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study guide 2006/2007
intro pagina
(zwartwitversie van cover)www.masteryourfuture.nl
Study Guide
2006/2007
TU_Studie Agenda_AppliedEar_zw 20-06-2006 17:21 Pagina 1 Lara
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disclaimer
This guide has been compiled with the utmost care by the Faculty.
There are a number of items about which further information will only
become available after this guide has been published. For this reason
the information published in this guide can be subject to change.
Changes, additional information and more detailed course descriptions
are available on Blackboard: blackboard.tudelft.nl and/or on the
SIS website www.tudelft.nl/sis.
table of contents
2 > Disclaimer
3 > Table of contents
5 > Personal details
6 > Preface
7 > Academic calendar 2006/2007
9 > TU Delft University facts and mission
9 > InternationalOffice
10 > Service Desk
10 > Blackboard
11 > Schedules
11 > TU Delft Library
12 > Regulations
12 > European Student Union (AEgEE)
12 > TU Delfts Student Union (VSSD)
14 > Useful web addresses
14 > Addresses
18 > Map of TU Delft
22 > 1. Bachelor/Master system: a brief explanation
23 > Study programme
24 > Research
24 > 2. Department of geotechnology
24 > The organisational position of the department
25 > Mission
26 > The study programme
26 > Organisation
28 > Research
29 > 3. MSc programme Applied Earth Sciences
33 > 3.1 Applied geophysics
35 > 3.2 Petroleum Engineering & geosciences
35 > 3.2.1 Petroleum Engineering
36 > 3.2.2 Reservoir geology
37 > 3.3 Engineering geology
38 > 3.4 Resource Engineering
applied earth sciences msc study guide 2006/2007
40 > 3.5 Convergence course
46 > 4. Study information
46 > Academic year
46 > Exam schedule
46 > Attendance
47 > ECTS credits and grading
48 > Examinations
49 > graduation / application for Masters examination
50 > Honours track
51 > graduation in Technology in Sustainable Development
52 > Programme evaluation and quality assurance
52 > Formal regulations
53 > 5. Facilities
53 > Student information
53 > Computer facilities
54 > Ordering study materials through Nextstore
54 > Student health care
55 > Studying abroad
55> InternshipOffice
55 > Emergencies
56 > Student society
59 > 6. Additional information for students with a non-AES BSc degree
59 > general information
59 > Admission requirements
59 > Initial conditions
65 > 7. MSc specialisations and course descriptions
personal details
name
address
postal code / city
telephone
mobile
Notify iN case of emergeNcy:
name
address
postal code / city
country
telephone mobile
medical iNformatioN:
medications
allergies
passport no
blood group
organ donor: yes / no; card no:
If found, please return this student guide or contact the owner.
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preface
Considerable attention has been devoted to collecting the information for
this study guide.
A student survey has shown appreciation for the compact format of this
booklet.Becauseofitssize,allsubjectsaredescribedbriefly.Fordetailed
information please check the websites mentioned in this study guide.
Ifyoucannotfindtheinformationyouneed,pleaseemailusat
DienstO&[email protected]. We will ensure that your e-mail reaches the right
person.
Drs. Ms. E. Touw
Head of Education and Student Affairs
Faculty of Civil Engineering and geosciences
academic calendar 2006/2007
fall semester
4/9/06 15.00 Aula: opening academic year
4/09 - 20/10 scheduled teaching activities
23/10 - 3/11 no scheduled activities/ examinations/ scheduled
teaching activities
6/11 - 22/12 scheduled teaching activities
27/12 - 5/1/07 Christmas vacation
8/1/07 - 12/1 no scheduled activities
15/1 - 2/2 examinations
spring semester
5/2/07 - 23/3 scheduled teaching activities
26/3 - 5/4 (do) no scheduled activities/ examinations/ scheduled
teaching activities
10/4 (Tue) - 27/4 scheduled teaching activities
6/4 good Friday
9/4 Easter Monday
30/4 - 4/5 no scheduled activities (May vacation)
7/5 - 8/6 scheduled teaching activities
17/5, 18/5 Ascension day
26/5 no scheduled activities
28/5 Whit Sunday
11/6 - 15/6 no scheduled activities
18/6 - 6/7 examinations
20/8 - 31/8 examinations/repeats
Note: examinations are usually called tentamens in Dutch. Formally
an examen in Dutch is the degree audit taking place at the end of a
programmephasesuchasaPropaedeuse(endoffirstyear),aBachelor
or a Master phase. These examens are formalities in the Dutch university
system. There are no end-of-year examinations!
applied earth sciences msc study guide 2006/2007
class hours for delft University of technology
Period time
1. 08.45 09.30
2. 09.45 10.30
3. 10.45 11.30
4. 11.45 12.30
5. 13.45 14.30
6. 14.45 15.30
7. 15.45 16.30
8. 16.45 17.30
tu delft university Facts and mission
Founded in 1862, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and
most comprehensive university of technology in the Netherlands. With
over 13.000 students and 2100 scientists (including 200 professors), it is
anestablishmentofbothnationalimportanceandsignificantinternational
standing. Renowned for its high standard of education and research, the
University collaborates with other educational establishments and research
institutes, both in the Netherlands and overseas. It also enjoys partner-
ships with governments, branch organisations, numerous consultancies,
the industry, and companies from the small and medium business sectors.
Delft University of Technology has eight faculties offering a host of engineering
programmes, many of them unique in the Netherlands.
Working together with other educational establishments, various research
institutes, international business partners and the industry, TU Delft aims
to provide students with all the necessary tools for a successful career:
an excellent education, relevant, practical experience, and the broadest
possible knowledge base. Detailed information can be obtained from the
website www.tudelft.nl
International Office
ThisofficewillbeyourfirstpointofcontactattheUniversity.TheInterna-
tionalOfficestaffhandlestheapplicationprocedure,financialandhousing
matters,andthedistributionofstudentIDcards.TheInternationalOffice
comprisesthecentralTUDelftStudentRegistrationOffice,whichregisters
you as a student when you are admitted to TU Delft.
The Student Facility Centre publishes a guide to Services, which is available
from Julianalaan 134 or can be obtained by phoning +31 (0)15 27 88012
or emailing [email protected]
TUDelftInternationalOffice
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
0 applied earth sciences msc study guide 2006/2007
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 15 27 88012
Fax: +31 (0) 15 27 85690
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.studyat.tudelft.nl
Visiting address:
Julianalaan 134
2628 BL Delft
The Netherlands
AroundOctober2006theInternationalOfficeandtheStudentFacility
Centre will move to a new location at the Mekelweg.
Postal address:
Jaffalaan 9A
2628 BX Delft
Visitors entrance at the Mekelweg
service desk
The Service Desk provides you with your transcripts, timetables and exam
dates, and it posts the exam results. Here you submit forms, you inform
them of recently acquired marks, and a change of address. The Service
Desk tracks student progress, i.e. the number of credits and marks you
obtain and any group work done in a semester and/or academic year.
More information is available on servicepunt.tudelft.nl
The Service Desk is open Monday to Friday, from 8.00 to 17.00 hours.
Blackboard
Blackboard provides you with the most recent information about your
courses. It is a commercial E-learning medium that serves as a virtual
notice board for announcements, timetables, presentation of programme
materials, practice materials, exercises and solutions as well as interesting
links. You can enter the system using the Preview button in the login
screen, but to access all information, you need a personal login ID.
Website: blackboard.tudelft.nl
Request assistance through [email protected]
schedules
For up-to-date schedules, go to blackboard.tudelft.nl or the campus
website of your faculty.
tu delft library
The TU Delft Library consists of a central branch located behind the Aula and
seven faculty branches in a number of locations. The collection, the excellent
study facilities, the modern PCs and the package of services in each library
are designed to provide you with optimal access to relevant science and
technology literature. On the Librarys website, www.library.tudelft.nl, you
canfindallinformationyouneedifyouwanttovisitalibraryoruseoneof
the services of the TU Delft Library.
