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STUDY GUIDE
2015-2017
Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
for
Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM)
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Introduction
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2 How to use this Study Guide?
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4 Staff involved in course management
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6 Course calendar 2015-2017
Study Guides GEM (2015-2017)
Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth
Observatation (ITC) - University of Twente
Lund University
University of Southampton
University of Warsaw
University of Iceland
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WELCOME FROM THE NATIONAL COORDINATORS OF THE MSC IN
GEO-INFORMATION SCIENCE & EARTH OBSERVATION FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING AND MANAGEMENT (GEM)
The MSc in Geo-information Science & Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and
Management (GEM) is unique
...
Furthermore, the MSc is distinctive in that: (i) students spend time located physically at two or more of
the GEM partner institutes; (ii) the emphasis is on the entire processing chain from data collection and
techniques for data analysis and modelling through to environmental management and policy; and (iii)
the MSc emphasizes links to industry and non-academic organisations through visits and by including
such organizations as partners in delivery of the programme
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We extend to you our warmest welcome to the five institutes
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Prof
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Andrew Skidmore
Programme Coordinator
Faculty ITC/University of Twente
Prof
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Petter Pilesjo
National Coordinator
Lund University
Prof
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Katarzyna Dąbrowska-Zielińska
National Coordinator
University of Warsaw
Dr
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Dr
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1 What is GEM?
GEM stands for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and
Management
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The course is organised in modules, all
linked through the common themes of geo-information and the environment
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Depending on your background and preference, you start your studies either in The
Netherlands (University of Twente, faculty ITC) or in Sweden (Lund University)
...
However, at ITC the focus is more on the
interaction of society and technology related to environmental modelling and management while in
Lund you receive more training in quantitative biophysical modelling
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A study visit to one of the other consortium members or to our associate partner, the
University of Sydney in Australia is a possibility
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2 How to use this Study Guide?
This Study Guide provides you with details of the GEM curriculum, offered at each of the five partner
institutes, together with general information relating to studies at each of the universities
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This Study Guide is therefore
arranged in sections, one section for each university in the GEM consortium
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The sections relating to Southampton, Warsaw and Iceland provide
information to help you in selecting your 2nd year university
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nl
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3 Joint Programme Board
The programme is monitored by a Joint Programme Board (JPB)
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Furthermore, the Programme
Board approves the final list of candidates, and, in accordance with the assessment regulations, the
final list of MSc research proposals
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Dr
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K
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Dr
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(Petter) Pilesjo
Dr
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O
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Dr
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(Katarzyna) Dąbrowska-Zielińska
Prof
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R
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4 Staff involved in course management
Academic staff
Faculty ITC/University of Twente -The Netherlands
Prof
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A
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(Andrew) Skidmore
Programme Coordinator
University of Twente, Faculty ITC
Enschede, The Netherlands
Drs
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G
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k
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nl
Phone: +31 (0)53 4874250
E-mail: r
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nijmeijer@utwente
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Dr
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(Petter) Pilesjo
National Coordinator
Lund University
Lund, Sweden
Phone: +46 (0)46 222 96 54
E-mail: petter
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lu
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B
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o
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ac
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M
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Dr
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(Katarzyna) DąbrowskaZielińska
National Coordinator
Institute of Geodesy and
Cartography Warsaw, Poland
Phone: +48 22 55 40 033
E-mail: mr-w@uw
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pl
Phone: +48 22 329 19 74
E-mail: Katarzyna
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edu
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Dr
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(Rannveig) Ólafsdóttir
Representative
University of Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Phone: +354 525 - 5482
E-mail: ranny@hi
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Laura Windig
Course Secretary GEM
University of Twente, Faculty ITC
Enschede, The Netherlands
Ms Lyande Eelderink, MSc
Project Finances
University of Twente, Faculty ITC
Enschede, The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)53 4874464
E-mail: l
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c
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nl
Phone: +31 (0)53 4874401
E-mail: l
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nl
Ms
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pierik@utwente
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Eva Kovacs
Administration
Lund University
Lund, Sweden
Phone: +46 46 222 39 46
E-mail: eva
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lu
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44studentoffice
@soton
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uk
University of Warsaw – Poland
Ms
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borowy@uw
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pl
University of Iceland – Iceland
Sigríður Sif Magnúsdóttir
Administration
University of Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Phone: +354 525-4473
E-mail: siggasif@hi
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5 Objectives of the GEM course
The learning outcomes for the GEM course are as follows:
Graduates understand the scientific process and can undertake scientific research, which is
especially important for those graduates aiming to pursue higher education at PhD level
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Graduates understand geographical information management principles and can apply GIS,
remote sensing and related research methodologies and tools, either in future academic research
or as employee
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Graduates have developed leadership, negotiation and communication skills
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Graduates interact with the economic sector through their coursework and thesis components
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6 Course calendar 2015-2017
FOUNDATION YEAR (total 60 ECTS)
University of Twente/Faculty ITC, The Netherlands
Start Date
14 Sep 2015
End Date
25 Sep 2015
ECTS
-
28 Sep 2015
27 Nov 2015
15
30 Nov 2015
18 Dec 2015
5
21 Dec 2015
3 Jan 2016
-
4 Jan 2016
22 Jan 2016
5
25 Jan 2016
12 Feb 2016
5
15 Feb 2016
4 Mar 2016
5
7 Mar 2016
25 Mar 2016
5
29 Mar 2016
15 Apr 2016
5
18 Apr 2016
4 May 2016
5
9 May 2016
13 May 2016
-
17 May 2016
3 Jun 2016
5
08 Jun 2016
26 Jun 2016
5
Module Title
Registration and Introduction
NL1-3: GI Science and Earth Observation: a process-based
approach
Coordinator: Ms
...
Iris van Duren
Christmas break
NL5: System Analysis for NRM
Coordinator: Dr
...
Louise van Leeuwen
NL7: Mapping of Natural Resources
Coordinator : Drs
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Henk Kloosterman
NL9: Environmental Modelling: Causes and Impacts of Changing
Resources
Coordinator: Drs
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Kees Bronsveld
Catch-up week
NL11: Research Skills
Coordinator: Dr
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Emile Dopheide
Lund University, Sweden
Start Date
End Date
ECTS
Module Title
Introduction*
Coordinator: Prof
...
Petter Pilesjö
21 Aug 2015
28 Aug 2015
-
31 Aug 2015
30 Oct 2015
15
SE1: Geographical Information Systems, Introduction
Coordinator: Dr
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David Tennenbaum
18 Jan 2016
18 Mar 2016
15
SE3: Ecosystem Modelling
Coordinator: Prof
...
Ben Smith
29 Mar 2016
29 Apr 2016
7
...
Dr
...
5
SE5: GIS and Remote Sensing in Distributed Hydrological
Modelling
Coordinator: Dr
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Roshanak Darvishzadeh Varchechi
NL13: Advanced Topic
Coordinator: Drs
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Yousif Hussin
NL15: MSc Qualifier
Coordinator: Drs
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Emile Dopheide
MSc Exam and Graduation
Lund University, Sweden
Start Date
End Date
ECTS
Sep 2016
Jan 2017
30
3 Sep 2016
2 Nov 2016
15
3 Sep 2016
2 Nov 2016
15
5 Nov 2016
18 Jan 2017
15
5 Nov 2016
18 Jan 2017
7
...
5
19 Jan 2017
Jun 2017
6 Jun 2017
Jun 2017
30
-
module
A choice of advanced modules, SE6a, SE6b, SE7a, SE7b, SE7c below
with a total of 30 ECTS
SE6a
...
Coordinator: Dr
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NGEN04: Greenhouse gases and the Carbon Cycle
Coordinator: Dr
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NGEN03: Global Ecosystem Dynamics
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Dörte Lehsten
SE7b
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Lars Harrie
SE7c
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Ali Mansourian
MSc Research and Thesis Writing
MSc Exam and Graduation
University of Southampton, UK
Start Date
End Date
ECTS
Sep 2016
Sep 2016
-
Jul 2016
Jun 2017
60
Jul 2017
Jul 2017
-
Module Title
Introduction
Coordinator: Dr
...
O (Booker) Ogutu
UK1: GEOG6089 - MSc Research and Thesis Writing
Coordinator: Dr
...
O (Booker) Ogutu
MSc Graduation
University of Warsaw, Poland
Start Date
29 Sep 2016
29 Sept 2016
End Date
ECTS
12 Feb 2017 FIRST SEMESTER (30 ECTS)
30 Sept 2016
0
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5
PL1: Introduction to Poland
Coordinator: Dr
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Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
PL4: Environmental Policy – Application of RS
Coordinator: Prof
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Katarzyna Dąbrowska-Zielińska
PL5: Research Proposal Writing
Coordinator: Dr
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Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
PL7: MSc Research Concepts and Skills
Coordinator: Dr
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Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
PL9: MSc Research Concepts and Skills and MSc Thesis
Coordinator: Dr
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Dr
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Dr
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Dr
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Snorrason
IS4: MSc Research and Thesis Writing
Coordinator: Prof
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Rannveig Ólafsdóttir
MSc Exam and Graduation
Option B
Module Title
Introduction
Coordinator: Prof
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Rannveig Ólafsdóttir
MSc Research and Thesis Writing
Coordinator: Prof
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Rannveig Ólafsdóttir
MSc Exam and Graduation
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STUDY GUIDE
2015-2017
Master of Science Degree Course in
Geo-information Science and Earth
Observation for
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING
AND MANAGEMENT
Foundation year:
Specialisation year:
13
September 2015 - June 2016
June 2016 – June 2017
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WELCOME TO ITC
DEAR PARTICIPANTS IN THE GEM MSC PROGRAMME,
Welcome to the Faculty ITC of the University of Twente
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We hope that the course you have selected, will fulfil your
expectations
...
We are pleased to present you this study guide for the 2015-2017 Master of Science degree programme
offered at the Faculty ITC in Enschede
...
