Search result: Course units in Spring Semester 2021
Earth Sciences Master  | ||||||
 Major in Geology | ||||||
| Compulsory Module in Analytical Methods in Earth Sciences Students need to register for 6 credits in part A, and 6 credits in part B. | ||||||
| Part A: Microscopy Courses Courses for this Module take place in autumn semester. | ||||||
| Part B: Methods | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651-4038-00L | Microstructures and Rock Rheology Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2G | W. Behr | |
| Restricted Choice Modules Geology A minimum of two restricted choice modules must be completed for the major Geology. | ||||||
| Biogeochemistry | ||||||
| Biogeochemistry: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4044-04L | Micropalaeontology and Molecular Palaeontology | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | H. Stoll, C. De Jonge, T. I. Eglinton, I. Hernández Almeida | |
| 651-4004-00L | The Global Carbon Cycle - Reduced | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | T. I. Eglinton, L. Bröder, R. G. Hilton | |
| Biogeochemistry: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4044-02L | Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry Field Course Lectures from "Micropalaeontology and Molecular Palaeontology" and "The Global Carbon Cycle - Reduced" are recommended but not mandatory for participation in the field course. Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | W | 2 credits | 4P | T. I. Eglinton, A. Gilli | |
| 651-4056-00L | Limnogeology | W | 3 credits | 2G | N. Dubois, A. Gilli, K. Kremer | |
| 651-4226-00L | Geochemical and Isotopic Tracers of the Earth System  | W+ | 3 credits | 2V | D. Vance | |
| Palaeoclimatology | ||||||
| Palaeoclimatology: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4004-00L | The Global Carbon Cycle - Reduced | O | 3 credits | 2G | T. I. Eglinton, L. Bröder, R. G. Hilton | |
| Palaeoclimatology: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4226-00L | Geochemical and Isotopic Tracers of the Earth System | W+ | 3 credits | 2V | D. Vance | |
| 651-4056-00L | Limnogeology | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | N. Dubois, A. Gilli, K. Kremer | |
| 651-4004-00L | The Global Carbon Cycle - Reduced | W+ | 3 credits | 2G | T. I. Eglinton, L. Bröder, R. G. Hilton | |
| 651-4044-04L | Micropalaeontology and Molecular Palaeontology | W | 3 credits | 2G | H. Stoll, C. De Jonge, T. I. Eglinton, I. Hernández Almeida | |
| Sedimentology | ||||||
| Sedimentology: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4150-00L | Sedimentary Rocks and Processes Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend this field course at full costs (no subsidies). No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | O | 4 credits | 3P | V. Picotti, S. Willett | |
| Sedimentology: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4134-00L | Tectonic Geomorphology Prerequisite for 651-4134-01L Tectonic Geomorphology Field Course Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. | W | 3 credits | 2V | E. Deal | |
| 651-4134-01L | Tectonic Geomorphology Field Course Prerequisite: 651-4134-00L Tectonic Geomorphology (lecture) Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. | W | 3 credits | 6P | V. Picotti | |
| 101-0302-00L | Clays in Geotechnics: Problems and Applications | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Plötze | |
| 651-4080-00L | Fluvial Sedimentology | W | 2 credits | 2G | P. Huggenberger | |
| 651-4902-00L | Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology of the Alps Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend the lecture but will have to pay the full amount for the excursion (no subsidies from UZH). | W | 3 credits | 2V | S. Ivy Ochs, N. Akçar, U. H. Fischer | |
| 651-4004-00L | The Global Carbon Cycle - Reduced | W | 3 credits | 2G | T. I. Eglinton, L. Bröder, R. G. Hilton | |
| Structural Geology | ||||||
| Structural Geology: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4132-00L | Field Course IV: Non Alpine Field Course Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | O | 3 credits | 6P | V. Picotti | |
| 651-4022-00L | Advanced Structural Geology with Field Course Due to the Corona pandemic priority is given to D-ERDW students completing their MSc studies in 2021. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. | O | 4 credits | 6P | W. Behr | |