Customer Services TU Delft Library:
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85678
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 85706
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.library.tudelft.nl
opening times central branch:
Tuition period Examination period Summer holiday
Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 22.00 9.00 - 24.00 9.00 - 17.00
Friday 9.00 - 18.00 9.00 - 22.00 9.00 - 17.00
Saturday - Sunday 10.00 - 18.00 10.00 - 22.00 closed
The opening times of the faculty libraries can be found at
www.library.tudelft.nl under locations.
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opening times central information desk:
Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 19.00
Friday 9.00 - 17.00
Saturday 10.00 - 13.00
Sunday closed
EveryfirstMondayofthemonth:11.00-19.00
regulations
There are a number of formal regulations for the faculty organization,
the programmes and their execution. These are:
The Faculty Regulations
The Course and Examination Regulations (Onderwijs- en Examen-
reglement).
(Per programme) The Execution Regulations of the Education and
Examination Regulations (Uitvoeringsregeling).
The Rules and guidelines of the Board of Examiners (Regels en Richtlijnen
van de Examen Commissie).
The Student Charter (Studentenstatuut)
These regulations are published yearly on the web, see the Blackboard
community of the programme involved. In case of doubt, your Director of
Education or your Study Adviser will be glad to inform and advise you.
EUROPEAN STUDENT UNION (AEgEE)
AEgEE is the European students association, represented in 271 cities in
40 countries. Over 17,000 member students are actively involved in travel-
ling, participating in fun and pleasure events and conferences on topics
that concern you. There are a lot of possibilities to travel to other places
in Europe, meet new people and make friends everywhere! In every city
there is an independent local association such as AEgEE-Delft.
Check out the website: www.aegee-delft.nl
TU DELFTS STUDENT UNION (VSSD)
The purpose of the VSSD is to safeguard the interests of all students
studying at Delft University of Technology. The Union mainly focuses on
areas such as education, income, legal status and housing. The VSSD is a
member of the National Student Union (LSVB) and of the ISO (a national
student body). As well as representing the collective interest of students,
the VSSD also provides support and services to individual students by helping
themwithfinancial,housing,studyandotherproblems,andthroughthe
publication and sale of reasonably priced textbooks.
Office:
Leeghwaterstraat 42 (building 45 on map)
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82050
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 87585
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.vssd.nl
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08.30-17.00, Friday 08.30-13.00
Shop:
Leeghwaterstraat 42,
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84125
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 81421
E-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 10.30-14.00 and 15.00-17.00
applied earth sciences msc study guide 2006/2007
USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES:
www.tudelft.nl (general information about Delft University, history,
programmes, research, etc.)
www.studyat.tudelft.nl (information about all BSc and MSc programmes
offered by Delft University of Technology, information about the requirements,
how to apply, costs, funding, insurance, housing, medical and pastoral
care, facilities for special needs students etc.)
www.ideeenlijnOS.tudelft.nl (You can post your suggestions and comments
with a view to improving the services provided by O&S on this website. You
can also use this address for complaints, of course.)
www.snc.tudelft.nl (TU Delft Sports & Cultural Centre)
www.dsdelft.nl/centrum (information about Delft)
www.denhaag.org (for activities in the nearby city of Den Haag)
www.uitaandemaas.nl (activities in Rotterdam)
www.amsterdam.nl (activities, news, public transport in and around
Amsterdam)
ADDRESSES:
delft University of technology (tU delft)
Visiting address:
Julianalaan 134
2628 BL Delft
The Netherlands
Postal address:
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89111
Fax: +31 (0)15 27 86522
E-mail (for questions): [email protected]
(For information about the city of Delft, please see www.delft.nl)
education and student affairs
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84670
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.OS.tudelft.nl
- Central Student Administration (CSA)
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84249
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.csa.tudelft.nl/
Officehours:8.30-17.00
-InternationalOffice
Julianalaan 134
2628 BL Delft
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88012
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.studyat.tudelft.nl
- Student Facility Centre (SFC)
Study Advisers:
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00.
Student Psychologists:
Tuesday and Thursday 11.30-12.30
Julianalaan 134
2628 BL Delft
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88012
E-mail: [email protected]
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around October 2006, education and student affairs (i.e. csa,
International Office, Student Facility Centre) will move to a new location
on the Mekelweg.
Postal address:
Jaffalaan a
262 BX delft
Visitors entrance at the Mekelweg
sports & cultural centre
Mekelweg 8-10
2628 CD Delft
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82443
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.snc.tudelft.nl
Monday to Friday: 08.30-23.30; Saturday and Sunday: 08.30-19.00.
student Health care: sgZ
Surinamestraat 4
2612 EA Delft
To make an appointment, call +31 (0)15 212 1507
Monday to Friday 8.30-12.15
stichting dUWo
(Delft Housing Agency)
Marlotlaan 5
2614 gV Delft
Tel: +31 (0)15 219 2200
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.duwo.nl
Officehours:MondaytoFriday08.30-17.00.
student restaurants in delft
- University main cafeteria, Aula, Mekelweg 5
- SnC Caf, Mekelweg 8
- Sint Jansbrug, Oude Delft 50-52
- Koornbeurs, Voldersgracht 1
- Alcuin, Oude Delft 123
- CSR, Oude Delft 9
- De Bolk, Buitenwatersloot 1-3
- Novum, Verwersdijk 102-104
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A Ezelsveldlaan 61 Delft Technology Museum
2 Mijnbouwplein 11 Used by various external parties
3 Mijnbouwstraat 120 Applied Earth Sciences
5 Julianalaan 67 Biotechnology (Kluyver Lab)
6 Poortlandplein 6 Botanic gardens
8 Julianalaan 132-134 TU Delft Student Facility Centre
9 Zuidplantsoen 2 MultiMedia Services (MMS)
10 Zuidplantsoen 6 Student Council
11 Zuidplantsoen 8 Real Estate and Facility Management
12 Julianalaan 136 Delft ChemTech
15 Prins Bernhardlaan 6 Kramers Laboratorium voor Fysische
Technologie
17 i-WEB: Vehicle for Research, Education and Design
19 Mekelweg 3 Stud: student employment agency
20 Mekelweg 5 Aula Congress Centre
21 Prometheusplein 1 TU Delft Central Library
22 Lorentzweg 1 Faculty of Applied Sciences
23 Stevinweg 1 Faculty of Civil Engineering and geosciences
24 Berlageweg 1 Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and
Building Sciences
30 Jaffalaan 9 OTB Research Institute
31 Jaffalaan 5 Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management
32 Landbergstraat 15 Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
33 Landberghstraat 19 Composites Laboratory INHOLLAND/TU Delft
34 Mekelweg 2 Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials
Engineering
34a Cornelis Drebbelweg 9 Executive Board
35 Cornelis Drebbelweg 5 Examination rooms
36 Mekelweg 4 + 6 Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics
and Computer Science
37 Mekelweg 8 TU Delft Sports Centre
38 Mekelweg 10 TU Delft Cultural Centre
40 Rotterdamseweg 137 Materials Engineering
43 Leeghwaterstraat 36 Cogeneration plant
44 Rotterdamseweg 145 Yes!Delft/Technostarters
45 Leeghwaterstraat 42 VSSD & Low Speed Wind Laboratory
46 Leeghwaterstraat 44 Process and Energy Laboratory (API)
50 Mekelweg 15 Radiation Radionuclides & Reactors (R3) /
Reactor Institute Delft (RID)
61 Kluyverweg 3 Faculty of Aerospace Engineering:
Vliegtuighal
62 Kluyverweg 1 Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
63 Anthony Fokkerweg 1 Faculty of Aerospace Engineering: SIMONA
64 Kluyverweg 2 High Speed Wind Laboratory
65 Kluyverweg 4 + 6 Delft Transport Centre (DTC)
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1. Bachelor/Master system: a brief explanation
In the year 2000, 29 Europe ministers of education signed the Bologna
DeclarationontheEuropeanSpaceofHigherEducation:thefirststep
towards implementation of the Bachelor/Master system in the Netherlands.