But there is more to life at ITC than only education
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Furthermore, also ITC staff is originating
from more than 25 countries: a truly international environment where you will be able to meet colleagues
from all over the world
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Well-known are
the International Sports Tournament, the International Food Festival and the International Cultural Event
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We will do our best to provide you with the quality of education that you may expect from this Faculty of
the University of Twente
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Prof
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Ir
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Veldkamp
Rector/Dean Faculty ITC
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COURSE STRUCTURE
This section provides information for participants who choose to follow either
the first foundation year, or
the second specialization year
of the GEM study programme at the Faculty ITC of the University of Twente
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These 12 modules comprise
Block 1 (modules 1-3), which is the common core of all ITC educational programmes
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Part of block 3 (modules 11 and 12), which is designed to prepare the student for his or her research work
in the second part of the course
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They follow two GEM-specific modules on research skills and statistics, but also
one of the advanced elective modules that are offered to all MSc students at ITC
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During
the MSc research phase (Block 4), GEM participants work sometimes closely with students in NRM and, in a
few cases, students of both groups may go on fieldwork together
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Although the content and learning outcomes are the same for both GEM and
NRM, the module descriptions for the specialization year have been slightly adapted (for example, some dates
and deadlines) to the specific situation of the GEM course
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It teaches the basic principles of Remote
Sensing and GIS for studying processes in the system earth and its users
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(Julia, MSc)
FOUNDATION YEAR - BLOCK 2: COURSE MODULES
Block 2 is specific for the different courses within ITC MSc programme (AES, GFM, LA, NRM, UPM, WREM)
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Students need to select an MSc thesis topic and write an MSc pre-proposal
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Module
Start
End
Title
Coordinator
4
30-11-15
18-12-15
Introduction to Natural Resources Management
Duren, I
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van (Iris, dr
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G
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(Luc, dr
...
)
6
25-01-16
12-02-16
Geo-information for NRM
Leeuwen - de Leeuw, L
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van
(Louise, ir
...
H
...
)
8
07-03-16
25-03-16
Monitoring of Natural Resources
Kloosterman, E
...
(Henk, drs
...
M
...
)
Changing Resources
10
18-04-16
04-05-16
Environmental Modelling: Societal Response and
Reflection on NRM
17
Bronsveld, M
...
(Cees, ir
...
Module
Start
End
11
17-05-16
03-06-16
Title
Coordinator
Research Skills
Sliuzas, R
...
(Richard, dr
...
J
...
(Emile, drs
...
G
...
dr
...
)
12
06-06-16
24-06-16
Geostatistics
Hamm, N
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S
...
)
12
06-06-16
24-06-16
Modelling natural resources degradation
Shrestha, D
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P
...
)
12
06-06-16
24-06-16
Spatial data for disaster risk management
Westen, C
...
van
(Cees, dr
...
J
...
van (Frank, dr
...
A
...
J
...
ir
...
dr
...
A
...
)
and GIS
12
06-06-16
24-06-16
Species distribution modeling and climate change impact
Groen, T
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(Thomas, dr
...
)
12
06-06-16
24-06-16
RS/GIS analysis methods to support food and water
Bie, C
...
J
...
de
security studies
(Cees, dr
...
)
12
06-06-16
24-06-16
Participatory mapping and GIS
Verplanke, J
...
12
06-06-16
24-06-16
Analysis of intra-urban, socio-spatial patterns
Martinez Martin, J
...
(Jeroen, drs
...
)
12
06-06-16
24-06-16
Advanced urban land use change and modeling
Sliuzas, R
...
(Richard, dr
...
J
...
benefit analysis and economics in spatial planning
12
06-06-16
(Emile, drs
...
(Suhyb,
dr
...
)
SPECIALISATION YEAR - BLOCK 3: RESEARCH PROFILE (PART 2)
Block 3 in the specialisation year prepares the student for his/her MSc research by offering learning
opportunities on research skills (module 12b) and statistics (module 14) as well as advanced topics on
specific research methods and tools which the student has to make a choice of (module 13)
...
18
Module
12b
Start
06-06-16
End
Title
Coordinator
26-06-16
Research Skills
Darvishzadeh
Varchehi, R
...
)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
Advanced Topic(s)
Dopheide, E
...
M
...
)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
3D Geo-information from imagery
Gerke, M
...
ing
...
A
...
)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
Advanced geostatistics
Stein, A
...
dr
...
)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
Thermal infrared remote sensing: From surface to satellite
Hecker, C
...
(Christopher, dr
...
L
...
(Robert, dr
...
)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
Spatial-temporal analytics and modelling
Zurita Milla, R
...
)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and
Looijen, J
...
(Joan,
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applying spatial
drs
...
(Valentijn,
MSc)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
Land governance
Tuladhar, A
...
(Arbind, dr
...
G
...
(Luc,
in decision rooms
dr
...
)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
Urban risks: Planning for adaption
Flacke, J
...
)
13
27-06-16
15-07-16
Climate change impacts and adaptation: Analysis and
monitoring techniques for climate change
Timmermans, W
...
(Wim, ir
...
H
...
(Tom,
modelling
dr
...
)
14
25-07-16
12-08-16
Statistics
Hussin, Y
...
(Yousif,
dr
...
J
...
(Emile, drs
...
It is required to have an approved MSc
research proposal before entering this block
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Module
Start
End
Title
Coordinator
16-23
05-09-16
16-06-17
MSc Research and Thesis Writing
Dopheide, E
...
M
...
)
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20
TEACHING PERIOD
Period
Time
1st period
08
...
till 10
...
Coffee/Tea
Break
2nd period
10
...
till 12
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Lunch break
3rd period
13
...
till 15
...
Coffee/Tea
Break
4th period
15
...
till 17
...
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EVENTS, HOLIDAYS AND BREAKS
2015
Introduction weeks
14 September 2015 through 25 September 2015
Opening Academic Programme ITC
01 October 2015
Christmas break
21 December 2015 through 01 January 2016
2016
MSc research fair
16 March 2016
Good Friday
25 March 2016
Easter Monday
28 March 2016
King's day
27 April 2016
Liberation day
05 May 2016
Ascension day
05 May 2016 (and 06 May 2016 ITC closed)
Catch-up week
09 May 2016 through 13 May 2016
Whitsun Monday
16 May 2016
Catch-up week
18 July 2016 through 22 July 2016
Proposal presentations
29 August 2016 through 02 September 2016
Mid-term presentations
14 November 2016 through 18 November 2016
Christmas break
19 December 2016 through 30 December 2016
2017
Thesis submission
June 2017
Defences
June 2017
Closing week
June 2017
Graduation
June 2017
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ROLES WITHIN THE CURRICULUM
Course Director
drs
...
G
...
g
...
nl
Course Secretary
Windig, L
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C
...
j
...
windig@utwente
...
The
Education Director can delegate tasks to the Central Course Director
...
The Course Director or Course Coordinator is
responsible for execution of the courses, including logistic aspects, fieldwork, purchase of all materials,
the administration of information regarding students and their study results, diplomas and course records,
and course content archiving
...
She is the first point of
contact for students requiring information regarding the course
...
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
The Education Director is the Dean's delegate on education matters and is a member of the Management
Team of the Faculty ITC
...
EXAMINATION BOARD
The Examination Board has to decide in an objective and professional manner whether a student has
achieved all knowledge, skills and attitudes, as defined in the OER (Onderwijs- en Examenregeling) to
award a degree, diploma or certificate of a specific course
...
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MODULE COORDINATOR
Each module is coordinated by a staff member of the Scientific departments
...
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The Programme Committee advices the Dean and the Course Directors on any matter pertaining to
ITC's Master level course and non-degree courses, implemented by the Course Directors
...
PROPOSAL ASSESSMENT BOARD
MSc students have to develop a research proposal for their thesis and defend this to the Proposal
Assessment Board (PAB) at the end of Module 15 of the MSc programme
...
A
positive decision of the PAB grants the MSc student entrance to Block 4, the research phase, of the MSc
programme
...
In many courses the Course Director or Course Coordinator has the role
of Student Advisor
...
THESIS ASSESSMENT BOARD
The Thesis Assessment Board is responsible for the assessment of the MSc thesis at the end of the
MSc degree programme
...
The emphasis on doing research and/or designing or developing new methods or techniques
depends on the application domain
...
Students have to be
prepared for that
...
It should be noted that most if not all
research at ITC is already multidisciplinary in nature
...
In their profession, the graduates have to apply knowledge and skills independently
...
At the
beginning of the programme, the teacher will have the main control and the programme will contain some
choices, especially concerning preparation for the MSc research
...
During the programme the teacher role will develop towards the role of advisor
...
The teacher supports this as a coach (while still passing on his/her
experience)
...
He/she defines the content to be studied and learning tasks and
exercises which have to be executed
...
The number of contact hours between teacher and students is relatively large in this
stage, mainly consisting of lectures and supervised practical exercises
...
The student advisor is
assigned for the whole MSc course
...
The teacher defines the framework in which
the student can make his/her own choices about study tasks
...
The student has to start thinking about his/her MSc research
topic and consult staff about its feasibility
...
DOMAIN MODULES
In the case of the GEM MSc course, the second block (modules 4-10) are taught in a multidisciplinary
fashion to MSc and Postgraduate diploma participants together
...
g
...
The teaching and learning in Block 2 is built loosely around the Driving Forces- Pressures-State-ImpactsResponses (DPSIR) framework for the assessment of environmental problems and the management of
natural resources
...
Modules 6, 7 and 8 are of a more technical
nature and provide the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the state of the system
...
At the conclusion of
block 2, participants focus on the potential and limitations, on the effectiveness of geo-information in
natural resources management and reflect on the role of the natural resources information specialist (i
...
as a typical ITC graduate) in the NRM process as a whole, and in a specific field such as spatial
ecology, agriculture or forestry
...
The student works on the final version of MSc research proposal and
consults his student advisor and other specialised staff about its feasibility and quality
...
The number of contact hours between teacher and student is further reduced
to make room for independent study by the student
...
BLOCK 4: STUDENT LED
In Block 4 the student works individually and independently on his/her MSc research project
...
The student is responsible for progress and quality of his/her own research project
and its defence at the end
...
It is therefore wise to look for peer support and peer review opportunities in this
phase, which is offered in the research theme where staff, PhD and MSc students are together
...
itc
...
itc
...
itc
...
utwente
...
(Julia, MSc)
INTRODUCTION
This block forms the basis of the MSc and PGD course at ITC
...
As such the block consists of 4 interrelated parts:
theoretical part which focuses on the main principles of system theory, GIS, EO, data integration, and
the role of the user;
A practical part in which the knowledge gained can be applied and skills can be developed on
operation of industry standard software and tools;
An application oriented part in which participants learn how to individually design and carry out
sequential data processing steps typical for the creation and use of basic GIS and EO methods;
Introduction and development of academic skills
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Main objective: Participants will be able to generate information from earth observation and data in Geoinformation Systems to support the study of processes in system earth and the role of individuals and
organizations to manage these processes
...
Explain the main processes in system earth;
2
...
Process, generate, analyse and disseminate spatial data;
4
...
Describe the role of human beings as 'the users' at different levels of scale in the system earth;
6
...
