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227-0669-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET

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Chemistry of Devices and Technologies

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Maksym Yarema

Limited to 30 participants.

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:55:09

Abstract

The course covers basics of chemistry and material science, relevant for modern devices and technologies. The course consists from lecture, laboratory, and individual components. Students accomplish individual projects, in which they study and evaluate a chosen technology from chemistry and materials viewpoints.

Objective

The course brings relevant chemistry knowledge, tailored to the needs of electrical engineering students. Students will gain understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry and a chemist's intuition through hands-on workshops that combine tutorials and laboratory sessions as well as guidance through individual projects that require interdisciplinary and critical thinking. Students will learn which materials, reactions, and device fabrication processes are important for nowadays technologies and products. They will gain important knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies from materials and fabrication viewpoints.

Content

Students will spend 3h per week in the tutorials and practical sessions and additional 4-6h per week working on individual projects. The goal of the individual student's project is to understand the chemistry related to the manufacture and operation of a specific device or technology (to be chosen from the list of projects). To ensure continued learning throughout the semester, individual projects are evaluated by three interim project reports and by 10 min final presentation.

Resources

Literature

Lecture notes will be made available on the website.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

The course grade will be based on 3 project reports during the semester (50%) and a final presentation (50%).Attendance to at least 10 lectures (including labs) is mandatory. Failure to comply with this rule will lead to a fail ("no show").

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Chemistry of Devices and Technologies Permission from lecturers required for all students.	Wed 09:15-10:00 (ETZ K 91)	1 h weekly
exercise	Chemistry of Devices and Technologies Permission from lecturers required for all students.	Wed 10:15-12:00 (ETZ K 91)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor
- Electives (This is only a short selection. Other courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen. Please consult the "Richtlinien zu Projekten, Praktika, Seminare" (German only), published on our website ( ).)
  - Engineering Electives
Biomedical Engineering Master
- Major Courses
  - Bioelectronics
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Bioelectronics track. Please consult your track adviser if you wish to select other subjects.)
Micro- and Nanosystems Master
- Core Courses
  - Elective Core Courses
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Electronics and Photonics (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Electronics and Photonics", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialization Courses (These specialization courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Electronics and Photonics", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialization courses during the Master's Programme.)
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2008)
  - Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved form courses during the Master Program. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Electronics and Photonics
      - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)