376-2061-00L Engineering Tool lV/V: Scientific Writing with LaTeX and Vector Graphics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2013 |
| Lecturers | R. Gassert |
| Periodicity | every semester recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Maximum number of participants: 40 Only one course can be chosen per semester. All Engineering Tool courses are for MAVT-Bachelor students only. Registration: 1. Until 14.02.2013 on: Register on https://www.mavt.ethz.ch/studies/tools and apply for the Engineering Tool course. 2. From 18.02.2013 on: Register in myStudies for the corresponding Engineering Tool course. (Before 18.02.2013, no registration for Engineering Tool courses are possible in myStudies. |
| Abstract | This course provides insights into the structure and compilation of scientific papers and publications using LaTeX as well as open source software for image editing and the creation of vector graphics. LaTeX is a typesetting tool that separates text format and layout. It is widely used for reports and publications in the scientific domain. |
| Learning objective | By looking at specific examples during class you will obtain an overview on composing scientific papers (e.g. bachelor theses, semester theses, master theses) using LaTeX and acquire the most important commands to typeset complex formulas, tables and graphics. |
| Content | -- layout of scientific reports -- writing with LaTeX (structure, formatting, formulas, tables, graphics, references, table of contents, hyperlinks, packages) based on a template for bachelor/ semester/ master theses. -- graphic design and illustration using open source software and Matlab -- including PDF files in the report (project description, data sheets) -- managing bibliography databases |
| Literature | http://www.relab.ethz.ch/education/engineeringtools |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Particular: The exercises will be done on your personal laptop (at least one laptop per two students). The entire LaTeX package, Inkscape and Gimp should be installed in advance. |