Advanced Manufacturing (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
MICRO-632 / Section EDAM
Various lecturers
EN
Written
2
ENG-606(a) / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
4
MICRO-631 / Section EDAM
Various lecturers
EN
Written & Oral
4
Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (It is technically possible to give the course online for external Doctoral Candidates, but not recommended. Discussions in class are preferable. Next time : Winter 2025)
MSE-666 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
EN
Oral
2
Mathematical models in supply chain management (will not be taught this year )
MGT-602 / Section EDMT
EN
Written
4
Modern photovoltaic technologies (Block course one week June 2025 to be defined)
PHYS-609 / Section EDPO
EN
Oral presentation
2
MOOC: Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS) (September 16to November 30, 2024 - Online course (self-paced))
MICRO-621 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral
1
Nanofabrication with focused electron and ion beams (Next time: November 13, 14, 18 and 20, 2024)
MSE-619 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
Scaling in MEMS (Next time: in Summer 2025)
MICRO-606 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral presentation
1
Scanning electron microscopy techniques (a) (Next time: October 7-9, 2024)
MSE-636(a) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
EN
Written
1
Soft Microsystems Processing and Devices (Next edition in February 2026 (exam in March 2026))
MICRO-618 / Section EDMI
EN
Multiple
2

Architecture and Sciences of the City (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
AR-682 / Section EDAR
Invited lecturers, Malterre-Barthes
EN
Written & Oral
2
EDAR thesis writing workshop (Next time: October 8-9, 2024. For registration, please contact edar@epfl.ch)
AR-616 / Section EDAR
FR/EN
Term paper
2
Introduction to research I (November 11-12, 2024)
AR-602 / Section EDAR
FR/EN
Written
2
FR/EN
Written
2
EN
Written
1
Space, Life, and Politics (October 28-29, 2024)
AR-681 / Section EDAR
FR/EN
Term paper
1
AR-680 / Section EDAR
Cogato Lanza, Invited lecturers, Pietropolli, Viganò
EN
Written & Oral
2

Biotechnology and Bioengineering (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Monthly IBI-EDBB Mini-symposia (Every year from October until July)
BIOENG-600 / Section EDBB
Correia, Various lecturers
EN
Oral presentation
1
Python Bootcamp (Postponed until further notice)
BIOENG-601 / Section EDBB
EN
Multiple
2
BIO-686(A) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1
BIO-686(B) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Basic and advanced NMR - Level 1 A (EPFL) (Next time Winter 25 (block))
CH-601(x) / Section EDCH
EN
Oral
2
Basic and advanced NMR - Level 1 B (Sion) (Next time Fall 24 (block))
CH-601(y) / Section EDCH
EN
Oral
2
Basic and advanced NMR - Level 2 (EPFL) (Next time Winter 25 (block))
CH-703 / Section EDCH
EN
Oral
2
EN
Written
1
CH-603 / Section EDCH
Invited lecturers, Kellenberger
EN
Written
1
CH-634 / Section EDCH
EN
Term paper
1
CH-620 / Section EDCH
EN
Multiple
2
CH-629 / Section EDCH
EN
Oral presentation
2
ChE-601 / Section EDCH
EN
Project report
1
Mass spectrometry, principles and applications (Pre-registration https://forms.gle/tCkcEEsosV82UzcVA)
CH-728 / Section EDCH
EN
Oral
3
EN
Oral
1
EN
Multiple
2
ENG-619 / Section EDCH
EN
Project report
1
ENG-613(1) / Section EDCH
EN
Project report
1
ENG-613(2) / Section EDCH
EN
Project report
1
Statistical methods in atomistic computer simulations (Next time: Spring 2025 Online attendance is discouraged, but exceptions can be discussed on a case by case basis for external Doctoral Candidates)
MSE-639 / Section EDMX
EN
Project report
2

Civil and Environmental Engineering (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Frontiers of Deep Learning for Engineers (Next time fall 2024, Max.16 persons, registration via https://forms.gle/uhhEXvbFeBfYAWf89)
CIVIL-611 / Section EDCE
EN
Oral presentation
4
EN
Oral presentation
3
CIVIL-606 / Section EDCE
EN
Oral presentation
2
Models for applied environmental economics (Next time: Spring 2025, Min. 5 persons )
ENV-723 / Section EDCE
EN
Oral presentation
1
CIVIL-705 / Section EDCE
EN
Multiple
2
EESS - CESS Seminar Course - option 1 (SPRING) (Next time: spring 2025. This credit count towards the transversal skills credits.)
ENV-630(c) / Section EDCE
EN
Project report
1
Snow Science Winter School (WSL) (Next time: Feb. 2025)
ENV-617 / Section EDCE
Löwe, Various lecturers
EN
Project report
3
MATH-801(1) / Section EDCE
Bierlaire, Various lecturers
EN
Oral
1
MATH-801(2) / Section EDCE
Bierlaire, Various lecturers
EN
Project report
2

