MSc Applied Earth Sciences TU Delft 2007-2008

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Hardcopy Study Guide

2007/2008

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MSC APPLIED EARTH SCIENCES2

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made by the faculty in putting together this guide.

However, further details about a number of subjects will only be available after

the guide has been printed. For that reason, the information published by the

faculty in this handbook is subject to change. Amendments, further details, and

a more extensive description of the subjects can be found on Blackboard:

http://blackboard.tudelft.nl and in the digital study guide http://studyguide.tudelft.nl

STUDY GUIDE MSC 2007/2008 3

Contents

2 > Disclaimer

5 > Personal Data

6 > Preface

7 > Year planner, education 2007/2008

9 > TU Delft University Facts and Mission

9 > International ofce

10 > Service desk

10 > Blackboard

10 > Schedules

11 > TU Delft Library

12 > Private study spaces

12 > Regulations

13 > European Student Union (AEGEE)

13 > TU Delfts Student Union (VSSD)

14 > Useful web addresses

15 > Addresses

19 > Admission to the Masters degree course

20 > Enrolment for the Propaedeuse and Bachelors degree audit

20 > Examination schedule

20 > Ordering study materials

20 > Student Health Care

21 > Emergencies before or during exams

22 > Bachelor/Master system: a brief explanantion

23 > MSc Programme

24 > Research

25 > Department of Geotechnology

26 > The Geotechnology study programme

27 > Organisation

30 > MSc programme Applied Earth Sciences

34 > The MSc tracks

34 > Applied Geophysics

36 > Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences

37 > Reservoir Geology


38 > Geo-engineering

39 > Engineering Geology

41 > Resource Engineering

42 > Convergence course

43 > Study information

50 > Facilities

54 > Additional information for students with a non-AES BSc degree

59 > Curriculum formats

76 > Course descriptions


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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.

Because of its size, all subjects are described briey. For detailed information

please check the websites mentioned in this study guide.

If you cannot nd the information you need, please send an email to

[email protected] . They 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


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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 an establishment

of both national importance and signicant international 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 partnerships 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

Going abroad to study is a big step. Living alone, away from your family, a

different country, with a different way of learning can be quite tough sometimes.

The International ofce will be your rst point of contact at the University.

The International Ofce staff handles the application procedure, nancial and

housing matters, and the distribution of student ID cards. The International

Ofce comprises the central TU Delft Student Registration Ofce, which registers

you as a student when you are admitted to TU Delft.

Should you have any problems or questions the International Ofce can provide

all the help you need. Several departments can advise you on a wide range of

issues such as accommodation, university enrollment, insurances, residence

permits and legal questions. If you have personal problems you can make

an appointment with one of the student psychologists. For students who are

disabled the International Ofce is the place to get in touch with a specialised

counsellor.


TU Delft International Ofce

PO Box 5

2600 AA Delft

The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 15 278 8012

Fax: +31 (0) 15 278 56 90

E- mail: [email protected]

Website: www.studyat.tudelft.nl

Visiting address:

Jaffalaan 9a (Visitors entrance at the Mekelweg)

2628 BX Delft

The Netherlands

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 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

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

Your digital window!

All the relevant science and technology information you need

The TU Delft Library is the largest science and technology library in the

Netherlands. The Library selects, manages, processes and provides relevant

information for your studies from in and outside the Netherlands. Much of the

information is digital.

Stop searching, start nding!

During your course, you will nd that the Virtual Knowledge Centre (VKC) of

your programme will come in very useful.

The VKC is the ideal place to start when looking for information in your eld, as

it provides virtually all knowledge in your eld. Learn about your VKC at

http://vkc.library.tudelft.nl .

The digital window

At www.library.tudelft.nl you will nd not just information on specic subjects,

but also practical information about the Library, the online catalogue, databases,

works of reference, internet sources, instructions and maps. There are also

articles, PhD theses, reports, graduation dissertations, lecture notes, patents

and other TU Delft publications at http://repository.tudelft.nl .

If you are looking for specic information, or if you have a question, request,

complaint or comment about the services provided by the Library, go to

http://AskYourLibrary.tudelft.nl , the digital window of the Library.

For maps, go to http://kaartenkamer.library.tudelft.nl .

A clear answer - straightaway

You can communicate with the Library Customer Services via Ask Your Library at

a time, place and manner of your own choosing. Many of your questions will be


answered immediately. During ofce hours you can chat to a Library employee, who

can also browse along with you. The employee is then able to help you nd specic

sources by pointing out information with the cursor. The answers to some questions

can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions, but you can also telephone us

(+31 (0)15 27 85678), mail us ([email protected]), or visit one of our branches.

Details of branches and opening times can be found at http://www.library.tudelft.nl.

Easy

If you use a computer that is connected to the TU Delft campus network, you can

use, digitally, virtually every service provided by the Library. The Central Branch on

Prometheusplein 1, behind the Aula Congress Centre, is open during the daytime,

evening, and at weekends, for browsing through the books, studying with or without

a computer, meeting, and making copies. The opening times of the Library are

extended yet further during examination periods. The Central Branch is also where

you will nd the Trsor, the treasure house with unique, fragile and valuable items.

The Trsor can be visited by appointment (http://tresor.library.tudelft.nl). The Map

Room is housed in the Architecture faculty library. Some faculties have their own

library, but everyone is welcome in the Central Branch!

PRIVATE STUDY SPACES (Drebbelweg)

The large examination hall 2 on Drebbelweg is available to students for private

study outside examination periods. There are 200 study spaces which are

suitable for the use of laptop computer; no PCs are installed. The building is

open from 7.00 to 18.00 hours.

The large examination hall is building 35 on the map.

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 Examenreglement)

(Per programme) 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 Statute (Studentenstatuut)

These regulations are published yearly on the web, see http://campus.citg.tudelft.nl .

