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72457-01 - Seminar: Scientific Writing (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Andreas Trabesinger (andreas.trabesinger@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course gives a board overview over how to clearly and transparently communicate scientific insights. This includes guidance for writing laboratory reports, essential elements of the peer-to-peer communications (such as posters, abstracts and scientific papers), and basics the scientific writing and graphic design. |
| Learning objectives | Students who complete the course will improve their understanding of: - how to present scientific results - typical problems and common mistakes - the challenges of communicating complex content |
| Bibliography | Materials will be provided by the teacher. |
| Admission requirements | B2 level of English required. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 19.09.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 26.09.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 03.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 10.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 17.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 24.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 31.10.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 07.11.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 14.11.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 21.11.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Chemie, Physikalische, Grosser Hörsaal PC 3.10 |
| Friday 28.11.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Friday 05.12.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 12.12.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Friday 19.12.2025 | 13.15-15.00 | Physik, Neuer Hörsaal 1, Foyer EG |
| Modules |
Electives Bachelor Nanosciences: Recommendations (Bachelor's Studies: Nanosciences) Electives Bachelor Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Physics) Wahlbereich Master Physik: Empfehlungen (Master's Studies: Physics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | To pass the course, students must: - Attend all classes (two absences maximum, for any reason) - 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 | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Science |