Search result: Course units in Spring Semester 2023

Biomedical Engineering Master Information
Major Courses
Bioelectronics
Track Core Courses
During the Master program, a minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-1032-00LNeuromorphic 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
W6 credits5GT. Delbrück, G. Indiveri, S.‑C. Liu
227-0427-10LModel-Based Estimation and Signal Analysis Information W6 credits4GH.‑A. Loeliger
227-0973-00LTranslational Neuromodeling Restricted registration - show details W8 credits3V + 2U + 1AK. Stephan
Recommended Elective Courses
These courses are particularly recommended for the Bioelectronics track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0172-00LMicrosystems II: Devices and Applications Information W6 credits3V + 3UC. Hierold, C. I. Roman
151-0566-00LRecursive Estimation Information W4 credits2V + 1UR. D'Andrea
151-0622-00LMeasuring on the Nanometer ScaleW2 credits2GA. Stemmer
151-0630-00LNanorobotics Information W4 credits2V + 1US. Pané Vidal
151-0636-00LSoft and Biohybrid Robotics Information Restricted registration - show details W4 credits3GR. Katzschmann
151-0638-00LMaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Engineering with Living Materials
This course is primarily designed for MSc and doctoral students. Guests are welcome.

Former title: MaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Soft Robotics
W1 credit2SR. Katzschmann, M. Filippi, X.‑H. Qin, Z. Zhang
151-0641-00LIntroduction to Robotics and Mechatronics Information Restricted registration - show details
Number of participants limited to 60.

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, Q. Boehler, J. Lussi
151-0952-00LNanophotonics: from Fundamentals to ApplicationsW4 credits2V + 2UD. J. Norris, R. Quidant
151-0980-00LBiofluiddynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UD. Obrist, P. Jenny
227-1046-00LComputer Simulations of Sensory Systems Information W3 credits3GT. Haslwanter
227-0125-00LOptics and PhotonicsW6 credits2V + 2UJ. Leuthold
227-0395-00LNeural SystemsW6 credits2V + 1U + 1AR. Hahnloser, M. F. Yanik, B. Grewe
227-0390-00LElements of MicroscopyW4 credits3GM. Stampanoni, G. Csúcs, A. Sologubenko
227-0622-00LApplications of Thermal Modeling: From Hot Atoms to Heated TissuesW4 credits3GE. Neufeld, M. Luisier
227-0669-00LChemistry of Devices and Technologies Restricted registration - show details W4 credits1V + 2UM. Yarema
227-0690-11LLarge-Scale Convex OptimizationW4 credits2V + 1UM. Mühlebach
227-0690-12LAdvanced Topics in ControlW4 credits2V + 2UF. Dörfler, M. Hudoba de Badyn
227-0966-00LQuantitative Big Imaging: From Images to StatisticsW4 credits2V + 1UP. A. Kaestner, M. Stampanoni
227-0973-00LTranslational Neuromodeling Restricted registration - show details W8 credits3V + 2U + 1AK. Stephan
227-0976-00LComputational Psychiatry & Computational Psychosomatics Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Information for UZH students:
Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH Zurich.
No enrolment to module BMT20002.

Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students: Link
W2 credits4SK. Stephan
252-0220-00LIntroduction to Machine Learning Information Restricted registration - show details
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
252-0312-00LMobile Health and Activity Monitoring Information W6 credits2V + 3AC. Holz
252-1424-00LModels of ComputationW6 credits2V + 2U + 1AM. Cook
261-5120-00LMachine Learning for Health Care Information Restricted registration - show details W5 credits2V + 2AV. Boeva, J. Vogt, M. Kuznetsova
376-1217-00LRehabilitation Engineering I: Motor FunctionsW4 credits2V + 1UR. Riener, C. E. Awai
376-1308-00LDevelopment Strategies for Medical Implants Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2V + 1UJ. Mayer-Spetzler, N. Mathavan
376-1397-00LOrthopaedic Biomechanics Information Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2GR. Müller, J. Schwiedrzik
376-1614-00LPrinciples in Tissue EngineeringW3 credits2VK. Maniura, M. Rottmar, M. Zenobi-Wong
376-1712-00LFinite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Information W3 credits2VS. J. Ferguson, B. Helgason
376-1984-00LLasers in Medicine
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits3G
402-0343-00LPhysics Against Cancer: The Physics of Imaging and Treating Cancer
Special Students UZH must book the module PHY361 directly at UZH.
W6 credits2V + 1UA. J. Lomax, U. Schneider
402-0673-00LPhysics in Medical Research: From Humans to CellsW6 credits2V + 1UB. K. R. Müller
465-0952-00LBiomedical PhotonicsW3 credits2VM. Frenz
Biology Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0398-10LPhysiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers IIW3 credits2GM. Wyss
227-0949-10LBiological Methods for Engineers (Advanced Lab) Restricted registration - show details
Limited number of participants.
Students of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering have priority.
W4 credits9PC. Frei
227-0945-11LCell and Molecular Biology for Engineers
Students who have taken the semester course 227-0945-00L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I, 227-0945-10L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II or the year-long course before FS23 cannot earn credit points for this course.
W6 credits4GC. Frei
Bioimaging
Track Core Courses
During the Master program, a minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0946-00LMolecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical ApplicationsW3 credits2V + 1AD. Razansky
227-0948-00LMagnetic Resonance Imaging in MedicineW4 credits3GS. Kozerke, M. Weiger Senften
Recommended Elective Courses
These courses are particularly recommended for the Bioimaging track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0967-00LComputational Neuroimaging ClinicW3 credits2VK. Stephan
151-0622-00LMeasuring on the Nanometer ScaleW2 credits2GA. Stemmer
227-0125-00LOptics and PhotonicsW6 credits2V + 2UJ. Leuthold
227-0390-00LElements of MicroscopyW4 credits3GM. Stampanoni, G. Csúcs, A. Sologubenko
227-0391-00LMedical Image Analysis
Basic knowledge of computer vision would be helpful.
W3 credits2GE. Konukoglu, E. Erdil, M. A. Reyes Aguirre
227-0396-00LEXCITE Interdisciplinary Summer School on Bio-Medical Imaging Restricted registration - show details
The school admits 60 MSc or PhD students with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, computer science or engineering based on a selection process.

Students have to apply for acceptance. To apply a curriculum vitae and an application letter need to be submitted.
Further information can be found at: www.excite.ethz.ch.
W4 credits6GS. Kozerke, B. Menze, M. P. Wolf, U. Ziegler Lang
227-0424-00LModel- and Learning-Based Inverse Problems in ImagingW4 credits2V + 1PV. Vishnevskiy
227-0455-00LTerahertz: Technology and Applications
Does not take place this semester.
W5 credits3G + 3A
227-0966-00LQuantitative Big Imaging: From Images to StatisticsW4 credits2V + 1UP. A. Kaestner, M. Stampanoni
227-0970-01LTheoretical Foundations of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequences
Does not take place this semester.
W2 credits2V
227-0973-00LTranslational Neuromodeling Restricted registration - show details W8 credits3V + 2U + 1AK. Stephan
227-0976-00LComputational Psychiatry & Computational Psychosomatics Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
Information for UZH students:
Enrolment to this course unit only possible at ETH Zurich.
No enrolment to module BMT20002.

Please mind the ETH enrolment deadlines for UZH students: Link
W2 credits4SK. Stephan
227-1034-00LComputational Vision (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: INI402

