Search result: Course units in Spring Semester 2021
Computational Science and Engineering Master | ||||||
Core Courses In the ‘core courses’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed. | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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401-3632-00L | Computational Statistics | W | 8 credits | 3V + 1U | M. Mächler | |
263-0007-00L | Advanced Systems Lab Only for master students, otherwise a special permission by the study administration of D-INFK is required. | W | 8 credits | 3V + 2U + 2A | M. Püschel, C. Zhang | |
261-5110-00L | Optimization for Data Science | W | 10 credits | 3V + 2U + 4A | B. Gärtner, D. Steurer, N. He | |
Fields of Specialization | ||||||
Astrophysics | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
402-0394-00L | Theoretical Cosmology Special Students UZH must book the module AST513 directly at UZH. | W | 10 credits | 4V + 2U | L. M. Mayer, J. Yoo | |
Physics of the Atmosphere | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
701-1216-00L | Numerical Modelling of Weather and Climate | W | 4 credits | 3G | C. Schär, J. Vergara Temprado, M. Wild | |
701-1232-00L | Radiation and Climate Change | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Wild | |
701-1228-00L | Cloud Dynamics: Hurricanes | W | 4 credits | 3G | U. Lohmann | |
701-1270-00L | High Performance Computing for Weather and Climate | W | 3 credits | 3G | O. Fuhrer | |
401-5930-00L | Seminar in Physics of the Atmosphere for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | H. Joos, C. Schär | |
Chemistry | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
529-0474-00L | Quantum Chemistry | W | 6 credits | 3G | M. Reiher, T. Weymuth | |
227-0161-00L | Molecular and Materials Modelling | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | D. Passerone, C. Pignedoli | |
327-0613-00L | Computer Applications: Finite Elements in Solids and Structures The course will only take place if at least 7 students are enrolled. | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | A. Gusev | |
401-5940-00L | Seminar in Chemistry for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | P. H. Hünenberger, M. Reiher | |
Fluid Dynamics One of the course units 151-0208-00L Computational Methods for Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer Problems 151-0212-00L Advanced CFD Methods is compulsory. | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
151-0208-00L | Computational Methods for Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer Problems | O | 4 credits | 4G | D. W. Meyer-Massetti | |
151-0212-00L | Advanced CFD Methods | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | P. Jenny | |
151-0170-00L | Computational Multiphase Thermal Fluid Dynamics | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | F. Coletti, A. Dehbi, Y. Sato | |
151-0110-00L | Compressible Flows | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | T. Rösgen | |
401-5950-00L | Seminar in Fluid Dynamics for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | P. Jenny, T. Rösgen | |
Systems and Control | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
227-0216-00L | Control Systems II | W | 6 credits | 4G | R. Smith | |
227-0224-00L | Stochastic Systems Does not take place this semester. | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | to be announced | |
227-0207-00L | Nonlinear Systems and Control Prerequisite: Control Systems (227-0103-00L) | W | 6 credits | 4G | E. Gallestey Alvarez, P. F. Al Hokayem | |
401-5850-00L | Seminar in Systems and Control for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | J. Lygeros | |
227-0690-12L | Advanced Topics in Control (Spring 2021) New topics are introduced every year. | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | F. Dörfler, M. Hudoba de Badyn, W. Mei | |
Robotics | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
151-0854-00L | Autonomous Mobile Robots | W | 5 credits | 4G | R. Siegwart, M. Chli, N. Lawrance | |
151-0566-00L | Recursive Estimation | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | R. D'Andrea | |
151-0636-00L | Soft and Biohybrid Robotics | W | 4 credits | 3G | R. Katzschmann | |
252-0579-00L | 3D Vision | W | 5 credits | 3G + 1A | M. Pollefeys, V. Larsson | |
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 Link | W | 8 credits | 4V + 2U + 1A | A. Krause, F. Yang | |
401-5860-00L | Seminar in Robotics for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | E. Konukoglu, R. Siegwart | |
Physics For the field of specialization `Physics' basic knowledge in quantum mechanics is required. | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
402-0812-00L | Computational Statistical Physics | W | 8 credits | 2V + 2U | M. Krstic Marinkovic | |
402-0810-00L | Computational Quantum Physics Special Students UZH must book the module PHY522 directly at UZH. | W | 8 credits | 2V + 2U | M. H. Fischer | |