Computational and Quantitative Biology (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Python Bootcamp (Postponed until further notice)
BIOENG-601 / Section EDBB
EN
Multiple
2
BIO-686(A) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1
BIO-686(B) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1

Computer and Communication Sciences (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Online learning in games (Next time: Spring 2026)
EE-735 / Section EDEE
EN
Oral presentation
4

EDOC General and external courses

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Academic Writing for Doctoral Students (2) (Block course during the intersemester periods. Registration via Language Centre (CdL) only)
ENG-628 / Section EDOC-GE
Various lecturers
EN
Written
2
Being a Leader and the Effective Exercise of Leadership (Participants who want to enroll should provide a one-page motivation letter to beingaleaderepfl@proton.me by November 4th, 2024.)
ENG-646 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Multiple
2
Communication for Research Engineers (Next time : May/June 2025)
CIVIL-607 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Written & Oral
2
Communication in science and technology (For registration, please check the "Note" section.)
ENG-616 / Section EDOC-GE
Bischofberger, Various lecturers
EN
Written
2
Creating & capturing value from innovative tech (A preface report should be submitted by Nov. 13 to be able to take the course. Please refer to the NOTES section below.)
ENG-642 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Written & Oral
2
Motion Design for Science (This is an introductory course to motion design for science. You do not need to have experience in the software, except for the tasks listed under Learning Prerequisites.)
ENG-640 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Oral presentation
1
Sustainability in my research (Participants who want to enroll should provide a one-page (max) motivation letter to jacopo.grazioli@epfl.ch AND michka.melo@epfl.ch)
ENG-650 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Oral presentation
2
Technology and Public Policy - Technology and innovation policies for grand and global challenges (The course will start on August 29 from 13.15 to 17.00 in Room SG 0213. The next dates are available under Reference week.)
MGT-641 / Section EDOC-GE
EN
Term paper
2
Videomaking for science communication (Next time: February 21-23, 2024)
ENG-608 / Section EDOC-GE
Invited lecturers, Milanese
EN
Oral presentation
1

Electrical Engineering (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
EE-612 / Section EDEE
EN
Multiple
4
Online learning in games (Next time: Spring 2026)
EE-735 / Section EDEE
EN
Oral presentation
4
Optimal Control for Dynamic Systems (Next time: Spring 2026)
EE-736 / Section EDEE
EN
Oral presentation
3
Usability engineering (Next time: Spring 2025)
EE-600 / Section EDEE
EN
Project report
3
MICRO-632 / Section EDAM
Various lecturers
EN
Written
2
MICRO-614 / Section EDMI
EN
Project report
1
MICRO-617 / Section EDMI
EN
Multiple
3
MICRO-611 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral
1
EN
During the semester
4
Fundamentals of Image Analysis (24-28 June 2024 - Information: https://imaging.epfl.ch/summer-school - Registrations: https://forms.gle/FNrdTrBwW7xExt9y9 - Application deadline: 17 March 2024)
EE-805 / Section EDEE
EN
Written
2

Energy (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Biomass conversion (ONLINE COURSE, mandatory to log from 4pm to 6pm. Monday October 28th to Friday November 1st, 2024)
ENG-618 / Section EDEY
EN
Project report
2
Digitalization in electricity systems (Registration closes Nov. 1st, 2024. The course takes place from Nov. 19th to Nov. 21st, 2024. The limited number of 10 places will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.)
ENG-601 / Section EDEY
EN
Term paper
2
ENG-634 / Section EDEY
Dujic, Paolone, Rufer, Various lecturers
EN
Project report
2
PHYS-600 / Section EDEY
Pautz, Various lecturers
EN
Oral
3
ME-602 / Section EDEY
EN
Multiple
2
Power electronics for renewable applications (Next time: Monday October 14th to Friday October 18th, 2024. Minimum participants for the course to take place : 6)
ENG-612 / Section EDEY
EN
Oral presentation
3
ENG-606(a) / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
4

Finance (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Asset pricing (If you would like to attend this course, please send an email to: edfi@epfl.ch to register)
FIN-701 / Section EDFI
EN
Written
3
Big Data and Machine Learning for Financial Economics (If you would like to attend this course, please send an email to: edfi@epfl.ch to register)
FIN-622 / Section EDFI
EN
Written
3
Empirical Asset Pricing (If you would like to attend this course, please send an email to: edfi@epfl.ch to register)
FIN-607 / Section EDFI
EN
Project report
3
Empirical Corporate Finance (If you would like to attend this course, please send an email to: edfi@epfl.ch to register)
FIN-617 / Section EDFI
EN
Multiple
2
Financial Econometrics and Machine Learning (If you would like to attend this course, please send an email to: edfi@epfl.ch to register)
FIN-619 / Section EDFI
EN
Project report
3
Financial Econometrics II (If you would like to attend this course, please send an email to: edfi@epfl.ch to register)
FIN-618 / Section EDFI
EN
Written
3