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W6 credits2V + 1U + 1AD. Kiper
327-2144-00LMicroscopy Training Cryogenic Electron Microscopy Restricted registration - show details
Please register here: (Link)
W1 credit2PM. Peterek, B. Qureshi, E. J. Barthazy Meier, S. Handschin, M. S. Lucas-Droste, P. Zeng
376-1397-00LOrthopaedic Biomechanics Information Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2GR. Müller, J. Schwiedrzik
402-0673-00LPhysics in Medical Research: From Humans to CellsW6 credits2V + 1UB. K. R. Müller
465-0952-00LBiomedical PhotonicsW3 credits2VM. Frenz
529-0059-00LNanoscale Molecular ImagingW3 credits2GN. Kumar, R. Zenobi
Biology Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0398-10LPhysiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers IIW3 credits2GM. Wyss
227-0949-10LBiological Methods for Engineers (Advanced Lab) Restricted registration - show details
Limited number of participants.
Students of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering have priority.
W4 credits9PC. Frei
227-0945-11LCell and Molecular Biology for Engineers
Students who have taken the semester course 227-0945-00L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I, 227-0945-10L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II or the year-long course before FS23 cannot earn credit points for this course.
W6 credits4GC. Frei
Biomechanics
Track Core Courses
During the Master program, a minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0391-00LMedical Image Analysis
Basic knowledge of computer vision would be helpful.
W3 credits2GE. Konukoglu, E. Erdil, M. A. Reyes Aguirre
376-1392-00LMechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue EngineeringW4 credits2GG. Shivashankar
376-1397-00LOrthopaedic Biomechanics Information Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2GR. Müller, J. Schwiedrzik
376-1712-00LFinite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Information W3 credits2VS. J. Ferguson, B. Helgason
Recommended Elective Courses
These courses are particularly recommended for the Biomechanics track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0540-00LExperimental MechanicsW4 credits2V + 1UP. Carrara
151-0622-00LMeasuring on the Nanometer ScaleW2 credits2GA. Stemmer
151-0630-00LNanorobotics Information W4 credits2V + 1US. Pané Vidal
151-0636-00LSoft and Biohybrid Robotics Information Restricted registration - show details W4 credits3GR. Katzschmann
151-0980-00LBiofluiddynamicsW4 credits2V + 1UD. Obrist, P. Jenny
227-1046-00LComputer Simulations of Sensory Systems Information W3 credits3GT. Haslwanter
227-0966-00LQuantitative Big Imaging: From Images to StatisticsW4 credits2V + 1UP. A. Kaestner, M. Stampanoni
252-0220-00LIntroduction to Machine Learning Information Restricted registration - show details
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
252-0312-00LMobile Health and Activity Monitoring Information W6 credits2V + 3AC. Holz
252-0840-02LApplication-Oriented Programming with Python Information W2 credits2GL. E. Fässler, M. Dahinden
151-0638-00LMaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Engineering with Living Materials
This course is primarily designed for MSc and doctoral students. Guests are welcome.

Former title: MaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Soft Robotics
W1 credit2SR. Katzschmann, M. Filippi, X.‑H. Qin, Z. Zhang
363-1130-00LDigital Health in Practice (University of Zurich)
Does not take place this semester.
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH.
UZH Module Code: 04SM22MAS100

