Search result: Course units in Spring Semester 2018

Computer Science Master Information
Interfocus Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
263-0008-00LComputational Intelligence Lab
Only for master students, otherwise a special permission by the study administration of D-INFK is required.
O8 credits2V + 2U + 1AT. Hofmann
Focus Courses
Focus Courses in Computational Science
Focus Core Courses Computational Science
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
263-2300-00LHow To Write Fast Numerical Code Information Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Number of participants limited to 84.

Prerequisite: Master student, solid C programming skills.
W6 credits3V + 2UM. Püschel
Focus Elective Courses Computational Science
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0526-00LStatistical Learning Theory Information W6 credits2V + 3PJ. M. Buhmann
Seminar Computational Science
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-5251-00LComputational Science
Takes place for the last time.
W2 credits2SP. Arbenz, P. Chatzidoukas
252-5704-00LAdvanced Methods in Computer Graphics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 24.
W2 credits2SM. Gross
Focus Courses in Distributed Systems
Focus Core Courses Distributed Systems
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0558-00LPrinciples of Distributed Computing Information W6 credits2V + 2U + 1AR. Wattenhofer, M. Ghaffari
Focus Elective Courses Distributed Systems
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0312-00LUbiquitous Computing Information W3 credits2VF. Mattern, S. Mayer
252-0807-00LInformation Systems Laboratory Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 12.

In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W10 credits9PM. Norrie
252-0817-00LDistributed Systems Laboratory Information
In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs
on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W10 credits9PG. Alonso, T. Hoefler, F. Mattern, T. Roscoe, A. Singla, R. Wattenhofer, C. Zhang
263-3501-00LAdvanced Computer Networks Information W5 credits2V + 2UA. Singla, P. M. Stüdi
263-3710-00LMachine Perception Information Restricted registration - show details
Students, who have already taken 263-3700-00 User Interface Engineering are not allowed to register for this course!
W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AO. Hilliges
Seminar in Distributed Systems
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-3600-02LSmart Systems Seminar Information W2 credits2SO. Hilliges, S. Coros, F. Mattern
263-3830-00LSoftware Defined Networking: The Data Centre Perspective Information W2 credits2ST. Roscoe, D. Wagenknecht-Dimitrova
263-3840-00LHardware Architectures for Machine Learning Information W2 credits2SG. Alonso, T. Hoefler, O. Mutlu, C. Zhang
263-4845-00LDistributed Stream Processing: Systems and Algorithms Information
Does not take place this semester.
W2 credits2S
227-0126-00LAdvanced Topics in Networked Embedded Systems Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 12.
W2 credits1SL. Thiele, J. Beutel, Z. Zhou
227-0559-00LSeminar in Distributed Computing Information W2 credits2SR. Wattenhofer
851-0740-00LBig Data, Law, and Policy Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 35

Students will be informed by 4.3.2018 at the latest
W3 credits2SS. Bechtold, T. Roscoe, E. Vayena
Focus Courses in Information Security
Focus Core Courses Information Security
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0407-00LCryptography Foundations Information W7 credits3V + 2U + 1AU. Maurer
Focus Elective Courses Information Security
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0408-00LCryptographic Protocols Information W5 credits2V + 2UM. Hirt, U. Maurer
263-4600-00LFormal Methods for Information Security Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. Sasse, C. Sprenger
263-2925-00LProgram Analysis for System Security and Reliability Information W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AM. Vechev
Seminar in Information Security
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-4800-00LInformation & Physics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 120.
Previously called Quantum Information and Cryptography

Um das vorhandene Angebot optimal auszunutzen, behält sich das D-INFK vor, Belegungen von Studierenden zu löschen, die sich in mehreren Veranstaltungen dieser Kategorie eingeschrieben haben, bereits die erforderlichen Leistungen in dieser Kategorie erbracht haben oder aus anderen organisatorischen Gründen nicht auf die Belegung der Veranstaltung angewiesen sind.
W2 credits4SS. Wolf
263-2930-00LBlockchain Security Seminar Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 26.
W2 credits2SM. Vechev, D. Drachsler Cohen, P. Tsankov
Focus Courses in Information Systems
Focus Core Courses Information Systems
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
263-2925-00LProgram Analysis for System Security and Reliability Information W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AM. Vechev
Focus Elective Courses Information Systems
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0312-00LUbiquitous Computing Information W3 credits2VF. Mattern, S. Mayer
252-0355-00LObject Databases Information W4 credits2V + 1UA. K. de Spindler
252-0807-00LInformation Systems Laboratory Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 12.

In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W10 credits9PM. Norrie
252-3005-00LNatural Language Understanding Information W4 credits2V + 1UT. Hofmann, M. Ciaramita
Seminar in Information Systems
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-3002-00LAlgorithms for Database Systems Information
Limited number of participants.
W2 credits2SP. Widmayer, P. Uznanski
252-3100-00LComputer Supported Cooperative Work Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 12.