CONTENT
The block covers a wide range of topics offered through lectures, practical sessions, guided discussions
and a case study that takes place the last week of the module
...
The level of knowledge that the learning outcomes of the Core are addressed are mainly
remembering, understanding and applying
...
At this stage in the MSc programme, the focus should be mainly on solving problems and on
applying existing methods
...
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Tolpekin, V
...
(eds) (2013): The core of GI Science: a systems-based approach, ITC, Enschede,
The Netherlands
...
Each of these overall assessments is
assigned to one of the three modules:
Module 1 will get the mark obtained from GI Science and modelling, and is composed of two
assessment elements (one graded individual assignment (30%) and one graded test (70%));
Module 2 will get the mark obtained from Earth Observation, and is composed of two assessment
elements (one graded assignment (30%) and one graded test (70%));
Module 3 will get the mark obtained from Integrations and Perspectives, and the case study (one
graded individual assignment (30%) and one graded test (70%))
...
A Fail or a mark of 0 will be assigned for those
assessment elements which are not submitted
...
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FOUNDATION YEAR
BLOCK 2: COURSE MODULES
33
34
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
Module
NL4
Module code
M15-NRM-110
Period
30 November 2015 - 18 December 2015
EC
5
Module coordinator
Duren, I
...
van (Iris, dr
...
This is
achieved through the sharing of the professional background of the participants and their functions in
relation to the tasks and processes of NRM
...
Particular attention is given to highlighting the importance of geo-spatial data in the NRM processes
...
The module develops
analytical reasoning and critical thinking when working with geographical data and products
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the module, participants will be able to:
Define NRM and explain their own professional contribution to it;
Describe the role of sustainable development and NRM;
Justify the need for multi-stakeholder approaches in NRM;
Apply some relevant planning and management tools for NRM;
Use basic descriptive statistics to analyse and describe data relating to natural resources;
Describe geo-spatial information requirements in NRM
...
This is done through reflecting upon the professional context of the participants` functions in relation to the
tasks and processes of NRM
...
The module is characterised by short presentations, individual and group exercises,
"hands-on" learning, games and role play, video presentations, and field exercises
...
CONTENT
The module covers the following topics:
Natural resources and natural resources management;
Actors and objectives in natural resources management;
Conflicts and participation in NRM problem situations;
Problem Structuring in NRM;
Case of multi-sector NRM planning in the Netherlands;
Introduction to disciplinary approaches and information requirements in NRM conflict situations;
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Introductory statistics
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
10
Supervised practicals
24
Unsupervised practicals
20
Individual assignment
30
Group assignment
40
Self study
10
Examination
2
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
8
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Participants will have to satisfactorily complete the various assignments given during the module
...
The application of spatial information
in an NRM context will be assessed based on a case study report
...
G
...
(Luc, dr
...
)
INTRODUCTION
This module aims at introducing basic concepts and issues in Natural Resources Management (NRM)
...
A
systems approach to NRM will be applied
...
Evaluate the potential of geo-information and earth observation for the analysis of natural systems and
explicitly link this to the organization that uses or could use these technologies
...
Application of geo-information for the analysis of natural systems, such as:
Problem analysis and problem structuring;
System and situation analysis including organizational setting;
Ecosystems analysis;
Livelihood concept and analysis;
Farming systems analysis;
Natural resources degradation analysis;
Introduction to basic statistical inference and its application;
Introduction to scientific argumentation;
Introduction to planning and decision support systems
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
44
Supervised practicals
42
Unsupervised practicals
14
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
24
Self study
12
Examination
8
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Written examination
...
M
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Sound management of natural resources requires adequate geo-information about the spatial and
temporal dimensions of the natural resource system, for example to assess the extent and condition of
forest resources, to analyse ecological changes, to model food security scenarios and/ or to plan for
intervention
...
This implies that sharing and exchange of data and information is crucial
...
In this module, participants focus on the various aspects of development and management of an
information system for analysis and management of a forest, agricultural or ecological system
...
Participants identify and visualise data flows and critically assess the extent to which existing data meet
the requirements
...
In a final case study they develop an information system and implement a geodatabase for a particular
management issue
...
This module expands upon proven methods and examines new
approaches to database design and geo-information handling for natural resources management
...
They are able to design the structure of an information system with geodatabase and
implement this database to support management of forest resources, ecologically sensitive areas and food
security
...
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CONTENT
Assessment of information requirements;
Assessment of existing spatial databases;
Data quality assessment and evaluation;
Analysis of data flows and interactions between data users and producers;
Interactive data dissemination and geoportals;
Design of an information system with a spatial database
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
20
Supervised practicals
30
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
20
Group assignment
50
Self study
22
Examination
2
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Written examination;
Report and presentation on a practical assignment
...
H
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Under the influence of driving forces, like population growth, economic growth and natural phenomena,
human activities (e
...
industrial and agricultural activities) exercise pressure on the environment
...
Subsequently this change impacts the qualities and services of natural and cultural ecosystems (e
...
biological diversity, food supply and forest quality) on which we depend
...
This requires up-to-date worldwide, regional and local geo-databases
...
It includes field sampling design, field data collection
and sampling statistics
...
At the end of the module students will be able to:
Select appropriate methods (qualitative empirical and/or quantitative physical-based techniques) for
acquiring spatial data for the defined research question or project aim;
Determine the required field data and design a (stratified) sampling scheme;
Apply the selected methods of spatial data collection;
Evaluate the quality / reliability of the acquired data;
Demonstrate a scientific attitude towards using methods for earth observation and geo-information
acquisition for mapping and monitoring of the environment
...
Spectral characteristics of natural surfaces (natural and agricultural vegetation, soil);
2
...
Hyper-spectral remote sensing for mapping;
4
...
LIDAR remote sensing for mapping;
6
...
Hyper-temporal remote sensing for mapping , with emphasis on hyper-temporal NDVI images;
8
...
Object based image versus pixel based image classification for mapping purposes;
Qualitative / landscape guided approach to mapping of natural and cultural ecosystems with focus on
the relation between landscape forming factors (including human interference) and land cover / land
use, based on image classification and fieldwork;
Accuracy assessment of the mapped spatial information
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
30
Supervised practicals
44
Unsupervised practicals
10
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
0
Self study
36
Examination
8
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
16
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Written examination;
Report and oral presentation on a practical assignment
...
H
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Under the influence of driving forces - and in particular, population growth, economic growth and natural
phenomena - human activities (e
...
industrial and agricultural activities) exercise pressure on the
environment
...
Subsequently this change impacts the qualities and services of natural and cultural
ecosystems (e
...
biological diversity, food supply and forest quality) on which we depend
...
This requires up-todate worldwide, regional and local spatial-temporal databases
...
The first part of the module discusses the temporal characteristics of natural and cultural ecosystems,
theory and practice of change detection - including error propagation - and how to analyse, map and
interpret hyper temporal data
...
The second part focuses on monitoring - based on criteria selection and indicators - of changes in the
state of the environment as result of the pressure of human activities (impact) on natural and cultural
ecosystems qualities and ecosystem services, within the context of project cycles and the Driving force
Pressure State, Impact, Response model (DPSIR)
...
On completion of the module you will be able to:
Apply the selected methods of spatial-temporal data collection for mapping temporal characteristics of
natural and cultural ecosystems and change detection;
Evaluate the quality/ reliability of the acquired data;
Understand the position of monitoring within the Driving force, Pressure, State, Impact, Response
model (DPSIR) and project cycles;
Identify and select criteria and indicators for monitoring;
Demonstrate a scientific attitude towards using methods for earth observation and geo-information
acquisition for mapping and monitoring of the environment
...
Mapping the temporal dimension
Remote sensing and the temporal dimension (multi temporal images, hyper temporal imagery);
Sequential mapping and change detection;
Radiometric, atmospheric and geometric correction;
Land cover change detection (bi temporal vs
...
digital change detection, direct mathematical image differences, image regression, post
classification change detection, change detection algorithms);
Sequential mapping and error propagation;
Hyper-temporal remote sensing (data preparation, interpretation and mapping), with emphasis on
hyper-temporal NDVI images, cross correlation with existing maps and data mining for legend
construction and NDVI classes for stratified field sampling
...
PREREQUISITES
Modules 1-7 of the NRM MSc course
...
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ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING: CAUSES AND
IMPACTS OF CHANGING RESOURCES
Module
NL9
Module code
M16-NRM-104
Period
29 March 2016 - 15 April 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Looijen, J
...
(Joan, drs
...
Addressing such negative changes requires understanding of the processes which degrade the
environment
...
Proper understanding of cause and effect in resource degradation is crucial to achieve this
...
In this module, participants will study techniques to infer causation from environmental data and to develop
models to predict change in the state of the resource base in response to changes in the environment
...
This is
done on the basis of 'guided choice';
Describe limitations of correlative statistics and select and apply appropriate techniques in
environmental science;
Describe, select and apply various available techniques to predict impacts and consequences of
environmental change (dynamic modelling, scenario building);
Apply these techniques in different case studies and critically assess the quality and uncertainty of the
resulting predictions;
Compare and contrast different environmental models
...
During the module, all participants study a range of generic approaches to infer causation
from environmental data and to assess the possible impacts on natural resources
...
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1
...
2
...
These models take different approaches to the description of the natural world,
depending on the objectives of the model
...
Spatial Multi Criteria Evaluation (SMCE);
Cellular Automata (CA) and Agent Based Models (ABM);
Dynamic land use modelling;
Species distribution modelling
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
38
Supervised practicals
48
Unsupervised practicals
25
Individual assignment
15
Group assignment
0
Self study
15
Examination
3
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Written examination (statistics);
Individual assignment (modelling)
46
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING: SOCIETAL
RESPONSE AND REFLECTION ON NRM
Module
NL10
Module code
M16-NRM-105
Period
18 April 2016 - 4 May 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Bronsveld, M
...
(Cees, ir
...
Conflicts can emerge when certain groups exploit resources in such a way
that it causes adverse effects to others
...
Societal groups respond to these changing threats in
natural resource availability with initiatives, projects, policies (and sometimes wars)
...
Following the DPSIR framework societal responses can be directed towards driving forces, pressures,
state, or impact
...
For example we need to know whether countries
effectively avoid deforestation (which needs input from remote sensing) before being able to compensate
countries for doing this (as under REDD+)
...
This module marks the end of NRM block 2
...
During the remainder of the module
participants will reflect on NRM through critical evaluation of methods and approaches that have been
presented and discussed in block 2
...