The main targets of this system are:
- to stimulate international mobility of students
- development of international study paths
- an increase of the transparency and harmonisation of the educational system
- better international recognition of the Dutch educational programmes
The system has been implemented in the Netherlands from September
2002.TUDelftisthefirstuniversityintheNetherlandstoimplementthe
system to all its degree programmes.
The traditional programme of 5 study years is divided into a BSc program-
me of 3 years and an MSc programme of 2 years. The BSc programme
ends with a BSc thesis. Only after completing the MSc programme the
education is complete.
Features of BSc:
- selecting and orientating preliminary exam
- collective courses in clusters
- BSc thesis as an integral test of the degree programme
-officiallanguageisDutch
Features of MSc:
- several specialisations and focus areas based on research
- improved admittance of foreign students
-officiallanguageisEnglish
- degree with the title Master of Science
TU Delft emphasises that the implementation of this system should in no
way interfere with the progress of students who started their programme
before 2002. If, however, this occurs it is recommended to consult the
study adviser.
STUDY PROgRAMME
The two-year Master of Science (MSc) programme aims at talented
students who hold at least a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, or an
equivalent degree, in a relevant technical or engineering discipline. The
MSc programme provides academic training with excellent prospects for an
international career. The working language of the programme throughout
each course is English. Students from more than 30 countries in Asia,
Africa, America and Europe participate in the TU Delft MSc programme.
The prime objective of the MSc programme is to offer a challenging high-level
education and research environment. The courses provide students with ample
opportunities to analyse technical problems and develop innovative solutions.
Furthermore, TU Delft, by virtue of its long tradition as an advanced learning
centre and also by virtue of its broader setting in Europe, invariably stimulates
the students personal creativity, self-reliance and originality. The MSc Inter-
national programme brings together bright young people and places them in
an international and intercultural atmosphere, in which they will also discover
a lot about each other and will learn from each other. The group members,
sharing unfamiliarity with various new circumstances, are likely to develop a
sense of solidarity and mutual understanding, respect and appreciation. This
not only has a meaningful effect on the students own personal and profes-
sional growth and awareness, but also contributes to a better future world.
Dependingonthecourse,thefirstyearcomprisestheoreticalstudy,as-
signments and laboratory work. The second year is largely devoted to the
finalthesiswork,whichinvolvesparticipationintheuniversitysadvanced
research or design projects or development work in a company.
All courses devote ample attention to a broadly based general develop-
ment of the prospective engineer. As such, the student may also acquire
knowledge of business economics, economics, and law, and will develop
considerable social and communicative skills. An internship, which can
becompletedatascientificinstituteorcompanyintheNetherlandsor
abroad, may be a component of the study programme.
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Continuous attention is devoted to the universitys educational system. In
addition to the lectures, tutorials, and practicals, new educational forms
andmethodsareintroducedwhennecessaryanddesirable.Fromthefirst
year on, students learn to work in project groups. Tutors counsel students
throughoutthefirstphaseoftheirstudy,andstudentscanaskforadvice
and guidance from advisers throughout their study at TU Delft.
RESEARCH
Well over 2300 scientists and 650 PhD researchers at TU Delft contribute
to the technological innovations which are so characteristic of the present
era. The researchers conduct both fundamental theoretical research and
practicalresearch.ThefundamentalresearchisfinancedbytheMinistry
of Education and Science and by foundations for fundamental and pure
scientificresearch,suchastheNWO(TheNetherlandsOrganisationfor
ScientificResearch).ThesisworkofMScandPhDresearchersisanimpor-
tant element of the research programmes.
2. department of geotechnology
THE ORgANISATIONAL POSITION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Delft University of Technology has eight different faculties. The faculty
within the university that is responsible for the Applied Earth Sciences
degree course is the one known as the Civil Engineering and geoscien-
ces faculty. Apart from being responsible for the Applied Earth Sciences
studies, the faculty is also responsible for Civil Engineering affairs. It is also
the general secretariat for the inter-facultative Masters degree courses in
geomatics, Offshore Engineering and for TIL (i.e. Transport, Infrastructure
and Logistics). The Civil Engineering and geosciences faculty comprises a
number of different departments. Up until recently Applied Earth Sciences
was just one of those departments and, as such, it was responsible for all
degree courses of the same name. At the beginning of 2004, however, the
facultys departments underwent a reorganisation so that the Applied Earth
Sciences department was merged with the geo-engineering section within
the Civil Engineering branch and given the new departmental name of
geotechnology. Since this merger the geotechnology department has been
responsible for the Applied Earth Sciences degree courses.
The geotechnology department consists of the following sections:
geo-engineering
Resource Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Applied geophysics & Petrophysics
Applied geology
MISSION
The judicious use of the sub-surface of the Earth, and the sustainable
exploration, exploitation and use of raw and recycled materials are central
themes to the research conducted at the Department of geotechnology.
Our Department, therefore, endeavours to:
- investigate, describe, and predict those natural systems and processes
thatdefinethecharacteristicsanddistributionofearthmaterials;
-providerelevantandbeneficialapproachestogeologicalandengineering
aspects of the exploitation, use and reuse of the Earths surface and
subsurface, ant its raw materials;
- evaluate the entire material cycle (raw materials, use, waste, reuse of
material) by considering the impacts of infrastructure on environment
and economics, and the required technology to minimise these impacts.
The Department exploits the synergy between the research groups covering,
geotechnology, geology and exploration of the sub-surface, geophysics,
petrophysics, petroleum engineering, mining, metal production, and
material recycling. The mineral and material properties and the dynamics
of the Earth (including the mineralogy of waste and products) link these
disciplines and therefore form the golden thread of our Department.
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Within the national and international societal context, physical and chemical
properties of earth materials and systems, and their relationships to
materialandenergyflows,areinvestigatedandassessedingeological,
engineering, environmental, and economic terms. Therefore, this Department
contributes to the sustainability of modern society.
Concisely stated our mission is:
Revealing and explaining the Earths resources and supporting their
sustainable use in an environmentally conscious manner for the benefit
of society
THE STUDY PROgRAMME
The community of geotechnology is small, which has the advantage of
flexibilityandknowingeachother.Thebroadandinternationallyoriented
coursesmakeitpossiblethatgraduatesfindemploymentinawiderange
of businesses, both inside and outside the disciplines offered at geotech-
nology.
Three major directions are distinguished within geotechnology:
- Resource Engineering (which includes mining, processing, metallurgy
and recycling);
- Petroleum Engineering & geosciences (which includes reservoir engineering,
petrophysics, production geology, drilling technology, applied geophysics
and reservoir geology);
- Engineering geology (which includes tunnelling, the use of underground
space, rock mechanics, ground stability and site investigation);
ORgANISATION
Chairman of the Geotechnology Department is Prof. S.M. Luthi. He
hasthefinalresponsibilityfortheeducation.
Within the Department there are a number of people and committees
responsible for educational matters. They are:
The Director of Education
The Director of Education, Dr R. Weijermars (telephone +31 (0)15 27
87801) is responsible for, among other things, the organisation, content
and quality of the education and the development of policies and plans
relatedtofuturedevelopmentsinthefieldofeducation.
The Education Committee (Opleidingscommissie/OC)
Dutch law requires each study to have an Education Committee, advising
the Director of Education on educational matters. Half of its members are
students;theotherhalfismadeupofscientificstaff.TheCommitteeadvises
the Dean and the Director of Education on educational matters.
The Examination Committee (Examencommissie/EC)
This Committee is responsible for the organisation and co-ordination of all
examinations and the assignment of examiners. It provides instructions and
guidelines for student assessment. The Committee is authorised to approve
educational programmes, which have been compiled by individual students.
