Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2019

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Civil Engineering Bachelor
First Year Compulsory Courses
First Year Examinations In place of the German course 851-0703-03L Introduction to Law for Civil Engineering students can take the French course 851-0709-00L Droit civil.
401-0241-00L	Analysis I	O	7 credits	5V + 2U	M. Akveld
Abstract	Mathematical tools for the engineer
Learning objective	Mathematics as a tool to solve engineering problems. Mathematical formulation of technical and scientific problems. Basic mathematical knowledge for engineers.
Content	Complex numbers. Calculus for functions of one variable with applications. Simple Mathematical models in engineering.
Literature	Klaus Dürrschnabel, "Mathematik für Ingenieure - Eine Einführung mit Anwendungs- und Alltagsbeispielen", Springer; online verfügbar unter: http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-8348-2559-9/page/1 Tilo Arens et al., "Mathematik", Springer; online verfügbar unter: http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-642-44919-2/page/1 Meike Akveld, "Analysis 1", vdf; http://vdf.ch/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1706 Urs Stammbach, "Analysis I/II" (erhältlich im ETH Store); https://people.math.ethz.ch/~stammb/analysisskript.html
401-0141-00L	Linear Algebra	O	5 credits	3V + 1U	M. Akka Ginosar
Abstract	Introduction to Linear Algebra
Learning objective	Basic knowledge of linear algebra as a tool for solving engineering problems. Understanding of abstract mathematical formulation of technical and scientific problems. Together with Analysis we develop the basic mathematical knowledge for an engineer.
Content	Introduction and repetition of vector geometry, linear systems of equations, general vector spaces and linear mappings, bases, change of basis, matrices, determinants and traces, diagonalization, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonal transformations, scalar-product, Gram-Schmidt. Calculation with MATLAB will be introduced in the first exercise class.
Literature	K. Nipp, D. Stoffer, Lineare Algebra, VdF Hochschulverlag ETH G. Strang, Lineare Algebra, Springer
252-0845-00L	Computer Science I	O	5 credits	2V + 2U	H. Lehner, F. Friedrich Wicker
Abstract	The course covers the basic concepts of computer programming.
Learning objective	Basic understanding of programming concepts. Students will be able to write and read simple programs and to modify existing programs.
Content	Variablen, Typen, Kontrollanweisungen, Prozeduren und Funktionen, Scoping, Rekursion, dynamische Programmierung, vektorisierte Programmierung, Effizienz. Als Lernsprache wird Java eingesetzt.
Literature	Sprechen Sie Java? Hanspeter Mössenböck dpunkt.verlag
151-0501-00L	Mechanics 1: Kinematics and Statics	O	5 credits	3V + 2U	E. Mazza
Abstract	Basics: Position of a material point, velocity, kinematics of rigid bodies, forces, reaction principle, mechanical power Statics: Groups of forces, moments, equilibrium of rigid bodies, reactions at supports, parallel forces, center of gravity, statics of systems, principle of virtual power, trusses, frames, forces in beams and cables, friction
Learning objective	The understanding of the fundamentals of statics for engineers and their application in simple settings.
Content	Grundlagen: Lage eines materiellen Punktes; Geschwindigkeit; Kinematik starrer Körper, Translation, Rotation, Kreiselung, ebene Bewegung; Kräfte, Reaktionsprinzip, innere und äussere Kräfte, verteilte Flächen- und Raumkräfte; Leistung Statik: Aequivalenz und Reduktion von Kräftegruppen; Ruhe und Gleichgewicht, Hauptsatz der Statik; Lagerbindungen und Lagerkräfte, Lager bei Balkenträgern und Wellen, Vorgehen zur Ermittlung der Lagerkräfte; Parallele Kräfte und Schwerpunkt; Statik der Systeme, Behandlung mit Hauptsatz, mit Prinzip der virtuellen Leistungen, statisch unbestimmte Systeme; Statisch bestimmte Fachwerke, ideale Fachwerke, Pendelstützen, Knotengleichgewicht, räumliche Fachwerke; Reibung, Haftreibung, Gleitreibung, Gelenk und Lagerreibung, Rollreibung; Seilstatik; Beanspruchung in Stabträgern, Querkraft, Normalkraft, Biege- und Torsionsmoment
Lecture notes	Übungsblätter
Literature	Sayir, M.B., Dual J., Kaufmann S., Mazza E., Ingenieurmechanik 1: Grundlagen und Statik, Springer
651-0032-00L	Geology and Petrography	O	4 credits	2V + 1U	K. Rauchenstein, M. O. Saar
Abstract	This course gives an overview of the basic concepts of geology and petrography and shows some links to the application of these concepts. The course consists of weekly lectures and bi-weekly exercises in groups.
