Search result: Course units in Autumn Semester 2018

GESS Science in Perspective Information
Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective.
Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses.

6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA

Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.
Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence
Suitable for all students.

Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.
History
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0549-00LWebClass Introductory Course History of Technology 3.0 Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 50

Registration in the introductory session on 24.9.2018. In addition, registration at Link as well as on the Moodle server is required. Late registrations cannot be considered

Particularly suitable for students of D-BAUG, D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MATL, D-MAVT.
W3 credits2VD. Gugerli
853-0725-00LHistory Part One: Europe (Modernization in the 'Old Continent' 1815-1992) Information W3 credits2VD. Speich Chassé
851-0105-00LBackground Knowledge Arabic WorldW2 credits2VU. Gösken
851-0125-65LA Sampler of Histories and Philosophies of Mathematics
Particularly suitable for students D-CHAB, D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MATH, D-PHYS
W3 credits2VR. Wagner
851-0101-59LScience and Masculinity in History. A Global PerspectiveW3 credits2SB. Schär
851-0512-06LNational Socialist Persecution and International Politics on Refugees 1933-1945W2 credits2VG. Spuhler
851-0549-17LSearch History. Digging into Web HistoriesW3 credits2SR. Wichum, D. F. Zetti
851-0101-07LScience and ColonialismW3 credits2SH. Fischer-Tiné
851-0101-60LThe Age of Empire - British Imperialism and The Making of The Modern World (1780-1914)W3 credits2VH. Fischer-Tiné
851-0554-05LThe Modern Middle Ages: The Concept And Knowledge of The Middle Ages After 1800 (UZH)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH.
UZH Module Code: 600138

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
Link
W3 credits2KUniversity lecturers
851-0535-10LYemen: A Failed State?W2 credits2VE. Manea
051-0363-00LHistory of Urban Design I Information W2 credits2GT. Avermaete
051-0311-00LHistory of Art and Architecture III Information W3 credits3VL. Stalder
701-0791-00LEnvironmental History - Introduction and Overview Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 100.
W2 credits2VD. Speich Chassé
Literature
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0300-85LThe Knowledge of Literature. An IntroductionW3 credits2VA. Kilcher
851-0300-34LManipulation in Literature and Cultural HistoryW3 credits2SS. S. Leuenberger
851-0301-03LGoethe: Literature and Natural ScienceW3 credits2SA. Kilcher
851-0327-01LJews and Medicine: From Empiricism to ScienceW2 credits1SR. Jütte
851-0315-01LWriting: Precision of Language as a Field of Research for Literature Restricted registration - show details W1 credit1GF. Kretzen
851-0129-00LWriting for Others - Science and Public Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
W2 credits2V
851-0334-07LCivility, Honour, Familiarity: Or How to Describe and Name the Inter-individual LinksW3 credits2VH. Merlin-Kajman
851-0334-08LItalian Course: History and Typology of the Italian 'Photo-Text' Information W3 credits2VA. Cortellessa
851-0301-17LGerman Romanticism
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits2V
851-0365-04LExperiments, Explorations, Exploitation: Literature and The Ethics of ScienceW3 credits2SA. Sobral Mourão, M. Mühlheim
Economics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0252-04LBehavioral Studies ColloquiumW2 credits2KU. Brandes, V. Amati, H.‑D. Daniel, D. Helbing, C. Hölscher, M. Kapur, R. Schubert, C. Stadtfeld, E. Stern
851-0626-01LInternational Aid and Development Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Number of participants limited to 40

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of economics
W2 credits2VI. Günther
851-0609-06LGoverning the Energy Transition Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 25.

