CSE 185STechnical 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): CSE 101 or CSE 101P, one additional upper-division CSE course, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment is restricted to computer science majors, or by permission of the instructor.
- Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.
- Also offered as CSE 185E.
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When it runs
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 | Open 110/116 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Steven Acad 175 | M. Siero | Open 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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