The regulators (regelaars) of the MSc programmes
There is a different regulator for each programme:
Applied geophysics: Dr E.C. Slob
Engineering geology: Dr D.M.J. Ngan-Tillard
Petroleum Engineering: Dr E.C. Slob
Resource Engineering: Ir. J.J. de Ruiter
Reservoir geology: Dr g.J. Weltje
The Adviser Quality Assurance and Education Policy
vacancy
The Study Advisers, appointments and open consultation hours
Drs. P. (Pascal) de Smidt or K. (Karel) Karsen
Stevinweg 1, Room: 2.79 / 2.77.1
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81068 / 83337
E-mail: [email protected]
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The study advisers advise students on all study-related affairs. This may
vary from providing information to pre-university students, students of
other institutes of higher education, but they also can help you if there are
familycircumstancesorotherconfidentialaffairswhichaffectyourstudy.
The faculty (and the study advisers) guarantee that all private information
youhavediscussedwillbetreatedconfidentially.
Examples of student questions are generally related to:
- the programme and regulations;
- illness and private matters;
- study support (planning and how to study);
- appeal against assessment results.
For general information, advice or any help, you can make an appointment
with one of the study advisers: Pascal de Smidt and Karel Karsen.
Please contact the study advisers Secretariat, room 2.81, tel. +31 (0)15
27 85742. In urgent cases they will be able to put you in immediate con-
tact with the study advisers.
If you have brief information-related questions, you can also go to one of
the open consultation hours. Time: Monday to Friday from 12.45 13.30
hours.
University and Faculty Student Councils
There is a University Student Council and there is a Faculty Student Council.
Both have yearly elections. The University Student Council is elected by
all students, while the Faculty Student Council elects only candidates from
a degree programme offered by the faculty. These councils have some
formal rights, for example approval of the programmes. Ask your Student
Society for details.
RESEARCH
The Department carries out a wide range of research in which the linking
of earth sciences, raw materials and technology constitutes a common
denominator. The research covers exploration, extracting and processing
solid,fluidandgaseousmineralresources,otherutilisationandusesofthe
subsurface, resource consumption and recycling of recourses, and the as-
sociated engineering, energy and economic aspects. The research mainly
concerns practical subjects with a distinct relevance for the industry or for
society at large.
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gOALS OF THE MSC PROgRAMME
Applied Earth Sciences stand central to the interaction of man with Earth.
This interaction takes the form of exploration, extraction, processing and
utilisation of raw materials, engineering and construction projects, and the
impact of these activities on the environment. As a consequence of new
technologies, geological subsurface characterisation has led to completely
new concepts and insights. Industry realises that integrating geology with
engineering is vital for optimising recovery of underground resources, since
the reality of the geological setting determines the dominant processes.
In civil engineering, groundwater and mining activities it is essential to
incorporate geological characterisation and modelling into the design.
Education and research linking applied sciences with geology is, therefore,
at the core of our department. The department is by nature strongly
multi-disciplinary. Research in the department focuses on long-term
fundamental issues of interest for industrial application. The department
exploits the synergy between research groups working in the areas of
geophysics, geology, petroleum engineering, engineering geology and
resource engineering.
This synergy between the disciplines is also a characteristic of the MSc
courses. The MSc course encourages an interdisciplinary approach, while
giving considerable opportunities to go deeply into the chosen specialisa-
tion. Students can choose to specialise in one of the following areas: Ap-
plied geophysics, Reservoir geology, Petroleum Engineering, Engineering
geology, Mining Engineering, Minerals Engineering.
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Thecoursehasastronginternationalcharacter,reflectingtheprofessions
which the students generally enter after graduation. Academic staff has
strong international networks, both in industry and universities. Strong
links exist with highly respected foreign universities in the form of joint
degrees and student exchange programmes. The quality of the MSc course
is internationally recognised by these universities and industrial companies.
gENERAL gOALS OF THE MSC PROgRAMME
The Dublin Descriptors describe the qualities that any academic courses
mustfulfil.ThedepartmenthasexpandedtheDublinDescriptorstothe
following general goals for graduates from its MSc course:
Knowledge and Understanding
becapableofdrawingonabroadanddeepscientificknowledgeto
perform their work in an analytical fashion;
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
be able to synthesise knowledge and to solve complex problems in a
creative way;
making Judgements
have the qualities needed for employment in circumstances that require
sound judgement, personal responsibility and initiative, in complex and
unpredictable professional environments;
have an awareness of any possible ethical, social, environmental,
aesthetic and economic implications of their work, to which they will act
appropriately;
communication
be able to assume leading roles (including management roles) in companies
and research organisations, and be able to contribute to innovation;
be able to work in an international environment, showing social and
cultural sensitivity and demonstrating language and communication skills,
which will in part have been acquired through experience of team work
and any study periods abroad;
learning skills
be able to work and learn independently and have an awareness of their
need to update their knowledge and skills.
SPECIFIC gOALS OF THE MSC PROgRAMME
Within the general goals listed above, the department has the following
specificgoals,intermsofthestudentsthatitwishestoattractandthe
competencies of its graduates:
The MSc course should be open to all students who obtain a BSc of suf-
ficientstandardinarelevanttechnicalorengineering,ornaturalsciences
discipline in any country.
Graduatesshouldhaveanawarenessoftheconnectionsbetweentheirfield
and other disciplines, and the ability to engage in interdisciplinary work.
graduates will have a command of the following:
odomainandsubject-specificskillsandcompetenciesthatincludethe
coreknowledgeandunderstandingrequiredinthefieldofApplied
Earth Sciences;
oknowledgeofthemethodsandtechnicalpracticeinthisfieldofstudy;
o relevant theoretical knowledge and methods, including modelling;
oadvancedknowledgeofspecificareas,dependingontheirchosen
specialisation;
othespecificattitudeandwayofthinkingrequiredinthesubjectsof
theirfieldofspecialisation;
graduates will have extended the understanding or application of this
knowledge in original thesis work, integrated into the research activity of
the department.
STRUCTURE OF THE MSC PROgRAMME
To achieve the above goals, the MSc programme in Applied Earth Sciences has
been evolving since the introduction of the Bachelors/Masters structure
intheNetherlands.ThedepartmentofficiallyintroducedtheMSccoursein
2002, although earlier informal arrangements existed for foreign students
to follow an MSc programme. As explained below, the structure will evolve
further,butthefinalformisclear.
Two alternative structures have been chosen for the different programmes
of the MSc programme. Both guarantee interdisciplinary awareness and
avoid over-specialisation.
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1. A programme provided fully by TU Delft, consisting of a backbone of com-
moncourses,givenprincipallyinthefirstyear,complementedbyspecia-
lised courses and thesis work in the second year. This structure exists for
the Masters specialisation in Petroleum Engineering & geosciences, which
offers the two focus areas Reservoir geology and Petroleum Engineering.
A similar structure is developed for the specialisation Engineering geology,
within the broader framework of geo-Engineering in cooperation with
Civil Engineering, starting September 2006.
2. An international programme, involving cooperation between different
European universities. Students take courses at different universities
throughoutthefirstyear,returningtoDelftfortheirthesiswork.This
structure exists for the Masters specialisation Resource Engineering with
the focus areas Mining Engineering (with Aachen, Exeter and Helsinki)
and Mineral Engineering (with Aachen, Helsinki and Exeter), for Applied
geophysics (with Aachen and Zurich) and potentially for Engineering
geology (with Aachen, Barcelona and Zurich).