Primarily suited for Master and PhD level.
W3 credits2VT. Schmidt, S. Sewerin
151-0757-00LEnvironmental ManagementW2 credits2GR. Züst
363-1027-00LIntroduction to Health Economics and PolicyW3 credits2VC. Waibel
363-1050-00LSimulation of Negotiations: Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Restricted registration - show details W3 credits3VM. Ambühl, A. Knobel
363-0387-00LCorporate SustainabilityW3 credits2GV. Hoffmann
363-0503-00LPrinciples of Microeconomics
GESS (Science in Perspective): Suitable for Master students.
Bachelor students should take the course ‚Einführung in die Mikroökonomie (363-1109-00L)‘.
W3 credits2GM. Filippini
363-0565-00LPrinciples of MacroeconomicsW3 credits2VJ.‑E. Sturm
363-0561-00LFinancial Market RisksW3 credits2GD. Sornette
351-0555-00LOpen- and User InnovationW3 credits2GS. Häfliger, S. Spaeth
701-0747-00LEnvironmental Policy of SwitzerlandW3 credits2GE. Lieberherr, F. Metz
701-0757-00LPrinciples of EconomicsW3 credits2GR. Schubert
701-0985-00LSocial Intercourse with Current Environmental RisksW1 credit1VB. Nowack, C. M. Som-Koller
701-0727-00LPolitics of Environmental Problem Solving in Developing CountriesW2 credits2GU. Scheidegger
363-1109-00LIntroduction to MicroeconomicsW3 credits2GM. Wörter, M. Beck
363-1044-00LApplied Negotiation Seminar Restricted registration - show details
Prerequisites: Successful completion of lectures "363-1039-00L Introduction to Negotiation".
W3 credits2SA. Knobel
860-0006-00LEssential Tools and Statistics for Impact and Policy Evaluation Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 20.

Science, Technology, and Policy MSc and MAS students have priority.

This lecture had been offered until autumn semester 2017 with the title "Applied Statistics and Policy Evaluation". Students who has completed that lecture cannot take credit points for this lecture again.
W3 credits2GL. Beiser-McGrath
363-1050-01LSimulation of Negotiations: Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Exercises) Restricted registration - show details W1 creditM. Ambühl, A. Knobel
Philosophy
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0125-41LIntroduction Into Philosophy of Technology
Does not take place this semester.
Particularly suitable for students of D-ITET, D-MATL, D-MAVT
W3 credits2V
851-0125-18LSelf-Ownership - Philosophical and Juridical Perspectives
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits2G
851-0125-65LA Sampler of Histories and Philosophies of Mathematics
Particularly suitable for students D-CHAB, D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MATH, D-PHYS
W3 credits2VR. Wagner
851-0125-68LIntroduction to Premodern Astral SciencesW3 credits2VS. Hirose
851-0125-76LCritiques of Scientific Objectivity
Number of participants limited to 30
W3 credits2SR. Wagner
851-0125-77LWhat We Learn About the Liife Considering Machines
Particularly suitable for students of D-HEST, D-INFK, D-MAVT
W3 credits2GD. A. Strassberg
851-0126-03LDealing With Artificial Intelligence. Ethical Problems Restricted registration - show details
Particularly suitable for students of D-HEST, D-BAUG, D-BIOL, D-CHAB,D-PHYS, D-MAVT, D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MATH
W3 credits2GE. Weber-Guskar
851-0127-30LCosmos and Man in Greek Antiquity IW3 credits2GH. Wiedebach
851-0144-20LPhilosophical Aspects of Quantum Physics
Particularly suitable for students of D-CHAB, D-PHYS
W3 credits2SN. Sieroka, R. Renner
851-0144-21LPhilosophical Issues and Problems in Theoretical Computer Science
Particularly suitable for students of D-INFK
W3 credits2VD. Proudfoot
851-0144-22LDevelopments in Logic after Gödel: Applications to Theoretical Computer Science Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Particularly suitable for students of D-INFK
Number of participants limited to 40
W3 credits2V
851-0144-23LPhilosophical Reflections on Digital Architecture
Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH
W3 credits2GN. Sieroka, H. Mayer
851-0144-24LImages of the Mind
Particularly suitable for students of D-BIOL, D-INFK, D-MATH, D-PHYS
W3 credits2GN. Sieroka
851-0157-98LHuman beings in Science and PhilosophyW3 credits2SN. El Kassar
851-0180-00LResearch Ethics Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 40

Particularly suitable for students of D-BIOL, D-CHAB, D-HEST
W2 credits2GG. Achermann
701-0703-00LEnvironmental EthicsW2 credits2VA. Deplazes Zemp, I. P. Wallimann-Helmer
401-1010-00LThe Foundations of Analysis from a Philosophical and Historical Point of View Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30

Particularly suitable for students of D-MATH
W3 credits2SG. Sommaruga, L. Halbeisen
851-0144-12LPhilosophy of Logic Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 40
W3 credits2SG. Sommaruga
Political Science
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0589-00LTechnology and Innovation for DevelopmentW Dr3 credits2VP. Aerni
853-0038-00LSwiss Foreign PolicyW3 credits2VD. Möckli Weder
853-0047-01LWorld Politics Since 1945: The History of International Relations (Without Exercises)W3 credits2VA. Wenger
853-0015-01LConflict Research I: Causes of War in Historical Context (without exercises) Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2VL.‑E. Cederman
853-0302-01LEuropean Integration (Seminar without Tutorial)W2 credits2SF. Schimmelfennig
860-0023-00LInternational Environmental Politics
Particularly suitable for students of D-ITET, D-USYS
W3 credits2VT. Bernauer
860-0001-00LPublic Institutions and Policy-Making Processes Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 25.

