Search result: Course units in Autumn Semester 2018

Mechanical Engineering Master Information
Core Courses
Energy, Flows and Processes
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0105-00LQuantitative Flow VisualizationW4 credits2V + 1UT. Rösgen
151-0107-20LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) IW4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos
151-0109-00LTurbulent FlowsW4 credits2V + 1UP. Jenny
151-0113-00LApplied Fluid DynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UJ.‑P. Kunsch
151-0163-00LNuclear Energy ConversionW4 credits2V + 1UH.‑M. Prasser
151-0182-00LFundamentals of CFD MethodsW4 credits3GA. Haselbacher
151-0185-00LRadiation Heat Transfer Information W4 credits2V + 1UA. Steinfeld, P. Pozivil
151-0207-00LTheory and Modeling of Reactive FlowsW4 credits3GC. E. Frouzakis, I. Mantzaras
151-0213-00LFluid Dynamics with the Lattice Boltzmann MethodW4 credits3GI. Karlin
151-0216-00LWind EnergyW4 credits2V + 1UN. Chokani
151-0235-00LThermodynamics of Novel Energy Conversion Technologies Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 75.
W4 credits3GA. Milionis, G. Sansavini
151-0251-00LIC-Engines: Principles, Thermodynamic Optimization and Applications Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 60.
W4 credits2V + 1UK. Boulouchos, G. Georges, P. Kyrtatos
151-0368-00LAeroelasticityW4 credits2V + 1UF. Campanile
151-0709-00LStochastic Methods for Engineers and Natural Scientists Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 45.
W4 credits3GD. W. Meyer-Massetti
151-0851-00LRobot Dynamics Information Restricted registration - show details W4 credits2V + 2UM. Hutter, R. Siegwart
151-0911-00LIntroduction to PlasmonicsW4 credits2V + 1UD. J. Norris
151-0917-00LMass TransferW4 credits2V + 2UA. Güntner, S. E. Pratsinis, M. R. Kholghy, V. Mavrantzas
151-0927-00LRate-Controlled Separations in Fine ChemistryW6 credits3V + 1UM. Mazzotti
151-0933-00LSeminar on Advanced Separation Processes Restricted registration - show details Z0 credits1SM. Mazzotti
151-0951-00LProcess Design and SafetyW4 credits2V + 1UF. Trachsel, C. Hutter
151-1116-00LIntroduction to Aircraft and Car AerodynamicsW4 credits3GJ. Wildi
101-0187-00LStructural Reliability and Risk Analysis Information W3 credits2GS. Marelli
151-0227-00LBasics of Air Transport (Aviation I)
Hinweis: alter Titel bis HS16 "Grundlagen der Luftfahrt"
W4 credits3GP. Wild
227-0665-00LBattery Integration Engineering Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30.

Enrolment possible until September 28, 2018.

Students are required to have attended one of the following courses: 227-0664-00L Technology and Policy of Electrical Energy Storage / 529-0440-00L Physical Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis / 529-0191-01L Renewable Energy Technologies II, Energy Storage and Conversion / 529-0659-00L Electrochemistry
(Exception for PhD students)