| Structural Geology: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4134-00L | Tectonic Geomorphology Prerequisite for 651-4134-01L Tectonic Geomorphology Field Course Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. | W | 3 credits | 2V | E. Deal | |
| 651-4038-00L | Microstructures and Rock Rheology Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2G | W. Behr | |
| 651-4144-00L | Introduction to Finite Element Modelling in Geosciences | W | 2 credits | 3G | A. Rozel, P. Sanan | |
| Open Choice Modules Geology | ||||||
| Basin Analysis | ||||||
| Basin Analysis: Compulsory Courses The compulsory courses of this module take place in autumn semester. | ||||||
| Basin Analysis: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4134-00L | Tectonic Geomorphology Prerequisite for 651-4134-01L Tectonic Geomorphology Field Course Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. | W | 3 credits | 2V | E. Deal | |
| 651-4018-00L | Borehole Geophysics | W | 3 credits | 3G | M. Hertrich, X. Ma | |
| 651-4232-00L | Low Temperature Thermochronology Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2G | S. Willett | |
| Earthquake Seismology | ||||||
| Earthquake Seismology: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4103-00L | Earthquakes II: Source Physics | O | 3 credits | 2G | A. P. Rinaldi, P. A. Selvadurai, E. R. Heimisson | |
| Earthquake Seismology: Compulsory Courses One additional elective course of at least 3KP has to be completed for this Module according to prior agreement with the Study Advisor (Autumn or Spring Semester). | ||||||
| Geographic Information Systems The courses of this module are offered by UZH and must be registered at UZH. | ||||||
| Geographic Information Systems: Compulsory Courses The compulsory courses of this module take place in autumn semester. | ||||||
| Geographic Information Systems: Courses of Choice The courses of choice may be chosen from the offerings of the department of Geography UZH according to prior approval by the lecturers of the GIS-group of UZH. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4278-00L | Monitoring the Earth from Satellites: Radar Interferometry Number of participants limited to 30. | W | 3 credits | 3G | A. Manconi | |
| Glaciology | ||||||
| Glaciology: Obligatorische Fächer | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-1504-00L | Snowcover: Physics and Modelling | O | 4 credits | 3G | M. Schneebeli, H. Löwe | |
| Glaciology: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 101-0288-00L | Snow and Avalanches: Processes and Risk Management | W | 3 credits | 2G | J. Schweizer, S. L. Margreth | |
| 651-4162-00L | Field Course Glaciology Priority is given to ETHZ students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only (registration opens end of January 2021). | W | 3 credits | 6P | A. Bauder, D. Farinotti, M. Werder | |
| 651-1506-00L | The High-Mountain Cryosphere: Processes and Risks (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO856 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 3 credits | 2G | University lecturers | |
| 651-1513-00L | Field Studies on High Mountain Processes (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO411 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 6 credits | 2S + 4P | University lecturers | |
| Lithosphere Structure and Tectonics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4096-00L | Inverse Theory I: Basics | O | 3 credits | 2V | A. Fichtner | |
| Palaeontology | ||||||
| Palaeontology: Courses of Choice Courses to be discussed with Palaeontological Institute (UZH) or Climate Geology Group. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-1380-00L | Palaeontological Excursions (University of Zürich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: BIO279 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 1 credit | 1P | University lecturers | |
| 651-1392-00L | Palaeontological Colloquium (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: BIO571 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | Z | 0 credits | 1K | University lecturers | |
| Palaeontology: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4044-04L | Micropalaeontology and Molecular Palaeontology | O | 3 credits | 2G | H. Stoll, C. De Jonge, T. I. Eglinton, I. Hernández Almeida | |
| Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4902-00L | Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology of the Alps Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend the lecture but will have to pay the full amount for the excursion (no subsidies from UZH). | O | 3 credits | 2V | S. Ivy Ochs, N. Akçar, U. H. Fischer | |