In case of doubt, your Director of Studies or your academic counsellor 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 travelling,

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 our 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 them with nancial, housing, study and other

problems, and through the publication and sale of reasonably priced textbooks.

Ofce:

Leeghwaterstraat 42 (building 45 on map)

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 82050

Fax: +31 (0)15 27 87585

Ofce 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 10:30-14:00 and 15:00-17:00


Useful web addresses

www.tudelft.nl (general Information about Delft University, history,

programmes, research, etc.)

www.studyat.tudelft.nl (information about all MSc 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 (to improve the services of Education and

Student Affairs. If you have any complaints, please feel free to report them here)

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:

Stevinweg 1

2628 CN Delft

The Netherlands

Postal address:

PO Box 5

2600 AA Delft

The Netherlands

Tel: (switchboard) +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


Website: www.OS.tudelft.nl

Central Student Administration (CSA)

PO Box 5

2600 AA Delft

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84249


Website: www.csa.tudelft.nl

Ofce hours: 8:30-17:00

International Ofce

Jaffalaan 9A

2628 BX Delft

Visitors entrance at the Mekelweg

Tel: +31(0)15 27 88012


Website: www.studyat.tudelft.nl


Student Facility Centre (SFC)

Student advisers:

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00.

Student psychologists:

Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-12:30

Jaffalaan 9A

2628 BX Delft

Visitors entrance at the Mekelweg

Tel: +31(0)15 27 88012


Sports & Cultural Centre

Mekelweg 8-10

2628 CD Delft

Tel: +31(0)15 27 82443


Website: www.snc.tudelft.nl

Opening hours: 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


Website: www.duwo.nl

Ofce hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00


Student Restaurants in Delft

- University main cafeteria, Aula, Mekelweg 5

- SnC Caf, Mekelweg 8

- Sint Jansbrug, Oude Delft 50-52

- Koornbeurs, Voldersgracht 1

- DSB, Oude Delft 123

- CSR, Oude Delft 9

- De Bolk, Buitenwatersloot 1-3

- Novum, Verwersdijk 102-104

In-house emergency response instructions

The in-house emergency response services (BHV) can be reached calling 112

(from a landline) or 0152781226 (using a cell phone).

In case of accident

CALL 112 or 015-2781226.

Report the location.

State your name.

Report the nature of the accident.

Remain with the victim.

Wait for help.

Follow the instructions of the company relief workers.

In case of re

CALL 112 or 015-2781226.

Report the location.

Report the nature of the re.

Report the scope of the re.

Follow the instructions of the company relief workers.

Alert those who are in danger.

Bring people to safety.

Attempt to extinguish small or newly ignited res.

Proceed to the designated assembly area.

In-house emergency response services (BHV).


Each faculty and building of TU Delft either has its own in-house emergency

response team (BHV) or falls under the jurisdiction of the emergency-response

team (BHV) of an adjoining building. The Faculty of Civil Engineering and

Geosciences (CiTG) has its own in-house emergency response team.

The ofces of the company relief workers can be identied by the green EHBO

(rst aid) signs above the door. The rst-aid station is located at the reception

desk in the main CiTG building.

Where: Please contact the Service Desk (telephone: 89802; e-mail:

[email protected]) or one of the Working Conditions and the

Environment advisors (e-mail: [email protected]) to ask questions or report

dangerous situations. One or more company relief workers are located on each

oor of the CiTG complex. Instructions for res or emergencies are posted in

all classrooms and by the elevators of the faculty. CALL 112 (from a landline) or

015-2781226 (from a cell phone).

When: Company relief workers provide rst aid, ght newly ignited res and

direct the evacuation of the building in case of calamity.

Who: The emergency-response team (BHV) is staffed by university employees.

They can be recognised by their orange BHV vests.


Admission to the Masters degree course

(Course and Examination Regulations Article 5)

1. All students possessing a certicate proving that they have successfully

completed their Bachelor of Science studies in Technische Aardwetenschappen

at Delft university of Technology will be admitted to the programme.

2. Students who do not possess the degree mentioned in paragraph 1 are required

to obtain proof of admission to the programme from the dean, who will seek

the advice of the board of examiners on this matter.

3. In order to obtain proof of admission, the student must meet or, as the case

may be, possess:

a. the general relevant criteria set by the executive board, laid down in Section

2 of the Student Charter (central part),

b. a certicate, together with the accompanying list of marks, proving that

he/she possesses knowledge of a sufciently high level and broad scope to

successfully complete the programme within the allotted period.

4. Those who have a foreign Bachelors degree can only be admitted to the

programme if an average of at least 75% of all obtainable points has been

scored. This does not apply to relevant BSc degrees that are already recognised

by TU Delft as being of a sufciently high quality.

5. New rules related to admissions to MSc programmes will come into effect

on 01-09-2010. These rules aim to facilitate the transition from BSc to MSc

programmes, and they specify:

- several routes for entrance to an MSc;

- wider entrance for students who qualify for extra months according to the

student statute Graduation Support Scheme;

These rules will be nalised on 01-09-2007 at the latest, either in the Course &

Examination Regulations or in policy rules related to these regulations.


NOTE: Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the

information provided in this study guide. In case of discrepancy, the

ofcial Course and Examination Regulations (OER), including the

Implementation Regulations, take precedence over this or any other

study guide.

Enrolment for the Propaedeuse and Bachelors degree audit

Students must apply for the Bachelors degree audit no later than 20 working

days before the Board of Examiners results meeting for the nal Master of

Science degree takes place.

Examination schedule

The schedule for the written examinations can be found on the TAS website

(www.tas.tudelft.nl).

Ordering study materials

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 and that the materials will

be delivered to the address specied by you as soon as you have paid the order

amount. It is also possible to pick up your order at the campus.

