CSE 185ETechnical Writing for Computer Science and Engineering
Writing by engineers and computer scientists to technical audiences. Writing exercises include: cover letter and resume for job application, tutorial writing, grant proposal, document specification, literature review, and a final technical report. Two oral presentations are also required, an in-class presentation and a poster presentation. Students also receive instruction in the use of UC library and journal database resources, and in the writing of a statement of purpose for graduate school application. Also offered as CSE 185S. (Formerly Computer Engineering 185, Technical Writing for Computer Engineers.)
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; and CSE 12 or CSE 15 or CSE 30 or BME 160 or by permission of the instructor. Enrollment is restricted to computer engineering, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics, or network and digital technology majors.
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- Also offered as CSE 185S.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Steven Acad 175 | G. B. Moulds | Open 0/40 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | R Carson Acad 240 | G. B. Moulds | Open 0/40 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | G. B. Moulds | Wait List 108/120 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Oakes Acad 105 | G. B. Moulds | Closed 110/116 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Steven Acad 175 | M. Siero | Closed 61/70 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Merrill Acad 102 | G. B. Moulds | Closed 96/90 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | PhysSciences 114 | G. B. Moulds | Closed 48/44 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | G. B. Moulds | Closed 146/135 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Moulds | 4.6 / 5 | 1.5 / 5 | 96% | 133 |
| Marcelo Siero | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 54% | 78 |
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