The main purpose is that participants reflect on the role
of natural resources information specialists (i
...
as typical ITC NRM graduates) in the provision of spatial
information to inform society, including local and global-level decision makers
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the module participants should be able to:
Explain how spatial information and analysis informs society regarding changes in or threats to natural
resource availability;
Identify real and potential societal responses to a specific NRM case following a DPSIR framework;
Analyse the potential use of geo-information and earth observation within the NRM case;
Demonstrate an application of geo-information and earth observation to the NRM case;
Effectively organize group activities in producing a common end result;
Write an individual concise and coherent summary report of the group activities carried out
...
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PREREQUISITES
Modules 1-9 of the NRM MSc course
...
48
FOUNDATION YEAR BLOCK 3:
RESEARCH PROFILE
49
50
RESEARCH SKILLS
Module
NL11
Module code
P16-EDU-100
Period
17 May 2016 - 3 June 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Sliuzas, R
...
(Richard, dr
...
Your success in this phase depends, apart from skills and conceptual background in your
scientific discipline, on the ability to adequately structure your research proposal and thesis
...
It teaches you why research
is structured as it is and challenges you to develop the ability to critically review scientific work of yourself
and others
...
Also you will develop skills to structure scientific research and write proper
structured English
...
The module is structured as a series of common lectures, with per-course breakout sessions
...
Selected topics will be taught by other departmental staff and
supporting staff
...
CONTENT
The scientific enterprise and the ITC MSc student's place in it;
Logic and structure of scientific research;
Inference in various scientific disciplines;
Literature search, citation and bibliography;
Abstracting and reviewing scientific research;
Structured scientific writing and argumentation;
How to structure an MSc research proposal;
Ethics and professionalism in research
...
PREREQUISITES
Before entering module 11 participants have to identify their intended line of research based on MSc
project topics that are provided during the MSc fair held in March
...
At the start of module 11 participants must be able to:
Present and discuss research relevant to their field of interest in public (orally, supported by
presentation slides);
Find, evaluate, and summarise relevant and up-to-date scientific literature to support research;
Communicate about technical subjects in written English
...
g
...
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Updated ITC Lecture notes based upon:
Rossiter, D
...
(2012)
...
1
...
180)
...
Rossiter, D
...
(2012)
...
2
...
212)
...
Rossiter, D
...
(2012)
...
3
...
39)
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
48
Supervised practicals
0
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
32
Group assignment
0
Self study
61
Examination
3
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
The module marks will be based upon a module test and 2 assignments, the weights of which will be
communicated at the start of the module
...
J
...
(Emile, drs
...
These topics are
offered by the scientific departments in modules 12 and 13 and are designed to equip students with
specific tools, methods and applications that are important for their intended MSc research
...
The choice of advanced topics is made, and explained, in the MSc pre-proposal that has to be
submitted before the start of module 11
...
CONTENT
These are the advanced topics in module 12 that were on offer in 2015:
Module 12
Title
M15-EOS-100
Laser Scanning
M15-EOS-101
Geostatistics
M15-ESA-100
Modelling natural resource degradation
M15-ESA-101
Spatial data for disaster risk management
M15-ESA-102
Field methods for Earth Sciences
M15-GIP-100
Spatial databases and their design
M15-GIP-101
Geovisual Analytics
M15-NRS-100
M15-NRS-101
Assessment of the effect of climate change on agro-ecological systems using optical and SAR
remote sensing and GIS
Species distribution modeling and climate change impact
M15-NRS-102
RS/GIS analysis methods to support food and water security studies
M15-PGM-100
Participatory mapping and GIS
M15-PGM-101
Analysis of intra-urban, socio-spatial patterns
M15-PGM-102
Advanced urban land use change and modeling
M15-PGM-103
Integrated assessment: Applying principles of cost benefit analysis and economics in spatial
planning
HYDROSAT: Observing the water cycle from space
M15-WRS-100
The final list of advanced topics that will be offered in 2016 will be made available no later than March
2016
...
Note that, for some topics, specific knowledge and skills may be required
...
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COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Specified per advanced subject
...
Note that the assessment of module 12 must result in a mark
...
G
...
dr
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Airborne, terrestrial and mobile laser scanning are modern technologies to acquire and monitor the
geometry of the Earth's surface and objects above the surface like buidlings, trees and road
infrastructures
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After this module students should be able to:
Assess the applicability of laser scanning for various tasks;
Explain and perform the general processing steps used for generation of laser scanning data;
Evaluate the quality of laser scanning datasets;
Interpret and analyse point cloud processing results
...
General processing of point clouds: Visualization, segmentation of point clouds, error sources and
correction methods, quality analysis
...
Detection and modelling: 3D reconstruction of buildings,infrastructure, and landscapes; change
detection with multi-temporal and single epoch data for map updating; mobile mapping for
road inventory
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
Core modules knowledge on Remote Sensing and GIS
...
55
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
28
Supervised practicals
10
Unsupervised practicals
2
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
0
Self study
101
Examination
3
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Oral report on individual assignment and written examination
...
A
...
(Nicholas, dr
...
By the end of
the module you should have a good knowledge of basic theory AND be able to implement analysis
using R and GIS
...
The attentional to location is what
differentiates the statistics that you study in this module from the classic statistics that you have studied
previously
...
As such, the module is relevant for students in all departments at ITC
...
Where appropriate, we will also link to GIS
software since this is important for using geostatistics
...
Applications can be found in geoinformatics, water resources, soil science,
ecology and disaster management
...
We do use tradional lectures and practical
exercises to deliver the key concepts and develop practical skills
...
We typically have students from a range of backgrounds
...
Our experience is that such students can then develop a strong
understanding of geostatistics and not just treat it as a "black box"
...
During practical exercises you will work range of datasets that are relevant to the different ITC
domains
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
explain and apply the linear model in the context of a geospatial analysis;
explain the concept of auto-correlation and outline how this is described and modelling using the
variogram;
calculate sample variograms and fit models to those sample variograms AND justify choices made
during this process;
apply ordinary kriging and interpret the results (mean and kriging variance);
extend the ordinary kriging case to regression kriging through the use of appropriate covariates;
describe and implement a geostatistical simulation;
explain the concept of cross-covariance and the cross-variogram and apply these to co-kriging for a
simple dataset;
contrast and compare model-based and design-based sampling strategies;
develop a thorough critical geostatistical analysis that leads to a written report and oral presentation;
develop and enhance core skills in group work, oral presentations and scientific report writing
...
We
then model autocorrelation using variograms and covariance functions and then apply the variogram
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for prediction using ordinary kriging
...
We begin the second week by extending ordinary kriging to regression kriging
...
In the first two weeks students
will work with a range of datasets
...
You will be
provided with a dataset and a project brief and will be required to work this out fully and report your
findings orally and in writing
...
g
...
PREREQUISITES
Module 1-11 of the ITC MSc programme
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
Insight and experience with quantitative geodata (GIS, Remote Sensing);
Basic knowledge of probability (distributions) and statistics (including t-tests and linear
'regression'
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
20
Supervised practicals
18
Unsupervised practicals
18
Individual assignment
20
Group assignment
30
Self study
32
Examination
6
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
The assessment is split between project work (50%) and a written exam (50%)
...
B
...
(Dhruba, dr
...
This can have detrimental effects on fundamental processes within
natural and man-made ecosystems
...
In addition to this, excessive rain can have devastating effect by generating high surface runoff
...
On the other hand if an area receives
consistently below average precipitation it can have substantial impact on the ecosystem and can
cause drought
...
Knowledge on the one hand of the degradation processes/rates and on the other hand of conservation
measures, can help quantify the problem and find suitable solutions for controlling degradation
...
Guidelines for this are given by the WOCAT system (www
...
net) and the DESIRE
project (www
...
eu)
...
desire- project
...
CONTENT
The course teaches to identify the primary factors leading to natural resource degradation and analyse
their influence on degradation processes
...
Theory and exercises (2 weeks):
Factors, process mechanisms and consequences of natural resource degradation (e
...
loss of
biomass, disturbance of hydrological balance, land degradation);
Remote sensing techniques for land cover/land use change analysis;
Modelling surface runoff, soil loss and/or flash flood modelling;
Mitigation measures and conservation planning for watershed management and discuss methods
developed to engage stakeholders
...
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PREREQUISITES
Basic understanding of the principles of remote sensing and geographic information system;
Background knowledge in natural sciences (earth sciences, natural resources, agriculture, forestry,
hydrology, soil)
...
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
(Electronic) handouts, scientific literature, satellite images, digital databases and open source software etc
...
60
SPATIAL DATA FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
Module
NL12
Module code
M15-ESA-101
Period
6 June 2016 - 24 June 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Westen, C
...
van (Cees, dr
...
Many regions are
exposed to natural hazards, each with unique characteristics
...
The risk due to natural
disaster is changing, due to changes in population, land use and climate
...
Multi-hazard assessment involves the assessment of
relationships between different hazards and especially for concatenated or cascading hazards
...
Hazard and risk assessments are carried out at
multiple scales, ranging from global to a community level
...
This module provides an overview of various forms of spatial data, and examines the approaches used
for hazard and risk assessment
...
Several approaches are also treated that
have been developed to generate elements-at-risk databases with emphasis on population and building
information, as these are the most used categories for loss estimation
...
The use of multihazard risk for disaster risk reduction is also treated within this module, and we will look at different
structural and non- structural measures for risk reduction, and also to the tools used for analysing
optimal ones
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This module shows you how spatial data is used in advanced methods for risk assessment, inlcuding
techniques for probabilistic risk assessment, the end users of such information and the Spatial
Data Infrastructure required;
The module also gives the risk management framework and introduces you how spatial risk
information is used to disaster risk management;
The integration of risk information with other relevant information into disaster risk management and
environmental impact assessment;
Define how risk analysis results are used, by whom, in what way;
Translate the results into an integrated planning/policy level
...
Users and providers of Risk Information
...
Spatial data requirements for Risk Management
...
We will look what types of data are required at
different scales, and for different types of hazard
...
Multi-hazard risk assessment
...
cenn
...
Also a small scale example of a multi-hazard risk
assessment is shown for the Nocera area in South Italy
...
In this component we will look at
internationally developed software modules for risk assessment such as HAZUS (Multi-hazard risk
methodology developed for the US by FEMA), and CAPRA (Comprehensive Assessment of Probabilistic
Risk
developed by the World bank)
...
This includes a practical exercise dealing
with a simulation case study for the use of spatial information in responding to a disaster event
...
The use of risk information in a cost-benefit analysis for the design of risk reduction measures
...
Use of risk information in spatial planning
...
Analyzing the risk in a changing environment
...
