MATH-512: Optimization on manifoldsWe develop, analyze and implement numerical algorithms to solve optimization problems of the form min f(x) where x is a point on a smooth manifold. To this end, we first study differential and Riemann
MATH-476: Optimal transportThe first part is devoted to Monge and Kantorovitch problems, discussing the existence and the properties of the optimal plan. The second part introduces the Wasserstein distance on measures and devel
HUM-467: Picture history IILe séminaire propose un travail collectif de recherche, de réflexion ou de projet en lien à l'histoire des expositions universelles, à leurs formes et à leurs enjeux de 1851 à aujourd'hui.
AR-430: Magma and principlesNous proposons à une dizaine de personnalités de mettre en relation deux séquences spatiales issues de deux univers représentatifs l'architecture et le cinéma. Pour ce semestre "TEMPUS SESSORIUM" Le t
AR-485: Political economy of designPolitical Economy of Design (PED) seeks to position and discuss architecture in relation to the world of production, economic interests and community benefits or decisions, at a local and global scale
AR-599: Master project in ArchitectureLe Projet de Master, d'une durée d'un semestre, est un projet d'architecture mené par l'étudiant·e de manière autonome. Il·elle choisit lui·elle-même les membres du groupe de suivi, la thématique et l
PHYS-512: Statistical physics of computationThe students understand tools from the statistical physics of disordered systems, and apply them to study computational and statistical problems in graph theory, discrete optimisation, inference and m
AR-455: Urbanism and TerritoriesCe cours adopte une démarche de déconstruction de la complexité urbaine pour aborder l'urbanisme et les territoires, en s'appuyant sur une méthode systémique.
AR-123: History of Architecture I,IIThis course critically interrogates the connection of modern architecture with its hypothetical origins by setting it alongside new accounts of the dawn of humanity.
AR-129: Architectural TomographyCet enseignement situe le dessin technique comme outil d'enquête spatiale, constructive et contextuelle. Il introduit la coupe itérative comme outil sociotechnique de l'architecte permettant de mesure
ENV-321: Aquatic ecosystemsInland waters are now being recognized are major players of global biogeochemical cycles. They also provide essential ecosystem services such as fresh water and fish, and link continental processes wi
PHYS-428: Relativity and cosmology IIThis course is the basic introduction to modern cosmology. It introduces students to the main concepts and formalism of cosmology, the observational status of Hot Big Bang theory
and discusses major
HUM-274: Musical theory and creativityThis course provides an introduction into music theory and analysis, composition, and creativity, and combines theoretical teaching with hands-on practical exercises and music making.