| 651-4134-00L | Tectonic Geomorphology Prerequisite for 651-4134-01L Tectonic Geomorphology Field Course Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. | W | 3 credits | 2V | E. Deal | |
| 651-1513-00L | Field Studies on High Mountain Processes (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO411 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 6 credits | 2S + 4P | University lecturers | |
| Remote Sensing The courses of this module are offered by UZH and must be registered at UZH. | ||||||
| Remote Sensing: Compulsory Courses The compulsory courses for this module take place in autumn semester. | ||||||
| Remote Sensing: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-2332-00L | Specializing in Remote Sensing Seminar and Colloquium (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO441 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 6 credits | 1S + 2K | University lecturers | |
| 651-4278-00L | Monitoring the Earth from Satellites: Radar Interferometry Number of participants limited to 30. | W | 3 credits | 3G | A. Manconi | |
| Shallow Earth Geophysics | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4106-03L | Geophysical Field Work and Processing: Preparation and Field Work | O | 7 credits | 3V + 11P | C. Schmelzbach, P. Nagy, A. Wieser | |
| 651-4018-00L | Borehole Geophysics | O | 3 credits | 3G | M. Hertrich, X. Ma | |
| 651-4109-00L | Geothermal Energy | O | 3 credits | 4G | M. O. Saar, P. Bayer, E. Rossi, F. Samrock | |
| Modules from the Engineering Geology Major | ||||||
| » Choice from Engineering Geology Required Modules | ||||||
| Modules from the Geophysics Major | ||||||
| » Choice from Geophysics Compulsory Modules | ||||||
| » Choice from Geophysics Restricted Choice Modules | ||||||
| Modules from the Mineralogy and Geochemistry Major | ||||||
| » Choice from the Mineralogy and Geochemistry Restricted Choice Modules | ||||||
| Modules from the Major Geology Restricted Choice Modules | ||||||
| » Choice from the Geology Restricted Choice Modules | ||||||
| Major in Engineering Geology | ||||||
| Compulsory Modules Engineering Geology | ||||||
| Engineering Geology: Fundamentals Courses for this Module take place in autumn semester. | ||||||
| Engineering Geology: Methods | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4061-00L | Hydrogeological Field Course Number of participants limited to 15. Prerequisite: Grundwasser I (102-0455-01L) Due to the extraordinary conditions, we cannot allow a large number of students, therefore MSc students majoring in Engineering Geology are given priority. | O | 3 credits | 7P | B. Brixel, N. Gholizadeh Doonechaly | |
| 651-4064-00L | Engineering Geological Field Course I (Soils) Number of participants limited to 20. | O | 3 credits | 6P | K. Thuro | |
| 651-4066-00L | Engineering Geological Field Course II (Rocks) Number of participants limited to 18. | O | 3 credits | 6P | M. Ziegler | |
| Engineering Geology: Integration | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4070-00L | Landslide Analysis Number of participants limited to 18. | O | 5 credits | 3G | S. Löw, J. Aaron | |
| 651-4072-00L | Engineering Geology of Underground Excavations Number of participants limited to 18. | O | 5 credits | 3G | S. Löw, O. Moradian | |
| 651-4074-00L | Landfills and Deep Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste Number of participants limited to 18. Geography and Earth System Sciences students UZH may attend this field course at full costs (no subsidies). | O | 3 credits | 3G | T. Vietor, P. Huggenberger | |
| Engineering Geology: Industrial Internship | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4071-00L | Industrial Internship Prerequisites: successful participation in the Compulsory Modules Fundamentals, Methods and Integration. The Industrial Internship of the Engineering Geology Major should take place in the second MSc year after consultation with Dr. Ernst Kreuzer. Detailed regulations of this practical are published on the Engineering Geology Website. | O | 12 credits | external organisers | ||
| Major in Geophysics | ||||||
| Compulsory Modules Geophysics | ||||||
| Geophysics: Methods I | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4096-00L | Inverse Theory I: Basics | O | 3 credits | 2V | A. Fichtner | |
