Search result: Course units in Spring Semester 2021

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
151-0060-00LThermodynamics and Transport Phenomena in NanotechnologyW4 credits2V + 2UT. M. Schutzius, D. Taylor
151-0106-00LOrbital DynamicsW4 credits3GA. A. Kubik
151-0110-00LCompressible FlowsW4 credits2V + 1UT. Rösgen
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos, S. M. Martin
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, P. Burgherr, I. Günther-Leopold, W. Hummel, T. Kämpfer, T. Kober, X. Zhang
151-0166-00LPhysics of Nuclear Reactor IIW4 credits3GK. Mikityuk, A. Pautz, S. Pelloni
151-0170-00LComputational Multiphase Thermal Fluid DynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UF. Coletti, A. Dehbi, Y. Sato
151-0212-00LAdvanced CFD MethodsW4 credits2V + 1UP. Jenny
151-0224-00LFuel Synthesis EngineeringW4 credits3VB. Bulfin, A. Lidor
151-0232-00LEngineering Acoustics IIW4 credits3GN. Noiray, S. M. Schoenwald, B. Van Damme
151-0252-00LGasturbines: Cycles and Combustion SystemsW4 credits2V + 1UP. Jansohn
151-0254-00LEnvironmental Aspects of Future Mobility
Note: previous course title in FS20 "Environmental Aspects of IC-Engines"
W4 credits2V + 1UY. Wright, P. Dimopoulos Eggenschwiler
151-0280-00LAdvanced Techniques for the Risk Analysis of Technical SystemsW4 credits2V + 1UG. Sansavini
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos IIW4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0928-00LCO2 Capture and Storage and the Industry of Carbon-Based ResourcesW4 credits3GM. Mazzotti, A. Bardow, P. Eckle, N. Gruber, M. Repmann, T. Schmidt, D. Sutter
151-0944-00LCase Studies on Earth's Natural Resources
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits3SM. Mazzotti
151-0946-00LMacromolecular Engineering: Networks and GelsW4 credits4GM. Tibbitt
151-0980-00LBiofluiddynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UD. Obrist, P. Jenny
151-1115-00LAircraft Aerodynamics and Flight MechanicsW4 credits3GJ. Wildi
151-1906-00LMultiphase FlowsW4 credits3GF. Coletti
151-2017-00LNuclear Fuels and MaterialsW4 credits3GM. A. Pouchon, P. J.‑P. Spätig
151-0228-00LManagement of Air Transport (Aviation II)W4 credits3GP. Wild
151-0230-00LPlasma Science in EngineeringW4 credits2V + 1UR. S. Abhari, A. Giovannini
227-0455-00LTerahertz: Technology and ApplicationsW5 credits3G + 3AK. Sankaran
Mechanics, Materials, Structures
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos, S. M. Martin
151-0232-00LEngineering Acoustics IIW4 credits3GN. Noiray, S. M. Schoenwald, B. Van Damme
151-0304-00LEngineering Design IIW4 credits4GK. Wegener
151-0306-00LVisualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality I Information W4 credits4GA. Kunz
151-0314-00LInformation Technologies in the Digital ProductW4 credits3GE. Zwicker, R. Montau
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 Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to: 5 (ETHZ) + 20 (ZHdK)