402-0448-01L | Quantum Information Processing I: Concepts This theory part QIP I together with the experimental part 402-0448-02L QIP II (both offered in the Spring Semester) combine to the core course in experimental physics "Quantum Information Processing" (totally 10 ECTS credits). This applies to the Master's degree programme in Physics. | W | 5 credits | 2V + 1U | P. Kammerlander | |
227-0161-00L | Molecular and Materials Modelling | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | D. Passerone, C. Pignedoli | |
529-0474-00L | Quantum Chemistry | W | 6 credits | 3G | M. Reiher, T. Weymuth | |
402-0778-00L | Particle Accelerator Physics and Modeling II | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Adelmann | |
401-5810-00L | Seminar in Physics for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | A. Adelmann | |
Computational Finance | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
401-4658-00L | Computational Methods for Quantitative Finance: PDE Methods | W | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | C. Marcati, A. Stein | |
401-3932-19L | Machine Learning in Finance | W | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | J. Teichmann | |
401-8908-00L | Continuous Time Quantitative Finance (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: MFOEC204 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: Link | W | 3 credits | 3V | University lecturers | |
401-5820-00L | Seminar in Computational Finance for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | J. Teichmann | |
Electromagnetics recognition of 227-0662-00L and 227-0662-10L requires the successful completion of both course units | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
227-0536-00L | Multiphysics Simulations for Power Systems This course is defined so and planned to be an addition to the module "227-0537-00L Technology of Electric Power System Components". However, the students who are familiar with the fundamentals of electromagnetic fields could attend only this course without its 227-0537-00-complement. | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | J. Smajic | |
227-0662-00L | Organic and Nanostructured Optics and Electronics (Course) Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2G | V. Wood | |
227-0662-10L | Organic and Nanostructured Optics and Electronics (Project) Does not take place this semester. | W | 3 credits | 2A | V. Wood | |
227-0622-00L | Thermal Modeling: From Semiconductor to Medical Devices and Personalized Therapy Planning | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | E. Neufeld, M. Luisier | |
227-0707-00L | Optimization Methods for Engineers | W | 3 credits | 2G | J. Smajic | |
401-5870-00L | Seminar in Electromagnetics for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | J. Smajic, J. Leuthold | |
Geophysics Recommended combinations: Subject 2 + Subject 5 + Subject 6 + Subject 7 Subject 2 + Subject 4 + Subject 5 + Subject 6 + Subject 8 Subject 2 + Subject 5 + Subject 6 + (Subject 1 or Subject 3) | ||||||
Geophysics: Subject 1 offered in the autumn semester | ||||||
Geophysics: Subject 2 offered in the autumn semester | ||||||
Geophysics: Subject 3 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
651-4008-00L | Dynamics of the Mantle and Lithosphere | W | 3 credits | 2G | A. Rozel | |
Geophysics: Subject 4 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
651-4094-00L | Numerical Modelling for Applied Geophysics | W | 5 credits | 2G | J. Robertsson, H. Maurer | |
Geophysics: Subject 6 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
651-4006-00L | Seismology of the Spherical Earth | W | 3 credits | 3G | M. van Driel, S. C. Stähler | |
Geophysics: Subject 7 | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
651-4096-00L | Inverse Theory I: Basics | W | 3 credits | 2V | A. Fichtner | |
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 | |
Geophysics: Subject 8 offered in the autumn semester | ||||||
Geophysics: Seminar | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
401-5880-00L | Seminar in Geophysics for CSE | W | 4 credits | 2S | T. Gerya, P. Tackley | |
Biology | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
636-0702-00L | Statistical Models in Computational Biology | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U + 2A | N. Beerenwinkel | |
701-1708-00L | Infectious Disease Dynamics | W | 4 credits | 2V | S. Bonhoeffer, R. D. Kouyos, R. R. Regös, T. Stadler | |
262-0200-00L | Bayesian Phylodynamics – Taming the BEAST | W | 4 credits | 2G + 2A | T. Stadler, T. Vaughan | |
227-0973-00L | Translational Neuromodeling | W | 8 credits | 3V + 2U + 1A | K. Stephan | |
701-1418-00L | Modelling Course in Population and Evolutionary Biology Number of participants limited to 20. Priority is given to MSc Biology and Environmental Sciences students. | W | 4 credits | 6P | S. Bonhoeffer, V. Müller | |
Electives In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed. | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