Remark: This module is also interesting for AES MSc students of the Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk
Management specialization, as the components taught in this course are new with respect to the previous
course components
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
Basic skills in GIS and Remote Sensing
...
62
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
25
Supervised practicals
40
Unsupervised practicals
25
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
16
Self study
10
Examination
4
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
The assessment is made based on the submission of a number of assignments and presentations, and
does not include an exam
...
J
...
van (Frank, dr
...
In this integrated approach field based
methods play an important role in the investigations of the surface geological parameters at outcropscale and determinations of the relationships between the variations in remotely sensed and
geophysical imagery and the geology on the ground
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the module the student should be able to:
Make preliminary Earth Science interpretations from remotely sensed, geophysical imagery and other
spatial data sets and plan field data acquisition and validation using a variety of geophysical,
chemical and spectral field instruments;
Acquire field observations of the surface geology at outcrop scale and to use field instrumentation to
measure chemical, physical, structural and mineralogical parameters;
Integrate the acquired field observations and measurements with the geological models and
interpretations obtained using remote sensing and geophysics with the aim of validation
and improvement of the preliminary interpretation;
Set up and run field campaigns with geological and geophysical instrumentation
...
This involves a
theoretical component of literature study and a more practical component of preparing and interpretation
of data sets for use in the field
...
In the second week the field data acquisition campaign will take place in the Harz Mountains in
Germany
...
Together these locations will provide a comprehensive overview
of the Harz area with its large diversity of rock types, Earth science environments and mineralization
...
The outcome will be presented in the form of project reports
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
The student must have a background in Earth Sciences
...
65
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Compulsory reading material will be distributed or made available from the ITC library
...
66
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SPATIAL
DATABASES/SPATIAL DATABASE AND THEIR
DESIGN
Module
NL12
Module code
M15-GIP-100
Period
6 June 2016 - 24 June 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
By, R
...
de (Rolf, dr
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Data management is key in a world that continues to generate large amounts of spatial data, whether
coming off remote sensors, in situ sensors or on-the-person sensors, and whether raw original data, or
highly processed data in half- and end-products
...
Data management comprises a number of activities: the design and preparation of the system to
receive and hold large datasets, the design and realization of functions that operate over the stored
data, and the execution of maintenance procedures that must ensure the data is secure and available,
from a system that has performance characteristics that fit with the user needs
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The module aims to teach the students a number of skills, and aims to deepen their understanding of
spatial data management
...
We also aim at the execution of a mini-research project around spatial
database technology within the module, conducted by a small team of students
...
CONTENT
We will discuss architectural principles of spatial databases, standards for spatial data, database design
theory, and execute a number of practical exercises in spatial database operation, extending spatial
database functionality, GIS-like spatial data analysis and mapping, and spatial database design
...
We aim to conduct a highly interactive
module in which students' interests may be specifically addressed
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
The fundamentals of GIS, database querying, and some experience in programming or scripting
...
The module does have a fairly large reader
...
Students will be grouped to prepare a presentation on the basis of a reading assignment
...
This will
also be assessed individually (20%);
There will be an exam that provides an individual mark (30%);
A mini-research project will be conducted also in a small group
...
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GEOVISUAL ANALYTICS
Module
NL12
Module code
M15-GIP-101
Period
6 June 2016 - 24 June 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Kraak, M
...
(Menno-Jan, prof
...
)
INTRODUCTION
This course will cover basic aspects of geovisual analytics
...
The issue is that
theory and tools to deal with the temporal component are less developed, despite the fact that time is a
critical aspect of virtually all geo-problems
...
As part of
the user- centered design the usability of the case study outcome will be evaluated with prospective
users
...
CONTENT
After overviews of the what and how of geovisual analytics and user-centered design of geoinformation
tools the module will zoom in on a set of methods and techniques of geovisualization to deal with
geospatial data which have a clear temporal component
...
The resulting prototype should be based on a solid requirement analysis and its usability will
have to be investigated
...
PREREQUISITES
MSc Core Module and Modules 4-11;
The knowledge gained in GFM
...
Therefore, students from other courses are explicitly
invited to join this elective module as well
...
(scripting)
...
69
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
24
Supervised practicals
24
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
72
Group assignment
0
Self study
24
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
MSc thesis supervision
Development time
ASSESSMENT
In this module, students work individually
...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF CLIMATE
CHANGE ON AGRO-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS USING
OPTICAL AND SAR REMOTE SENSING AND GIS
Module
NL12
Module code
M15-NRS-100
Period
6 June 2016 - 24 June 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Hussin, Y
...
(Yousif, dr
...
Global
instruments like the UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, CDM, and IPCC reports all address these, resulting in an
explicit link with the International Environmental Agenda
...
The latter requires identification, analysis and development of policy instruments in order to handle the
impacts of the foreseeable changes in the carbon cycle
...
Afforestation, reforestation and deforestation are the current Kyoto focal areas, but sustainable forest
management, including certification, and the assessment and prevention of forest degradation may
well be considered in the so-called post-Kyoto period (see e
...
, the REDD proposal)
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the module students should be able to:
understand carbon cycle and effect on climate change;
assess and estimate forest, agriculture crop, grass, shrubs and wetlands vegetation biomass;
able to detect, monitor and model deforestation and forest degradation;
able to model biomass from vegetation types of all agro-ecological system and consequently model
sequestrated carbon;
able to model forest fire behavior and consequently carbon emission;
understand how deforestation, forest degradation, carbon sequestration and carbon emission
affected climate change;
understand the principles of SAR imaging system;
interpret and analyze aircraft and satellite radar images;
use radar images for modeling and mapping carbon and consequently model carbon
...
It introduces the
Carbon Cycle, Climate Response and the rule and effects of Deforestation and Forest Degradation
(DD) on carbon and climate change
...
It introduces the
relationships between biophysical characteristics (e
...
biomass) of forest, agriculture crops and other
vegetation types such as grass, shrubs and wetland and optical and radar (reflectance or backscatter)
...
Then it assess method of biomass assessment using field, Remote Sensing and GIS, which leads to the
modeling and mapping biomass from all agro-ecological system (e
...
forest, agriculture, grass, shrubs
and wetland vegetation)
...
As far as carbon emission is concern the module is first introducing forest fire
...
Finally the module will discuss how Climate Change can be modeled in response to DD, CS
and CE
...
g
...
The module explains how radar data can be fused with optical sensor system
data and its applications in modelling carbon
...
It will describe spatial, radiometric and temporal resolution of SAR
Images
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
Remote Sensing and GIS background
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
0
Supervised practicals
0
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
0
Self study
0
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Summative assessment (examination) theory and formative assessment of practical work
...
A
...
ir
...
Information about green biomass, species, assemblages and
diversity serve a wide range of purposes in environmental management
...
Frequently however indirect approaches are used where environmental conditions are used to predict
the distribution of the biological variable of interest
...
Climate change
scenarios can give an indication in which direction the present distribution of species might change
...
CONTENT
1
...
Available environmental predictor variables are described;
3
...
The techniques are applied to specific thematic application areas such as biodiversity
modelling, species distribution probabilities and habitat requirements;
5
...
The impact of Climate Change on the distribution of species;
7
...
PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of ecology and statistics
...
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
PowerPoint presentations and hand-outs will be distributed
...
74
RS/GIS ANALYSIS METHODS TO SUPPORT FOOD
AND WATER SECURITY STUDIES
Module
NL12
Module code
M15-NRS-102
Period
6 June 2016 - 24 June 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Bie, C
...
J
...
de (Cees, dr
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Remote sensing and GIS are important tools to provide input to the spatial assessment of Food and
Water Security
...
While a holistic study of food and water security
requires many disciplinary inputs, at ITC's research and education three main fields are covered:
Mapping of agro-ecosystems: mapping and characterization of crop production systems and area
estimation (inputs for monitoring, modeling and planning)
...
Modelling agro-ecosystems: early prediction, quantified estimation of moisture conditions, canopy
cover, biomass and yield, plus estimation of future impacts by anticipated climate change
...
A subsequent module titled "Spatial-temporal models for food and water security
studies" will focus on the remaining bullet point
...
Research aspects that will be supported through this module concern (amongst others):
Use of hyper-temporal RS-imagery (SPOT-Vegetation, MODIS, Proba-V, etc
...
Use of indices (NDVI, LAI, NDWI, etc
...
Assessment of season specific performance variability (intensities, timing of planting-harvesting,
droughts and other perils), as e
...
required to support index-based micro-insurance
programs
...
Generation of spatial details of crop calendars and crop management, including production constraints
and perils (yield gaps)
...
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this module, participants should be able:
To generate and explain the relation between agro-ecosystem components and RS-based indices like
LAI, fAPAR, NDVI, NDWI, RFE's, ETa, SWI, SoS, FVC, BM, CC, etc
...
To access (pre-process) and present required imagery and indices through the GeonetCast toolbox
and/or Spirits (optionally: Timesat, etc
...
To describe the strata through data-mining techniques of (i) high-resolution field maps, (ii) primary
survey data, (iii) agricultural statistics, (iv) literature on followed crop-calendars, and (v) data on
socio- economic conditions by livelihood zones, etc
...
To link prepared maps to information on farming systems, livelihood situations (vulnerability and
coping conditions), and impact-response facts of past disasters, in order to support spatial
Food Security issues and to support early response activities etc
...
To generate and depict (semi-)quantitative seasonal performance estimates (yields)
...
d
...
; "four visions"
...
Timescales of indices versus the availability of (hyper-temporal) imagery (SPOT-VGT, MODIS, Meris,
MeteoSat (MSG), Proba-V, Sentinel, etc
...
eumetrain
...
htm)
Discussion: value of RS-based measurements versus agro-ecological realities
...
Geonetcast 'primer', with references to 52North manuals and reference materials
...
Week 2; Day-6,7 (de Bie): Skills and critical expert decisions needed for optimal spatial-temporal
clustering of hyper-temporal data (ISODATA algorithm of Erdas)
...
day-14,15)
...
d
...
Day-9,10 (de Bie): Making agro-ecological sense of prepared stratifications: map-comparisons, data
tabulations, surveying guide, data-mining, and statistical tricks; guided exercises of selected approaches
to prepare crop masks, crop intensity maps, land use characterization, etc
...
d
...
Day 12-15: Small individual assignment: implement, using required tools, a processing chain of
selected spatial-temporal data to generate relevant Food and Water security information (to be
submitted; graded exercise)
...
PREREQUISITES
Skills in Remote Sensing and GIS (e
...
core modules of ITC MSc curriculum)
...