| Geophysical Methods II | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4013-00L | Potential Field Theory | O | 3 credits | 2G | A. Khan | |
| Restricted Choice Modules Geophysics | ||||||
| Seismology | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4006-00L | Seismology of the Spherical Earth | O | 3 credits | 3G | M. van Driel, S. C. Stähler | |
| Physics of the Earth's Interior | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4017-00L | Earth's Core and the Geodynamo | O | 3 credits | 2G | P. D. Marti, C. Hardy | |
| 651-4008-00L | Dynamics of the Mantle and Lithosphere | O | 3 credits | 2G | A. Rozel | |
| 651-5104-00L | Deep Electromagnetic Sounding of the Earth and Planetary Interiors The attendance of Mathematical Methods (651-4130-00L, Autumn Semester) is advisable. | O | 3 credits | 2G | A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, F. Samrock | |
| Applied Geophysics | ||||||
| Applied Geophysics: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4079-00L | Reflection Seismology Processing | O | 5 credits | 6V + 6U | D.‑J. van Manen | |
| 651-4240-00L | Geofluids | O | 6 credits | 4G | X.‑Z. Kong, T. Driesner, S. Kyas, A. Moreira Mulin Leal | |
| Applied Geophysics: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4087-00L | Case Studies in Exploration and Environmental Geophysics | W+ | 3 credits | 3G | H. Maurer, J. Robertsson, M. Hertrich, M. O. Saar, T. Spillmann | |
| » additional elective course of at least 3KP with prior approval by subject advisor | ||||||
| Major in Mineralogy and Geochemistry | ||||||
| Compulsory Module in Analytical Methods in Earth Sciences Courses for this Module take place in autumn semester. | ||||||
| Microscopy Courses | ||||||
| » Compulsory Module in Analytical Methods in Earth Sciences: Microscopy Courses | ||||||
| Analytical Methods Courses | ||||||
| » Compulsory Module in Analytical Methods in Earth Sciences: Analytical Methods Courses | ||||||
| Restricted Choice Modules Mineralogy and Geochemistry A minimum of two restricted choice modules must be completed in the major Mineralogy and Geochemistry. | ||||||
| Mineralogy and Petrology | ||||||
| Mineralogy and Petrology: Compulsory Courses The compulsory courses of this module take place in Autumn Semester. | ||||||
| Mineralogy and Petrology: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4030-00L | Crystalline Geology of the Alps Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2G | to be announced | |
| 101-0302-00L | Clays in Geotechnics: Problems and Applications | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Plötze | |
| Petrology and Volcanology | ||||||
| Petrology and Volcanology: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4032-00L | Volcanology | O | 3 credits | 2V | B. Ellis | |
| Petrology and Volcanology: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4026-00L | Applied Mineralogy and Non-Metallic Resources II | W | 3 credits | 2G | R. Kündig, B. Grobéty | |
| 651-4036-00L | Field Excursion Module Mineral Resources Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | W | 3 credits | 6P | T. Driesner, C. Chelle-Michou | |
| 651-4032-01L | Volcanology Field Course Number of participants limited to 20. Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | W | 2 credits | 6P | O. Bachmann | |
| 651-4108-00L | Applied Geothermobarometry | W | 3 credits | 2G | A. Galli | |
| Mineral Resources | ||||||
| Mineral Resources: Compulsory Courses The compulsory courses of this module take place in Autumn Semester. | ||||||
| Mineral Resources: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4026-00L | Applied Mineralogy and Non-Metallic Resources II | W | 3 credits | 2G | R. Kündig, B. Grobéty | |
| 651-4036-00L | Field Excursion Module Mineral Resources Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | W | 3 credits | 6P | T. Driesner, C. Chelle-Michou | |
| 651-4024-00L | Mineral Resources II | W | 3 credits | 2G | C. Chelle-Michou, T. Driesner | |
| Geochemistry | ||||||
| Geochemistry: Compulsory Courses | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4226-00L | Geochemical and Isotopic Tracers of the Earth System | O | 3 credits | 2V | D. Vance | |
| Geochemistry: Courses of Choice | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4228-00L | Topics in Planetary Sciences | W | 3 credits | 2G | H. Busemann, A. Rozel, M. Schönbächler, P. Tackley | |
| 651-4004-00L | The Global Carbon Cycle - Reduced | W | 3 credits | 2G | T. I. Eglinton, L. Bröder, R. G. Hilton | |
