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Colloqium Geophysics

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Anne Obermann
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:44

Abstract

This colloquium comprises geophysical research presentations by invited leading scientists from Europe and overseas, advanced ETH Ph.D. students, new and established ETH scientists with specific new work to be shared with the institute. Topics cover the field of geophysics and related disciplines, to be delivered at the level of a well-informed M.Sc. graduate/early Ph.D. student.

Objective

Attendants of this colloquium obtain a broad overview over active and frontier research areas in geophysics as well as opened questions. Invited speakers typically present recent work: Attendants following this colloquium for multiple terms will thus be able to trace new research directions, trends, potentially diminishing research areas, controversies and resolutions thereof, and thus build a solid overview of state and direction of geophysical research. Moreover, the diverse content and delivery style shall help attendants in gaining experience in how to successfully present research results.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Seminar attendance is mandatory throughout the semester. Evaluation will be done upon a signed attendance sheet and a report, to be handed in at the end of the semester.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Colloqium Geophysics
nach Ankündigung 4., 6., 8. Semester
  • Fri 11:15-13:00 (NO C 44)
1 h weekly

Offered In

  • Earth Sciences Master
    • Electives (Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the MSc Committee).)