To apply for the course please create a pdf of 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 your CV as well, send the pdf to martin.schuetz@mavt.ethz.ch.
W4 credits2G + 4AM. Schütz
151-0366-00LAircraft Structures Information W4 credits2V + 1UP. Ermanni
151-0513-00LMechanics of Soft Materials and TissuesW4 credits3GA. E. Ehret
151-0515-00LContinuum Mechanics 2W4 credits2V + 1UE. Mazza, R. Hopf
151-0516-00LNon-smooth Dynamics
Diese Lerneinheit wird zum letzten Mal im FS21 angeboten.
W5 credits5GC. Glocker
151-0518-00LComputational Mechanics I: Intro to FEAW4 credits4GD. Kochmann
151-0520-00LMultiscale ModelingW4 credits3GD. Kochmann
151-0522-00LCase Studies in Computer Aided Engineering - Applied FEMW4 credits3GD. Valtorta
151-0528-00LTheory of Phase TransitionsW4 credits3GL. Guin, D. Kochmann
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos IIW4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0534-00LAdvanced DynamicsW4 credits3V + 1UP. Tiso
151-0540-00LExperimental MechanicsW4 credits2V + 1UJ. Dual, T. Brack
151-0544-00LMetal Additive Manufacturing - Mechanical Integrity and Numerical Analysis
Does not take place this semester.
W4 credits3G
151-0548-00LManufacturing of Polymer Composites Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 32.
W6 credits3G + 2PP. Ermanni
151-0552-00LFracture MechanicsW4 credits3GL. De Lorenzis
151-0566-00LRecursive Estimation Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. D'Andrea
151-0708-00LManufacturing IIW4 credits2V + 1UK. Wegener, M. Schmid, S. Weikert
151-0718-00LMetrology for Production - Metrology of WorkpiecesW4 credits2V + 2UA. Günther
151-0720-00LProduction Machines IW4 credits4GK. Wegener, S. Weikert
151-0740-00LMetal Additive Manufacturing – Fundamentals and Process TechnologyW4 credits2V + 2UM. Bambach, L. Deillon, A. K. Eissing
151-0802-00LAutomation TechnologyW4 credits2V + 1UH. Wild, K. Wegener
151-0840-00LOptimization and Machine Learning
Note: previous course title until FS20 "Principles of FEM-Based Optimization and Robustness Analysis".
W4 credits2V + 2UB. Berisha, D. Mohr
151-1224-00LOil-Hydraulics and PneumaticsW4 credits2V + 2UJ.  Lodewyks
151-1550-00LSeminar in MechanicsE-0 credits2SJ. Dual, G. Haller, E. Mazza
252-0220-00LIntroduction to Machine Learning Information Restricted registration - show details
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
W8 credits4V + 2U + 1AA. Krause, F. Yang
363-0448-00LGlobal Operations StrategyW3 credits2GT. Netland
363-0768-00LLecture Cycle ETH and UZH: Logistics ManagementW3 credits2VT. Netland, H. Dietl
376-1178-00LHuman Factors IIW3 credits2VM. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist
376-1217-00LRehabilitation Engineering I: Motor FunctionsW4 credits2V + 1US. Raspopovic, M. Xiloyannis
Robotics, Systems and Control
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
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NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos, S. M. Martin
151-0310-00LModel Predictive Engine Control Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 55.
W4 credits2V + 1UT. Albin Rajasingham
151-0314-00LInformation Technologies in the Digital ProductW4 credits3GE. Zwicker, R. Montau
151-0318-00LEcodesign - Environmental-Oriented Product DevelopmentW4 credits3GR. Züst
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos IIW4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0534-00LAdvanced DynamicsW4 credits3V + 1UP. Tiso
151-0566-00LRecursive Estimation Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. D'Andrea
151-0593-00LEmbedded Control SystemsW4 credits6GJ. S. Freudenberg, M. Schmid Daners
151-0630-00LNanorobotics Information W4 credits2V + 1US. Pané Vidal
151-0634-00LPerception and Learning for Robotics Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to: 30

To apply for the course please create a CV in pdf of max. 2 pages, including your machine learning and/or robotics experience. Please send the pdf to cesarc@ethz.ch for approval.
W4 credits9AC. D. Cadena Lerma, J. J. Chung
151-0641-00LIntroduction to Robotics and Mechatronics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 45.

Enrollment is only valid through registration on the MSRL website (www.msrl.ethz.ch). Registrations per e-mail is no longer accepted!
W4 credits2V + 2UB. Nelson, N. Shamsudhin
151-0660-00LModel Predictive Control Information W4 credits2V + 1UM. Zeilinger, A. Carron
151-0854-00LAutonomous Mobile Robots Information W5 credits4GR. Siegwart, M. Chli, N. Lawrance
151-9904-00LApplied Compositional Thinking for Engineers Information W4 credits3GE. Frazzoli, A. Censi, J. Lorand
151-1115-00LAircraft Aerodynamics and Flight MechanicsW4 credits3GJ. Wildi
101-0521-10LMachine Learning for Predictive Maintenance Applications Restricted registration - show details
The number of participants in the course is limited to 25 students.

Students interested in attending the lecture are requested to upload their transcript and a short motivation responding the following two questions (max. 200 words):
-How does this course fit to the other courses you have attended so far?
-How does the course support you in achieving your goal?
The following link can be used to upload the documents.
https://polybox.ethz.ch/index.php/s/3S9ZlyxQTiOS3fM
W8 credits4GO. Fink
103-0848-00LIndustrial Metrology and Machine Vision Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30.
W4 credits3GK. Schindler, D. Salido Monzú
227-0216-00LControl Systems II Information W6 credits4GR. Smith
227-0224-00LStochastic Systems
Does not take place this semester.
W4 credits2V + 1Uto be announced
252-0220-00LIntroduction to Machine Learning Information Restricted registration - show details
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
W8 credits4V + 2U + 1AA. Krause, F. Yang
252-0526-00LStatistical Learning Theory Information W8 credits3V + 2U + 2AJ. M. Buhmann, C. Cotrini Jimenez
252-0579-00L3D Vision Information W5 credits3G + 1AM. Pollefeys, V. Larsson
263-5806-00LComputational Models of Motion Information W8 credits2V + 2U + 3AS. Coros, M. Bächer, B. Thomaszewski
376-1217-00LRehabilitation Engineering I: Motor FunctionsW4 credits2V + 1US. Raspopovic, M. Xiloyannis
376-1308-00LDevelopment Strategies for Medical Implants Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 25 - 30.
Assignments will be considered in chronological order.
W3 credits2V + 1UJ. Mayer-Spetzler
227-0690-12LAdvanced Topics in Control (Spring 2021)
New topics are introduced every year.
W4 credits2V + 2UF. Dörfler, M. Hudoba de Badyn, W. Mei
Micro & Nanosystems
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0060-00LThermodynamics and Transport Phenomena in NanotechnologyW4 credits2V + 2UT. M. Schutzius, D. Taylor
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos, S. M. Martin
151-0172-00LMicrosystems II: Devices and Applications Information W6 credits3V + 3UC. Hierold, C. I. Roman
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos IIW4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0620-00LEmbedded MEMS Lab
Number of participants limited to 20.
W5 credits3PC. Hierold, M. Haluska
151-0622-00LMeasuring on the Nanometer ScaleW2 credits2GA. Stemmer
151-0628-00LScanning Probe Microscopy Lab Restricted registration - show details
Limited number of participants.
Please address your application to Andreas Stemmer (astemmer@ethz.ch).

