Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2016
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Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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529-2002-02L | Chemistry II | O | 5 credits | 2V + 2U | W. Uhlig, J. E. E. Buschmann, S. Canonica, P. Funck, H. Grützmacher, E. C. Meister, R. Verel | |
Abstract | Chemistry II: Electrochemistry and redox reactions, chemistry of the elements, introduction to organic chemistry | |||||
Objective | General base for understanding problems of inorganic and organic chemistry. | |||||
Content | 1. Redox reactions and electrochemistry 2. Inorganic Chemistry Rules for nomenclature of inorganic compounds. Systematic description of the groups of elements in the periodical system and the most important compounds of these elements. Formation of compounds as a consequence of the electronoc structure of the elements. 3. Introduction to organic chemistry Description of the most important classes of compounds and of the functional groups. Principal reactivity of these functional groups. Stereochemistry. Rection mechanisms: SN1- and SN2-reactions, electrophilic aromatic subtitutions, eliminations (E1 and E2), addition reactions (C=C and C=O double bonds). Chemistry of carbony and carboxyl groups. | |||||
Lecture notes | C.E. Mortimer & U. Müller, CHEMIE, 10. Auflage, Thieme: Stuttgart, 2010 (ISBN 978-3-13-484310-1) | |||||
Literature | Th.L.Brown, H.E.LeMay, B.E.Bursten; Chemie, 10. Auflage, Pearson Studium, München, 2007 (ISBN 3-8273-7191-0) C.E.Housecroft, E.C.Constable, Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Pearson, Harlow (England), 2006 (ISBN 0-131-27567-4) D.W.Oxtoby, H.P.Gillis, N.H.Nachtrieb, Principles of Modern Chemistry, Fifth Edition, Thomson, London, 2002 (ISBN 0-03-035373-4) | |||||
401-0252-00L | Mathematics II | O | 7 credits | 5V + 2U | A. Cannas da Silva | |
Abstract | Continuation of the topics of Mathematics I. Main focus: multivariable calculus and partial differential equations. | |||||
Objective | Mathematics is of ever increasing importance to the Natural Sciences and Engineering. The key is the so-called mathematical modelling cycle, i.e. the translation of problems from outside of mathematics into mathematics, the study of the mathematical problems (often with the help of high level mathematical software packages) and the interpretation of the results in the original environment. The goal of Mathematics I and II is to provide the mathematical foundations relevant for this paradigm. Differential equations are by far the most important tool for modelling and are therefore a main focus of both of these courses. | |||||
Content | - Multivariable Differential Calculus: functions of several variables, partial differentiation, curves and surfaces in space, scalar and vector fields, gradient, curl and divergence. - Multivariable Integral Calculus: multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, work and flow, Gauss and Stokes theorems, applications. - Partial Differential Equations: separation of variables, Fourier series, heat equation, wave equation, Laplace equation, Fourier transform. | |||||
Lecture notes | See literature | |||||
Literature | - Thomas, G. B.: Thomas' Calculus, Part 2, Pearson Addison-Wesley. - Kreyszig, E.: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Assistance: Tu 17-19, We 17-19, Fr 12-14 in Room HG E 41. | |||||
551-0002-00L | General Biology II | O | 3 credits | 3G | U. Sauer, R. Aebersold, H.‑M. Fischer, W. Gruissem | |
Abstract | Basics of molecular biology (gene expression and its regulation; from gene to protein); evolution of biological diversity (bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, plants); basics of the physiology of higher plants (structure, growth, development, nutrition, transport, reproduction) | |||||
Objective | The understanding of basic concepts in biology: gene expression, its control and regulation; life histories of pro- and eucaryotic microorgamisms; structure, function, and reprodction of higher plants. | |||||
