The lecture focuses on the basics of agile product development, in which development processes are structured in the form of several short sprints. The lecture deepens the relevant technical and methodological knowledge for the implementation of the characteristic core activities: Design, Build, Test.

Bryophytes: basic knowledge on the morphology, ecology, biogeography and endangerment of byrophytes; knowledge of common species; skills in the determination of bryophytes; field trip.Ferns: basic knowledge on the life cycle, morphology, evolution and ecology of ferns; identification of Swiss ferns; field trips.

The first part on bryophytes introduces the systematics and morphology of the hornworts, liverworts and mosses. Aspects of the ecology, geography, diversity and endangerment of bryophytes are also discussed. The emphasis of the second part on pteridophytes is on evolutionary processes and breeding systems of club mosses, horsetails and ferns. This is a lecture with practical part.

Developing products with Computer Aided Design (CAD):Sketches, Form Features, Feature Operations, Freeform Surfaces, Parametric, Assemblies, Top-Down and Bottom-Up method, interpart relations, 2D-Drawings, Assembly Drawing with Parts List, Kinematics, photo realistic representation.

The students are going through a product development process starting with the first idea to the functional product. The participants will learn to work on a complex development task in a team (4-5 pers.), to structure a given problem, to generate and evaluate ideas as well as the design and realization of the product with subsequent verification.

Introduction to Dimensioning of components and machine parts. Basic structural theories are introduced and a short introduction to finite elements is given. Further, elements from fracture mechanics, plasticity and stability of structures are presented.

Dimensioning (strength calculation) of machine parts,shaft - hub - connections, welded and brazed joints, springs, screws, roller and slide bearings, transmissions, gears, clutch and brake as well as their practical applications.

Digitalization across the Product Lifecycle with Objectives, Concepts and Methods, Smart Connected Products through Industry 4.0Concepts for Digitalization: Product Structures, Optimization of Engineering Processes with digital models in Sales, Production, Service, Digital Twin versus Digital ThreadPLM Fundamentals: Objects, Structures, Processes, Integrations, VisualizationBest Practices

Introduction to machine elements and mechanical systems as basics of product development. Case studies of their application in products and systems.

Selected laboratory experiments in physics, mechanical and process engineering. With the Laboratory Training held during the fifth semester, the students learn how to handle and apply measurement methods and devices. Students are offered a diversified choice of laboratory experiments at least eleven of which must be completed. Five of the chosen experiments must be in physics.

Interdepartmental (D-MAVT, D-ITET, D-PHYS) seminar series on Mechatronics and Microsystems, focusing on a new specific scope (field of research) each semester.Speakers from industry and research with an excellent international reputation in their field are invited for presentation and discussion.For a detailed program, please refer towww.mechatronics.ethz.ch

The lecture elaborates on the innovation process, its sub processes and methodological procedures: moderation technique, scenario technique, innovation strategy, quality function deployment QFD, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis FMEA, conjoint analysis, product plattforms, creativitymethods, evaluation and decision methods.