Priority given to Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students
W3 credits2V + 1UT. J. Patey
636-0507-00LSynthetic Biology II Restricted registration - show details
Students in the MSc Programme Biotechnology (Programme Regulation 2017) may select Synthetic Biology II instead of the Research Project 1.
W8 credits4AS. Panke, Y. Benenson, J. Stelling
Mechanics, Materials, Structures
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0107-20LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) IW4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos
151-0317-00LVisualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality IIW4 credits3GA. Kunz
151-0349-00LFatigue Strength of Materials, Components and StructuresW4 credits3GM. Guillaume, R. E. Koller
151-0353-00LMechanics of Composite MaterialsW4 credits2V + 1UG. Kress, P. Ermanni
151-0357-00LRopeway TechnologyW4 credits3GG. Kovacs
151-0360-00LProcedures for the Analysis of StructuresW4 credits2V + 1UG. Kress
151-0368-00LAeroelasticityW4 credits2V + 1UF. Campanile
151-0509-00LMicroscale Acoustofluidics Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30.
W4 credits3GJ. Dual
151-0513-00LMechanics of Soft Materials and Tissues
Does not take place this semester.
W4 credits3G
151-0523-00LRailway Vehicle DynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UO. Polach
151-0524-00LContinuum Mechanics I Information W4 credits2V + 1UE. Mazza
151-0525-00LWave Propagation in SolidsW4 credits2V + 1UJ. Dual, D. Mohr
151-0532-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos I Information W4 credits2V + 2UF. Kogelbauer
151-0535-00LOptical Methods in Experimental MechanicsW4 credits3GE. Hack, R. Brönnimann
151-0550-00LAdaptive Materials for Structural ApplicationsW4 credits3GA. Bergamini
151-0573-00LSystem Modeling Information W4 credits2V + 2UG. Ducard
151-0655-00LSkills for Creativity and InnovationW4 credits3GI. Goller, C. Kobe
151-0703-00LOperational Simulation of Production LinesW4 credits2V + 1UP. Acél
151-0705-00LManufacturing IW4 credits2V + 2UK. Wegener, M. Boccadoro, F. Kuster
151-0717-00LMechanical Production: Assembly, Joining and Coating TechnologyW4 credits2V + 1UF. Kuster, V. H. Derflinger, F. Durand, P. Jousset
151-0719-00LQuality of Machine Tools - Dynamics and Metrology at Micro and Submicro LevelW4 credits2V + 1UA. Günther, F. Kuster
151-0721-00LProduction Machines IIW4 credits2V + 1UK. Wegener, F. Kuster, S. Weikert
151-0723-00LManufacturing of Electronic Devices Information W4 credits3GA. Kunz, A. Guber, R.‑D. Moryson, F. Reichert
151-0725-00LExciting Leadership in a Thrilling Real Business WorldW4 credits3GA. Halbleib
151-0727-00LColloquium on Manufacturing TechnologyW4 credits3KK. Wegener, F. Kuster
151-0731-00LForming Technology I - Basic KnowledgeW4 credits2V + 2UP. Hora
151-0733-00LForming Technology III - Forming ProcessesW4 credits2V + 2UP. Hora
151-0833-00LPrinciples of Nonlinear Finite-Element-MethodsW5 credits2V + 2UN. Manopulo, B. Berisha
151-0917-00LMass TransferW4 credits2V + 2UA. Güntner, S. E. Pratsinis, M. R. Kholghy, V. Mavrantzas
151-3217-00LCoaching Students (Basic Training)W1 credit1GR. P. Haas, B. Volk
151-3219-00LCoaching Students (Advanced Course 1)
This course assumes that participants have completed the basic training (151-3217-00L Coaching Students (Basic Training)).
W1 credit1GR. P. Haas, B. Volk
227-0447-00LImage Analysis and Computer Vision Information W6 credits3V + 1UL. Van Gool, O. Göksel, E. Konukoglu
227-0523-00LRailway Systems IW6 credits4GM. Meyer
252-0535-00LAdvanced Machine Learning Information W8 credits3V + 2U + 2AJ. M. Buhmann
252-0543-01LComputer Graphics Information W6 credits3V + 2UM. Gross, J. Novak
327-0501-00LMetals IW3 credits2V + 1UR. Spolenak
327-4101-00LDurability of Engineering MaterialsW2 credits2GJ. M. Wheeler
351-0555-00LOpen- and User InnovationW3 credits2GS. Häfliger, S. Spaeth
363-0445-00LProduction and Operations ManagementW3 credits2GT. Netland
363-0445-02LProduction and Operations Management (Additional Cases)W1 credit2AT. Netland
363-0541-00LSystems Dynamics and ComplexityW3 credits3GF. Schweitzer, G. Casiraghi, V. Nanumyan
363-0711-00LAccounting for ManagersW3 credits2VJ.‑P. Chardonnens
376-1177-00LHuman Factors IW3 credits2VM. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist
376-1219-00LRehabilitation Engineering II: Rehabilitation of Sensory and Vegetative FunctionsW3 credits2VR. Riener, R. Gassert, O. Lambercy
401-0647-00LIntroduction to Mathematical OptimizationW5 credits2V + 1UD. Adjiashvili
Robotics, Systems and Control
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0107-20LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) IW4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos
151-0323-00LAutonomous Mobility on Demand: From Car to Fleet Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 20.
W4 credits4GJ. Tani, A. Censi
151-0532-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos I Information W4 credits2V + 2UF. Kogelbauer
151-0563-01LDynamic Programming and Optimal Control Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. D'Andrea
151-0567-00LEngine Systems Information W4 credits3GC. Onder
151-0569-00LVehicle Propulsion Systems Information W4 credits3GC. Onder, P. Elbert
151-0573-00LSystem Modeling Information W4 credits2V + 2UG. Ducard
151-0593-00LEmbedded Control SystemsW4 credits6GJ. S. Freudenberg, M. Schmid Daners
151-0601-00LTheory of Robotics and Mechatronics Information W4 credits3GP. Korba, S. Stoeter
151-0604-00LMicrorobotics Information W4 credits3GB. Nelson
151-0632-00LVision Algorithms for Mobile Robotics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 55