76
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
None
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
20
Supervised practicals
30
Unsupervised practicals
25
Individual assignment
44
Group assignment
0
Self study
25
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Small individual assgnment
...
J
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Participatory mapping and participatory GIS (PGIS/PPGIS) are established practices in participatory
spatial planning and management
...
The module is about participatory mapping practices which apply a variety of information acquisition,
analysis and synthesis tools, to elicit and include all forms of spatial information
...
In this module participants therefore get the
opportunity to develop individually (if applicable) a participatory research approach tailored for
inclusion in their research proposals or which could be useful for their professional careers
...
CONTENT
In the field of participatory mapping there are some exciting research issues, made more complex and
challenging by the inseparability of theory and practice in participatory research topics
...
PREREQUISITES
Affinity with participatory approaches in a local development context
...
iied
...
79
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
32
Supervised practicals
8
Unsupervised practicals
8
Individual assignment
36
Group assignment
32
Self study
24
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
4
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
60% portfolio of practical assignments;
40% individual final assignment
...
A
...
)
INTRODUCTION
This module explores on issues of socio-spatial diversity, differentiation and fragmentation that impact
on the urban form and on the quality-of-life of urban dwellers
...
A better understanding of the resulting socio-spatial patterns is essential for targeting
deprived areas and implementing area-based and regeneration policies
...
Through a combination of
lectures, reading assignments, exercises, and a final group work participants learn to combine
quantitatively derived patterns and measures with user generated data and perceptions
...
CONTENT
Context and application
Intra-Urban Socio-Spatial Patterns in Urban Studies;
Spatial Justice; Spatial Inequality;
Quality of Life / Well-Being and Deprivation;
Environmental Justice;
Spatial Segregation;
Targeting and Regeneration
...
Methods
Data reduction, Factor Analysis;
Geodemographics ["analysis of people by where they live"], neighborhood analysis and targeting
...
K-means;
Statistical and spatial measures of segregation and concentration;
Patterns and scale issues (MAUP);
Spatial autocorrelation;
Intra-urban patterns and change;
Patterns of user generated data and qualitative data
...
Mixed methods approach
...
Geo / place quotation
...
81
PREREQUISITES
MSc modules 1-11;
Knowledge of GIS at level of core modules or higher;
Ability to independently apply GIS software;
Knowledge of basic statistics
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
26
Supervised practicals
30
Unsupervised practicals
28
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
38
Self study
18
Examination
4
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
10% participation in lectures and discussions;
20% portfolio of completed assignments;
70% individual reflection paper
...
V
...
)
INTRODUCTION
This module develops the participants' conceptual understanding of several advanced methods
for modelling urban land use change and their ability to select, develop and apply these
methods in an appropriate manner
...
The methods to be examined include spatial logistic
regression for identifying drivers of urban land use change, Agent Based Models (Netlogo), Cellular
Automata models (Metronamica) and system dynamics for urban land use change
...
explain the theoretic and modelling foundations of urban and regional land use change analysis;
2
...
select and apply specific methods for modelling urban growth and land use change through
case studies;
4
...
CONTENT
Urban and regional modelling foundations - stories, models and plans;;
Urban land use change modelling
Key parameters for developing land use models and scenarios
Spatial Logistic Regression (e
...
Change Analyst)
CA modelling (e
...
Metronamica)
ABM models (e
...
Netlogo)
Spatial system dynamics (e
...
SIMILIE)
Measuring and modelling multi-functionality (e
...
spatial statistics - to measure and model
processes such as densification, intensification, multi-functionality, etc
...
PREREQUISITES
Knowledge of GIS and Remote Sensing at level of core modules or higher;
Ability to independently apply GIS and Remote Sensing software;
Knowledge of basic statistical methods and tests (e
...
regression analysis, etc)
...
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
A readings including the following materials
...
(2002)
...
Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, 29, 895 - 911
...
(2005) Where has the future gone? Rethinking the role of integrated land-use models
in spatial planning
...
[18 pages];
Verburg, P
...
, Schot, P
...
, Dijst, M
...
, Veldkamp, A
...
Land use change modelling: current
practice and research priorities, GeoJournal, 61, 309-324
...
Hu, C
...
Lo (2007)
...
Computers,
Environment and Urban Systems, 31, 667-688
...
, Sliuzas, R
...
and Flacke, J
...
In: ISPRS journal of photogrammetry and
remote sensing, 66, 2 pp
...
[11 pages]
...
(2002)
...
Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, 29, 895 - 911
...
, Smajgl, A
...
Analysing Urban Systems using Agent-Based Modelling
...
, Luja, P
...
(2007)
...
[15 pages];
White, R
...
(2000)
...
[17 pages]
...
Systems science and modeling for ecological economics : e-book
...
: Elsevier
...
http://ezproxy
...
nl:2585/depp/reader/protected/external/AbstractView/S978008088617
6
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
32
Supervised practicals
40
Unsupervised practicals
6
Individual assignment
36
Group assignment
0
Self study
30
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
10% participation in lectures and discussions;
40% portfolio of completed practical assignments;
50% individual paper - SWOT analysis of used modelling methods
The individual paper (max 3000 words) is a well-structured, clear and concise comparison of the four
modelling approaches included in the module using a SWOT analysis of each
...
Appropriate use of relevant literature is required
...
Apart from the
compulsory literature you can use other recommended or any other relevant literature
...
J
...
(Emile, drs
...
the management of scarce resources as land and water)
require the use of proper assessment methodologies
...
Other perspectives include the environmental and social perspective
...
Typical
research projects are in the field of infrastructure and transport; disaster and risk management, including
climate change; urban and rural land use development; environmental services; and water resource
management
...
At the end of the module, participants should feel more comfortable to apply cost-benefit and economic
valuation techniques in their research and to deal with cost-benefit issues and economic principles in
their professional work
...
For their specific disciplinary domain of interest:
Define data requirements for the application of cost-benefit analysis and economic valuation;
Discuss critically the potential and limitations of the use cost-benefit analysis and economic valuation
...
The role and practice of cost-benefit analyses in public decision making also in relation to other types of assessment like environmental assessment- will be reviewed
...
Students are introduced to approaches, methods and tools to deal with issues like the valuation of
nonmarket effects, the spatial and temporal dimensions of costs-benefit analysis, uncertainty, complexity
and risk; and distributional effects
...
g
...
The potential use of GIS in these methods will be explore and illustrated
...
Students can make an individual choice
among the following fields of application:
Infrastructure and transport;
Disaster and Risk Management, including climate change;
Urban and Rural Land Use development;
Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity;
Water Resource Management;
Land Administration
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
Numeracy and ability to work with spreadsheets
...
Atkinson, G
...
Recent
Developments
...
Rouwendal, J
...
W
...
98, No
...
276 -283
...
(2007), Cost-benefit analysis and large-scale projects: state of the art and challenges,
in Environment and Planning B, vol
...
598-610
Optional:
Baer, P
...
Spash (2008), Cost-Benefit Analysis of Climate Change: Stern Revisited
...
et al
...
, Bertolini, L
...
(2012)
...
Transportation
Research Part A: Policy and Practice
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
36
Supervised practicals
40
Unsupervised practicals
30
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
0
Self study
36
Examination
2
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
16
ASSESSMENT
50% theory exam;
50% individual assignment on the application of cost-benefit principles in an integrated assessment in
the domain of the students' own research cq
...
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HYDROSAT: OBSERVING THE WATER CYCLE
FROM SPACE
Module
NL12
Module code
M15-WRS-100
Period
6 June 2016 - 24 June 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Salama, S
...
ir
...
The main objective
of this course is to educate hydrologists to work with the state of the art satellite optical and microwave
remote sensing algorithms for quantifying the hydrological cycle components
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The primary objective of the HydroSat course is to introduce hydrologists to remote sensing retrieval
methods (observation models)
...
Obtain a broader perspective of remote sensing applications to hydrology;
Provides in-depth knowledge on remote sensing methods for the quantification of hydrological
state variables;
introducing time series analysis;
introducing programming concepts
...
The
following subjects will be extensively covered during HydroSat:
1
...
Active microwave remote sensing: Calibration and validation of ground-based radar
measurements of precipitation;
3
...
Gravity remote sensing: Ground water storage from space;
5
...
Wrap the knowledge gained during this module with an end-module project
...
The emphasis here will lie on the estimation of soil moisture as the key variable and the
Tau
Omega model as the main radiative transfer approximation
...
An introduction to precipitation and field based radar will be followed in the second half of the week
...
A comparison with earth observation products will then be performed focusing on
87
the spatial variation of both estimates
...
The emphasis of this part will rely on radiative transfer modelling to
estimate water quality variables
...
After the lectures the students will be
simulating emitted radiation over water bodies and estimating water quality variables from remote
sensing imagery
...
The GRACE gravity estimates can be largely attributed to surface water and ground
water changes (terrestrial water storage)
...
In addition
the NASA Global Land Data Assimilation System (GLDAS) will be introduced
...
Compare earth observation soil moisture values (obtained from SSM/I) with GLDAS product
and perform CDF matching to correct for the bias between modelled and observed values
...
Compare earth observation precipitation values with ground-based product and perform CDF
matching to correct for the bias correction if needed
...
Use GRACE data with GLDAS, and earth observation products to derive the variation in ground
water storage
...
Study this variation with time using standardized anomalies and trend analysis
...
Basic knowledge in mathematical and statistical analysis and image processing
...
Basic ENVI-IDL skills
...
88
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
48
Supervised practicals
56
Unsupervised practicals
8
Individual assignment
6
Group assignment
6
Self study
16
Examination
4
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
The assessment will be based on the evaluation of the end-module project (delivered as a written report)
and a written exam
...
(Roshanak, dr
...
Your success in this phase depends, apart from skills and conceptual background in your
scientific discipline, on the ability to adequately structure your research proposal and thesis
...
It teaches you why research
is structured as it is and challenges you to develop the ability to critically review scientific work of yourself
and others
...
Also you will develop skills to structure scientific research and write proper
structured English
...
The module is structured as a series of common lectures, with per-course breakout sessions
...
Selected topics will be taught by other departmental staff and
supporting staff
...
CONTENT
The scientific enterprise and the ITC MSc student's place in it;
Logic and structure of scientific research;
Inference in various scientific disciplines;
Literature search, citation and bibliography;
Abstracting and reviewing scientific research;
Structured scientific writing and argumentation;
How to structure an MSc research proposal;
Ethics and professionalism in research
...
PREREQUISITES
Before entering module 11 participants have to identify their intended line of research based on MSc
project topics that are provided during the MSc fair held in March
...