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W4 credits2VUniversity lecturers
376-1217-00LRehabilitation Engineering I: Motor FunctionsW4 credits2V + 1UR. Riener, C. E. Awai
376-1150-00LClinical Challenges in Musculoskeletal Disorders Restricted registration - show details W2 credits2GM. Leunig, S. J. Ferguson, Z.‑M. Manjaly
376-1168-00LSports Biomechanics Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2VS. Lorenzetti
376-1308-00LDevelopment Strategies for Medical Implants Restricted registration - show details W3 credits2V + 1UJ. Mayer-Spetzler, N. Mathavan
376-1614-00LPrinciples in Tissue EngineeringW3 credits2VK. Maniura, M. Rottmar, M. Zenobi-Wong
376-1620-00LSkeletal Repair Restricted registration - show details W3 credits3GS. Grad, M. D'Este, F. Moriarty, M. Stoddart
376-1719-00LStatistics for Experimental Research Information W3 credits2VR. van de Langenberg
376-1721-00LBone Biology and Consequences for Human HealthW2 credits2VG. A. Kuhn, J. Goldhahn, E. Wehrle
376-1974-00LColloquium in Biomechanics Information W2 credits2KB. Helgason, P. Chansoria, S. J. Ferguson, R. Müller, D. K. Ravi, J. G. Snedeker, W. R. Taylor, M. Zenobi-Wong
402-0673-00LPhysics in Medical Research: From Humans to CellsW6 credits2V + 1UB. K. R. Müller
529-0059-00LNanoscale Molecular ImagingW3 credits2GN. Kumar, R. Zenobi
Biology Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0398-10LPhysiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers IIW3 credits2GM. Wyss
227-0949-10LBiological Methods for Engineers (Advanced Lab) Restricted registration - show details
Limited number of participants.
Students of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering have priority.
W4 credits9PC. Frei
227-0945-11LCell and Molecular Biology for Engineers
Students who have taken the semester course 227-0945-00L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I, 227-0945-10L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II or the year-long course before FS23 cannot earn credit points for this course.
W6 credits4GC. Frei
Medical Physics
Track Core Courses
During the Master program, a minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0342-00LMedical Physics IIW6 credits2V + 1UP. Manser
Recommended Elective Courses
These courses are particularly recommended for the Medical Physics track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0946-00LMolecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical ApplicationsW3 credits2V + 1AD. Razansky
227-0948-00LMagnetic Resonance Imaging in MedicineW4 credits3GS. Kozerke, M. Weiger Senften
227-0968-00LMonte Carlo in Medical PhysicsW4 credits3GM. Stampanoni, M. K. Fix
402-0343-00LPhysics Against Cancer: The Physics of Imaging and Treating Cancer
Special Students UZH must book the module PHY361 directly at UZH.
W6 credits2V + 1UA. J. Lomax, U. Schneider
Other Elective Courses
These courses may be suitable for the Medical Physics track. Please consult your track advisor.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
252-0840-02LApplication-Oriented Programming with Python Information W2 credits2GL. E. Fässler, M. Dahinden
252-5704-00LAdvanced Methods in Computer Graphics Information Restricted registration - show details
The deadline for deregistering expires at the end of the second week of the semester. Students who are still registered after that date, but do not attend the seminar, will officially fail the seminar.
W2 credits2SM. Gross, O. Sorkine Hornung
151-0306-00LVisualization, Simulation and Interaction - Virtual Reality I Information W4 credits4GA. Kunz
376-1614-00LPrinciples in Tissue EngineeringW3 credits2VK. Maniura, M. Rottmar, M. Zenobi-Wong
376-1792-00LIntroductory Course in Neuroscience II (University of Zurich)
No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: SPV0Y020

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html
W2 credits2VUniversity lecturers
376-1984-00LLasers in Medicine
Does not take place this semester.
W3 credits3G
402-0719-MSLParticle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute) Restricted registration - show details W8 credits15PA. Soter
402-0787-00LTherapeutic Applications of Particle Physics: Principles and Practice of Particle TherapyW6 credits2V + 1UA. J. Lomax
402-0812-00LComputational Statistical Physics Information W8 credits2V + 2UM. Krstic Marinkovic
465-0958-00LAudiological AcousticsW1 credit1VF. Pfiffner
465-0952-00LBiomedical PhotonicsW3 credits2VM. Frenz
Biology Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0398-10LPhysiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers IIW3 credits2GM. Wyss
227-0945-11LCell and Molecular Biology for Engineers
Students who have taken the semester course 227-0945-00L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I, 227-0945-10L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II or the year-long course before FS23 cannot earn credit points for this course.
W6 credits4GC. Frei
Molecular Bioengineering
Track Core Courses
During the Master program, a minimum of 12 CP must be obtained from track core courses.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
151-0622-00LMeasuring on the Nanometer ScaleW2 credits2GA. Stemmer
376-1392-00LMechanobiology: Implications for Development, Regeneration and Tissue EngineeringW4 credits2GG. Shivashankar
376-1614-00LPrinciples in Tissue EngineeringW3 credits2VK. Maniura, M. Rottmar, M. Zenobi-Wong
Recommended Elective Courses
These courses are particularly recommended for the Molecular Bioengineering track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
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
151-0636-00LSoft and Biohybrid Robotics Information Restricted registration - show details W4 credits3GR. Katzschmann
151-0946-00LMacromolecular Engineering: Networks and GelsW4 credits4GM. Tibbitt
227-0946-00LMolecular Imaging - Basic Principles and Biomedical ApplicationsW3 credits2V + 1AD. Razansky
327-1206-00LAdvanced Building Blocks for Soft MaterialsW5 credits4GE. Dufresne, A. Anastasaki
151-0638-00LMaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Engineering with Living Materials
This course is primarily designed for MSc and doctoral students. Guests are welcome.