Readers can be ordered online through Blackboard (blackboard.tudelft.nl). For

access to Blackboard, you will need the NetID and password you received when

you enrolled at TU Delft.

STUDENT HEALTH CARE

The university psychologists are part of the Student Health Care organisation

(in Dutch the SGZ). The SGZ is an independent organisation, which also offers

preventive medical care for students. The university physicians also serve as

ordinary general practitioners. The SGZ is located in the SGZ healthcare centre.


Address:

Surinamestraat 4

2612 EA Delft

To make an appointment, call +31 (0)15 212 1507. The healthcare centre also

has a physiotherapist and an ordinary physicians practice.

Opening times: 8:30 to 12:15

You may report to the university physicians for vaccinations, medical check-ups

and medical declarations. University physicians also help and advise students

who have physical or psychological problems that could be detrimental to their

studies.

EMERGENCIES BEFORE OR DURING EXAMS

You may have a problem reaching the venue where you are due to sit an

examination. You may be confronted with unexpected trafc jams, a 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 academic

counsellors directly, Karel Karsen (tel. +31 (0)15 27 83337) or Pascal de Smidt

(tel. +31 (0)15 27 81068).

They will then contact the lecturers responsible for the examination immediately

and try to nd a suitable solution. Bear in mind that such steps can only be

taken in the event of real emergencies and that a 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 all this only applies to students who have registered in time for

examinations through the usual channels and according to the usual procedures.


Bachelor/Master system: a brief explanation

Bachelor/Master system: a brief explanation

In the year 2000, 29 European ministers of education signed the Bologna

Declaration on the European Space of Higher Education. This declaration

was the rst step towards implementing the Bachelor/Master system in the

Netherlands. The main goals of this system are:

- to stimulate international mobility of students;

- to develop of international study paths;

- to increase transparency and harmonisation of the educational system;

- to improve international recognition of Dutch educational programmes.

The system was introduced at Dutch universities in September 2002. TU Delft

is the rst university in the Netherlands to apply the system to all its degree

programmes. The traditional 5 year study programme is now divided into a 3 year

BSc programme, and a 2 year MSc programme. TU Delft has further decided on the

following Major-Minor structure for all its BSc programmes: a Major of 150 ECTS

and a Minor of 30 ECTS scheduled for the fth semester of the BSc programme.

The introduction of the Minors offers a greater choice to students to broaden

their curriculum, and to improve exibility for their future study paths, as by

doing a Minor, students can get acquainted with topics that are not central to

their BSc Major. To achieve this TU Delft offers a wide range of Minors to its

students. The BSc programme culminates in a BSc thesis. Only after completing

the MSc programme is the university education considered complete.

Features of BSc:

- selecting and orientating for preliminary exams;

- collective courses in clusters;

- a fth semester dedicated to the Minor programme;

- BSc thesis as an integral part of the degree programme;

- Dutch is the language of instruction.


Features of MSc:

- several tracks and specializations based on research;

- improved access to programmes for foreign students;

- English is the language of instruction;

- degree results in the title Master of Science.

TU Delft would like to emphasise that the introduction of the new system does

not interfere with the progress of students who started their programme before

2002. If students who started their university education under the old system

nevertheless experience difculties, they are advised to consult the academic

counsellor.

MSC PROGRAMME

The two-year Master of Science (MSc) programme is aimed 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

International 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 professional

growth and awareness, but also contributes to a better future world.


Depending on the course, the rst year comprises theoretical study, assignments

and laboratory work. The second year is largely devoted to the nal thesis work,

which involves participation in the universitys advanced research or design

projects or development work in a company.

All courses devote ample attention to a broadly based general development 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 be completed at a scientic

institute or company in the Netherlands or abroad, may be a component of the

study programme.

Continuous attention is devoted to the universitys educational system. In

addition to the lectures, tutorials, and practicals, new educational forms and

methods are introduced when necessary and desirable. From the rst year on,

students learn to work in project groups. Tutors counsel students throughout

the rst phase of their study, and students can ask for advice 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 practical

research. The fundamental research is nanced by the Ministry of Education

and Science and by foundations for fundamental and pure scientic research,

such as the NWO (The Netherlands Organisation for Scientic Research). Thesis

work of MSc and PhD researchers is an important element of the research

programmes.


Department of Geotechnology

The organisation of the department

Applied Earth Sciences degree courses at Delft University of Technology are

organised by the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. Apart from

the Applied Earth Sciences programme, this faculty is also responsible for the

Civil Engineering curriculum as well as coordinating the interfaculty Masters

degree courses in Geomatics and TIL (Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics).

The Faculty is participating in the interfaculty Master degree course Offshore

Engineering. The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences comprises ve

different departments. One of the departments, Geotechnology, is oriented

towards geoscience. Geotechnology was formed by a merger of the former

Department of Applied Earth Sciences and the section Geo-Engineering. The

latter was also born out of a previous merger, of four different and relatively

small sections, all focussing on different aspects of engineering in the Earths

shallow subsurface. The department now consists of four sections, namely

Geo-Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Applied Geophysics & Petrophysics

Applied Geology

The department is responsible for the BSc curriculum in Applied Earth Sciences

and the MSc tracks Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences; Geo-Engineering

(a joint programme in Applied Earth Sciences and Civil Engineering); Applied

Geophysics (jointly offered with IDEA League partners); and two courses that

are run jointly with three other European universities of Aachen, Exeter and

Helsinki and the 3mE faculty at the TU Delft, the European Mineral Engineering

Course and the European Mining Course.

