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17163-01 - Seminar: Scientific Writing (6 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Osman Biçer (osman.bicer@unibas.ch)
Craig Hamilton (craig.hamilton@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course aims to help Master students who major in Computer Science to improve their writing skills in English. We will combine analysis with production to help you improve your scientific communication skills. Topics we focus on in this course include organization, presentation, and correct English style. |
| Learning objectives | Students who complete the course will improve their understanding of: - Scientific or professional communication - The process of creating high-quality texts - Writing clearly in English |
| Bibliography | Writing for Computer Science, 3rd Edition, by Justin Zobel (2014) Other materials will be provided by the teachers. |
| Weblink | Course website |
| Admission requirements | MA, MSc students in Computer Science who must write about their scientific research in English. Students should have a B2/C1 level of English if they want to pass the course. |
| Course application | Registration is limited ONLY to Computer Science students (MA, MSc). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17.09.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 24.09.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 01.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 08.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 15.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 22.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 29.10.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 05.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 12.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 19.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 26.11.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 03.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 10.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Wednesday 17.12.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Modules |
Module: Computer Science Project (Master's degree subject: Computer Science) Module: Methods of Distributed Systems (Master's Studies: Computer Science) Module: Methods of Machine Intelligence (Master's Studies: Computer Science) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | To pass the course, students must: - Attend all classes (two absences maximum, for any reason, in line with University of Basel rules) - Do all homework - Complete all assignments - Actively take part in class activities |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Informatik |