Joint EPFL - ETH Zurich Doctoral Program in the Learning Sciences

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
LEARN-701 / Section EDLS
EN
Oral
1
JDPLS Winter school (Next time : TBD)
LEARN-700 / Section EDLS
EN
Oral
1

Management of technology (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Mathematical models in supply chain management (will not be taught this year )
MGT-602 / Section EDMT
EN
Written
4
MGT-621 / Section EDMT
EN
Written
4
EN
Oral
1
MGT-635 / Section EDMT
Foray, Various lecturers, Visentin
EN
Multiple
4

Materials Science and Engineering (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
21Intro Scanning electron microscopy techniques (Next time: November 26-29, 2024)
MSE-609 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
EN
Project report
1
Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (It is technically possible to give the course online for external Doctoral Candidates, but not recommended. Discussions in class are preferable. Next time : Winter 2025)
MSE-666 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
MSE-656 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
EN
Written
2
MSE-805 / Section EDMX
Igual Muñoz, Michaud, Oveisi, Schouwink, Various lecturers
EN
Written
1
MSE-667 / Section EDMX
Igual Muñoz, Mischler, Molinari, Various lecturers
EN
Project report
2
Computation, Modeling and Visualization (Postponed until further notice)
MSE-671 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral
1
EN
Multiple
2
MSE-651 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
MSE-600 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral
2
Electrochemistry in Corrosion Research (Next time November 13-15, 2024 Registration on Metrohm website and by sending an email to stefano.mischler@epfl.ch)
MSE-658 / Section EDMX
Mischler, Various lecturers
EN
Project report
1
EN
Oral
2
Introduction to SEM and FIB microanalysis (Students should register via the website : https://www.epfl.ch/research/domains/ccmx/2024sem/)
MSE-675 / Section EDMX
Various lecturers, Various lecturers
EN
Written
2
EN
Oral
2
MSE-660(b) / Section EDMX
Scrivener, Various lecturers, Zunino
EN
Written
2
MSE-660(a) / Section EDMX
Scrivener, Various lecturers, Zunino
EN
Written
2
LNM Workshop 2023 (Next time : 2026-27)
MSE-672 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
1
MSE-674 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
Nanofabrication with focused electron and ion beams (Next time: November 13, 14, 18 and 20, 2024)
MSE-619 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
EN
Oral presentation
2
Non-destructive methods for industry and research (Next time: November 4, 5, 7 and 8, 2024)
MSE-668 / Section EDMX
EN
Oral presentation
2
EN
Oral
1
MSE-663 / Section EDMX
Casati, Testino, Van Petegem, Various lecturers
EN
Oral
2
EN
Oral presentation
1
Scanning electron microscopy techniques (a) (Next time: October 7-9, 2024)
MSE-636(a) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
EN
Written
1
Statistical methods in atomistic computer simulations (Next time: Spring 2025 Online attendance is discouraged, but exceptions can be discussed on a case by case basis for external Doctoral Candidates)
MSE-639 / Section EDMX
EN
Project report
2
Thin film and small scale mechanics (Next time: November 12-15, 2024)
MSE-669 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
MSE-637(a) / Section EDMX
EN
Written
1
EN
Written
1
X-Ray Analysis for thin films (Next time: October 1-4, 2024)
MSE-627 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2

Mathematics (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Advanced Scientific Programming in Python (The course expects participants to at least have an intermediate understanding of the Python programming language)
MATH-661 / Section EDMA
EN
Project report
1
MATH-664 / Section EDMA
EN
Project report
3

Mechanics (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
ME-700 / Section EDME
EN
Oral presentation
1
Experimental Geomechanics (Next time : Spring 2025)
ME-705 / Section EDME
EN
Oral presentation
1
Selected topics in poromechanics (Next time: Fall 2027)
ME-630 / Section EDME
EN
Oral
2
ENG-606(a) / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
4