Bothprogrammeshaveastronginternationalcharacter.Inthefirstpro-
gramme (provided fully by TU Delft), the proportion of foreign students
is high, in addition, the courses are attended by students from respected
foreign universities who spend a short period at Delft through exchange
programmes (University of Texas at Austin, Colorado School of Mines,
NTNU in Norway, Leoben University in Austria, Madrid University).
msc programme applied earth sciences
Petroleum engineering & geosciences
Petroleum Engineering
Resource Engineering
engineering
geology
resource
engineering
EMC
EMEC
applied
geophysics
The MSc specialisations and focus areas
In the academic year 2006-2007 the department of geotechnology will offer
four MSc specialisations, each with its own focus areas. The specialisations are:
Petroleum Engineering & geosciences with the focus areas Petroleum
Engineering and Reservoir geology
Engineering geology
Resource Engineering
Applied geophysics
A short description of each is given below:
3.1 APPLIED gEOPHYSICS
course objective
The goal of the Applied geophysics course is training students to become
wellqualifiedinappliedgeophysicsrelatedtoeitherhydrocarbonexplo-
ration and exploitation or environmental and engineering investigations
(including geothermal energy exploration and exploitation), with a solid
backgroundintheotherspeciality.Thefinalresearchprojectwillbringour
students to the level where they can work in acquisition, processing and
interpretation of seismic data at an operational level as well as in R&D.
focal points in research and education
- TU Delft: Time lapse or 4D seismic imaging, linking 4D geophysical
parameters to dynamic reservoir parameters
- Seismic structural characterisation of migrated seismic data, improving
facies analysis
- Imaging and characterisation in complex media, incorporating small-scale
effects in imaging, multi-scale analysis, imaging techniques for multi-valued
arrivals.
- ETH Zurich: Engineering geophysics for shallow applications, e.g. in
geology and archaeology
- Advanced methods of seismic and electromagnetic prospecting
- RWTH Aachen: Borehole geophysics and petrophysics
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- geothermal energy exploration and exploitation
- Numerical modelling
The programme contains course modules in all three partner universities;
thefirstpartisgiveninDelft,thesecondpartinZurichandthelastpartin
Aachen. Students subsequently go to one of the three partner universities
tofinishtheirprogrammewithan8-monthgraduationresearchproject.
employment
Our graduates work in a wide range of companies and research institu-
tes related to the energy and engineering industry such as oil and gas
companies, geothermal companies, contractors, engineering companies,
operatorsandfinancialinstitutions,whileothersenrolinPhDprogrammes
around the world.
contact
TU Delft: Dr Evert Slob
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88732
E-mail: [email protected]
ETH Zurich: Prof. Alan green
Tel: +44 633 2657
E-mail: [email protected]
RWTH Aachen: Prof. Christoph Clauser
Tel: +49 241 809 4825
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.idealeague.org/geophysics
3.2 PETROLEUM ENgINEERINg & gEOSCIENCES
3.2.1 PETROLEUM ENgINEERINg
course objective
The Petroleum Engineering course includes all aspects of the upstream
petroleum industry from reservoir engineering to drilling techniques and
economical evaluation of projects. The main objective of the course is
for students to integrate knowledge of the different areas in petroleum
engineering (reservoir technology, petrophysics, production technology,
production geology) and enable them to manage the development of an oil
orgasfieldandtodoresearch.
focal points in research and education
Fluidflowmodellinghonouringmulti-scalegeologicalheterogeneity
Conformancecontrol,inflowperformanceandsmartwells
Placementandinjectivityoffluidsandchemicaltreatments
Hydraulic fracturing
Groundwaterflowandsubsurfaceenvironmentalcontrol
Thefirstyearconsistsoffundamentalsubjects(hydrocarbonproperties,
rock-fluidinteraction,numericalmathematics),basicdisciplines(drilling
and production technology, petrophysics) and 6 credits in a module on
technology and society.
Thesecondyearincludesthefinalthesiswork.Furthermore,itconsistsof
afielddevelopmentprojectof6creditsand6creditsforelectives.
The course programme puts great emphasis on multi-disciplinary work,
integratingengineeringandgeosciences.Moreover,asignificantpartofthe
programme is dedicated to the underlying fundamentals, ensuring that our
alumni will be equipped to solve not just the problems of today but also
those arising in the future.
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employment
Our graduates work in a wide range of companies related to the petroleum
industry such as oil and gas companies, contractors, engineering companies,
operators,andfinancialinstitutionsacrosstheworld.Anumberofthem
enrol in PhD programmes, again all over the world.
contact
For further information about the course content please contact Prof.
P.K.Currie.
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86033
E-mail: [email protected]
3.2.2 RESERVOIR gEOLOgY
course objective
The Reservoir geology course trains students to use modern measure-
ments, computational methods and new geological concepts to obtain a
quantitative understanding of the processes that laid down reservoir rocks.
These skills are not only highly useful in the petroleum industry but also
in other, related branches such as hydrogeology and the search for some
emerging new energies. The course meshes closely with the courses in
petroleum engineering and geophysics.
This course offers a very solid basis to work for companies in the energy
sector, above all in the oil and gas industry, but also engineering companies
and new venture companies in the energy and natural resource sector. It
trains the graduate to think critically and innovatively and it therefore also
forms a good basis to continue in a PhD programme.
focal points in research are:
Quantitative reservoir characterisation
Process-based modelling at reservoir and grain scale
Analoguefieldstudiesofrecentandancientdeposits
Thefirstyearconsistsoffundamentalsubjects(rock-fluidinteraction,pro-
pertiesofhydrocarbons&oilfieldfluids,reservoirsedimentology)andbasic
disciplines (exploration geology, production geology, advanced seismic
interpretation, log analysis, reservoir characterisation and development).
Thesecondyearconsistsofafielddevelopmentproject,thethesiswork
and 6 credits for electives.
The course programme puts great emphasis on multi-disciplinary work,
integratingengineeringandgeosciences.Moreover,asignificantpartofthe
programme is dedicated to the underlying fundamentals, ensuring that our
graduates will be equipped to solve not just the problems of today but also
those arising in the future.
contact
For further information about the course content, please contact Prof. S.M.
Luthi.
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86019
E-mail: [email protected]
3.3 ENgINEERINg gEOLOgY
course objective
Engineering geology uses geological, geophysical and geotechnical
methods to investigate the subsurface for construction projects. The com-
plexity of many projects requires a sound assessment of ground conditions
and environmental conditions. The course provides students clear concep-
tual understandings of the mechanical and hydro-mechanical interactions
between the subsurface materials and designated structures.
focal points in research and education
Application of geological expertise in the context of ground properties,
regime and response
Reduction of uncertainties in the subsurface
Appropriate engineering geology design and practice procedures
Sustainable development of low-lying countries and adjoining areas,
near-shore and offshore
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Thefirstyearconsistsoftwosemestersofpracticalandtheoreticalsub-
jects. Core engineering geology subjects, directed at the development of
basic engineering geology skills, are followed by more specialised topics in-
cluding gIS for engineering geology, subsidence and rock mechanics. The
first-yearmodulesculminateinafieldworkperiodthatincludesengineering
geologicalmapping,fielddataacquisition,feasibilityassessment,and
expert assessment for potential damage claims. The second year includes
courses like professional practice in engineering geology, probabilistic
design, geo-risk management and the thesis research work of 42 ECTS.
employment
TU Delft engineering geologists are competent to work both offshore and
onshore,insoftsoilandweakrockenvironments.Theyhaveasufficiently
strong academic basis for becoming registered as professional ground risk
engineers/managers.
They are employed worldwide by the (Dutch) construction industry,
knowledgeinstitutes,municipalities,governmentalministriesandfinancial
institutions to assess engineering challenges and risks.
contact
For further information on course content, contact Dr D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard.
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86843/83325
E-mail: [email protected]
3.4 RESOURCE ENgINEERINg
course objective
Resource Engineering relates to the knowledge about the total Materials
cycle, from Mining and Mineral Processing to Extractive Metallurgy and
Recycling. goal of the course is for students to achieve a clear conceptual
understanding of the technical, design and economical aspects of the
processes, which are part of the Materials Cycle
graduates are employed worldwide by resource-based industries (mining,
processing, metallurgy, recycling) and both resource and not resource-
relatedmanufacturers,financialinstitutions,andconsultants.Anumberof
them enrol in PhD programmes in various parts of the world.
focal points in research are:
All aspects of the life cycle of mineral resources.