Mission of the department

The Department of Geotechnology does research in the judicious use of the

subsurface of the Earth and the sustainable exploration thereof, as well as the

exploitation and use of raw and recycled materials. The Department, therefore,

endeavours to:


investigate, describe, and predict those natural systems and processes that

dene the characteristics and distribution of the Earths materials;

provide relevant and benecial approaches to geological and engineering

aspects of the exploitation, use and re-use of the Earths surface and

subsurface, and its raw materials;

evaluate the entire material cycle (raw materials, use, waste, re-use of

material) by considering the impact of the infrastructure on the environment

and economics, and investigate the technology that will minimise this impact;

develop novel, sound and responsible engineering techniques to construct in

and on the Earths subsurface

The department exploits the synergy between the research groups, i.e. the

more earth-science oriented groups of geology and geophysics on the one hand,

and the more engineering-oriented groups of petroleum engineering and geo-

engineering on the other. The mineral and material properties and the dynamic

processes of the Earth (including the mineralogy of waste and products) bridge

these disciplines and form the common thread in our department. Therefore an

important goal of this department is to promote the responsible and sustainable

use of the Earths natural mineral and material resources.

In short, the departments mission is to:

Reveal and explain the Earths resources and support their responsible use in

an environmentally conscious manner for the benet of society

THE GEOTECHNOLOGY STUDY PROGRAMME

The Geotechnology community is small. This has the advantage that it is exible

and people know each other. Because the courses are broad and internationally

oriented, graduates can nd employment in a wide range of businesses that lie

both inside and outside the disciplines covered by Geotechnology.

Four major areas can be identied in Geotechnology:

- Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences (which includes reservoir engineering,

petrophysics, production geology, drilling technology and reservoir geology);

- Resource Engineering (which includes mining, processing, metallurgy and recycling);

- Engineering Geology (which includes tunnelling, the use of underground

space, rock mechanics, ground stability and site investigation);


- Applied Geophysics (which includes hydrocarbon exploration, monitoring

of hydrocarbon production, environmental & engineering geophysics,

petrophysics and geothermal exploration and management).

ORGANISATION

Head of the Geotechnology Department

Prof. S.M. Luthi is the head of the department and has the nal responsibility for

education. Within the department there are a number of people and committees

responsible for educational matters. They are:

The Director of Studies

The Director of Studies, Dr R. Weijermars (telephone +31 (0)15 27 87801) has

a wide range of responsibilities including the organisation, content and quality

of the education and the development of policies and plans related to future

developments in the eld of education.

The Board of Studies (Opleidingscommissie/OC)

Dutch law requires each study programme to have a Board of Studies, advising

the Dean and the Director of Studies on educational matters. Half the board

members are students; the other half are scientic staff.

The Board of Examiners (Examencommissie/EC)

This Board is responsible for the organisation and co-ordination of all

examinations and the assignment of examiners. The board draws up instructions

and guidelines for student assessment. The Board is also in charge of approving

the individual educational programmes proposed by students.

The organisers (regelaars) of the MSc tracks

Each track has its own organiser:

Applied Geophysics: Dr E.C. Slob

Engineering Geology: Dr D.M.J. Ngan-Tillard

Petroleum Engineering: Dr E.S.J. Rudolph

Resource Engineering: J.J. de Ruiter

Reservoir Geology: Dr G.J. Weltje


Quality Assurance and Education Policy Advisor

E.C.M. Tijmensen, Stevinweg 1, room 2.67

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88093

The educational adviser is responsible for monitoring the quality of the

educational programmes; following up on evaluations and putting their

recommendations into action; initiating and supporting educational renewal

project; and supporting the Board of Studies.

The Academic Counsellors, appointments and open consultation hours

P. (Pascal) de Smidt or K. (Karel) Karsen

Stevinweg 1, Room: 2.79 / 2.77.1

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81068 / 83337


[email protected]

The academic counsellors advise students on all study-related affairs. This

includes providing information to pre-university students and students from

other institutes of higher education. They also can help if there are family

circumstances or other condential matters that affect your study. The faculty

and the academic counsellors guarantee that all private information will be

treated condentially.

Student questions are generally related to:

- the programme and regulations;

- illness and private matters;

- study support (planning and how to study);

- lodging appeals against assessment results.

If you would like more general information, or if you need advice or help, please

make an appointment with one of the academic counsellors: Pascal de Smidt

and Karel Karsen, by contacting their secretariat, room 2.81, tel. +31 (0)15 27

85742. In urgent cases you will immediately be put in contact with one of them.

If you have information-related questions, that can be dealt with briey, you can

also attend the open consultation hour. These take place from Monday to Friday

from 12.45 13.30 hours in rooms 2.79 and 2.77.1

You can also send an email: [email protected] or [email protected]


University and Faculty Student Councils

There are two student councils: the University Student Council and the Faculty

Student Council. Both hold yearly elections. The University Student Council is

elected by all students, while the Faculty Student Council elects candidates from

a degree programme offered by the faculty only. These councils have some

formal rights, such as the approval of programmes. Ask your Student Society for

details.

RESEARCH

The Department carries out a wide range of research. The common denominator

is the link between earth sciences, raw materials and technology. The

research covers exploration, extracting and processing solid, uid and gaseous

mineral resources, and other uses of the subsurface. It also covers resource

consumption and recycling of recourses, and the associated engineering, energy

and economic aspects. The research focuses on practical applications that are

clearly relevant to industry or society at large.


MSc programme Applied Earth Sciences

GOALS OF THE MSC PROGRAMME

Applied Earth Sciences is concerned with the interaction between Man and

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, insights and concept that dene the geological subsurface have

been completely revolutionised. Industry has become aware that integrating

geology with engineering is vital to optimise the recovery of underground

resources: the geological reality determines the feasibility of the industrial

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 to 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 that may

lead to industrial applications. 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 disciplines is also characteristic of the MSc courses. The

MSc courses encourage students to take an interdisciplinary approach, while

maintaining the option to explore in depth the chosen track. Students can

choose to specialise in one of the following areas: Applied Geophysics, Reservoir

Geology, Petroleum Engineering, Engineering Geology, Mining Engineering and

Minerals Engineering.

