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

Chemistry of Devices and Technologies

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Maksym Yarema

Does not take place this semester.

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:06

Abstract

The course covers basics of chemistry and material science, relevant for modern devices and technologies. The course consists of interactive classroom activities (lectures, workshops, laboratory sessions) and individual component. For the latter, students accomplish individual projects to study, evaluate, and present a chosen technology from a viewpoint of chemistry and materials science.

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 materials science, acquire technology-related practical and analytic skills through the small group activities, laboratory experiments, workshops, and conference 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. Finally, students will choose selected technologies or devices and study them in details in order to establish and understand the link between the structure, properties, and performance of functional materials. By doing this, students will also improve important soft skills, such as academic text writing, presenting, and active learning.

Content

Students will spend 3h per week in the interactive classroom activities (lectures, workshops, laboratory and conference 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 and how the structure and properties of materials relate to the performance of devices/technologies (students will be able to choose which technology they want to study). To ensure project-based continued learning throughout the semester, students will receive a matching information during the classroom activities. Individual projects will be evaluated by three interim project reports and by a final presentation.

Resources

Literature

Lecture notes will be made available on the website.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

The course grade will be based on three project reports during the semester (50%) and a final presentation (50%). Since the class is built on progress-matching project-based learning, the attendance of lectures is highly recommended.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 30

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Chemistry of Devices and Technologies Does not take place this semester. Will be moved to fall semester and take place in HS26.	No time listed	1 h weekly
exercise	Chemistry of Devices and Technologies Does not take place this semester. Will be moved to fall semester and take place in HS26.	No time listed	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), .)
  - Engineering Electives
Biomedical Engineering Master (Only courses offered under "GESS Science in Perspective" count in this category. See "Offered in" tab in course view. For more information, please refer to )
- 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
- 01 - Courses of specializations
  - Track: 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. 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.)
Energy Science and Technology Master
- Electives (These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
  - Electrical Power Engineering
Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
- Subject Specialisation
  - Science & Technology of the Small (MaP Doctoral School)
Quantum Engineering Master
- Electives (This is a selection of courses particularly suitable for the MSc QE. In agreement with the tutor, students may choose other courses from the ETH course catalogue.)