PHYS-466: Topics in biophysics and physical biologyThis course provides exposure to research in biophysics and physical biology, with emphasis on the nature of scientific breakthroughs, and using critical reading of scientific literature. Each week, we will discuss the research of one recipient of the Max ...
HUM-216: Philosophy of biologyIdentifier et comprendre les débats et problèmes centraux en philosophie de la biologie, notamment autour de l'évolution biologique et de l'émergence du vivant. Evaluer et comparer les arguments cruciaux dans ces débats. Synthétiser la discussion et donc f ...
MGT-300: Game theory and strategic decisionsGame theory studies the strategic interactions between rational agents. It has a myriad of applications in politics, business, sports. A special branch of Game Theory, Auction Theory, has recently guided the development of Ebay, Google advertising auctio ...
ENV-103: BiologyThis course will cover the fundamental principles governing life and the living world. Topics will include the diversity of living organisms, cellular biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course provides a foundation in biology, fostering critic ...
MSE-495: Advanced ceramic technologiesAdvanced ceramic processing concepts and technologies will be presented. Students will learn concepts on advanced technologically-relevant ceramic materials for a wide range of applications from MedTech, energy conversion & storage, with insights on sustai ...
EE-526: Introduction to bioengineeringThis course provides engineering students with a foundational understanding of bioengineering, a multidisciplinary field that integrates principles of biology, chemistry, and engineering. ...
HUM-429: Philosophy of life sciences IComprendre et discuter les questions centrales de la philosophie des sciences de la vie, par exemple celle du réductionnisme ou pourquoi le libre arbitre pourrait être une illusion. Transposer les problèmes et les arguments d'un débat à un autre. Évaluer l ...
MSE-466: Wood structures, properties and usesThe presentation of tree growth and formation of wood anatomical structures, linked to the description of specific physical and mechanical properties, makes it possible to understand the different forms of utilisation of this material, including aspects of ...
HUM-275: Evolutionary psychologyLa psychologie évolutionniste est une discipline située au carrefour de la biologie, de la psychologie, de l'anthropologie, des sciences sociales et naturelles qui examine les traits psychologiques et les comportements humains dans une perspective évolutio ...
MSE-471: Biomaterials (pour MX)The course introduces the main classes of biomaterials used in the biomedical field. The interactions with biological environment are discussed and challenges highlighted. State of the art examples per type of material are discussed. Students will engineer ...
CS-723: Topics in Machine Learning SystemsThis course will cover the latest technologies, platforms and research contributions in the area of machine learning systems. The students
will read, review and present papers from recent venues across the systems for ML spectrum. ...