Learning objective	This course gives an overview of the basic concepts of geology and petrography and shows some links to the application of these concepts.
Content	Geologie der Erde, Mineralien - Baustoffe der Gesteine, Gesteine und ihr Kreislauf, Magmatische Gesteine, Vulkane und ihre Gesteine, Verwitterung und Erosion, Sedimentgesteine, Metamorphe Gesteine, Historische Geologie, Strukturgeologie und Gesteinsverformung, Bergstürze und Rutschungen, Grundwasser, Flüsse, Wind und Gletscher, Prozesse im Erdinnern, Erdbeben und Rohstoffe. Kurze Einführung in die Geologie der Schweiz. Übungen zum Gesteinsbestimmen und Lesen von geologischen, tektonischen und geotechnischen Karten, einfache Konstruktionen.
Lecture notes	Weekly handouts of PPT slides via MyStudies
Literature	The course is based on Press & Siever book Dynamic Earth by Grotzinger et al., available to ETH students via https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-48342-8
851-0703-03L	Private Construction Law Only for Civil Engineering BSc, Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems MSc and UZH MNF Geographie/Erdsystemswissenschaften.	W	2 credits	2V	T. Ender, E. Rüegg
Abstract	This class introduces students to basic features of construction and real estate law.
Learning objective	Introduction to fundamental questions of construction and real estate law.
Content	Introduction (most important sources of construction and real estate law), SIA (Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects) Design Engineering Services Contract, SIA-Norm 118 (SIA General Terms and Conditions for Construction Services), liability of designers/civil engineers, construction insurance, property law for civil engineers, sale of land, contaminated sites, statutory mortgage for contractors, public procurement, litigation in construction and real estate, the civil engineer as expert.
Lecture notes	There are 'Lecture Notes' (in German) for this course.
851-0709-00L	Introduction to Civil Law	W	2 credits	2V	H. Peter
Abstract	The course Private Law focuses on the Swiss Code of Obligations (contracts, torts) and on Property Law (ownership, mortgage and easements). In addition, the course will provide a short overview of Civil Procedure and Enforcement.
Learning objective	Enseignement des principes du droit, en particulier du droit privé. Introduction au droit.
Content	Le cours de droit civil porte notamment sur le droit des obligations (droit des contrats et responsabilité civile) et sur les droits réels (propriété, gages et servitudes). De plus, il est donné un bref aperçu du droit de la procédure et de l'exécution forcée.
Literature	Editions officielles récentes des lois fédérales, en langue française (Code civil et Code des obligations) ou italienne (Codice civile e Codice delle obbligazioni), disponibles auprès de la plupart des librairies. Sont indispensables: - le Code civil et le Code des obligations; Sont conseillés: - Nef, Urs Ch.: Le droit des obligations à l'usage des ingénieurs et des architectes, trad. Bovay, J., éd. Payot, Lausanne - Scyboz, G. et. Gilliéron, P.-R, éd.: Edition annotée du Code civil et du Code des obligations, Payot, Lausanne, et Helbing & Lichtenhahn, - Boillod, J.-P.: Manuel de droit, éd Slatkine, Genève - Biasio, G./Foglia, A.: Introduzione ai codici di diritto privato svizzero, ed. Giappichelli, Torino
Prerequisites / Notice	Remarques - Le cours de droit civil et le cours de droit public (2e sem.) sont l'équivalent des cours "Recht I" et "Recht II" en langue allemande et des exercices y relatifs. - Les examens peuvent se faire en français ou en italien. - Examen au 1er propédeutique; convient pour travail de semestre. - Con riassunti in italiano. E possibile sostenere l'esame in italiano.

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