Takes place for the last time.
W2 credits2SM. Norrie
Focus Courses in Software Engineering
Focus Core Courses Software Engineering
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
263-2925-00LProgram Analysis for System Security and Reliability Information W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AM. Vechev
Focus Elective Courses Software Engineering
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
263-2812-00LProgram Verification Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30.
W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AA. J. Summers
263-2300-00LHow To Write Fast Numerical Code Information Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Number of participants limited to 84.

Prerequisite: Master student, solid C programming skills.
W6 credits3V + 2UM. Püschel
Seminar in Software Engineering
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
263-2100-00LResearch Topics in Software Engineering Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 22.
W2 credits2ST. Gross
263-2926-00LDeep Learning for Big Code Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 24.
W2 credits2SM. Vechev
263-2930-00LBlockchain Security Seminar Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 26.
W2 credits2SM. Vechev, D. Drachsler Cohen, P. Tsankov
Focus Courses in Theoretical Computer Science
Focus Core Courses Theoretical Computer Science
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0407-00LCryptography Foundations Information W7 credits3V + 2U + 1AU. Maurer
261-5110-00LOptimization for Data Science Information W8 credits3V + 2U + 2AB. Gärtner, D. Steurer
Focus Elective Courses Theoretical Computer Science
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0408-00LCryptographic Protocols Information W5 credits2V + 2UM. Hirt, U. Maurer
252-1403-00LInvitation to Quantum Informatics Information W3 credits2VS. Wolf
252-1424-00LModels of ComputationW6 credits2V + 2U + 1AM. Cook
263-4110-00LInterdisciplinary Algorithms Lab Information Restricted registration - show details
In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W5 credits2PA. Steger, D. Steurer, J. Lengler
263-4310-00LLinear Algebra Methods in Combinatorics Information W5 credits2V + 2UP. Penna
263-4312-00LAdvanced Data Structures Information W5 credits2V + 2UP. Uznanski
272-0301-00LMethods for Design of Random Systems Information
This course d o e s n o t include the Mentored Work Specialised Courses with an Educational Focus in Computer Science B.
W4 credits2V + 1UH.‑J. Böckenhauer, D. Komm, R. Kralovic
272-0302-00LApproximation and Online Algorithms Information W4 credits2V + 1UH.‑J. Böckenhauer, D. Komm
401-3052-05LGraph Theory Information W5 credits2V + 1UB. Sudakov
401-3903-11LGeometric Integer ProgrammingW6 credits2V + 1UR. Weismantel
401-4904-00LCombinatorial Optimization Information W6 credits2V + 1UR. Zenklusen
272-0300-00LAlgorithmics for Hard Problems Information
Does not take place this semester.
This course d o e s n o t include the Mentored Work Specialised Courses with an Educational Focus in Computer Science A.
W4 credits2V + 1UJ. Hromkovic
Seminar in Theoretical Computer Science
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-3002-00LAlgorithms for Database Systems Information
Limited number of participants.
W2 credits2SP. Widmayer, P. Uznanski
252-4102-00LSeminar on Randomized Algorithms and Probabilistic MethodsW2 credits2SA. Steger
252-4202-00LSeminar in Theoretical Computer Science Information W2 credits2SE. Welzl, B. Gärtner, M. Hoffmann, J. Lengler, A. Steger, B. Sudakov
252-4302-00LSeminar Algorithmic Game Theory Information
Limited number of participants.
W2 credits2SP. Widmayer, P. Penna
252-4800-00LInformation & Physics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 120.
Previously called Quantum Information and Cryptography

Um das vorhandene Angebot optimal auszunutzen, behält sich das D-INFK vor, Belegungen von Studierenden zu löschen, die sich in mehreren Veranstaltungen dieser Kategorie eingeschrieben haben, bereits die erforderlichen Leistungen in dieser Kategorie erbracht haben oder aus anderen organisatorischen Gründen nicht auf die Belegung der Veranstaltung angewiesen sind.
W2 credits4SS. Wolf
263-4203-00LGeometry: Combinatorics and Algorithms Information W2 credits2SM. Hoffmann, E. Welzl, L. F. Barba Flores, P. Valtr
Focus Courses in Visual Computing
Focus Core Courses Visual Computing
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0538-00LShape Modeling and Geometry Processing Information W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AS. Coros
Focus Elective Courses Visual Computing
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0526-00LStatistical Learning Theory Information W6 credits2V + 3PJ. M. Buhmann
252-0570-00LGame Programming Laboratory Information
In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W10 credits9PB. Sumner
252-0579-00L3D Vision Information W4 credits3GT. Sattler, M. R. Oswald
252-5706-00LMathematical Foundations of Computer Graphics and Vision Information W4 credits2V + 1UM. R. Oswald, C. Öztireli
263-3710-00LMachine Perception Information Restricted registration - show details
Students, who have already taken 263-3700-00 User Interface Engineering are not allowed to register for this course!
W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AO. Hilliges
227-1034-00LComputational Vision (University of Zurich) Information
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH.
UZH Module Code: INI402