Registration is on a first come, first served basis and SPACE IS LIMITED!
W4 credits2V + 2UD. Scaramuzza
151-0655-00LSkills for Creativity and InnovationW4 credits3GI. Goller, C. Kobe
151-0727-00LColloquium on Manufacturing TechnologyW4 credits3KK. Wegener, F. Kuster
151-0851-00LRobot Dynamics Information Restricted registration - show details W4 credits2V + 2UM. Hutter, R. Siegwart
151-0917-00LMass TransferW4 credits2V + 2UA. Güntner, S. E. Pratsinis, M. R. Kholghy, V. Mavrantzas
151-1116-00LIntroduction to Aircraft and Car AerodynamicsW4 credits3GJ. Wildi
227-0225-00LLinear System TheoryW6 credits5GM. Kamgarpour
227-0447-00LImage Analysis and Computer Vision Information W6 credits3V + 1UL. Van Gool, O. Göksel, E. Konukoglu
227-0517-00LElectrical Drive Systems IIW6 credits4GP. Steimer, G. Scheuer, C. A. Stulz
227-0689-00LSystem IdentificationW4 credits2V + 1UR. Smith
227-0920-00LSeminar in Systems and ControlZ0 credits1SF. Dörfler, R. D'Andrea, E. Frazzoli, M. H. Khammash, J. Lygeros, R. Smith
252-3110-00LHuman Computer Interaction Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 150.
W4 credits2V + 1UO. Hilliges
263-5210-00LProbabilistic Artificial Intelligence Information W4 credits2V + 1UA. Krause
263-5902-00LComputer Vision Information W6 credits3V + 1U + 1AM. Pollefeys, V. Ferrari, L. Van Gool
376-1219-00LRehabilitation Engineering II: Rehabilitation of Sensory and Vegetative FunctionsW3 credits2VR. Riener, R. Gassert, O. Lambercy
376-1279-00LVirtual and Augmented Reality in Medicine Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2VR. Riener, O. Göksel, M. Harders
376-1504-00LPhysical Human Robot Interaction (pHRI) Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 21.
W4 credits2V + 2UR. Gassert, O. Lambercy
Micro & Nanosystems
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0107-20LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) IW4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos
151-0237-00LAdvanced Optical Methods in Nanotechnology Information W4 credits2V + 1UH. Eghlidi
151-0604-00LMicrorobotics Information W4 credits3GB. Nelson
151-0605-00LNanosystemsW4 credits4GA. Stemmer
151-0620-00LEmbedded MEMS LabW5 credits3PC. Hierold, S. Blunier, M. Haluska
151-0621-00LMicrosystems I: Process Technology and IntegrationW6 credits3V + 3UM. Haluska, C. Hierold
151-0642-00LSeminar on Micro and NanosystemsZ0 credits1SC. Hierold
151-0911-00LIntroduction to PlasmonicsW4 credits2V + 1UD. J. Norris
151-0917-00LMass TransferW4 credits2V + 2UA. Güntner, S. E. Pratsinis, M. R. Kholghy, V. Mavrantzas
151-0931-00LSeminar on Particle TechnologyZ0 credits3SS. E. Pratsinis
227-0377-00LPhysics of Failure and Failure Analysis of Electronic Devices and EquipmentW3 credits2VU. Sennhauser
Bioengineering
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0107-20LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) IW4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos
151-0255-00LEnergy Conversion and Transport in BiosystemsW4 credits2V + 1UA. Ferrari
151-0237-00LAdvanced Optical Methods in Nanotechnology Information W4 credits2V + 1UH. Eghlidi
151-0317-00LVisualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality IIW4 credits3GA. Kunz
151-0917-00LMass TransferW4 credits2V + 2UA. Güntner, S. E. Pratsinis, M. R. Kholghy, V. Mavrantzas
227-0385-10LBiomedical ImagingW6 credits5GS. Kozerke, K. P. Prüssmann
227-0386-00LBiomedical EngineeringW4 credits3GJ. Vörös, S. J. Ferguson, S. Kozerke, U. Moser, M. Rudin, M. P. Wolf, M. Zenobi-Wong
227-0393-10LBioelectronics and BiosensorsW6 credits2V + 2UJ. Vörös, M. F. Yanik, T. Zambelli
227-0447-00LImage Analysis and Computer Vision Information W6 credits3V + 1UL. Van Gool, O. Göksel, E. Konukoglu
227-0945-00LCell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I
This course is part I of a two-semester course.
W3 credits2GC. Frei
227-0965-00LMicro and Nano-Tomography of Biological TissuesW4 credits3GM. Stampanoni, P. A. Kaestner
227-0981-00LCross-Disciplinary Research and Development in Medicine and Engineering Restricted registration - show details
A maximum of 12 medical degree students and 12 (biomedical) engineering degree students can be admitted, their number should be equal.
W4 credits2V + 2AV. Kurtcuoglu, D. de Julien de Zelicourt, M. Meboldt, M. Schmid Daners, O. Ullrich
376-0121-00LMultiscale Bone Biomechanics Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30
W6 credits4SR. Müller
376-1177-00LHuman Factors IW3 credits2VM. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist
376-1219-00LRehabilitation Engineering II: Rehabilitation of Sensory and Vegetative FunctionsW3 credits2VR. Riener, R. Gassert, O. Lambercy
376-1279-00LVirtual and Augmented Reality in Medicine Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2VR. Riener, O. Göksel, M. Harders
376-1504-00LPhysical Human Robot Interaction (pHRI) Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 21.
W4 credits2V + 2UR. Gassert, O. Lambercy
376-1651-00LClinical and Movement BiomechanicsW4 credits3GN. Singh, R. List, P. Schütz
376-1714-00LBiocompatible MaterialsW4 credits3GK. Maniura, J. Möller, M. Zenobi-Wong
376-1985-00LTrauma BiomechanicsW4 credits2V + 1UK.‑U. Schmitt, M. H. Muser
402-0341-00LMedical Physics IW6 credits2V + 1UP. Manser
551-0319-00LCellular Biochemistry (Part I) Information W3 credits2VU. Kutay, Q. Feng, M. Peter, P. Picotti, I. Zemp
Design, Computation, Product Development & Manufacturing
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-3209-00LEngineering Design Optimization Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 47.
W4 credits4GK. Shea, T. Stankovic
151-3213-00LIntegrative Ski Building Workshop Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 12.

