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| First Year Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| First Year Examination Block 1 Offered in the Autumn Semester | ||||||
| First Year Examination Block 2 | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 401-1262-07L | Analysis II | O | 10 credits | 6V + 3U | P. S. Jossen | |
| 401-1152-02L | Linear Algebra II  | O | 7 credits | 4V + 2U | T. H. Willwacher | |
| 401-1652-10L | Numerical Analysis I | O | 6 credits | 3V + 2U | C. Schwab | |
| 402-1782-00L | Physics II Accompanying the lecture course "Physics II", among GESS Science in Perspective is offered: 851-0147-01L Philosophical Reflections on Physics II | O | 7 credits | 4V + 2U | R. Wallny | |
| Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Examination Block II | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-2284-00L | Measure and Integration | O | 6 credits | 3V + 2U | F. Da Lio | |
| 401-2004-00L | Algebra II | O | 5 credits | 2V + 2U | R. Pink | |
| 401-2554-00L | Topology | O | 6 credits | 3V + 2U | A. Carlotto | |
| 401-2654-00L | Numerical Analysis II | O | 6 credits | 3V + 2U | H. Ammari | |
| 401-2604-00L | Probability and Statistics | O | 7 credits | 4V + 2U | M. Schweizer | |
| Core Courses | ||||||
| Core Courses: Pure Mathematics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-3532-08L | Differential Geometry II | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | U. Lang | |
| 401-3462-00L | Functional Analysis II | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | M. Struwe | |
| 401-3146-12L | Algebraic Geometry | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | D. Johnson | |
| 401-3002-12L | Algebraic Topology II | W | 8 credits | 4G | A. Sisto | |
| 401-3372-00L | Dynamical Systems II | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | W. Merry | |
| » Core Courses: Pure Mathematics (Mathematics Master) | ||||||
| Core Courses: Applied Mathematics and Further Appl.-Oriented Fields ¬ | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-3052-10L | Graph Theory | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | B. Sudakov | |
| 401-3642-00L | Brownian Motion and Stochastic Calculus | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | W. Werner | |
| 401-3632-00L | Computational Statistics | W | 8 credits | 3V + 1U | M. H. Maathuis | |
| 401-3602-00L | Applied Stochastic Processes Does not take place this semester. | W | 8 credits | 3V + 1U | not available | |
| 401-3652-00L | Numerical Methods for Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: MAT827 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | W | 10 credits | 4V + 2U | University lecturers | |
| » Core Courses: Applied Mathematics and Further Appl.-Oriented Fields (Mathematics Master) | ||||||
| Core Courses: Further Application-Oriented Fields 402-0204-00L Electrodynamics is eligible in the Bachelor's programme in Mathematics as an applied core course, but only if 402-0224-00L Theoretical Physics (offered for the last time in FS 2016) isn't recognised for credits (neither in the Bachelor's nor in the Master's programme). For the category assignment take contact with the Study Administration Office (www.math.ethz.ch/studiensekretariat) after having received the credits. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 402-0204-00L | Electrodynamics | W | 7 credits | 4V + 2U | R. Renner | |
| Electives | ||||||
| Selection: Algebra, Number Thy, Topology, Discrete Mathematics, Logic | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-3201-00L | Algebraic Groups | W | 8 credits | 4G | P. D. Nelson | |
| 401-3109-65L | Probabilistic Number Theory Does not take place this semester. | W | 8 credits | 4G | E. Kowalski | |
| 401-3202-09L | The Representation Theory of the Finite Symmetric Groups NOTICE: No physical class for the next few weeks until further notice. Instead a video recording will be offered. | W | 4 credits | 2V | L. Wu | |
| 401-8112-20L | Geometry of Numbers (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: MAT548 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/mobilitaet.html | W | 9 credits | 4V + 1U | University lecturers | |
| 401-3058-00L | Combinatorics I Does not take place this semester. | W | 4 credits | 2G | N. Hungerbühler | |
| Selection: Geometry | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-3056-00L | Finite Geometries I | W | 4 credits | 2G | N. Hungerbühler | |
| 401-3556-20L | Topics in Symplectic Topology | W | 6 credits | 3V | P. Biran | |
| 401-3574-61L | Introduction to Knot Theory Does not take place this semester. | W | 6 credits | 3G | ||
| Selection: Analysis No offering in this semester yet | ||||||
| Selection: Numerical Analysis No offering in this semester yet | ||||||
| Selection: Probability Theory, Statistics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-6102-00L | Multivariate Statistics Does not take place this semester. | W | 4 credits | 2G | not available | |
| 401-4626-00L | Advanced Statistical Modelling: Mixed Models | W | 4 credits | 2V | M. Mächler | |