Optimisation of the exploitation of resources by modelling and simulation
Design of metallurgical and recycling processes
Thefirstyearconsistsofpracticalandtheoreticalsubjects,coveringthe
fundamentals of particulate systems, unit operations, the metal cycle and
sampling and statistics. Specialised topics like mineral economics, geosta-
tistics,extractivemetallurgy,recycling,flowsheetsandmassbalancesare
covered, as well as modelling and simulation of mining and process con-
trol. A number of case studies are carried out covering the entire resource
cycle from mine planning, reactor/plant design to recycling product design.
A mining business plan is also included, as well as a module on Technology
and Society.
The second year includes the main part of the thesis work and room is left
for a number of elective courses.
The course programme puts great emphasis on all technical, design and
economicalaspectsofthetotalResourcecycle.Partsofthefirstyear
consist of the TU Delft modules of the European Mining Course (EMC) and
European Minerals Engineering Course (EMEC). During these 5 months
students will be joined by EMC and EMEC students, who come from various
countries in Europe and beyond.
contact
For further information about the course content, please contact ir J.J. de
Ruiter.
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85001
E-mail: [email protected]
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3.5 CONVERgENCE COURSE
DuringthefirstperiodoftheMScprogrammes,aconvergencecourse
is offered to those students who did not attend these classes in their
Bachelors programme. It is decided for each individual student which parts
of the convergence course will have to be taken. This depends on their
background.
The parts are:
1. Introduction to geology (4 credits)
2. Petroleum geology (3 credits)
3.Introductiontoreflectionseismics(1credit)
4. geological excursion (1 credit)
5. In addition to this, every student with a NON-AES BSc must attend the
basic course Image Analysis (AES 0101) covering 3 afternoons
If students have a good background in geology, the credits mentioned for
convergence course/electives in the programme tables can be spent on
mathematics, physics or elective courses in or outside the department.
Each student has to agree with the regelaar how these credits will be
filledin.
For students who hold a BSc degree from AES, the credits for the conver-
gence course can be spent as follows:
1. choose electives within AES
2. choose electives outside AES (e.g. at Civil Engineering, TBM)
3. add these credits to your BSc thesis
4. save these credits for an internship
(Please note that you have to agree on this with the regelaar of your
focus area.)
introduction
In this part of the document, we will explicitly inform you about the con-
vergencecoursesduringthefirstperiodofyourstudy.Foryourconve-
nience we have extracted the convergence courses, the courses during the
firstperiod.
The convergence courses deal with subjects that are supposed to be basic
knowledge for the rest of your study. We do not expect you to know about
these subjects in advance, therefore we have introduced the convergence
courses.Attheendofthefirstperiod,theseconvergencecourseswillbe
examined in a written examination.
convergence course (aes1000)
credit points: ECTS 9
Contact: Dr G.J. Weltje
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85722
E-mail: [email protected]
contents
For MSc students of Petroleum Engineering this course consists of the
following parts:
a. introduction to geology
credit points: ECTS 4
Lecturer: Dr H. Frikken
Tel: +31 (0)6 10123393
E-mail: [email protected]
prerequisites
This course is intended for students with no background in Earth Sciences
course material
Handouts and textbook
Reference literature: Nichols, g. (1999) Sedimentology and Stratigraphy,
Blackwell Science, Oxford
contents
The course is designed to provide MSc students of petroleum engineering
without a geological background with a basic knowledge of sedimentary
geology. The course is at a beginners level, but it is assumed that the
studentisfamiliarwithgeneralscientificandengineeringconcepts.The
students are expected to carry out a considerable amount of self study
in order to prepare for the lectures. The geology lectures will be followed
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byafieldtriptotheArdennes.Thecoursecomprisesthefollowing
topics:
Introduction:
global tectonics and the rock cycle
Origin and types of sedimentary basins
Structural geology:
faults and folds
Sedimentology:
Origin, erosion, transport and deposition of sediments
Selected depositional environments (deltas and turbidite systems)
Stratigraphy:
lithostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy
correlation, subsurface stratigraphy (seismic, logs)
goals
To attain a basic level of knowledge in Earth Sciences
Organisation
Self study, lectures (+ assignments)
Examination
Written examination
B. Petroleum geology
Credit points: ECTS 3
Lecturer: Prof. S.M. Luthi
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86019
E-mail: [email protected]
prerequisites
general geology and Sedimentology
Books that cover the prerequisite knowledge:
general geology: Skinner, B.J., Porter, S.C. and Park, J.: Dynamic Earth
An introduction to physical geology, Wiley International edition (is
used during the convergence course of general geology).
Sedimentology: Nichols, g.: Sedimentology and stratigraphy, Blackwell
Science.
Online exams and information to test prerequisite knowledge:
blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl
course material
gluyas, J. and Swarbrick, R.: Petroleum geoscience, Blackwell
Publishing.
Lecture notes on Blackboard: blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl.
contents
This course gives an overview of the conditions required for oil and gas
toaccumulateinreservoirs.Thisisfirstillustratedinconceptsandthen
in a number of relevant case studies. The life of a reservoir is discus-
sed from initial basin studies to exploration, appraisal development
andfinallyabandonment.Thetaskofthepetroleumgeologistduring
these various phases is illustrated, as well as his interaction with other
disciplines such as reservoir engineering, geophysics, and petrophysics.
Materials on hand include, among others, cores, logs and seismic lines.
goals
The objective of this course is to give the student a thorough introduc-
tion to petroleum geology.
Organisation
The course consists of 14 hours of lectures. Some exercises and hand-
on practicals may be included.
Examination
Written examination together with the other convergence courses.
An example can be found on Blackboard: blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl
C. Introduction to reflection seismics
Credit points: ECTS 1
Lecturer: Dr G.G. Drijkoningen
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87846
E-mail: [email protected]
prerequisites
Signal analysis (Fourier analysis), complex numbers and functions
Books that cover prerequisite knowledge:
Signal Analysis: Bracewell, R.N.: The Fourier Transform and its applications,
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Mcgraw-Hill Education, 1978.
Signal Analysis: Oppenheim, A.V. and Wilsky, A.S.: Signals and Systems,
Prentice-Hall.
Complex numbers: any analysis book, e.g.: Wylie, C.R. and Barrett, L.C.:
Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Mcgraw-Hill.
Online exams and information to test prerequisite knowledge:
blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl
firstyearBSccourseAnalyse,wi1266ta(inDutch)
second year BSc course Systemen en Signalen, tn4560tu (in Dutch)
course material
Lecturenotes:IntroductiontoReflectionSeismology,G.G.Drijkoningen
(chapters 2, 4 and 5)
contents
Seismic data acquisition
Interpretation of raw seismic data
Processing of seismic data (stacking and migration)
Velocity analysis
goals
This course is designed to show the applications of signal processing in
the seismic method and to discuss the most important basic processing
stepstogofromrawseismicdatatoamigratedseismicreflectionimage
of the subsurface.
Organisation
7 lectures of 2 hours each and 1 afternoon practical on the beach in
Wassenaar.
Examination
Written examination together with the other convergence courses.
Examples can be found on Blackboard: blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl,
in TA3630 (only questions dealing with chapters 2, 4 and 5).
d. geological excursion
Credit points: ECTS 1
Lecturer: Doctorandus J.C. Blom
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83628
E-mail: [email protected]
prerequisites
Basic geological knowledge from earlier convergence courses.
course material
Excursion guidebook will be handed out during the excursion.
contents
During a three-day excursion in the Belgian Ardennes we will show basic
rock types and different forms of rock deformation.
goals
gain an understanding of real-life geological phenomena.
Organisation
Three-day excursion.
