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17163-01 - Seminar: Scientific Writing (6 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | 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 | Thursday | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 19.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 26.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 12.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 19.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 26.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 02.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Ostern |
| Thursday 09.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 16.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 23.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 30.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 07.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 14.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Auffahrt |
| Thursday 21.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| Thursday 28.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Spiegelgasse 1, Seminarraum 00.003 |
| 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 |