Anticipating the future professions of the students, the course has a strong

international character. The academic staff forms part of a vigorous international

network, which includes both industry and universities. There are active

collaborations with highly respected foreign universities that have resulted in

joint degree programmes and student exchanges. The quality of the MSc course

is internationally recognised by universities and industrial companies alike.


GENERAL GOALS OF THE MSC PROGRAMME

The Dublin Descriptors is a European framework that denes the quality

requirements of academic courses. The department applied these standards and

has identied the following general goals for its MSc graduates:

Knowledge and Understanding

the ability to draw on a broad and deep scientic knowledge and analytically

apply this to their work;

Applying Knowledge and Understanding

the ability to synthesise knowledge and to solve complex problems creatively;

Making Judgements

the development of sound judgment, personal responsibility and initiative

that will enable them to deal competently with complex and unpredictable

professional environments;

the ability to identify the possible ethical, social, environmental, aesthetic and

economic implications of their work, to which they can furthermore respond

appropriately;

Communication

the ability to assume leading roles (including management roles) in

companies and research organisations, and the ability to contribute to

innovation;

the language and communication skills to work in an international

environment, and to show social and cultural sensitivity. These skills will in

part have been acquired through experience of team work and any study

periods abroad;

Learning Skills

the ability to work and learn independently, and an awareness of the need to

update their knowledge and skills continually.


SPECIFIC GOALS OF THE MSC PROGRAMME

In addition to the general goals listed above, the department has the following

specic goals for the MSc students it wishes to attract to its programmes, and

the competencies that they should acquire:

The MSc course should be open to all students who obtain a BSc in a

relevant technical, engineering, or natural science discipline from any country,

provided the degree is of a sufciently high standard;

Graduates should have an awareness how their eld relates to other

disciplines, and the ability to engage in interdisciplinary work;

Graduates will have a command of the following:

- domain and subject-specic skills and competencies that include the core

knowledge and understanding required in the eld of Applied Earth Sciences;

- knowledge of the methods and technical practices used in this eld of study;

- relevant theoretical knowledge and methods, including modelling;

- advanced knowledge of specic areas of their chosen specialisation;

- knowledge of the specic methods and approaches in their eld of

specialisation;

Graduates will extend the understanding or application of this knowledge

by doing original research work integrated into the research activity of the

department, culminating in a thesis.

STRUCTURE OF THE MSC PROGRAMME

The MSc programme in Applied Earth Sciences has been developed to achieve

these goals within the Bachelors/Masters structure that was introduced in the

Netherlands fairly recently. The MSc programmes, ofcially introduced at TU

Delft in 2002, have two alternative structures. Both guarantee interdisciplinary

awareness and avoid over-specialisation:

1. A programme provided fully by TU Delft, consisting of a backbone of common

courses, given principally in the rst year, complemented by specialised courses

and thesis work in the second year. This structure exists for the Masters track

in Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, which offers two specialisations:

Reservoir Geology and Petroleum Engineering. Since September 2006 a similar

structure exists for the specialisation Engineering Geology, within the broader

track of Geo-Engineering and in cooperation with Civil Engineering.


2. An international programme, involving different European universities.

Students take courses at different universities throughout the rst year,

returning to Delft for their thesis work. This structure exists for the Masters

track Resource Engineering and its two specialisations: Mining Engineering

and Mineral Processing (both in collaboration with Aachen, Helsinki and

Exeter), and the Applied Geophysics track (in collaboration with Aachen and

Zurich).

The international tracks of the MSc Applied Earth Sciences have a high

proportion of full time foreign students in the Resource Engineering programmes

(provided fully by TU Delft), as well as students who spend shorter periods

at Delft through exchange programmes with reputable foreign universities

(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 Reservoir Geology

Geo Engineering Engineering

Geology

Resource Engineering EMC EMEC

Applied Geophysics


The MSc tracks

The department of Geotechnology offers the following MSc tracks with their

specialisations for the academic year 2007-2008:

Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, with the specialisations Petroleum

Engineering and Reservoir Geology;

Geo-Engineering, with the specialisation Engineering Geology;

Resource Engineering, with the specialisations Mineral Processing (EMEC) and

Mining Engineering (EMC);

Applied Geophysics.

A short description of each specialisation is given below:

APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

Course objective

The goal of the Applied Geophysics track is to train students to become well

qualied in applied geophysics related to either hydrocarbon exploration and

exploitation, or to environmental and engineering investigations (including

geothermal energy exploration and exploitation), whilst maintaining a solid

background in the other speciality. The nal research project will allow our

students to 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

- Geothermal energy exploration and exploitation

- Numerical modelling

The programmes course modules are taught at all three partner universities:

the rst part is given in Delft, the second in Zurich, and the last in Aachen.

Students then nish their programme with an 8-month graduation research

project at one of the three partner universities.

Employment

Our graduates work in a wide range of research institutes related to the

energy and engineering industry, as well as oil and gas companies, geothermal

companies, contractors, engineering companies, operators and nancial

institutions. Other graduates go on to enrol in PhD programmes around the world.

Contact

TU Delft: Dr Evert Slob

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88732


ETH Zurich: Prof. Alan Green

Tel: +44 633 2657


RWTH Aachen: Prof. Christoph Clauser

Tel: +49 241 809 4825


Website: www.idealeague.org/geophysics


PETROLEUM ENGINEERING & GEOSCIENCES

Petroleum Engineering

The Petroleum Engineering specialisation includes all aspects of the upstream

petroleum industry, from reservoir and production engineering to economical

evaluation and the optimisation of project development. The main objective

of the course is for students to integrate knowledge of the different aspects

of petroleum engineering (reservoir technology, petrophysics, production

technology, production geology). This will enable them to manage the

development of an oil or gas eld, or to do research.