Examination
Written report.
e. introduction to Quantitative image analysis
Credit points: ECTS 0
Lecturer: Doctorandus K.H.A.A. Wolf
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86029
J. van meel
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83220
E-mail: [email protected]
prerequisites
Basics in geology.
course material
handout Introduction to Quantitative Image Analysis.
contents
Explanation of image analysis principles and techniques; practical
exercises using applications from applied earth sciences, by means of a
specialised computer programme.
goals
The goal is that, after the course, the student
- becomes aware of the possibilities of Image Analysis as a universal
techniqueforsolvingvarioustechnicalandscientificproblems,
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- is able to insert this technique in the list of possible solutions to
problems during his graduate research work and in a future job,
- understands and is able to apply the typical image analysis way of
thinking.
Organisation
One and a half day computer-aided practical exercises, two students
share one computer
Examination
Attendance compulsory for the complete course.
. study information
ACADEMIC YEAR
Thestudentyearofficiallystartson1September,andendson31Augustof
the following year. The 2006-2007 academic year starts on 4 September 2006.
In the Department of geotechnology, the academic year is divided into
four blocks. Each block consists of around seven weeks of education,
followed by exam periods of various lengths. Holidays are scheduled for
Christmas, Easter and the summer.
EXAM SCHEDULE
The exam schedule for the written exams can be found on the website
(www.tas.tudelft.nl)
ATTENDANCE
During periods of education you are required - but not compelled - to at-
tend lectures, group tutorials, etc. You must, however, attend all laboratory
practicals. In view of the intensity of the MSc course, we strongly recom-
mend that you do not take leave of absence during these periods, as you
run the risk of missing essential tuition or practical work. The Department
is not responsible for delays in your study progress resulting from such
actions, and will not initiate remedial action.
ECTS CREDITS AND gRADINg
ects credits
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System is a student-centred
system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives
ofaprogramme,objectivespreferablyspecifiedintermsoflearningout-
comes and competences to be acquired. The key features of ECTS are:
- The workload of a full-time student during one academic year is 60
credits. The student workload of a full-time study programme in the
Netherlands amounts to 1680 hours per year, which implies that one
credit stands for 28 working hours.
- Student workload in ECTS includes the time spent on attending lectures,
practical work, independent study, assignment work, preparation for
examinations, etc.
- Credits are allocated to all educational components of a study programme
(such as modules, courses, placements, dissertation work, etc.) and
reflectthequantityofworkeachcomponentrequiresinrelationtothe
total quantity of work necessary to complete a full year of study in the
relevant programme.
- Credits in ECTS can only be obtained after completion of the work re-
quired and appropriate assessment of the learning outcomes achieved.
Thetwo-yearMSccoursecomprises120ECTSintotal.Youcanfinddetails
about the modules available for each MSc course - and their credit point
values - in a subsequent chapter in this study guide.
grading scale and grades
The performance of the student is documented by an ECTS grade. The ECTS
grading scale ranks the students on a statistical basis (see also Table).
The Dutch grading system has marks ranging from 1 (nil) to 10 (excellent).
The mark 6 is a pass and 5 and lower is considered as a fail. Sometimes
no numerical mark is given for practical work, but a description in words.
The following ECTS grading scale has been proposed, but this scale is not
yet accepted at TU Delft. However, it gives you a good indication of the
mark obtained and your mark can be translated into many other grading
scales in Europe.
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grades in the dutch university education system
(grades can be given on a scale from 1 to 10)
Delft University of Technology ECTS American Definition
10/9 A A Excellent / Very good
8 B A- good
7 C B+ More than satisfactory
6.5 D B Satisfactory
6 E C Sufficient
5 or lower FX-F F Fail
EXAMINATIONS
examination registration
The Examination Registration System TAS (Tentamen Aanmeld Systeem)
permits on-line registration and cancellation of registration for scheduled
written examinations. You should register at least 10 working days before
the examination (called tentamen in Dutch). Registration is obligatory.
All new students receive a password by e-mail. Once you have a password,
you may register or cancel your registration for exams from any PC connected
to the Internet.
You can log in to the TAS system using your password at www.tas.tudelft.nl
If you are unable to attend the examination, you should cancel your regis-
trationatleastfiveworkingdaysbeforetheexamination.
When attending an exam, you must show your college/campus card (or
other proof of admission) - make sure you take this with you! At every
exam,youmustfillinyournameandstudentnumber.Examinationregula-
tions can vary. In some cases, you are permitted to take books, notes
and calculators into the examination room. If English is not your native
language you may also take a dictionary.
announcement and validity of results
grades for written exams are made known as soon as possible, but always
within 15 working days of the examination.
The results are published on the Internet. You can obtain an overview of
all your grades to date on Blackboard if you are a registered member.
The validity of grades for parts of your programme is ten years. Having
completed your programme your degree is valid forever. Note that the
validity of assessments of parts of modules, such as quizzes, (computer)
tests, sub-examinations, homework, exercises, etc. may be quite limited!
exam results on Blackboard
To check your exam results on Blackboard, blackboard.tudelft.nl , you
should click on the Volg+ grades button on the top right of the portal
page.Hereyoucanfindtheofficialgradesastheyareknownbythe
administration. The grades menu at the bottom of the portal page is Black-
boards own grade-system and is not used most of the time.
right of review and appeal
After the exam results have been published, you have at least 20 working
days to review your work. You are permitted to make a copy of the work.
During this period you may also make an appointment with the lecturer to
discuss the work. In many cases the lecturer will hand out answer sheets
or publish these on Blackboard. Sometimes a class is organised to discuss
the exam. If, following discussion with the lecturer, you wish to appeal
against a given grade you must do so within 10 working days of receiving
the result. You can send your written appeal to the following address:
College van Beroep voor de examens
PO Box 5
2600 AA Delft
gRADUATION / APPLICATION FOR MASTERS EXAMINATION
WhenyouhavefulfilledallobligationsofyourMScprogramme,you
may participate in one of the diploma sessions held during the year. For
international students this will be at the end of the academic year, normally
mid-August.
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A few weeks before the session you must register yourself at the Service
Desk (see schedule below).
You must apply for a Masters examination by completing an Exam
Application Form; go to www.ta.tudelft.nl/onderwijs and choose:
Student Forms.
The Administration will check if you are entitled to receive your degree.
The Board of Examiners decides.
The session itself is a formality. The only thing you have to do is show up,
sign your diploma, listen to some speeches and receive well-deserved con-
gratulations. It is a public affair, so your family and friends are welcome!
For the 2006-2007 academic year, the following dates have been determined:
apply before meeting examination committee
graduation ceremony
3 October 2006 31 October 2006 10 November 2006
6 February 2007 6 March 2007 16 March 2007
8 May 2007 5 June 2007 15 June 2007
15 July 2007 Mid-July 2007 Mid-August 2007
HONOURS TRACK
An honours track is a special individual programme, in addition to the
regular Masters programme, of about 800 hours (30 credits) and is related
to the discipline of the Master and/or the role of technology in society. It
may offer more depth, for example a preparation for a PhD programme
orawiderorientation,forexampleinthefieldofsustainabilityoranother
science subject. All honours track students of TU Delft follow a specially
developed course of 160 hours. This course is interdisciplinary and focuses
on academic competences such as communication skills, philosophy of
science, methodology and ethics.
The additional programme has to be completed during the duration of the
Masters programme of the student. Students who have successfully com-
pletedtheirhonourstrackreceiveaspecialcertificatefromtheuniversity.
Motivatedstudents,whohavefinishedtheirBachelorsprogrammewitha
weighted averaged mark of 7.5 or higher and students who have shown an
excellentperformanceduringthefirstsemester(nofailsand7.5orhigher),
are eligible to follow an honours track in their Masters programme. Students
who would like to follow an honours track have to contact the director of
education, Dr R. Weijermars.