At the start of module 11 participants must be able to:
Present and discuss research relevant to their field of interest in public (orally, supported by
presentation slides);
Find, evaluate, and summarise relevant and up-to-date scientific literature to support research;
Communicate about technical subjects in written English
...
g
...
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Updated ITC Lecture notes based upon:
Rossiter, D
...
(2012)
...
1
...
180)
...
Rossiter, D
...
(2012)
...
2
...
212)
...
Rossiter, D
...
(2012)
...
3
...
39)
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
48
Supervised practicals
0
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
32
Group assignment
0
Self study
61
Examination
3
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
The module marks will be based upon a module test and 2 assignments, the weights of which will be
communicated at the start of the module
...
J
...
(Emile, drs
...
These topics are
offered by the scientific departments in modules 12 and 13 and are designed to equip students with
specific tools, methods and applications that are important for their intended MSc research
...
The choice of advanced topics is made, and explained, in the MSc pre-proposal that has to be
submitted before the start of module 11
...
CONTENT
These are the advanced topics in module 13 that were on offer in 2015:
Module13
Title
M15-EOS-102
3D Geo-information from imagery
M15-EOS-103
Advanced image analysis
M15-EOS-104
Advanced geostatistics
M15-ESA-103
Thermal infrared remote sensing: From surface to satellite
M15-GIP-102
Building infrastructures for geo-information sharing
M15-GIP-103
Spatial-temporal analytics and modelling
M15-NRS-103
M15-NRS-104
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applying
spatial decision support tools
Spatial-temporal models for food and water security studies
M15-PGM-104
Land governance
M15-PGM-105
Collaborative planning and decision support systems applied in decision rooms
M15-PGM-106
Urban risks: Planning for adaptation
M15-WRS-101
Climate change impacts and adaptation: Analysis and monitoring techniques for climate change
M15-WRS-102
Satellite data for integrated water resource assessments and modeling
The final list of advanced topics that will be offered in 2016 will be made available no later than March
2016
...
Note that, for some topics, specific knowledge and skills may be required
...
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Specified per advanced subject
...
Note that the assessment of module 13 must result in a mark
...
(Markus, dr
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Image-based modelling (IBM) refers to techniques for acquiring 3D object information from two or more
images
...
Moreover, techniques developed in the computer vision community, like for example
"Structure from Motion" (SfM), i
...
the derivation 3D point information from an image sequence, or
dense matching techniques belong to the group of IBM approaches
...
UAVs can be remotely controlled
helicopters, fixed wing airplanes or even parachutes and kites
...
Many applications ranging from large scale building modeling to vegetation structure mapping can
profit from those data acquisition techniques
...
A practical
part will allow the participants to actually apply IBM techniques, including image acquisition with a kite
and/or a hexacopter (Aibotix X6, see www
...
com or a DJI phantom vision2 plus)
...
Several tools and software packages are available
to facilitate both manual and semi-automatic approaches
...
In a written report the applied techniques will be described and the results of the practical work will be
evaluated
...
Moreover, the theoretical background in the key geo-information processing topics will be strengthened
...
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COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Lecture notes and scientific papers, demo data
...
This report counts 50% for the entire course mark
...
5 hours)
...
A
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Standard image analysis methods such as pixel based crisp maximum likelihood classification do not
take into account spatial correlations in images and therefore do not exploit information contained in
images to full extent
...
In this module we aim to treat more specialized image analysis methods, focusing on Markov random
fields and kernel based methods
...
The methods introduced in this module will be applied on real case studies
...
CONTENT
Analysis of Radar images, including polarimetry and interferometry;
Kernel-based methods, semi-supervised learning, support vector machines;
Markov Random Fields for classification on pixel and sub-pixel levels
...
99
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
34
Supervised practicals
18
Unsupervised practicals
12
Individual assignment
20
Group assignment
0
Self study
56
Examination
4
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Presentation of individual project
100
ADVANCED GEOSTATISTICS
Module
NL13
Module code
M15-EOS-104
Period
27 June 2016 - 15 July 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Stein, A
...
dr
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Spatial statistics is a field that has come of age recently, and studies the modelling of spatial
relations
...
Existing prior knowledge (like water and food security related knowledge) is most
likely to be used in this context
...
To model such variation, different techniques are available
...
g
...
Drawing valid inference requires a skilful use of the best possible methods
...
In the topic 'Advanced geostatistics' we will deal with a broad and
generic approach towards modeling and using spatial variation from different perspectives
...
Random sets will be studied to also be able to
consider aggregated data
...
Tinme will be spent on
these new aspects of spatial statistics
...
S/he has learned to distinguish different data types, learned to draw the most out of the data in terms of
spatial modeling and modeling of spatial dependence and to draw valid inferences
...
CONTENT
Bayesian statistics
What is different from ordinary statistics, how can we include prior knowledge?
Geostatistics
Model based geostatistics; spatial simulations
Space-time geostatistics
Proprtional variogram modeling in time
Lattice data
Techniques for clustering, spatial regression, SAR and CAR modeling
Point patterns
Intensities; the F-, G-, J- and K-functions; point process modelling
Spatial extremes
Copulas
Max-stable processes
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Use will be made of public domain software packages such as R and GeoDA
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Data from a wide range of different studies will be applied
throughout
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ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
40
Supervised practicals
32
Unsupervised practicals
12
Individual assignment
40
Group assignment
0
Self study
20
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is done by means of assignments during the module that are judged
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BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURES FOR GEOINFORMATION SHARING
Module
NL13
Module code
M15-GIP-102
Period
27 June 2016 - 15 July 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Lemmens, R
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G
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ir
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These systems should be capable of handling standards-based spatial data
and spatial functions for the integration of geo-information from spatial data infrastructures, remote and
in-situ sensing, crowdsourcing and volunteering, etc
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g
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g
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the module the student should be able to:
explain the purpose of collaborative geo-information systems on the internet and its components;
provide examples of crowdsourcing applications;
compare different applications and user scenarios for Spatial Data Infrstructures (SDIs);
understand the concept of semantic modelling and explain its role in crowdsourcing and citizen
science;
reason about user requirements and identify the minimal infrastructure for user types;
design and create rich internet applications which perform like desktop applications but run in a
standard web browser;
apply services to external geodata sources in which data and processing functionality are loosely
coupled;
analyse a case study and reason what type of services are needed and how they should interact with
one another;
identify current shortcomings of collaborative systems/SDI and web technology and be able to identify
future trends
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This will also involve tutorials and self-study work on service
integration and consumption, interoperability, semantic modelling and messaging techniques using
XML, RDF, etc
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We
will embark upon different scenarios of crowdsourcing geo-information
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2 module 10: 'Web technology for GIS and mapping' is advantageous,
but is not strictly necessary
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RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
A working knowledge of geodata structures and on retrieving information from the web is recommended
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ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
12
Supervised practicals
20
Unsupervised practicals
24
Individual assignment
16
Group assignment
24
Self study
40
Examination
8
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Students execute the module both indivually and in groups: they study the materials together and
conduct a group project
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SPATIAL-TEMPORAL ANALYTICS AND MODELLING
Module
NL13
Module code
M15-GIP-103
Period
27 June 2016 - 15 July 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Zurita Milla, R
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INTRODUCTION
Developments in information and communication technologies coupled with an ever increasing amount
of sensors have resulted in what is known as the data deluge or information explosion
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In this module,we will introduce the use of geocomputational methods to extract information from large
and heterogeneous collections of spatio-temporal data
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
Discuss the main phases of data analysis;
Discuss different modeling paradigms;
Explain to peers the fundaments and usefulness of the main geocomputational methods;
Choose and apply appropriate geocomputational methods for a particular spatio-temporal problem;
Organize and conduct the analysis and modeling phases required by a simple spatio-temporal project
...
They will then explore the problems from a spatio-temporal perspective and will try to solve
them
...
Along with the project work, students will
be offered lectures on fundamentals of spatio-temporal analysis, and modeling and will get a chance to
test both
basic and advanced methods and techniques in their projects
...
g
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Project topics will be drawn from a variety of
application areas
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Students will look for relevant literature, will
identify their concrete research questions and will analyze and model spatio-temporal data
...
These aspects will be
covered by means of group work, guided discussions, written reports and oral presentations
...
2 modules 6 "Spatial data modeling and processing" is advantageous,
but it is not strictly necessary
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COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
There is no compulsory textbook for this module
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ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
24
Supervised practicals
24
Unsupervised practicals
10
Individual assignment
6
Group assignment
32
Self study
44
Examination
4
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
The assessment is based on two main deliverables:
An analytical project report (group assessment);
A technical peer-review of the work done by another group (individual assessment)
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M
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)
INTRODUCTION
Decision making in a complex world: the request for (training in) SEA is growing rapidly
worldwide and techniques to visually illustrate and assess the implications of spatial decisions
are much in demand
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Rapid population growth, pollution, climate change, the exposure to hazards
and disasters, and the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services require effective assessment tools to
assist sustainable planning and decision making
...
EIA is a systematic
procedure established to evaluate the impacts of proposed projects
...
Since the nineties SEA for policies, plans and programmes evolved
...
EIA and SEA therefore improve both the (spatial) planning process and
the information used in this process
...
This course provides a unique opportunity to integrate a multidisciplinary assessment of
spatial policies, plans and projects
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
In this course you will work with a set of modern techniques and tools to provide geo-information as a
basis for environmental assessment of policies, plans or projects
...
You will explore
how GIS is applied in the environmental assessment process
...
You will develop and assess
alternatives and scenarios using indicators and metrics, e
...
for integrated impact assessment and
Green Accounting
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CONTENT
EIA and SEA: concepts, principles, process and interaction with the planning process;
Stakeholder involvement: Participatory GIS and community based modelling;
Alternatives: development and analysis of alternatives and scenarios;
Environmental assessment methods and techniques: application of GIS, indicators and metrics;
Spatial Decision Support tools in EA: spatial multi-criteria evaluation for site selection and
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vulnerability analysis; dynamic land use modelling
Ecosystem services, green accounting, biodiversity and bio-fuel modelling;
Integration of hazard and risk in EA: vulnerability and risk assessment, mitigation & adaptation, risk
zoning, ecosystem based risk reduction;
Cost-benefit analysis and economic valuation for different applications;
Final project dealing with a typical application within the field of environmental assessment for spatial
planning
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In the last week several real-life based
case studies from different disciplines will be offered to gain hands-on experience with SEA and EIA
...
PREREQUISITES
Basics of GIS, remote sensing and modeling as covered in the MSc modules 1-11
...