| 651-4044-04L | Micropalaeontology and Molecular Palaeontology | W | 3 credits | 2G | H. Stoll, C. De Jonge, T. I. Eglinton, I. Hernández Almeida | |
| Open Choice Modules Mineralogy and Geochemistry | ||||||
| Modules from the Geology Major | ||||||
| » Choice from the Geolgy Restricted Choice Modules | ||||||
| » Choice from the Geology Open Choice Modules | ||||||
| Modules from the Engineering Geology Major | ||||||
| » Modules from the Engineering Geology Compulsory Modules | ||||||
| Modules from the Geophysics Major | ||||||
| » Modules from the Geophysics Compulsory Modules | ||||||
| » Modules from the Geophysics Restricted Choice Modules | ||||||
| Module from the Major Mineralogy and Geochemistry | ||||||
| » Choice from Mineralogy and Geochemistry Restricted Choice Modules | ||||||
| » Choice from Mineralogy and Geochemistry Open Choice Modules | ||||||
| Electives Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the MSc Committee). | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| » Choice of courses from the complete offerings in Earth Sciences MSc | ||||||
| 651-4040-00L | Alpine Field Course Priority is given to D-ERDW students. If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | W | 4 credits | 4P | P. Ulmer, P. Brack | |
| 651-4096-02L | Inverse Theory II: Applications Prerequisites: The successful completion of 651-4096-00L Inverse Theory I: Basics is mandatory. | W | 3 credits | 2G | A. Fichtner, C. Böhm | |
| 651-4219-00L | The Mineralogy of Steelmaking / Steel Plant Visit Number of participants limited to 22. | W | 1 credit | 1V | C. Liebske | |
| 651-5104-00L | Deep Electromagnetic Sounding of the Earth and Planetary Interiors The attendance of Mathematical Methods (651-4130-00L, Autumn Semester) is advisable. | W | 3 credits | 2G | A. Kuvshinov, A. Grayver, F. Samrock | |
| 651-1617-00L | Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Modelling Seminar | Z Dr | 0 credits | 1S | P. Tackley, T. Gerya | |
| 651-4044-01L | Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry Lab Practical Prerequisites: "Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry Field Course" (651-4044-02L). The attendance of "Micropalaeontology and Molecular Palaeontology" (651-4044-04L) or "The Global Carbon Cycle - Reduced" (651-4004-00L) is recommended but not mandatory. | W | 2 credits | 2P | T. I. Eglinton | |
| 651-4068-00L | Engineering Geology Seminar | W+ | 2 credits | 2S | S. Löw, Q. Lei | |
| 651-1615-00L | Colloqium Geophysics | W | 1 credit | 1K | A. Obermann | |
| 651-1180-00L | Research Seminar Structural Geology and Tectonics | Z | 0 credits | 1S | W. Behr | |
| 651-4144-00L | Introduction to Finite Element Modelling in Geosciences | W | 2 credits | 3G | A. Rozel, P. Sanan | |
| 651-4904-00L | Digital Topography and Geomorphology Practical Number of participants limited to 20. | W | 2 credits | 1G | E. Deal | |
| 860-0015-00L | Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I | W | 3 credits | 2G | B. Wehrli, F. Brugger, K. Dolejs Schlöglova, M. Haupt, C. Karydas | |
| 860-0016-00L | Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources II Number of participants limited to 12. First priority will be given to students enrolled in the Master of Science, Technology, and Policy Program. These students must confirm their participation by 12.02.2021 by registration through myStudies. Students on the waiting list will be notified at the start of the semester. Prerequisite is 860-0015-00 Supply and Responsible Use of Mineral Resources I. | W | 3 credits | 2U | B. Wehrli, F. Brugger, S. Pfister | |
| 651-2001-00L | Semester Research Project | W | 3 credits | 6A | Lecturers | |
| 651-1091-00L | Colloquium Department Earth Sciences | Z | 0 credits | 1K | M. W. Schmidt | |
| 651-2600-01L | Geography of Switzerland (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO126 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 3 credits | 2V | University lecturers | |
| 651-2612-00L | Human Geography II: Societal and Natural Ressources (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO122 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 5 credits | 2V + 2U | University lecturers | |
| 651-4121-00L | Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Sciences II (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO123 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 5 credits | 2V + 2U | University lecturers | |
