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227-0085-69L 3 Credits BSC D-ITET
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P&S: Let’s make ITET green!

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Gabriela Hug, Prof. Dr. Lana Josipovic
Examiners: Prof. Dr. John Lygeros, Prof. Dr. Gabriela Hug, Prof. Dr. Lana Josipovic
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:03

Abstract

The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work.

Objective

With the Net-Zero Programme ( https://ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/sustainability/net-zero.html ) ETH wants to contribute to addressing climate change by reducing its own emissions. As one of the largest departments at ETH, D-ITET also needs to identify measures how as a department we can contribute to these goals. Thereby, it is important to take measures which are effective and have the highest potential for emissions and/or energy consumption reductions. In this P&S, the goal is to support the department in that regard and to quantify the effect of potential measures. Without specific numbers and a thorough analysis it is not possible to separate measures with negligible impact from such with major impact. The students are free to choose a specific measure that they would like to analyze. Examples of potential net-zero related measures include 1) assessing (by measurements and/or calculations) how much energy can be saved by temperature control in offices or turning off specific devices instead of keeping them in standby, 2) estimating how much energy could be produced by installing PV on all D-ITET buildings and how much of this can be used to supply the energy needs, 3) analyzing the power requirements and schedule of electrified vehicles using the charging stations of the department, 4) reporting power input requirements of D-ITET buildings (e.g., server rooms) and suggestions to improve their energy efficiency, 5) design auxiliary information of interest to building occupants, such as green features of their building, energy tips, the equivalent energy consumption (ex. Building ETL consumed x kWh, which could power the Eiffel Tower for y hours.) etc. At the end of the P&S, the students have not only learnt how to approach such questions but ideally are also in the position to recommend very specific measures to be implemented and actively promote sustainability in the department. There is also some budget available in case additional measurement equipment needs to be installed.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
12.09.2025
Signup End
26.09.2025

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course P&S: Let’s make ITET green!
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