Studentswhofulfil(orwillfulfil)theabove-mentionedrequirementsand
are interested in an honours track may apply by means of an essay. The
English language essay of the student contains the students motivation
and a proposal for an honours track programme. The content of the ho-
nours track programme should be consistent around a certain theme and
must be approved by the director of education.
gRADUATION IN TECHNOLOgY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The graduation specialisation Technology in Sustainable Development
waslaunchedinSeptember2000.ItfitsintoallMSccurriculaatTUDelft.
The specialisation is open to all TU Delft students who completed their BSc
programme. The graduation specialisation covers both broader and deeper
knowledge regarding Sustainable Development (SD) and technology. Suf-
ficientdepthisachievedbythedemandthatSDhastobeacoreissuein
the graduation project. Within each department, a so-called SD referee
withspecificexpertisewillassessthegraduationprojectregardingtheway
SDhasbeentackledintheproblemdefinition,theactualworkandinthe
conclusions of the project.
The broadening of knowledge is guaranteed through a number of elective
coursesinthefieldofSDandtheColloquiumTechnologyinSustainable
Development (wm0922TU). Another goal of this colloquium is to teach the
students to apply a long term vision in determining their engineering priorities.
Demands:
o graduation project focused on an SD (related) problem
o Participation in Colloquium Technology in Sustainable Development
(WM0922TU), 4 credits
o 11 credits of SD electives, at least 5 credits technical and 5 credits
non-technical, see list: www.odo.tudelft.nl
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For more information, visit www.odo.tudelft.nl or contact one of the
Sustainable Development referees at our department:
Prof. R.J. Arts
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85190
E-mail: [email protected]
Prof. S.M. Luthi
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86019
E-mail: [email protected]
PROgRAMME EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
To determine the quality of the education, the students opinion is impor-
tant. With this opinion, bottlenecks can be tracked down. Therefore, a
quarterly course evaluation is held with the education director, the quality
assurance employee and the students association.
The course evaluations are meant to improve the quality of the education,
so there are positive and negative matters. If necessary, measurements to
improve the course are laid down. The summary of the course evaluations
are realised on the basis of:
course evaluation with the education director, the quality assurance
employee and the students association
reaction of the teacher
report of the Sensor survey
The students association plays an important role in these evaluations. It
often contributes information that does not directly come to the fore from
the surveys.
FORMAL REgULATIONS
There are a number of formal regulations that contain rules pertaining to
faculty organisation, the programmes and their execution. These are:
- The Teaching and Examination Regulations (Onderwijs- en Examen-
reglement);
- Implementation regulations (Uitvoeringsregeling);
- The Rules and guidelines of the Board of Examiners (Regels en Richtlijnen
van de Examencommissie);
- The Student Charter (Studentenstatuut).
The Teaching and Examination Regulations and the Regulations and
guidelines of the Board of Examiners are published on the website:
www.ta.tudelft.nl.
Questions may be directed to the Director of Education or the Students
Advisor.
. Facilities
STUDENT INFORMATION
monitor
The monitors in the hallway display the most urgent notices about for
instance changes in the schedules or cancelled lectures. It is advisable to
check the monitors every day.
Newsletter
The Department also has its own newsmagazine, called Nieuwsbrief.
This Nieuwsbrief will be e-mailed to all students of Applied Earth Sciences
regularly (approx. monthly) and contains a variety of news and information
submitted by students and staff from the department.
Website
The website (www.ta.tudelft.nl) contains the most recent information.
delta
TU Delfts newspaper, Delta, is published weekly. It provides, along with all
the latest University news, interesting articles and interviews, job vacancies,
filmreviews,etc.Page4hasbeendedicatedtoEnglish-speakingreaders,
and contains an overview of the main articles and latest news items.
COMPUTER FACILITIES
All new students are automatically registered to use the Universitys
computing facilities. The university provides each student with an e-mail
account.
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ORDERINg STUDY MATERIALS THROUgH NEXTSTORE
TU Delft has decided to make it possible for students to order readers
through the Internet. The immediate advantage of this is that you can
order your study materials at any time and from anywhere in the world
andthatthematerialswillbedeliveredtotheaddressspecifiedbyyouas
soon as you have paid the order amount. It is also possible to pick up your
order at the campus.
The ordering site for the readers is on TU Delfts Blackboard (blackboard.
tudelft.nl). To do this, you will need the NetID and password you received
when you enrolled at TU Delft.
STUDENT HEALTH CARE
The student doctors belong to the Student Health Care organisation (in
Dutch the SgZ). The SgZ is an independent organisation which also offers
students preventive medical care. At the same time the student doctors
also operate as ordinary general practitioners. The SgZ is located in the
SgZ health care centre.
Address:
Surinamestraat 4
2612 EA Delft
To make an appointment, call +31 (0)15 212 1507.
The health care centre also has a physiotherapist and an ordinary doctors
practice.
Opening times: from 08.30 to 12.15
You may report to the student doctors for vaccinations, medical check-ups
and medical declarations. The doctors also help and advise students who
have physical or psychological problems that could be detrimental to their
studying activities.
insurance
Health insurance: According to Dutch law, everyone must be covered by
adequate medical insurance, since the Dutch government does not accept
any responsibility in the case of illness or hospitalisation. Add to this the
high cost of all forms of medical treatment and you will see that it is
absolutely necessary for you to be insured. See for more information the
Visiting Students guide.
Legal liability: If you are to blame for an accident that injures someone or
if you damage another persons property, you are in principle responsible
for paying all costs arising from the accident. The resulting claim for dama-
ges could be very high. You are strongly urged to take out third-party insu-
rance. TU Delft is in no way liable or responsible for any lack of insurance.
STUDYINg ABROAD
Within the geotechnology department it is quite easy to arrange to
complete a part of your studies abroad. Various cooperative arrangements
already exist with various other European universities, all of which make
international exchange simpler. (Unfortunately this is not open to foreign
MSc students because of visa problems.)
For addresses in the various countries go to the www.tudelft.nl/buitenland
site. For further information and the manual Studeren in het buitenland
CivieleTechniekpleasecontacttheInternationalOfficeatCiTG,room
2.73, tel. +31 (0)15 27 81174/84800.
INTERNSHIP OFFICE
TheInternshipOfficecaninformandsupportyouonallmattersconcer-
ning an internship. For general information, registration (through a written
form, not via Blackboard) or to obtain the course manual, please come to
the desk in room 2.73 (open every working day from 8.30 till 17.00 except
Wednesday), where Maaike Kraeger-Holland will be glad to assist you
(tel. +31 (0)15 27 81174). She can also make an appointment for you with
the Internship Coordinator, Peter van Eck, should you wish to discuss your
internship wishes or plans.
EMERgENCIES
You may have a problem reaching the venue where you are due to sit
anexamination.Youmightbeconfrontedwithunexpectedtrafficjams,a
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railway power cut or something else entirely beyond your control, causing
you to be late or to have to miss the exam altogether.
In such cases it is always wise, if possible, to contact one of the study
advisers directly, Karel Karsen (tel. +31 (0)15 27 83337) or Pascal de
Smidt (tel. +31 (0)15 27 81068).
They will then contact the individuals responsible for the examination
immediatelyandeveryendeavourwillbemadetofindasuitablesolution.
Bear in mind that such steps can only be taken in the event of real emer-
gencies and that the perfect solution cannot always be found.
Students who arrive late for the examination because of travel delays are
obliged to report immediately to the invigilator. He or she will then decide
on the best plan of action.
Obviously the ruling outlined above only applies to students who have
registered in time for examinations through the usual channels and
according to the usual procedures.
STUDENT SOCIETY
mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging (mV) student society
Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging
Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86039
E-mail: [email protected]
The Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging is a student society which assists stu-
dents with their studies and provides social events which help them build
up an international network!
TheMVwasfoundedinDelftin1892.Atfirstthesoleobjectivewasto
organise lectures and excursions, later this objective was expanded to pro-
viding social events and to form a solid bond between staff and students.
Over the years the MV has become a mature society respected by Delft
University, the faculty staff and major international companies.
The Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging is a society which was origi