Focal points in research and education

Real-time reservoir characterization and optimization of reservoir development

Fluid ow modelling honouring multi-scale geological heterogeneity

Conformance control, inow performance and smart wells

Placement and injectivity of uids and chemical treatments

Improved oil recovery

Unconventional hydrocarbon recovery

CO2 sequestration

Hydraulic fracturing

Groundwater ow and subsurface environmental remediation

The rst year consists of the fundamental subjects (hydrocarbon properties,

rock-uid interaction, and numerical mathematics), the basic disciplines (drilling

and production technology, petrophysics), and a module on technology and

society worth 6 ECTS.

There are two compulsory trips in the rst year of the MSc programme: the

geological eldwork, and the visiting of companies. The total cost of both these

trips is around 675,- . These trips are not included in the tuition fee and have

to be paid for by the students themselves.

The second year includes a eld development project (6 ECTS), elective courses

(6 ECTS), and the nal thesis project.

A multi-disciplinary approach, integrating engineering and geosciences, is

central to the course programme. At the same time a signicant part of the


programme is dedicated to the underlying fundamentals. The programme as a

whole is therefore structured to ensure that our alumni are equipped to solve

not just the problems of today but also those of the future.

Employment

Our graduates work in a wide range of companies related to the petroleum

industry: oil and gas companies, contractors, engineering companies, operators,

and nancial institutions across the world. Some graduates go on to enrol in

PhD programmes; these can also be all over the world.

Contact

For further information about the course content please contact Prof. W.R. Rossen.

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86038


RESERVOIR GEOLOGY

Course objectives

The Reservoir Geology course trains students to use modern measurements,

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

Analogue eld studies of recent and ancient deposits


The rst year consists of fundamental subjects (rock-uid interaction, properties

of hydrocarbons & oileld uids, reservoir sedimentology) and basic disciplines

(exploration geology, production geology, advanced seismic interpretation, log

analysis, reservoir characterisation and development).

The second year consists of a eld development project, the thesis work

and 6 credits for electives. The course programme puts great emphasis on

multi-disciplinary work, integrating engineering and geosciences. Moreover, a

signicant part of the 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


GEO-ENGINEERING

Course objective

Civil Engineering and (Applied) Earth Sciences students are trained alongside

the Geo-Engineering track in order to allow them to make a contribution to:

1. providing innovative solutions for the construction, dredging and offshore

industries in the Netherlands and worldwide, in the context of varied

construction works and contrasting environments;

2. effectively facing the challenges of the Dutch subsurface, which is

characterized by poor ground conditions and a high water table;

3. supporting the ever-growing development of the country, whilst providing

adequate protection against ooding.

The core programme of the Geo-Engineering track provides students with a

conceptual understanding of the mechanical and hydrological interactions between

subsurface materials and engineered structures. The primary objectives are for

students to gain a sound understanding of the fundamentals of geo-engineering,

and to encourage new ideas through cross-fertilisation with different elds.


The Geo-Engineering track has four specialisations:

- Engineering Geology

- Geomechanics

- Geotechnical Engineering

- Underground Space Technology

Focal points in education and research

Ground risk and its management have an increasing visibility in the MSc

programme, reecting the aim of the Geo-Engineering Section: to reduce

ground uncertainty with the aid of geological expertise in order to limit risk in

construction and to assist the sustainable development of low-land countries,

their near-shore and offshore areas.

Employment

Expertise gained at TUDelft can be utilised in any country, and the training

that is provided is particularly relevant to development in coastal areas and/or

difcult ground conditions and/or limited space.

Contact

For more infromation, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

Course objective

The Engineering Geology specialisation is designed to provide the student with the

expertise and condence needed to be able to identify ground-related problems,

and to know how to tackle them. Students will already have a high level of

competence in the basics, a working knowledge of industrial applications, and an

ability to adapt to new technologies and environmental conditions.

Focal points in education and research

The Engineering Geology specialisation covers the full spectrum of engineering

geology disciplines pertinent to the needs of low-lying countries. Subjects

covered include the durability of coastal defences and the impacts of both the

dredging and offshore industries, as well as the fundamentals of geology, soil


mechanics, rock mechanics, and hydrogeology.

A substantial proportion of the course consists of eldwork. Exposure to

the complexity of the subsurface and its dynamic processes is progressively

developed through the study of idealised case studies (games), case histories,

and an intensive eldwork programme based on observation, analysis and

communication. Site visits and guest lectures by industrial partners are central

to the development of the students understanding of the subject, as well as

providing an opportunity to forge strong links with potential employers.

MSc students are encouraged to participate in the sections research activity in

their nal graduation project. The MSc theses involve the integration of theory

and data derived from eld observation, eld tests or laboratory work. The

following research projects are on-going:

- Methodology towards a Shared Earth Model for engineering purposes;

- Inverse modelling of ground monitoring data;

- The making of present-day deltas: how they evolved and how they respond

to changes in the sediments;

- The unusual fabric of Dutch organic soils and its environmental geomechanics;

- Anisotropic geomechanical parameters as a result of glacial shearing;

- Electromagnetic characterisation of peat deposits;

- Degradation and strengthening of geomaterials (asphalt, carbonate sands,

rocks of marginal quality).

Employment

Engineering geologists graduating from TU Delft are employed world-wide by

engineering consultants, contractors, municipalities, national and international

governmental ministries, and nancial institutions concerned with assessing

engineering challenges and geohazards. A number of them enrol in PhD

programmes, again all over the world.

Contact

For more information, please contact Dr Ngan-Tillard,

[email protected], tel:+31 (0)15 27 83325.


RESOURCE ENGINEERING

Course objective

Resource Engineering investigates materials cycle as a whole, from Mining and

Mineral Processing to Extractive Metallurgy and Recycling. Students will acquire

a clear conceptual understanding of the technical, design and economical

aspects of the processes that are part of the materials cycle.