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
Link
W6 credits2V + 1UD. Kiper, K. A. Martin
Seminar in Visual Computing
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-5704-00LAdvanced Methods in Computer Graphics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 24.
W2 credits2SM. Gross
263-5904-00LDeep Learning for Computer Vision: Seminal Work Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 24.
W2 credits2ST. Sattler, L. M. Koch
Focus Courses General Studies
Core Focus Courses General Studies
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0407-00LCryptography Foundations Information W7 credits3V + 2U + 1AU. Maurer
252-0538-00LShape Modeling and Geometry Processing Information W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AS. Coros
261-5110-00LOptimization for Data Science Information W8 credits3V + 2U + 2AB. Gärtner, D. Steurer
263-2925-00LProgram Analysis for System Security and Reliability Information W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AM. Vechev
227-0558-00LPrinciples of Distributed Computing Information W6 credits2V + 2U + 1AR. Wattenhofer, M. Ghaffari
263-2300-00LHow To Write Fast Numerical Code Information Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Number of participants limited to 84.

Prerequisite: Master student, solid C programming skills.
W6 credits3V + 2UM. Püschel
Elective Focus Courses General Studies
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0312-00LUbiquitous Computing Information W3 credits2VF. Mattern, S. Mayer
252-0355-00LObject Databases Information W4 credits2V + 1UA. K. de Spindler
252-0408-00LCryptographic Protocols Information W5 credits2V + 2UM. Hirt, U. Maurer
252-0526-00LStatistical Learning Theory Information W6 credits2V + 3PJ. M. Buhmann
252-0570-00LGame Programming Laboratory Information
In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W10 credits9PB. Sumner
252-0579-00L3D Vision Information W4 credits3GT. Sattler, M. R. Oswald
252-0807-00LInformation Systems Laboratory Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 12.

In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W10 credits9PM. Norrie
252-0817-00LDistributed Systems Laboratory Information
In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs
on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W10 credits9PG. Alonso, T. Hoefler, F. Mattern, T. Roscoe, A. Singla, R. Wattenhofer, C. Zhang
252-1403-00LInvitation to Quantum Informatics Information W3 credits2VS. Wolf
252-1424-00LModels of ComputationW6 credits2V + 2U + 1AM. Cook
252-3005-00LNatural Language Understanding Information W4 credits2V + 1UT. Hofmann, M. Ciaramita
252-5706-00LMathematical Foundations of Computer Graphics and Vision Information W4 credits2V + 1UM. R. Oswald, C. Öztireli
263-2812-00LProgram Verification Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30.
W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AA. J. Summers
263-3501-00LAdvanced Computer Networks Information W5 credits2V + 2UA. Singla, P. M. Stüdi
263-3710-00LMachine Perception Information Restricted registration - show details
Students, who have already taken 263-3700-00 User Interface Engineering are not allowed to register for this course!
W5 credits2V + 1U + 1AO. Hilliges
263-4110-00LInterdisciplinary Algorithms Lab Information Restricted registration - show details
In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum.
W5 credits2PA. Steger, D. Steurer, J. Lengler
263-4310-00LLinear Algebra Methods in Combinatorics Information W5 credits2V + 2UP. Penna
263-4312-00LAdvanced Data Structures Information W5 credits2V + 2UP. Uznanski
263-4600-00LFormal Methods for Information Security Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. Sasse, C. Sprenger
272-0300-00LAlgorithmics for Hard Problems Information
Does not take place this semester.
This course d o e s n o t include the Mentored Work Specialised Courses with an Educational Focus in Computer Science A.
W4 credits2V + 1UJ. Hromkovic
272-0301-00LMethods for Design of Random Systems Information
This course d o e s n o t include the Mentored Work Specialised Courses with an Educational Focus in Computer Science B.
W4 credits2V + 1UH.‑J. Böckenhauer, D. Komm, R. Kralovic
272-0302-00LApproximation and Online Algorithms Information W4 credits2V + 1UH.‑J. Böckenhauer, D. Komm
401-3052-05LGraph Theory Information W5 credits2V + 1UB. Sudakov
401-3903-11LGeometric Integer ProgrammingW6 credits2V + 1UR. Weismantel
401-4904-00LCombinatorial Optimization Information W6 credits2V + 1UR. Zenklusen
227-1034-00LComputational Vision (University of Zurich) Information
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH.
UZH Module Code: INI402

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
Link
W6 credits2V + 1UD. Kiper, K. A. Martin
Seminar in General Studies
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-3002-00LAlgorithms for Database Systems Information
Limited number of participants.
W2 credits2SP. Widmayer, P. Uznanski
252-3100-00LComputer Supported Cooperative Work Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 12.