Simultaneous enrolment in 151-0622-00L Measuring on the Nanometer Scale is required.
W2 credits2PA. Stemmer
151-0630-00LNanorobotics Information W4 credits2V + 1US. Pané Vidal
151-0642-00LSeminar on Micro and NanosystemsE-0 credits1SC. Hierold
151-0931-00LSeminar on Particle TechnologyE-0 credits3SS. E. Pratsinis
227-0455-00LTerahertz: Technology and ApplicationsW5 credits3G + 3AK. Sankaran
227-0662-00LOrganic and Nanostructured Optics and Electronics (Course)
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits2GV. Wood
227-0662-10LOrganic and Nanostructured Optics and Electronics (Project) Information Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits2AV. Wood
Bioengineering
The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0060-00LThermodynamics and Transport Phenomena in NanotechnologyW4 credits2V + 2UT. M. Schutzius, D. Taylor
151-0116-10LHigh Performance Computing for Science and Engineering (HPCSE) for Engineers II Information W4 credits4GP. Koumoutsakos, S. M. Martin
151-0306-00LVisualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality I Information W4 credits4GA. Kunz
151-0522-00LCase Studies in Computer Aided Engineering - Applied FEMW4 credits3GD. Valtorta
151-0530-00LNonlinear Dynamics and Chaos IIW4 credits4GG. Haller
151-0630-00LNanorobotics Information W4 credits2V + 1US. Pané Vidal
151-0641-00LIntroduction to Robotics and Mechatronics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 45.

Enrollment is only valid through registration on the MSRL website (www.msrl.ethz.ch). Registrations per e-mail is no longer accepted!
W4 credits2V + 2UB. Nelson, N. Shamsudhin
151-0946-00LMacromolecular Engineering: Networks and GelsW4 credits4GM. Tibbitt
151-0980-00LBiofluiddynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UD. Obrist, P. Jenny
227-0455-00LTerahertz: Technology and ApplicationsW5 credits3G + 3AK. Sankaran
227-0945-10LCell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II
This course is part II of a two-semester course.
Knowledge of part I is required.
W3 credits2GC. Frei
227-0946-00LMolecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical ApplicationsW3 credits2V + 1AD. Razansky
227-0948-00LMagnetic Resonance Imaging in MedicineW4 credits3GS. Kozerke, M. Weiger Senften
376-1178-00LHuman Factors IIW3 credits2VM. Menozzi Jäckli, R. Huang, M. Siegrist
376-1217-00LRehabilitation Engineering I: Motor FunctionsW4 credits2V + 1US. Raspopovic, M. Xiloyannis
376-1308-00LDevelopment Strategies for Medical Implants Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 25 - 30.
Assignments will be considered in chronological order.
W3 credits2V + 1UJ. Mayer-Spetzler
376-1392-00LMechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue EngineeringW3 credits2GG. Shivashankar
376-1397-00LOrthopaedic Biomechanics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 48.
W3 credits2GR. Müller, J. Schwiedrzik
376-1614-00LPrinciples in Tissue EngineeringW3 credits2VK. Maniura, M. Rottmar, M. Zenobi-Wong
376-1721-00LBone Biology and Consequences for Human HealthW2 credits2VG. A. Kuhn, J. Goldhahn, E. Wehrle
376-1984-00LLasers in Medicine
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits3G
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
151-0548-00LManufacturing of Polymer Composites Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 32.
W6 credits3G + 2PP. Ermanni
151-3202-00LProduct Development and Engineering Design Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 60.
W4 credits2GK. Shea, T. Stankovic
151-3204-00LCoaching Innovation ProjectsW2 credits2VR. P. Haas
151-3210-00LStructural Optimization Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 45.
W4 credits4GT. Stankovic
263-5806-00LComputational Models of Motion Information W8 credits2V + 2U + 3AS. Coros, M. Bächer, B. Thomaszewski
Multidisciplinary Courses
The students are free to choose individually from the Course Catalogue of ETH Zurich, ETH Lausanne and the Universities of Zurich (https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/chmobilityin.html) 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
Access to the company list and request for recognition under www.mavt.ethz.ch/praxis.

No registration required via myStudies.
O8 creditsexternal organisers
GESS Science in Perspective
» see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability
» Empfehlungen aus dem Bereich Wissenschaft im Kontext (Typ B) für das D-MAVT
» see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH
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 credits9RF. Da Lio