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| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Craig Hamilton (craig.hamilton@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Erick Lavoie (erick.lavoie@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This course aims to help master students in Computer Science 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. B2/C1 level of English required. |
| 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 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 20.09.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 27.09.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 04.10.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 11.10.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 18.10.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 25.10.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 01.11.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 08.11.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 15.11.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 22.11.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 29.11.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 06.12.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 13.12.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Wednesday 20.12.2023 | 10.15-12.00 | Alte Universität, Seminarraum -201 |
| Modules |
Modul: Computer Science Project (Master's degree subject: Computer Science) Module: Electives in Data Science (Master's Studies: Data 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) - 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 |