Content | From gene to protein; molecular genetics of microbial systems; structural and metabolic diversity of prokaryotes; diversity of eukaryotic microorganisms; the eukaryotic genome; regulation of gene expression; the genetic basis of the development of multicellullar organisms. Plant physiology: structure and growth, physiology of photosynthesis incl. C4 and CAM, nutrition and transport processes, reproduction and development, response to internal and external signals. The following Campbell chapters will be covered: 16 The Molecular Basis of Inheritance 17 From Gene to Protein 18 Regulation of Gene Expression 19 Viruses 20, 38 Biotechnology, Biosafety 27 Bacteria and Archae 28 Protists 31 Fungi 29, 30 Plant Diversity I & II 35 Plant Structure, Growth, and Development 36 Resource Acquisition and Transport 37 Soil and Plant Nutrition 38 Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology 39 Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals | |||||
Lecture notes | no script | |||||
Literature | N. A. Campbell, J. B. Reece: "Biology" (8th edition); Pearson, San Francisco 2008. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture is the second in a series of two lectures given over two semesters for students of agricultural and food sciences, as well as of environmental sciences. | |||||
751-0260-00L | Biology IV: Plant and Animal Diversity | O | 4 credits | 4V | A. Leuchtmann, O. Y. Martin, M. Greeff | |
Abstract | This course provides an overview of the diversity in the kingdoms of plants and animals. In the context of selected groups, phylogenetic, morphological and ecological aspects are addressed and the fundamentals of systematics are acquired. For plants the focus is the flora of Switzerland; for animals, arthropods and vertebrates. | |||||
Objective | Students are able to - order the most important plant groups systematically using their morphological characteristics and biology - describe selected plant families and vegetation types, with special emphasis on the vegetation of Switzerland - explain the connection between form and function in the animal world based on the common anatomical features - describe phylum history and ecological significance of the most important animal groups, with special emphasis on arthropods and vertebrates | |||||
Content | Teil Pflanzen: Moose, Farne, Gymnospermen, Überblick Angiospermen mit exemplarisch ausgewählten Familien; Vermittlung von Grundlagen der Morphologie und Systematik, sowie der ökologischen Bedeutung dieser Gruppen. Bedeutung als Zeiger- und Nutzpflanzen; Übersicht über die Vegetation der Schweiz. Teil Tiere: Grundlegende Baupläne im Tierreich, charakteristische Merkmale der wichtigsten Tiergruppen und ihre phylogenetische Interpretation, Lebensräume und Interaktionen. Schwerpunkte bilden die Wirbeltiere und die Arthropoden, einerseits wegen ihres Artenreichtums und ihrer ökologischen Bedeutung, andererseits wegen ihrer Rolle als Nutztiere, Parasiten oder Bioindikatoren. | |||||
Lecture notes | Teil Tiere: Skripte werden in der Vorlesung verkauft | |||||
Literature | Baltisberger et al., Systematische Botanik. Einheimische Farn- und Samenpflanzen. vdf Hochschulverlag AG an der ETH Zürich (4. Aufl. 2013) | |||||
851-0708-00L | Introduction to Law Introduction to Law as GESS Compulsory Elective Course: Students who have attended or will attend the lecture "Introduction to Law for Architecture" (851-0703-01L), "Introduction to Law for Civil Engineering" (851-0703-03L) or " Introduction to Law" (851-0703-00) , cannot register for this course unit. Particularly suitable for students of D-HEST, D-MAVT, D-MATL, D-USYS | O | 2 credits | 2V | S. Bechtold | |
Abstract | This class introduces students to basic features of the legal system. Questions of constitutional and administrative law, contract law, tort law, corporate law, as well as litigation are covered. | |||||
Objective | Introduction to fundamental questions of public and private law which serves as a foundation for more advanced law classes. | |||||
Content | 1. Öffentliches Recht Staatsrecht: Funktion und Quellen des Rechts, Aufbau und Organisation des Staates, Grundrechte, Grundzüge des Völker- und Europarechts. Verwaltungsrecht: Verwaltungsverhältnis, Verfügung, Verwaltungsorganisation, Durchsetzung des Verwaltungsrechts, Verwaltungsverfahrensrecht, Grundzüge des Polizei-, Umwelt- und Raumplanungsrechts. 2. Privatrecht Vertragsrecht: Vertragsfreiheit, Vertragsentstehung, -erfüllung und -verletzung, Grundzüge des Kauf- und Mietvertrags. Haftungsrecht: Verschuldenshaftung und Kausalhaftung, Beschränkung der Haftung. Grundzüge des Gesellschafts- und Zivilprozessrechts. | |||||
Lecture notes | Auf der Moodle-Plattform verfügbar. | |||||
Literature | Weiterführende Informationen sind auf der Moodle-Lernumgebung zur Vorlesung erhältlich (s. Link). |
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