| 651-4088-02L | Physical Geography II (University of Zürich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: GEO121 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 5 credits | 1V + 4U + 2P | University lecturers | |
| 651-4276-00L | Alpine Engineering Geological Excursions Priority is given to D-ERDW students (Major in Engineering Geology). If space is available UZH Geography and Earth System Sciences students may attend this field course at full cost. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | W+ | 1 credit | 2P | S. Löw, J. Aaron | |
| 651-4240-00L | Geofluids | W+ | 6 credits | 4G | X.‑Z. Kong, T. Driesner, S. Kyas, A. Moreira Mulin Leal | |
| 651-4164-00L | Introduction to Palaeontology (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: BIO148 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html | W | 3 credits | 2V | H. Bucher | |
| 651-4278-00L | Monitoring the Earth from Satellites: Radar Interferometry Number of participants limited to 30. | W | 3 credits | 3G | A. Manconi | |
| 651-4280-00L | Application of Small Drones for Geological Data Acquisition Number of participants limited to 10. | W | 1 credit | 1G | M. Ziegler | |
| 651-4108-00L | Applied Geothermobarometry | W | 3 credits | 2G | A. Galli | |
| 651-3280-00L | Earth Science Excursions Only for MSc and doctorate students of D-ERDW. Only for excursions that are not part of the BSc excursion program 2.-6. semester. No registration through myStudies. The registration for excursions and field courses goes through http://exkursionen.erdw.ethz.ch only. | W | 1 credit | 2P | I. Stössel | |
| 651-3624-00L | Geodynamics of the Alpine-Mediterranean Mountains and Basins Lecture on July 19 - 21 field course in the Graubünden July 22 - 27 final lectures and exam July 28 - 29 | W | 3 credits | 4V + 2P | M. Handy, V. Picotti | |
| 651-4906-00L | Radiocarbon Dating | W | 2 credits | 4P | C. Welte, L. Wacker | |
| 651-4908-00L | Machine Learning for Geobiology | W | 2 credits | 2V | C. Magnabosco | |
| 651-1852-00L | Advanced Electron Microprobe Analysis | W Dr | 3 credits | 4G | J. Allaz, E. Reusser | |
| GESS Science in Perspective | ||||||
| » see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability | ||||||
| » Recommended Science in Perspective (Type B) for D- ERDW | ||||||
| » see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH | ||||||
| Master Project Proposal Registration only possible with a special approval. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4060-00L | MSc Project Proposal The MSc Project Proposal is only offered in autumn semester, a registration in spring semester is subject to special approval by the study director. The introductory lecture on conduct as a scientist takes place as a self-study course in spring semester. Please contact the study coordination. | W | 10 credits | 21A | Lecturers | |
| Master's Thesis | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 651-4062-00L | Master's Thesis Only students who fulfill the following criteria are allowed to begin with their master thesis: a. successful completion of the bachelor programme; b. fulfilling of any additional requirements necessary to gain admission to the master programme; c. have successful completed the MSc Project Proposal | O | 30 credits | 64D | Lecturers | |
| Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional admission requirements. | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
| 406-0062-AAL | Physics I 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- | 5 credits | 11R | A. Vaterlaus | |
| 406-0243-AAL | Analysis 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- | 14 credits | 30R | M. Akveld | |
| 529-2001-AAL | Chemistry I and II Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. All other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | E- | 9 credits | 19R | J. Cvengros | |
| 651-3050-AAL | Fundamentals of Geophysics 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 | 13R | J. A. R. Noir | |
| 651-3070-AAL | Fundamentals of Geology 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 | 13R | V. Picotti, W. Behr | |
| 651-3400-AAL | Fundamentals of Geochemistry 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 | 13R | C. Liebske, O. Bachmann | |
| 651-3521-AAL | Tectonics 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- | 3 credits | 6R | T. Gerya, W. Behr | |
| 651-3525-AAL | Introduction to Engineering Geology 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- | 3 credits | 6R | S. Löw | |