151-3202-00L | Product Development and Engineering Design Number of participants limited to 60. | W | 4 credits | 2G | K. Shea, T. Stankovic | |
151-0840-00L | Optimization and Machine Learning Note: previous course title until FS20 "Principles of FEM-Based Optimization and Robustness Analysis". | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | B. Berisha, D. Mohr | |
151-0206-00L | Energy Systems and Power Engineering | W | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | R. S. Abhari, A. Steinfeld | |
151-0306-00L | Visualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality I | W | 4 credits | 4G | A. Kunz | |
151-0314-00L | Information Technologies in the Digital Product | W | 4 credits | 3G | E. Zwicker, R. Montau | |
151-0660-00L | Model Predictive Control | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | M. Zeilinger, A. Carron | |
151-0940-00L | Modelling and Mathematical Methods in Process and Chemical Engineering | W | 4 credits | 3G | M. Mazzotti | |
151-0980-00L | Biofluiddynamics | W | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | D. Obrist, P. Jenny | |
151-0530-00L | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos II | W | 4 credits | 4G | G. Haller | |
101-0178-01L | Uncertainty Quantification in Engineering | W | 3 credits | 2G | S. Marelli, B. Sudret | |
227-0418-00L | Algebra and Error Correcting Codes | W | 6 credits | 4G | H.‑A. Loeliger | |
227-0420-00L | Information Theory II | W | 6 credits | 4G | A. Lapidoth, S. M. Moser | |
227-0434-10L | Mathematics of Information | W | 8 credits | 3V + 2U + 2A | H. Bölcskei | |
227-0104-00L | Communication and Detection Theory | W | 6 credits | 4G | A. Lapidoth | |
227-0120-00L | Communication Networks | W | 6 credits | 4G | L. Vanbever | |
227-0159-00L | Semiconductor Devices: Quantum Transport at the Nanoscale | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U | M. Luisier, A. Emboras | |
227-0558-00L | Principles of Distributed Computing | W | 7 credits | 2V + 2U + 2A | R. Wattenhofer, M. Ghaffari | |
252-0211-00L | Information Security | W | 8 credits | 4V + 3U | D. Basin, S. Capkun | |
263-4660-00L | Applied Cryptography Number of participants limited to 150. | W | 8 credits | 3V + 2U + 2P | K. Paterson | |
401-4656-21L | Deep Learning in Scientific Computing Aimed at students in a Master's Programme in Mathematics, Engineering and Physics. | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | S. Mishra | |
252-0526-00L | Statistical Learning Theory | W | 8 credits | 3V + 2U + 2A | J. M. Buhmann, C. Cotrini Jimenez | |
252-3005-00L | Natural Language Processing Number of participants limited to 400. | W | 5 credits | 2V + 1U + 1A | R. Cotterell | |
263-0008-00L | Computational Intelligence Lab Only for master students, otherwise a special permission by the study administration of D-INFK is required. | W | 8 credits | 2V + 2U + 3A | T. Hofmann | |
252-0570-00L | Game Programming Laboratory In the Master Programme max. 10 credits can be accounted by Labs on top of the Interfocus Courses. Additional Labs will be listed on the Addendum. | W | 10 credits | 9P | B. Sumner | |
252-0538-00L | Shape Modeling and Geometry Processing | W | 8 credits | 2V + 1U + 4A | O. Sorkine Hornung | |
263-5806-00L | Computational Models of Motion | W | 8 credits | 2V + 2U + 3A | S. Coros, M. Bächer, B. Thomaszewski | |
252-3900-00L | Big Data for Engineers This course is not intended for Computer Science and Data Science MSc students! | W | 6 credits | 2V + 2U + 1A | G. Fourny | |
252-0312-00L | Ubiquitous Computing | W | 6 credits | 2V + 3A | C. Holz | |
401-4944-20L | Mathematics of Data Science Does not take place this semester. | W | 8 credits | 4G | A. Bandeira | |
402-0448-02L | Quantum Information Processing II: Implementations This experimental part QIP II together with the theory part 402-0448-01L QIP I (both offered in the Spring Semester) combine to the core course in experimental physics "Quantum Information Processing" (totally 10 ECTS credits). This applies to the Master's degree programme in Physics. | W | 5 credits | 2V + 1U | J. Home | |
402-0738-00L | Statistical Methods and Analysis Techniques in Experimental Physics | W | 10 credits | 5G | M. Donegà | |
227-1032-00L | Neuromorphic Engineering II Information for UZH students: Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH. No enrolment to module INI405 at UZH. Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students: Link | W | 6 credits | 5G | T. Delbrück, G. Indiveri, S.‑C. Liu | |
227-1034-00L | Computational Vision (University of Zurich) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: INI402 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: Link | W | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | D. Kiper | |
227-1046-00L | Computer Simulations of Sensory Systems | W | 3 credits | 3G | T. Haslwanter | |
636-0016-00L | Computational Systems Biology: Stochastic Approaches | W | 4 credits | 3G | M. H. Khammash, A. Gupta | |