Microsystems and Microelectronics (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
MICRO-632 / Section EDAM
Various lecturers
EN
Written
2
EN
Multiple
2
MICRO-614 / Section EDMI
EN
Project report
1
MICRO-617 / Section EDMI
EN
Multiple
3
EN
Oral
2
Microfluidics for lab-on-a-chip (Next time: Spring 2026)
MICRO-706 / Section EDMI
EN
Term paper
1
Micro-magnetic field sensors and actuators (Next time: June 10 to 12, 2025)
MICRO-602 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral
1
MICRO-623 / Section EDMI
EN
Written
1
MOOC: Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS) (September 16to November 30, 2024 - Online course (self-paced))
MICRO-621 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral
1
MICRO-611 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral
1
Optical MEMS and micro-optics (Next time: in Winter 2025)
MICRO-605 / Section EDMI
EN
Written
1
Scaling in MEMS (Next time: in Summer 2025)
MICRO-606 / Section EDMI
EN
Oral presentation
1
Soft Microsystems Processing and Devices (Next edition in February 2026 (exam in March 2026))
MICRO-618 / Section EDMI
EN
Multiple
2
Thin film and small scale mechanics (Next time: November 12-15, 2024)
MSE-669 / Section EDMX
EN
Written
2
EN
Written
2

Molecular Life Sciences (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Advanced Microscopy for Life Science (Every year in September. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-659 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
3
EN
Oral presentation
3
Hot Topics in Cancer Research (All year long. Course open to maximum 20 PhD students.)
BIO-684 / Section EDMS
Various lecturers
EN
Oral
3
Lectures in Life Sciences 1 (Postponed until further notice )
BIO-670(1) / Section EDMS
Various lecturers
EN
Term paper
1
Lectures in Life Sciences 2 (Postponed until further notice )
BIO-670(2) / Section EDMS
Various lecturers
EN
Term paper
1
Practical - Ablasser Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-603(AA) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Antanasijevic Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-614 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Barth Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-603(BP) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Blokesch Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-666 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Brisken Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration  )
BIO-608 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Constam Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-611 / Section EDMS
EN
Written
1
Practical - D'Angelo Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-639 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - De Palma Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-680 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Dyson Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-603(DP) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Gönczy Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-617 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Huelsken Lab (EDMS) (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-667 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Karthaus Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-616 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - LaManno Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-603(LG) / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Lemaitre Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-638 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Lingner Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-622 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Oricchio Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-603(O) / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1
Practical - Persat Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-603(PA) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Radtke Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-630 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Schoonjans Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-603(SK) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Schuhmacher Lab (Open to max. 4 students. 3-day block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-618 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Stahlberg Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS)
BIO-603(SH) / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
1
Practical - Suter Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-679 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Tang Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-603(TL) / Section EDMS
EN
Multiple
1
Practical - Trono Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration)
BIO-663 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral
1
Practical - Van der Goot Lab (3-day Block course, every year in January. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-640 / Section EDMS
EN
Project report
1

Neuroscience (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Neuroeconomics / Decision Neuroscience (From June 10th to 14th, the course runs every morning 9h15-10h45 and 11h10 - 12h40)
BIO-620 / Section EDNE
Gerstner, Invited lecturers
EN
Project report
2
Planning your scientific journey (Next time in 2025-26 Zoom meeting times will be determined according to the professor and participants availabilities.)
BIO-652 / Section EDNE
EN
Written & Oral
1
Symmetry and Conservation in the Cell (Next time: Spring 2023)
BIO-692 / Section EDNE
EN
Multiple
3
Advanced Microscopy for Life Science (Every year in September. To register, contact EDMS Administration )
BIO-659 / Section EDMS
EN
Oral presentation
3
CH-603 / Section EDCH
Invited lecturers, Kellenberger
EN
Written
1
BIO-686(A) / Section EDBB
EN
Project report
1

Photonics (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
EE-737 / Section EDPO
EN
Term paper
2
Modern photovoltaic technologies (Block course one week June 2025 to be defined)
PHYS-609 / Section EDPO
EN
Oral presentation
2
Nonlinear Spectroscopy (Next time Spring semester 2026 to be confirmed)
PHYS-613 / Section EDPO
EN
Written
4
Optical MEMS and micro-optics (Next time: in Winter 2025)
MICRO-605 / Section EDMI
EN
Written
1

Physics (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
Axiomatic Quantum Field Theory (Next time: Fall 2025)
PHYS-757 / Section EDPY
EN
Oral
1
PHYS-770 / Section EDPY
Cudalbu, Invited lecturers, Lanz, Wenz, Xin
EN
Project report
4
Control and Operation of Tokamaks (Next time: Spring 2025)
PHYS-748 / Section EDPY
EN
Oral
3
Parallel programming ( Next time: Fall (Block course))
PHYS-743 / Section EDPY
EN
Oral presentation
3
EN
Written
2
EN
During the semester
4

Robotics, Control and Intelligent Systems (edoc)

Cours
Langue
Examen
Crédits / Coefficient
ENG-639 / Section EDRS
EN
Project report
1
Neural Networks for Optimal Control
ME-717 / Section EDPR
EN
Oral presentation
3