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227-0559-10L 2 Credits DR , MSC D-ITET , D-INFK

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Seminar in Computer Networks

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Laurent Vanbever

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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:18

Abstract

In this seminar, students review, present, and discuss recent research papers on computer networks.

Objective

By the end of the seminar, students will be able to 1. Read efficiently and assess critically scientific papers; 2. Discuss technical topics with an audience of peers;

Content

The seminar will start with one introductory session. From the third week, participating students will start reviewing, presenting, and discussing research papers. Two papers will be discussed every two weeks. Each student must choose a paper from a given list, prepare and give a (short) presentation on the paper's topic, and lead the follow-up discussion. In addition, all students submit one (short) review for the two papers presented every week in class. Students will be evaluated based on their reviews, their presentation, and their leadership of and participation in the paper discussions. The exact course content varies over time. For details, refers to the course website: https://seminar-net.ethz.ch/

Resources

Literature

The paper selection will be made available on the course website.

Learning Materials (Links)

Main link
Course Website

General Information

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

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Students can de-register for the course during the first two weeks of the semester.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 12

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
seminar	Seminar in Computer Networks	Thu 14:15-16:00 (ETZ J 91)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Informatik Master
- Seminar
Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnologie Master
- Master-Studium (Studienreglement 2018)
  - Vertiefung: Computers and Networks (The core courses and specialization courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialize in the area of "Computers and Networks", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Vertiefungsfächer (These specialization courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Computers and Networks", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. Semester / Research Projects are not allowed in this category. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialization courses during the Master's Programme.)
- Master-Studium (Studienreglement 2008)
  - Fächer der Vertiefung (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. Semester / Research Projects are not allowed in this category.)
    - Computers and Networks
      - Empfohlene Fächer (Diese Fächer sind eine Empfehlung. Sie können Fächer aus allen Vertiefungsrichtungen wählen. Sprechen Sie mit Ihrem Tutor.)
Doktorat Informationstechnologie und Elektrotechnik (A minimum of 12 ECTS credit points must be obtained during doctoral studies (also see sub-categories for details) More Information at )
- Vertiefung Fachwissen (The courses on offer below are but a small selection out of a much larger available number of courses. Please discuss your course selection with your PhD supervisor.)