Former title: MaP Distinguished Lecture Series on Soft Robotics
W1 credit2SR. Katzschmann, M. Filippi, X.‑H. Qin, Z. Zhang
376-1620-00LSkeletal Repair Restricted registration - show details W3 credits3GS. Grad, M. D'Este, F. Moriarty, M. Stoddart
376-1624-00LPractical Methods in Biofabrication Restricted registration - show details W5 credits4PS. J. Ferguson, P. Chansoria, A. Puiggali-Jou, S. Schürle-Finke, further lecturers
402-0342-00LMedical Physics IIW6 credits2V + 1UP. Manser
551-1132-00LBasic VirologyW2 credits1VK. Tobler, C. Fraefel
636-0110-00LImmunoEngineeringW4 credits3VS. Reddy, A. D. Yermanos
636-0111-00LSynthetic Biology IW4 credits3GS. Panke, J. Stelling
Biology Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-0398-10LPhysiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers IIW3 credits2GM. Wyss
227-0949-10LBiological Methods for Engineers (Advanced Lab) Restricted registration - show details
Limited number of participants.
Students of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering have priority.
W4 credits9PC. Frei
227-0945-11LCell and Molecular Biology for Engineers
Students who have taken the semester course 227-0945-00L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers I, 227-0945-10L Cell and Molecular Biology for Engineers II or the year-long course before FS23 cannot earn credit points for this course.
W6 credits4GC. Frei
Projects and Laboratory Courses
Semester Project
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-1772-10LSemester Project Restricted registration - show details
Registration in mystudies required!
O12 credits20ASupervisors
227-1101-00LHow to Write Scientific Texts
Strongly recommended prerequisite for Semester Projects, Bachelor's, and Master Theses at D-ITET (MSc BME, BSc/MSc EEIT, MSc EST and MSc QE).
E-0 creditsU. Koch
Additional Projects and Laboratory Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-1772-20LSemester Project 2 Restricted registration - show details
Registration in mystudies required!
W12 credits20ASupervisors
227-1760-10LResearch Project (6 credits) Restricted registration - show details
Must be completed before the start of the master's thesis
W6 credits11ASupervisors
227-1760-20LResearch Project (12 credits) Restricted registration - show details
Must be completed before the start of the master's thesis
W12 credits26ASupervisors
227-1760-30LResearch Project (18 credits) Restricted registration - show details
Must be completed before the start of the master's thesis
W18 credits39ASupervisors
227-1760-00LResearch Project (24 credits) Restricted registration - show details
Must be completed before the start of the master's thesis
W24 credits51ASupervisors
227-1750-00LInternship in Industry Restricted registration - show details W12 creditsexternal organisers
Master's Thesis
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
227-1700-00LMaster's Thesis Restricted registration - show details
Admission only if all the following apply:
a. bachelor program successful completed;
b. any additional requirements necessary to gain admission to the master program BME have been successfully completed;
c. both the semester project and (if applicable) the internship successfully completed.

Registration in myStudies required!
O30 credits40DSupervisors
227-1101-00LHow to Write Scientific Texts
Strongly recommended prerequisite for Semester Projects, Bachelor's, and Master Theses at D-ITET (MSc BME, BSc/MSc EEIT, MSc EST and MSc QE).
E-0 creditsU. Koch
Science in Perspective
» Recommended Science in Perspective (Type B) for D-ITET
» see Science in Perspective: Language Courses ETH/UZH
» see Science in Perspective: Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Capability