701-0412-00L | Climate Systems | W | 3 credits | 2G | S. I. Seneviratne, L. Gudmundsson | |
327-2201-00L | Transport Phenomena II | W | 5 credits | 4G | J. Vermant | |
401-3902-21L | Network & Integer Optimization: From Theory to Application | W | 6 credits | 3G | R. Zenklusen | |
401-3908-21L | Polynomial Optimization | W | 6 credits | 3G | A. A. Kurpisz | |
» see also Fields of Specialization | ||||||
Case Studies | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
401-3667-21L | Case Studies Seminar (Spring Semester 2021) | W | 3 credits | 2S | V. C. Gradinaru, R. Hiptmair, R. Käppeli, M. Reiher | |
Semester Paper There are several course units "Semester Paper" that are all equivalent. If, during your studies, you write several semester papers, choose among the different numbers in order to be able to obtain credits again. | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
401-3740-01L | Semester Paper Successful participation in the course unit 401-2000-00L Scientific Works in Mathematics or 402-2000-00L Scientific Works in Physicsis is required. For more information, see Link Supervisors only authorised for term papers must be assigned by the Study Administration. | W | 8 credits | 11A | Supervisors | |
401-3740-02L | Semester Paper (No. 2) Successful participation in the course unit 401-2000-00L Scientific Works in Mathematics or 402-2000-00L Scientific Works in Physicsis is required. For more information, see Link Supervisors only authorised for term papers must be assigned by the Study Administration. | W | 8 credits | 11A | Supervisors | |
GESS Science in Perspective Two credits are needed from the "Science in Perspective" programme with language courses excluded if three credits from language courses have already been recognised for the Bachelor's degree. see Link (Eight credits must be acquired in this category: normally six during the Bachelor’s degree programme, and two during the Master’s degree programme. A maximum of three credits from language courses from the range of the Language Center of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich may be recognised. In addition, only advanced courses (level B2 upwards) in the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish are recognised. German language courses are recognised from level C2 upwards.) | ||||||
» see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability | ||||||
» Recommended Science in Perspective (Type B) for D-MATH | ||||||
» see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH | ||||||
Master's Thesis If you wish to have recognised 402-2000-00L Scientific Works in Physics instead of 401-2000-00L Scientific Works in Mathematics (as allowed for the CSE programme), take contact with the Study Administration Office (Link) after having passed the performance assessment. | ||||||
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 | M. Burger | ||
401-2000-01L | Lunch Sessions – Thesis Basics for Mathematics Students Details and registration for the optional MathBib training course: Link | Z | 0 credits | Speakers | ||
402-2000-00L | Scientific Works in Physics Target audience: Master students who cannot document to have received an adequate training in working scientifically. Directive Link | W | 0 credits | C. Eichler | ||
401-4990-01L | Master's Thesis Only students who fulfil the following criteria are permitted to commence the Master's thesis: a. successful completion of the Bachelor's programme; b. fulfilling of any additional requirements necessary to gain admission to the Master's programme; c. successful completion of 1) at least two course units in the category ‘Core courses’; 2) at least five course units, including a seminar, in the category ‘Fields of specialisation’; and 3) the semester paper. Successful participation in the course unit 401-2000-00L Scientific Works in Mathematics or 402-2000-00L Scientific Works in Physicsis is required. For more information, see Link | O | 30 credits | 57D | Supervisors | |
Colloquia | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
401-5650-00L | Zurich Colloquium in Applied and Computational Mathematics | E- | 0 credits | 1K | R. Abgrall, R. Alaifari, H. Ammari, R. Hiptmair, S. Mishra, S. Sauter, C. Schwab | |
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 | |
252-0232-AAL | Software Engineering 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 | F. Friedrich Wicker, M. Schwerhoff | |
406-0353-AAL | Analysis 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 credits | 9R | F. Da Lio | |
406-0603-AAL | Stochastics (Probability and Statistics) 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 credits | 9R | M. Kalisch | |
406-0663-AAL | Numerical Methods for CSE 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- | 8 credits | 17R | R. Hiptmair | |
401-0674-AAL | Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations 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- | 10 credits | 21R | R. Hiptmair |