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Engineering Tool: Scientific Writing with LaTeX and Vector Graphics

Ingenieur-Tool: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten mit LaTeX und Vektorgraphiken

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Olivier Lambercy
The Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. Number of participants limited to 80.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:06:55

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.

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

Resources

Literature

http://www.relab.ethz.ch/education/courses/engineering-tools-latex.html

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Prüfungsleistung sind eine aktive Teilnahme an der Lehrveranstaltung und das Bearbeiten und Einreichen der drei Übungen (eine pro Tag, jeweils inkl. Titelseite mit Namen).

Registration & Places

Max Places
80
Signup End
25.02.2022
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium Ingenieur-Tool: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten mit LaTeX und Vektorgraphiken
Blockkurs in der ersten Semesterwoche. Anwesenheitspflicht an allen drei Nachmittagen.
  • 22.02 Date 14:15-18:00 (HG D 1.2)
  • 23.02 Date 14:15-18:00 (HG D 1.2)
  • 24.02 Date 14:15-18:00 (HG D 1.2)
12 h semesterly

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