Graduates are employed worldwide by resource-based industries (mining,

processing, metallurgy, recycling) and both resource and not resource-related

manufacturers, nancial institutions, and consultants. Some graduates go on to

enrol in PhD programmes all over 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 mining, processing, metallurgical and recycling processes

The rst year consists of practical and theoretical subjects. In these courses TU Delft

students are combined with students from other countries in the European Mining

Course (EMC) and the European Mineral Engineering Course (EMEC). Over an eight

month period students will spend times in four locations: Helsinki, Cornwall, Aachen

and Delft (see www.emmep.org) Students interested in mining will follow the EMC;

students with an interest in processing and metallurgy will follow the EMEC.

The second year consists of the thesis project and a number of elective courses.

The course programme puts great emphasis on all technical, design and

economical aspects of the total Resource cycle.

Only a limited number of students can enrol in this MSc programme.

Contact

For further information about the course content, please contact J.J. de Ruiter.

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85001



CONVERGENCE COURSE

Introduction

The convergence course covers basic subjects that are fundamental to the rest

of the MSc programme: students are not expected to know about all of these

subjects in advance. The convergence course is taught during the rst period

of the MSc programmes and is intended to cover those subjects that were not

included in the students Bachelors programme.

Depending on their individual background, students will be told which parts of the

convergence course they have to take. The convergence course consists of several parts:

1. Introduction to Geology (4 ECTS) AES1910

2. Petroleum Geology (3 ECTS) AES3820

3. Introduction to reection seismics (1 ECTS) AES3520

4. Geological excursion (1 ECTS) AES1913

5. In addition to this, all students who do not have an AES BSc must attend the basic

course Image Analysis (AES0101) taught over the course of three afternoons.

The convergence courses will be concluded by a written examination at the end

of the rst period.

For MSc students of Petroleum Engineering the convergence course consists in

most cases of all the abovementioned parts.

Students with a strong background in Geology can use the credits reserved for

the convergence course on mathematics, physics or elective courses, inside or

outside the department.

Each student has to agree with the regelaar (the course organiser) how these

credits will be covered.

Students with an AES BSc degree can choose to cover the credits for the

convergence course in the following manner. They can:

1. choose electives within AES;

2. choose electives outside AES (e.g. at Civil Engineering, TPM);

3. add these credits to their BSc thesis;

4. use these credits for an internship;

Please note that the particulars always need to be agreed with the relevant regelaar.


Study information

ACADEMIC YEAR

The student year ofcially starts on 1 September, and ends on 31 August of the

following year. The 2007-2008 academic year will start on 3 September 2007.

The Department of Geotechnology has divided the academic year into four

blocks. Each block consists of around seven weeks of teaching (study and

courses), followed by an exam period of variable length. Holidays are scheduled

for Christmas, Easter and the summer.

ATTENDANCE

During teaching periods students should attend lectures, group tutorials, etc.

but they will not be compelled to do so. All laboratory practicals are compulsory

however. In view of the intensity of the MSc course, we strongly recommend

that students do not take leave of absence during these periods, as they risk

missing essential tuition or practical work. The department is not responsible

for delays in study progress as a result of such absences, 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 of

a programme. These objectives are preferably specied in terms of learning

outcomes and competences. 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, i.e. one ECTS stands for 28 working hours.

- Student workload in ECTS includes 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 reect

the quantity of work required for each component proportionate to the total

quantity of work necessary to complete a full year of the relevant study

programme.

- Credits in ECTS can only be obtained after the required work has been

completed successfully and appropriate assessment of the learning outcomes

has taken place.

The two-year MSc course comprises 120 ECTS in total. Details about the

modules in the different MSc courses - and their credit point values can be

found in a separate chapter in this study guide.

Grading scale and grades

Student performance is documented by an ECTS grade. The ECTS grading scale

ranks the students on a statistical basis (see also Table).

The Dutch grading system rates work with marks ranging from 1 (the minimum

score) to 10 (excellent). A mark of 6 is a pass; a mark of 5 or lower is a

fail. Sometimes instead of a numerical score a descriptive appreciation of the

practical work is given. The following ECTS grading scale has been proposed,

however this scale has not yet been accepted ofcially at TU Delft. Nevertheless

the scale gives a good indication of how a mark can be translated into many

other grading scales in Europe.

Grades in the Dutch university education system (Graded from 1 to 10)

Delft University of Technology ECTS American Denition

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 Sufcient

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 registration

at least ve working days before the examination.

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, you must ll in

your name and student number. Examination regulations 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 20 working days after 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

Exam results can be checked electronically on Blackboard (blackboard.tudelft.

nl), click the Volg+ grades button on the top right of the portal page. Here the

administration lists the ofcial grades. The grades menu at the bottom of the

portal page is Blackboards own grade-system and is not commonly used.


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 DEGREE AUDIT

After fullling all MSc programme requirements, there is a graduation ceremony.

These ceremonies are held throughout the year, but for international students

they take place at the end of the academic year, normally around mid-August.

A few weeks before your proposed graduation you must register at the Service

Desk (see schedule below) for a Masters degree audit by completing an Exam

Application Form; go to http://campus.citg.tudelft.nl and choose: Forms.

The Administration then veries whether you are entitled to receive your

degree, while the Board of Examiners makes the nal decision.

The actual graduation is a public ceremony, so your family and friends are

welcome. At this stage all that remains for you to do is: show up, sign your

diploma, listen to some speeches and receive well-deserved congratulations!

