Back to selection
17163-01 - Seminar: Scientific Writing (6 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Lorenzo Baldassari (lorenzo.baldassari@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 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 23.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 30.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 07.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 14.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 21.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 28.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 04.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 11.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 18.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 25.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 02.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 09.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Wednesday 16.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pharmazentrum, Seminarraum U1075 |
| Modules |
Module: Computer Science Project (Master's degree subject: Computer Science (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: General Topics in Computer Science (Master's Studies: Computer Science) Module: General Topics in Computer Science (Master's degree subject: Computer Science) Module: Methods of Distributed Systems (Master's Studies: Computer Science (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) Module: Methods of Machine Intelligence (Master's Studies: Computer Science (Start of studies before 01.08.2026)) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | To pass the course, students must: - Attend regularly - 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 |