To apply, please send the following information to cosimad@ethz.ch by 31.07.2018: Letter of Motivation (one page) , CV, Transcript of Records.
W3 credits6PK. Shea
151-3215-00LDesign for Additive Manufacturing Restricted registration - show details
For a place in the course please write a short letter of motivation stating why you like to attend the course, your experiences in CAD-Design, Simulation and additive manufacturing. Please mention in the letter, if you already have a suggestion for a part to be designed in the semester project. Send the letter to Dr. Christoph Klahn cklahn@ethz.ch until 3. September 2018.
W4 credits2GM. Meboldt, C. Klahn
363-1065-00LDesign Thinking: Human-Centred Solutions to Real World Challenges Restricted registration - show details
Due to didactic reasons, the number of participants is limited to 30.

All interested students are invited to apply for this course by sending a short motivation letter to Linda Armbruster (larmbruster@ethz.ch).

Additionally please enroll via mystudies. Please note that all students are put on the waiting list and that your current position on the waiting list is irrelevant, as places will be assigned after the first lecture on the basis of your motivation letter and commitment for the class.
W5 credits5GA. Cabello Llamas, S. Brusoni, L. Cabello
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
151-1090-00LIndustrial Internship Restricted registration - show details
Access to the company list and request for recognition under www.mavt.ethz.ch/praxis.
O8 creditsexternal organisers
GESS Science in Perspective
» Recommended GESS Science in Perspective (Type B) for D-MAVT.
» see GESS Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH
» see GESS Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability
Master's Thesis
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-1001-00LMaster's Thesis Mechanical Engineering Restricted registration - show details
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 for 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 Information
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 credits9RA. Iozzi