For the 2007-2008 academic year, the following dates have been determined:

Apply before Meeting Examination committee

Graduation ceremony

11 September 2007 8 October 2007 19 October 2007

5 February 2008 3 March 2008 14 March 2008

6 May 2008 2 June 2008 13 June 2008

15 July 2008 Mid-July 2008 Mid-August 2008


HONOURS TRACK

An honours track is a special individual programme on top of the regular

Masters programme of about 800 hours (30 ECTS) and is related to the

discipline of the Master and/or the role of technology in society. It offers more

depth, for example in preparation of a PhD programme, or it provides a wider

orientation, for example in the eld of sustainability or another 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 course of the

students MSc programme of the student. Students who have successfully

completed their honours track receive a special certicate from the university.

Motivated students who have nished their Bachelors programme with a

weighted averaged mark of 7.5 or higher, and students who have excelled

during the rst semester (no fails and 7.5 or higher) are eligible for an honours

track in their Masters programme. Students who would like to follow an honours

track should contact the director of studies, Dr R. Weijermars.

Students who full (or will full) the above-mentioned requirements and are

interested in an honours track can apply by writing an essay in English. The

essay should contain the students motivation and a proposal for their honours

track programme. The content of the honours track programme should be

thematically consistent, and must be submitted to the director of education for

approval.

SPECIAL OPTION: TECHNOLOGY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The special option Technology in Sustainable Development was introduced in

September 2000 and can be tted into all MSc curricula at TU Delft. The aim is

to equip students with the skills needed to contribute effectively to sustainable

technological development.

A special mention will be added to the degree certicate. The option is open to

all MSc students and allows students to broaden and deepen their knowledge

regarding Sustainable Development (SD) and technology.


Depth is acquired by making sure SD is one of the core issues in the

students graduation project. Each engineering programme has a so-called

SD-referee with the necessary expertise who will assess whether SD is

sufciently elaborated in the research question as well as in the nal thesis.

This assessment will focus on how SD has been incorporated in the problem

denition, the actual work and the conclusions of the project.

Breadth is guaranteed through a number of elective courses in the eld of SD,

and the Colloquium Technology in Sustainable Development (wm0922TU).

This colloquium aims to teach the students how to apply a long-term vision in

determining engineering priorities. The colloquium takes place over 2 full weeks

(one week is a boat trip) , also requiring self-study. It is offered twice a year (in

English in autumn, and in Dutch in spring).

To summarise, three requirements have to be satised to be eligible for the

special mention Technology in Sustainable Development:

- the graduation project must focus on an SD (related) problem. The referee

advises a student on the SD content of their work;

- students have to participate in the Colloquium Technology in Sustainable

Development (wm0922TU), 4 ECTS. This is a two-week course on recent

developments in SD and introduces students to the so-called Sustainable

Technological Development method;

- students have to pass SD elective courses for a minimum of 11 ECTS to be

chosen from two clusters, consisting of at least 5 technical ECTS (the cluster

Design, Analysis, Tools), and 5 non-technical ECTS (the cluster Organisation,

Policy and Society). For a list see: www.odo.tudelft.nl

Project group Education in Sustainable Development (ODO)

The project group Education in Sustainable Development supports all

departments in their efforts to integrate Sustainable Development in their

degree programmes. It is hosted by the Faculty of Technology, Policy and

Management.


Further information:

Website: www.odo.tudelft.nl

C.F. Rammelt Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88440


Sustainable Development referees for Applied Earth Sciences:

Prof. R.J. Arts Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85190


Prof. S.M. Luthi Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86019


PROGRAMME EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

Students opinions are important to determine the quality of the education.

Feedback helps the department to identify bottlenecks. Therefore, quarterly

course evaluations take place between the quality assurance advisor, and

the students association. Sometimes lecturers themselves also attend these

evaluation meetings.

Course evaluation is a tool to improve the quality of the education. Positive and

negative feedback are both important. If necessary, recommendations are made

on how to improve courses. Courses are evaluated on the basis of:

report of the Sensor survey;

results of the course evaluation;

teachers response.

The student association plays an important role in these evaluations. The

student association often contributes information that would otherwise not come

to the fore. Evaluation results will be discussed in the Board of Studies.


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 has its own newsletter, 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 http://campus.citg.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, lm

reviews, etc. The last pages Delta in English are dedicated to English-speaking

readers, and contain 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.

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 damages could be very

high. You are strongly urged to take out third-party insurance. TU Delft is in no

way liable or responsible for any lack of insurance.

STUDYING ABROAD

Within the Geotechnology department it is sometimes possible to arrange

part of your studies abroad. Various cooperative arrangements already exist

with various 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 please contact Pascal de Smidt, room 2.79, tel. +31

(0)15 2781068 .

STUDENT SOCIETY

Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging (MV) student society

Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging

Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86039


The Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging is a student society which assists students

with their studies and provides social events which help them build up an

international network!

The MV was founded in Delft in 1892. At rst the sole objective was to organise

lectures and excursions, later this objective was expanded to providing 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 originally only open

to students from the Department of Applied Earth Sciences. Nowadays it is not

strictly a society for Dutch students anymore, since many foreign students have

come to Delft over the last couple of years to complete their studies in their MSc


phase. The MV nds it important that during their stay in Delft foreign students

get to know Dutch students and the typical Dutch student life.

Social and student life in Delft originates mostly from the fraternities and other

student associations. Nowadays these are all open both to females and males.

One of the qualities that make Delft students stand out from the rest is that they

participate in more events than classes only. They tune their soft skills so to speak.

The MV is a student association which offers all the aspects of student life in

Holland. We offer assistance with courses; we organise lectures, excursions and

parties. We even have our own pub in the centre of Delft. Because of all these

events, students get to know each other easily on a professional and a social level.

During the rst few weeks in Delft it can be quite handy to get to know certain

people who know the ropes. The board therefore organises a welcome in Het

Noorden shortly after the start of the academic year.

Company visits to the faculty are also organised by the MV. This is done for

students who are a member of the MV.

MSc Applied Earth Sciences TU Delft 2007-2008

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