Priority for Science, Technology, and Policy MSc and MAS students.
W3 credits3GT. Bernauer, S. Bechtold, F. Schimmelfennig
363-1094-00LMathematics in Politics and LawW3 credits2VP. Grech
853-0061-00LIntroduction to Cybersecurity PoiticsW3 credits2GA. Wenger, M. Dunn Cavelty
853-8002-00LThe Role of Technology in National and International Security PolicyW3 credits2GA. Wenger, M. Haas, M. Leese, O. Thränert
Psychology, Pedagogics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0240-00LHuman Learning (EW1)
This lecture is only apt for students who intend to enrol in the programs "Teaching Diploma" or "Teaching Certificate". It is about learning in childhood and adolescence.
W2 credits2GE. Stern
851-0252-04LBehavioral Studies ColloquiumW2 credits2KU. Brandes, V. Amati, H.‑D. Daniel, D. Helbing, C. Hölscher, M. Kapur, R. Schubert, C. Stadtfeld, E. Stern
851-0252-01LHuman-Computer Interaction: Cognition and Usability Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30.

Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH, D-INFK, D-ITET
W3 credits2SI. Barisic, C. Hölscher, H. Zhao
851-0252-02LIntroduction to Cognitive Science
Particularly suitable for students of D-ITET
W3 credits2VC. Hölscher, V. Schinazi, T. Thrash
851-0252-03LDesign Studio in Spatial Cognition Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 50.

Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH
W3 credits2SV. Schinazi, C. Hölscher, Y. Park
851-0252-12LThe Science of Learning From Failure Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30.
W2 credits2SM. Kapur, D. Trninic, E. Ziegler
851-0238-01LSupport and Diagnosis of Knowledge Acquisition Processes (EW3) Restricted registration - show details
Enrolment only possible with matriculation in Teaching Diploma (except for students of Sport Teaching Diploma, who complete the sport-specific course unit EW3) and for students who intend to enrol in the "Teaching Diploma".

Prerequisites: successful participation in 851-0240-00L "Human Learning (EW1)".
W3 credits3SP. Edelsbrunner, L. Schalk, C. M. Thurn
227-0802-01LSocial PsychologyW2 credits2GH.‑D. Daniel, R. Mutz
363-0311-00LPsychological Aspects of Risk Management and Technology Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 65.
W3 credits2VG. Grote, N. Bienefeld-Seall, R. Schneider, M. Zumbühl
701-0721-00LPsychologyW3 credits2VR. Hansmann, M. Siegrist, B. S. Sütterlin
Law
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0735-09LWorkshop & Lecture Series on the Law & Economics of Innovation Information W2 credits2SS. Bechtold, H. Gersbach, A. Heinemann
851-0703-00LIntroduction to Law
Students who have attended or will attend the lecture "Introduction to Law for Civil Engineering and Architecture " (851-0703-03L) or " Introduction to Law" (851-0708-00L), cannot register for this course unit.

Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH, D-MAVT, D-MATL
W2 credits2VO.  Streiff Gnöpff
851-0742-00LContract Design
Particularly suitabe for students of D-ARCH, D-BAUG, D-CHAB, DMATH, D-MTEC, D-INFK, D-MAVT
W3 credits3GA. Stremitzer
851-0739-00LFiscal Policy and InequalityW2 credits2VE. Ash
851-0703-04LLaw and Urban Space Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 45

Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH
W2 credits2VO.  Streiff Gnöpff
851-0707-00LSpace Planning Law and Environment
Particularly suitable for students of D-ARCH, D-BAUG, D-USYS
W2 credits2GO. Bucher
851-0709-00LIntroduction to Civil LawW2 credits2VH. Peter
851-0727-02LE-Business-Law
Particularly suitable for students of D-INFK, D-ITET
W2 credits2VD. Rosenthal
851-0735-10LBusiness Law Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 100