| 401-4627-00L | Empirical Process Theory and Applications | W | 4 credits | 2V | S. van de Geer | |
| Selection: Financial and Insurance Mathematics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-3888-00L | Introduction to Mathematical Finance A related course is 401-3913-01L Mathematical Foundations for Finance (3V+2U, 4 ECTS credits). Although both courses can be taken independently of each other, only one will be recognised for credits in the Bachelor and Master degree. In other words, it is not allowed to earn credit points with one for the Bachelor and with the other for the Master degree. | W | 10 credits | 4V + 1U | C. Czichowsky | |
| 401-3629-00L | Quantitative Risk Management | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | P. Cheridito | |
| 401-3923-00L | Selected Topics in Life Insurance Mathematics | W | 4 credits | 2V | M. Koller | |
| 401-3917-00L | Stochastic Loss Reserving Methods | W | 4 credits | 2V | R. Dahms | |
| 401-3956-00L | Economic Theory of Financial Markets Does not take place this semester. | W | 4 credits | 2V | M. V. Wüthrich | |
| 401-3936-00L | Data Analytics for Non-Life Insurance Pricing | W | 4 credits | 2V | C. M. Buser, M. V. Wüthrich | |
| 401-4920-00L | Market-Consistent Actuarial Valuation | W | 4 credits | 2V | M. V. Wüthrich, H. Furrer | |
| Selection: Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Physics In the Bachelor's programme in Mathematics 402-0204-00L Electrodynamics is eligible as an elective course, but only if 402-0224-00L Theoretical Physics isn't recognised for credits (neither in the Bachelor's nor in the Master's programme). For the category assignment take contact with the Study Administration Office (www.math.ethz.ch/studiensekretariat) after having received the credits. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-3814-00L | Quantum Mechanics for Mathematicians NOTICE: The class scheduled for 5 March 2020 has been cancelled. | W | 4 credits | 2V | J. Wisniewska | |
| 401-2334-00L | Methods of Mathematical Physics II | W | 6 credits | 3V + 2U | G. Felder | |
| 402-0206-00L | Quantum Mechanics II | W | 10 credits | 3V + 2U | G. Blatter | |
| Selection: Mathematical Optimization, Discrete Mathematics No offering in this semester yet | ||||||
| Auswahl: Theoretical Computer Science In the Bachelor's programme in Mathematics 401-3052-05L Graph Theory is eligible as an elective course, but only if 401-3052-10L Graph Theory isn't recognised for credits (neither in the Bachelor's nor in the Master's programme). For the category assignment take contact with the Study Administration Office (www.math.ethz.ch/studiensekretariat) after having received the credits. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 252-0408-00L | Cryptographic Protocols | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U + 1A | M. Hirt, U. Maurer | |
| 263-4660-00L | Applied Cryptography Number of participants limited to 150. | W | 8 credits | 3V + 2U + 2P | K. Paterson | |
| Selection: Further Realms | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-4944-20L | Mathematics of Data Science | W | 8 credits | 4G | A. Bandeira | |
| 252-0220-00L | Introduction to Machine Learning Limited number of participants. Preference is given to students in programmes in which the course is being offered. All other students will be waitlisted. Please do not contact Prof. Krause for any questions in this regard. If necessary, please contact studiensekretariat@inf.ethz.ch | W | 8 credits | 4V + 2U + 1A | A. Krause | |
| 263-5300-00L | Guarantees for Machine Learning | W | 5 credits | 2V + 2A | F. Yang | |
| 401-3502-20L | Reading Course To start an individual reading course, contact an authorised supervisor Link and register your reading course in myStudies. | W | 2 credits | 4A | Supervisors | |
| 401-3503-20L | Reading Course To start an individual reading course, contact an authorised supervisor Link and register your reading course in myStudies. | W | 3 credits | 6A | Supervisors | |
| 401-3504-20L | Reading Course To start an individual reading course, contact an authorised supervisor Link and register your reading course in myStudies. | W | 4 credits | 9A | Supervisors | |
| Core Courses and Electives (Mathematics Master) | ||||||
| » Electives (Mathematics Master) | ||||||
| » Core Courses (Mathematics Master) | ||||||
| Further Courses Suitable for the Second Year | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-2334-00L | Methods of Mathematical Physics II | W | 6 credits | 3V + 2U | G. Felder | |
| 401-2200-13L | Representation Theory of Finite Groups Primarily for students Bachelor Mathematics 4th semester (or 6th semester if not fully booked). Number of participants limited to 12. | W | 4 credits | 2S | R. Pink | |
