CAS ETH in Automation
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Programme Description
The CAS ETH in Automation offers an overview of the role of control and automation in modern technologies, infrastructures, and engineering systems. We start from the fundamental feedback control scheme, discuss modern techniques such as model predictive control and system identification, and we introduce model-free methods like reinforcement learning and data-enabled predictive control. Given the ubiquitous nature of control, throughout the course we showcase examples from various disciplines.
Content
The CAS ETH in Automation is composed of 6 modules over the span of two weeks, taught full-time during the weekdays and halfday on Saturdays.
The modules are:
• Introduction to systems theory: A brief history of control, fundamental control scheme, dynamical systems modelling
• Properties of dynamical systems: Stability, controllability and observability, performance
• The science of feedback control: Open-loop versus closed-loop, PID control
• Advanced control techniques: Optimal control, model predictive control, multiagent systems
• Control under uncertainty: System identification, Kalman filter, robust control, noise and delays
• Learning and data-driven control: Data-enabled predictive control, reinforcement learning
The course will include the application of case studies, hands-on exercises, moderated group discussions, and guest talks, as well as an excursion and public networking events.
Target group and admission
Target group
Individuals or professionals with an interest in the topics of automation and control, from theoretical aspect to applications spanning energy systems, transportation, biomedical systems, industrial processes, and much more.
Requirements
Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or an equivalent educational qualification and at least 3 years of working experience. No technical background is required.
Required Language Skills
English: C1 – external page external pageShow proficiency scales
Dates and Venue
The CAS ETH in Automation is offered as a 2 weeks intensive course (full time).
Start: June 2nd, 2025
End: June 14th, 2025
Application period:
March 15th to April 15th 2025
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Location:
ETH Zurich, Zentrum Campus
Finance
Programme Fee: CHF 9,500
Application Fee:
CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-refundable, credit card payment only)
Withdrawal Fee:
Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 4,750
After the start of the programme: CHF 9,500
Contacts
Institut für Automatik
Physikstrasse 3
8092
Zürich
Switzerland
Head of Automatic Control Laboratory
Institut für Automatik
Physikstrasse 3
8092
Zürich
Switzerland