Particularly suitable for students of D-ITET, D-MAVT
W2 credits2VP. Peyrot
851-0738-00LIntellectual Property: Introduction
Particularly suitable for students of D-CHAB, D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MAVT, D- MATL, D-MTEC
W2 credits2VM. Schweizer
851-0738-01LThe Role of Intellectual Property in the Engineering and Technical Sector
Particularly suitable for students of D-BAUG, D-BIOL, D-BSSE, D-CHAB, D-ITET, D-MAVT
W2 credits2VC. Soltmann
363-1094-00LMathematics in Politics and LawW3 credits2VP. Grech
Sociology
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0252-04LBehavioral Studies ColloquiumW2 credits2KU. Brandes, V. Amati, H.‑D. Daniel, D. Helbing, C. Hölscher, M. Kapur, R. Schubert, C. Stadtfeld, E. Stern
851-0252-07LOpen Debates in Social Network Research Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 30
W2 credits2SC. Stadtfeld, U. Brandes, A. Vörös
851-0252-10LResearch Seminar in Behavioural Finance Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Number of participants limited to 25

Particularly suitable for students of D-MTEC
W3 credits2SC. Hölscher
851-0252-13LNetwork Modeling
Particularly suitable for students of D-INFK
W3 credits2VC. Stadtfeld, V. Amati
851-0252-16LLiterature NetworksW3 credits2SU. Brandes
851-0252-15LNetwork Analysis
Particularly suitable for students of D-INFK, D-MATH
W3 credits2VU. Brandes
851-0253-04LMultivariate Statistics on Societal Problems
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits2G
851-0585-04LLecture with Computer Exercises: Modeling and Simulating Social Systems in MATLAB (or Python)
Particularly suitable for students of D-MAVT, D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MTEC, D-PHYS.
W3 credits2SD. Helbing, L. Aguilar Melgar, N. Antulov-Fantulin
851-0585-41LComputational Social Science Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 50
W3 credits2SD. Helbing, T. Guo
851-0585-48LControversies in Game Theory: Collectives and Individuals
Number of participants limited to 80
W3 credits2VD. Helbing, H. Nax, H. Rauhut
851-0585-49LSelf-Organizing Multi-Agent Systems
Number of participants limited to 100.
W3 credits2VD. Helbing, E. Pournaras
851-0585-43LExperimental Game Theory Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 70.
W2 credits2VA. Diekmann
227-0802-02LSociologyW2 credits2VA. Diekmann
860-0030-00LDigital Sustainability Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 45.

This LE is a replacement for LE 851-0591-00 Digital Sustainability in the Knowledge Society. Students who had been enrolled in LE 851-0591-00 are not allowed to enroll for 860-0030-00L and collect credit points.

Particulary suitable for students of D-INFK, D-ITET, D-MATL, D-MAVT, D-MTECT, D-USYS
W3 credits2VM. M. Dapp, D. Helbing
701-1541-00LMultivariate Methods
One of the lectures 701-1541-00 (autumn semester) OR 752-2110-00 (spring semester) are highly recommended for students in Environmental Sciences with the Major Environmental systems and Policy.
W3 credits2V + 1UR. Hansmann
701-0731-00LEnvironmental Behavior in Social Context
Does not take place this semester.
W2 credits2GH. Bruderer Enzler
052-0703-00LSociology I Information W2 credits2VC. Schmid, R. Nüssli, M. Streule Ulloa Nieto, C. Ting
052-0723-18LSociology: Extended Urbanization - a Research Seminar Information W2 credits2SC. Schmid
052-0729-18LPrefab Society: Swiss Modular Building Systems between Social Utopia and Pressure of Use Information W2 credits2SM. A. Glaser, E. Hinz, T. Schlinzig
Science Research
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0157-93LThe Alps in the Early Modern Period (1500-1800)
Number of participants limited to 20
W3 credits3ST. Asmussen
851-0157-94LScience as Labor
Number of participants limited to 30
W3 credits2SM. Wulz
851-0157-95LOn The History and Theory Of Scientific and Technical Images
Number of participants limited to 25
W3 credits2SV. Wolff
851-0157-96LClimate: Science, Society and History
Number of participants limited to 40

Particularly suitable for students of D-ERDW, D-USYS
W3 credits2SN. Guettler
851-0157-97LMan-Machine-Interactions - What About the Human?
Number of participants limited to 40
W3 credits2SK. Liggieri
701-0771-00LEnvironmental and Integral Conciousness and Communication Information
Limited number of participants.

Please describe your expectations. Why do want to attend this special topic? Do you have any pre-information about the integral model? Do you have any practical experience in environmental communication?
W2 credits2GR. Locher Van Wezemael
851-0144-12LPhilosophy of Logic Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 40
W3 credits2SG. Sommaruga