| Seminars This semester, many seminars have a waiting list with special selection procedure. If no other criteria apply, a definitive registration will be granted first of all to students who haven't got another seminar registration. Here is the best procedure for dealing with two waiting lists: first choose your preferred seminar and afterwards choose an alternative seminar. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-2200-13L | Representation Theory of Finite Groups Primarily for students Bachelor Mathematics 4th semester (or 6th semester if not fully booked). Number of participants limited to 12. | W | 4 credits | 2S | R. Pink | |
| 401-3110-20L | Quadratic Forms, Markov Numbers and Diophantine Approximation Number of participants limited to 22. | W | 4 credits | 2S | P. Bengoechea Duro | |
| 401-3180-20L | Introduction to Homotopy Theory and Model Category Structure Number of participants limited to 24. | W | 4 credits | 2S | J. Ducoulombier | |
| 401-3200-69L | A Survey of Geometric Group Theory Number of participants limited to 24. | W | 4 credits | 2S | M. Cordes | |
| 401-3030-19L | The Axiom of Choice Number of participants limited to 44. If the number of registrations exceeds 30, then the seminar will be duplicated. | W | 4 credits | 2S | L. Halbeisen | |
| 401-3200-16L | Power Sums of Coxeter Exponents (With Some Insight Into the Evolution of an Article) Number of participants limited to 12. | W | 4 credits | 2S | R. Suter | |
| 401-3600-20L | Student Seminar in Probability Theory Limited number of participants. Registration to the seminar will only be effective once confirmed by email from the organizers. | W | 4 credits | 2S | A.‑S. Sznitman, J. Bertoin, V. Tassion, W. Werner | |
| 401-3620-20L | Student Seminar in Statistics: Inference in Non-Classical Regression Models Number of participants limited to 24. Mainly for students from the Mathematics Bachelor and Master Programmes who, in addition to the introductory course unit 401-2604-00L Probability and Statistics, have heard at least one core or elective course in statistics. Also offered in the Master Programmes Statistics resp. Data Science. | W | 4 credits | 2S | F. Balabdaoui | |
| 401-3900-16L | Advanced Topics in Discrete Optimization Number of participants limited to 12. | W | 4 credits | 2S | C. Angelidakis, A. A. Kurpisz, R. Zenklusen | |
| 401-3940-20L | Student Seminar in Mathematics and Data: Optimization of Random Functions Number of participants limited to 12. | W | 4 credits | 2S | A. Bandeira | |
| 401-3530-20L | Stokes Phenomenon and Isomonodromy Equations Does not take place this semester. Number of participants limited to 12. The seminar does not take place in the Spring Semester 2020. | W | 4 credits | 2S | G. Felder | |
| 252-4102-00L | Seminar on Randomized Algorithms and Probabilistic Methods The deadline for deregistering expires at the end of the second week of the semester. Students who are still registered after that date, but do not attend the seminar, will officially fail the seminar. Number of participants limited to 24. | W | 2 credits | 2S | A. Steger | |
| 263-4203-00L | Geometry: Combinatorics and Algorithms The deadline for deregistering expires at the end of the second week of the semester. Students who are still registered after that date, but do not attend the seminar, will officially fail the seminar. | W | 2 credits | 2S | B. Gärtner, M. Hoffmann, E. Welzl, M. Wettstein | |
| » Seminars (Mathematics Master) | ||||||
| Minor Courses no minor course offered in this semester | ||||||
| Bachelor's Thesis | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-2000-00L | Scientific Works in Mathematics Target audience: Third year Bachelor students; Master students who cannot document to have received an adequate training in working scientifically. | O | 0 credits | Ö. Imamoglu, E. Kowalski | ||
| 401-2000-01L | Lunch Sessions – Thesis Basics for Mathematics Students Details and registration for the optional MathBib training course: https://www.math.ethz.ch/mathbib-schulungen | Z | 0 credits | Speakers | ||
| 401-3990-10L | Bachelor's Thesis Successful participation in the course unit 401-2000-00L Scientific Works in Mathematics is required. For more information, see www.math.ethz.ch/intranet/students/study-administration/theses.html | O | 8 credits | 11D | Supervisors | |
| GESS Science in Perspective | ||||||
| Science in Perspective | ||||||
| » see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability | ||||||
| » Recommended Science in Perspective (Type B) for D-MATH | ||||||
| Language Courses | ||||||
| » see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH | ||||||
| Additional Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 401-5000-00L | Zurich Colloquium in Mathematics | E- | 0 credits | R. Abgrall, P. L. Bühlmann, M. Iacobelli, A. Iozzi, S. Mishra, R. Pandharipande, further lecturers | ||
| 401-5990-00L | Zurich Graduate Colloquium | E- | 0 credits | A. Iozzi, University lecturers | ||
| 402-0101-00L | The Zurich Physics Colloquium Cancelled until further notice. | E- | 0 credits | 1K | S. Huber, A. Refregier, University lecturers | |
| 402-0800-00L | The Zurich Theoretical Physics Colloquium | E- | 0 credits | 1K | O. Zilberberg, University lecturers | |
| 251-0100-00L | Computer Science Colloquium | E- | 0 credits | 2K | Lecturers | |