Takes place for the last time.
W2 credits2SM. Norrie
252-3600-02LSmart Systems Seminar Information W2 credits2SO. Hilliges, S. Coros, F. Mattern
252-4102-00LSeminar on Randomized Algorithms and Probabilistic MethodsW2 credits2SA. Steger
252-4202-00LSeminar in Theoretical Computer Science Information W2 credits2SE. Welzl, B. Gärtner, M. Hoffmann, J. Lengler, A. Steger, B. Sudakov
263-4203-00LGeometry: Combinatorics and Algorithms Information W2 credits2SM. Hoffmann, E. Welzl, L. F. Barba Flores, P. Valtr
252-4302-00LSeminar Algorithmic Game Theory Information
Limited number of participants.
W2 credits2SP. Widmayer, P. Penna
252-4800-00LInformation & Physics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 120.
Previously called Quantum Information and Cryptography

Um das vorhandene Angebot optimal auszunutzen, behält sich das D-INFK vor, Belegungen von Studierenden zu löschen, die sich in mehreren Veranstaltungen dieser Kategorie eingeschrieben haben, bereits die erforderlichen Leistungen in dieser Kategorie erbracht haben oder aus anderen organisatorischen Gründen nicht auf die Belegung der Veranstaltung angewiesen sind.
W2 credits4SS. Wolf
252-5251-00LComputational Science
Takes place for the last time.
W2 credits2SP. Arbenz, P. Chatzidoukas
252-5704-00LAdvanced Methods in Computer Graphics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 24.
W2 credits2SM. Gross
263-2100-00LResearch Topics in Software Engineering Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 22.
W2 credits2ST. Gross
263-2926-00LDeep Learning for Big Code Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 24.
W2 credits2SM. Vechev
263-2930-00LBlockchain Security Seminar Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 26.
W2 credits2SM. Vechev, D. Drachsler Cohen, P. Tsankov
263-3830-00LSoftware Defined Networking: The Data Centre Perspective Information W2 credits2ST. Roscoe, D. Wagenknecht-Dimitrova
263-3840-00LHardware Architectures for Machine Learning Information W2 credits2SG. Alonso, T. Hoefler, O. Mutlu, C. Zhang
263-4845-00LDistributed Stream Processing: Systems and Algorithms Information
Does not take place this semester.
W2 credits2S
263-5904-00LDeep Learning for Computer Vision: Seminal Work Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 24.
W2 credits2ST. Sattler, L. M. Koch
227-0126-00LAdvanced Topics in Networked Embedded Systems Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 12.
W2 credits1SL. Thiele, J. Beutel, Z. Zhou
227-0559-00LSeminar in Distributed Computing Information W2 credits2SR. Wattenhofer
851-0740-00LBig Data, Law, and Policy Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 35

Students will be informed by 4.3.2018 at the latest
W3 credits2SS. Bechtold, T. Roscoe, E. Vayena
Computer Science Elective Courses
The Elective Computer Science Courses can be selected from all Master level courses offered by D-INFK.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0820-00LCase Studies from Practice Information W4 credits2V + 1UM. Brandis
263-0600-00LResearch in Computer Science Restricted registration - show details
Only for Computer Science MSc.
W5 credits11AProfessors
401-3632-00LComputational StatisticsW10 credits3V + 2UM. H. Maathuis
Elective Courses
Students can individually chose from the entire Master course offerings from ETH Zurich, EPF Lausanne, the University of Zurich and - but only with the consent of the Director of Studies - from all other Swiss universities.

For further details please see Art. 31 of the Regulations 2009 for the Master Program in Computer Science.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-3217-00LCoaching Student Teams (Basic Training)W1 credit1GR. P. Haas, B. Volk
151-3220-00LCoaching Student Teams (Advances Course 2)W1 credit1GR. P. Haas, I. Goller, M. Lehner, B. Volk
Internship
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0700-00LInternship Information Restricted registration - show details
Only for Computer Science MSc.
W0 creditsexternal organisers
GESS Science in Perspective
» Recommended Science in Perspective (Type B) for D-INFK
» see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH
» see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability
Master's Thesis
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
263-0800-00LMaster's Thesis Information Restricted registration - show details
Only students who fulfill the following criteria are allowed to begin with their master thesis:
a. successful completion of the bachelor programme;
b. fulfilling any additional requirements necessary to gain admission to the master programme;
c. "Inter focus courses" (12 credits) completed;
d. "Focus courses" (26 credits) completed.
O30 credits64DProfessors