. Stelling |
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Signal Processing and Machine Learning
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| Core Subjects |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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| 227-0427-00L | Signal and Information Processing: Modeling, Filtering, Learning | W | 6 credits | 4G | H.‑A. Loeliger |
| 227-0447-00L | Image Analysis and Computer Vision | W | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | L. Van Gool,
O. Göksel,
E. Konukoglu |
| 252-0535-00L | Machine Learning | W | 8 credits | 3V + 2U + 2A | J. M. Buhmann |
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| Recommended Subjects |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0101-00L | Discrete-Time and Statistical Signal Processing | W | 6 credits | 4G | H.‑A. Loeliger |
| 227-0116-00L | VLSI I: From Architectures to VLSI Circuits and FPGAs | W | 6 credits | 5G | F. K. Gürkaynak,
L. Benini |
| 227-0225-00L | Linear System Theory | W | 6 credits | 5G | M. Kamgarpour |
| 227-0417-00L | Information Theory I | W | 6 credits | 4G | A. Lapidoth |
| 227-0477-00L | Acoustics I | W | 6 credits | 4G | K. Heutschi |
| 263-5210-00L | Probabilistic Artificial Intelligence | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Krause |
| 401-4619-67L | Advanced Topics in Computational Statistics | W | 4 credits | 2V | N. Meinshausen |
| 401-3901-00L | Mathematical Optimization | W | 11 credits | 4V + 2U | R. Weismantel |
| 401-3621-00L | Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | S. van de Geer |
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| Subjects of General Interest |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0377-00L | Physics of Failure and Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices and Equipment | W | 3 credits | 2V | U. Sennhauser |
| 363-0790-00L | Technology Entrepreneurship | W | 2 credits | 2V | U. Claesson,
B. Clarysse |
| 151-0317-00L | Visualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality II | W | 4 credits | 3G | A. Kunz |
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| Semester Projects |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-1101-00L | How to Write Scientific Texts in Engineering Sciences Strongly recommended prerequisite for Semester Projects and Master Theses at D-ITET (MSc BME, MSc EEIT, MSc EST). | E- | 0 credits | | J. Leuthold |
| 227-1572-01L | Semester Project (Nr 1) | W | 8 credits | 20A | Supervisors |
| 227-1572-02L | Semester Project (Nr 2) | W | 8 credits | 20A | Supervisors |
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| GESS Science in Perspective |
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see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability |
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see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH |
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Recommended Science in Perspective (Type B) for D-ITET |
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| Industrial Internship |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-1550-00L | Internship in Industry Only for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology MSc. | Z | 0 credits | | external organisers |
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| Master's Thesis |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-1101-00L | How to Write Scientific Texts in Engineering Sciences Strongly recommended prerequisite for Semester Projects and Master Theses at D-ITET (MSc BME, MSc EEIT, MSc EST). | E- | 0 credits | | J. Leuthold |
| 227-1501-00L | Master's Thesis Admission only if ALL of the following apply: a) bachelor program successfully completed; b) acquired (if applicable) all credits from additional requirements for admission to master program; c) successfully completed both semester projects. Note: the conditions above are not applicable to incoming exchange students. Registration in mystudies required! Supervisor must be a professor at D-ITET or associated, see https://www.ee.ethz.ch/studies/main-master/projects-and-master-thesis.html. | O | 30 credits | 68D | Supervisors |
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| Generally Accessible Seminars and Colloquia |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
|---|
| 227-0919-00L | Knowledge-Based Image Interpretation | Z | 0 credits | 2S | L. Van Gool |
| 227-0920-00L | Seminar in Systems and Control | Z | 0 credits | 1S | F. Dörfler,
R. D'Andrea,
J. Lygeros,
R. Smith |
| 227-0955-00L | Seminar in Electromagnetics, Photonics and Terahertz | Z | 3 credits | 2S | J. Leuthold |
| 227-0950-00L | Acoustics | Z | 0 credits | 0.5K | K. Heutschi |
| 227-0970-00L | Research Topics in Biomedical Engineering | Z | 0 credits | 2K | M. Rudin,
S. Kozerke,
K. P. Prüssmann,
M. Stampanoni,
K. Stephan,
J. Vörös |
| 227-0980-00L | Seminar on Biomedical Magnetic Resonance | Z | 0 credits | 2S | K. P. Prüssmann,
S. Kozerke,
M. Rudin |
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Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements
The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional requirements. |
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers |
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| 227-0101-AAL | Discrete-Time and Statistical Signal Processing 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 credits | 8R | H.‑A. Loeliger |
| 227-0103-AAL | Control Systems 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 credits | 8R | F. Dörfler |
| 227-0166-AAL | Analog Integrated Circuits 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.
Course offered only in the autumn semester with an examination only in winter. | E- | 6 credits | 8R | Q. Huang |
| 227-0117-AAL | High Voltage Technology 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 credits | 8R | C. Franck |