You may be a
professional involved in development planning, or working in a governmental or non-governmental
organization
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COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Recommended as background reading is the e-book on 'Strategic environmental assessment in action',
by Riki Therivel
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During the course use will be made of hand outs, power
point and multi-media presentations, exercises, videos, web-links, hands-on case studies, digital data
sets, computer assisted analysis, a study tour and multi-disciplinary project work
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SPATIAL-TEMPORAL MODELS FOR FOOD AND
WATER SECURITY STUDIES
Module
NL13
Module code
M15-NRS-104
Period
27 June 2016 - 15 July 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Venus, V
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Such an assessmnet is important to both rainfed as irrigated agricultural systems and
can be done at regional, national and continental scales
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Monitoring agro-ecosystems: detecting past land cover and use changes, and assessing present
land cover and crop conditions as for example affected by drought (early warning)
...
This module will cover the last bullet point and will present the most contemporary modelling
approaches that source from satellite imagery to estimate quantitatively the performance of studied
agro-ecosystems as future performances after anticipated climate change
...
An earlier module titled "RS/GIS
analysis methods to support Food and Water Security studies" focuses on the first two bullet points
...
Future research aspects concern (amongst others):
Combined use of indices, generated by optical, radar and thermal sensors and crop growth models
to directly and quantitatively assess crop growth, standing biomass and harvestable yield
...
In practice, gained knowledge serves (amongst others):
Operational use of satellite data and development of tailor-made prediction systems for food security
and stress monitoring, e
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'Improving/constructing Satellite-based Land and Ecosystem
Monitoring Systems for an International Network for Food and Environmental Intelligence', and
'Promotion Programs on Satellite-based Earth Observation Technologies '
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
The participant will be able to use multi and hyper-temporal imagery and indices, with exogenous
(secondary data) and/or field survey data, plus prepared maps with legends, to:
use simple to advanced (dynamic) crop growth models for yield estimation, change assessments, and
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spatial suitability assessments (watershed level);
assess impacts on performance (biomass, yields) due to anticipated climate changes (scenarios), and
to retrieve the required climate data and future scenarios (past, present, and future weather
conditions);
use RS-data to "force" or correct crop growth models and estimate improved (actual) crop yields;
includes (i) Soil-Leaf-Canopy (SLC; SCOPE) RS-data inversion techniques to estimate e
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LAI as
a forcing variable, and (ii) the heat-balance (ETa) "forcing" approach
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Intro to the small individual assignment
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Day-4,5 (Venus, de Bie, Vrieling): Weather impact assessment at watershed level (area based) on the
hydrological cycle and soil moisture
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Day-8,9,10 (Tol, Verhoef): Soil-Leaf-Canopy (SLC; SCOPE) RS-data (Modis) inversion techniques
(ProSail) to estimate time-series of LAI; temporal LAI-cleaning and interpolation through temperaturesum formulae
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Day-12 (Venus, de Bie): Forcing method to use daily LAI and Eta estimates in a CGM to estimate end-of
season yields or daily actual biomass
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Advise: initiate your project well in time
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g
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Participation in Module 12 "RS/GIS analysis methods
to support Food Security studies" is a requirement
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110
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
25
Supervised practicals
60
Unsupervised practicals
15
Individual assignment
24
Group assignment
0
Self study
16
Examination
4
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
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LAND GOVERNANCE
Module
NL13
Module code
M15-PGM-104
Period
27 June 2016 - 15 July 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Tuladhar, A
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(Arbind, dr
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The failure to adopt, at all levels, appropriate (urban and rural) land policies and
land management practices remains a primary cause of inequity and poverty
...
Many of the general governance principles thus appear highly relevant to the management and
administration of land
...
The main aim of this advanced module is to provide the participants with the broad knowledge, tools
and skills to strengthen land governance issues while implementing policy frameworks for sustainable
development in developing and emerging countries
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the module the student should be able to:
understand various international initiatives and relevant tools for promoting good governance;
explain the relation between land, human rights and governance;
describe relevant land governance issues and apply them in land management and land administration
in building trust between public agencies and citizens;
apply relevant tools for good governance to reduce corruption in the relevant case study environment
of Asian and African continents
...
), paradigm
and vision for land governance and transparency issues; various governance indicators;
The broader ethical issues to deal with corruption and enhance transparency; exploring and situating
ethical dilemmas using real case studies in developing contexts;
Key substantive issues and tools (i
...
assessment of transparency, access to land information, public
participation, professional ethics and integrity, and institutional reform) to promote good land
governance in the management and administration of land;
Exploring possible entry points for the key substantive issues to address the problem situation and
mitigate undesirable consequences using transparency tools in real case studies developed by
the Asian and African land experts
...
113
COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Presentation slides on various substantive issues and tools;
Relevant scientific literatures, reports and policy papers;
Real case studies developed by Asian and African land experts
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COLLABORATIVE PLANNING AND DECISION
SUPPORT SYSTEMS APPLIED IN DECISION ROOMS
Module
NL13
Module code
M15-PGM-105
Period
27 June 2016 - 15 July 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Boerboom, L
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J
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ir
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New tools and methodologies have been developed
to improve the processes and enhance quality of outcomes
...
This module develops the participants' conceptual and practical understanding of several advanced
methods for collaborative planning and decision support and provides theoretical perspectives and
underpinnings to prepare participants for:
Development of collaborative planning and/or decision support methods, systems and serious games;
Observation and learning about collaborative planning and decision making processes using methods,
systems, games, and decision rooms
...
The second part addresses collaborative analysis and decision making regarding scenarios
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the module participants should be able to:
explain general approach to scenario development and analysis;
explain the complexity of the collaborative planning environment;
state the role of disciplinary models in the planning process;
explain ways of handling uncertainty;
explain the role of various stakeholders, and the way to consider their views in the planning process;
develop and apply qualitative/quantitative techniques for policy formulation and scenario development;
develop and evaluate policy and assess its impacts in various scenarios;
apply qualitative decision rule-based models for scenario development and analysis;
state the potentialities and limitations of qualitative methods for scenario development and analysis;
explain the principles of decision-making process and use of decision support systems;
distinguish between various phases of the decision-making process and their required types of
information and support systems;
use multicriteria evaluation techniques in time and space to propose an appropriate solution to a
spatial problem in a single and group decision-making environment;
perform uncertainty analysis and scenario analysis;
assess and interpret the results of the collaborative multicriteria evaluation process;
ability to conceptualize serious games
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RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
Basic GIS skills required
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ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
0
Supervised practicals
0
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
0
Self study
0
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Quiz, Exam and Group presentation
...
(Johannes, dr
...
Since 2008 more than half the world's population is living in cities and
urbanized areas and this trend is continuing
...
Moreover, also the number of large cities and the size of
the world's largest cities are increasing
...
At the same time cities and urbanized areas are much more often hit by natural hazards, such as
floods, earthquakes, heat waves, landslides, etc
...
The role of cities has changed from places of refuge and buffers against
environmental changes to hotspots of disasters and risk
...
Both, risk reduction and climate change
adaptation needs to be integrated into urban planning
...
Various forms and approaches of urban risk assessment are discussed and practiced making use of
spatial data
...
Urban risk reduction and climate adaptation plans are reviewed
and mainstreaming of risk into urban planning is discussed
...
Identify links and connections between various types of risks and climate change , risk reduction and
adaptation, and urban planning and management
...
Understand community-based risk management strategies and people's coping capacities
...
CONTENT
Frameworks and concepts of urban risk reduction and adaptation
Urban risk assessment
Disaster resilience
Integrated flood risk management (IFM)
Climate change adaptation planning
Community- based risk management
Mainstreaming risk management into urban planning
Urban vulnerability concepts
Sustainable urban risk governance
Cumulative risk assessment
industrial risk assessment
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
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COMPULSORY TEXTBOOK(S)
Reader will be provided
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CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND
ADAPTATION: ANALYSIS AND MONITORING
TECHNIQUES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
Module
NL13
Module code
M15-WRS-101
Period
27 June 2016 - 15 July 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Timmermans, W
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(Wim, ir
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon the completion of this module, the students will have:
A better understanding of the physical processes (meteorology) determining the climate, and thus
climate change;
A better understanding of the climate adaptation and response, with respect to water related issues
("climate change impact");
Hands-on experience with respect to (regional) modeling ("techniques");
Advanced knowledge about the implications of climate change and its implications for water resources
resulting from various climate change scenarios and climate change response options, including
associated synergies
...
Climate, freshwater, biophysical and socio-economic systems are interconnected in complex
ways, so a change in any one of these induces a change in another
...
The challenges related to freshwater are:
Having too much water;
Having too little water, and
Having too much pollution
...
Freshwater-related issues play a
pivotal role among the key regional and global vulnerabilities
...
This module intends to introduce to students relevant processes and tools related to climate and
climate change impacts for the spatial and temporal distribution of freshwater resources, at global as
well as at regional scales
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
Basic knowledge in mathematical and statistical analysis, basic understanding in quantitative Earth
Observation, programming skills and image processing skills
...
Lecture Notes "Climate Change", WREM Course, July 2009;
2
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Module PowerPoint's, as used during the lectures
...
Teams of students must present a case that demonstrates their understanding of the case studies and
how they would apply the knowledge in a selected application domain
...
H
...
(Tom, dr
...
)
INTRODUCTION
Water resource and hydrological assessments are (increasingly) becoming more complex and more
data demanding
...
For
this reason the use of satellite data is widely advocated and, over the last decade, has become popular
by availability of a wide range of satellite products
...
This module aims at a broader
understanding on satellite data-model integration but also aims at a basic understanding on constraints
and strengths on the use and application of satellite data in water resources and hydrological modelling
...
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module the participant is able:
To understand constraints and strengths of data integration in modelling
To integrate satellite data in modelling
To evaluate model performance when satellite data is used is stead of in-situ data
To improve modelling skills
To assess model performance for simulation and forecasting by use of satellite data
To understand the various aspects involved to close the water balance at catchment scale
Various levels of data integration and assessments will be discussed and is part of the learning
outcomes
...
A number of
applications are available including rainfall-runoff modelling, water resources modelling, flood modelling
(and possibly snow melt modelling)
...
Alternative to such data is the use of satellite data for system and
process representation in a distributed and coherent fashion
...
This module addresses various aspects of use and integration of satellite data in integrated
water resource assessments and hydrological models
...
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE
Some basic knowledge on hydro-meteorological satellite remote modelling is recommended
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ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
42
Supervised practicals
34
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
21
Group assignment
21
Self study
18
Examination
8
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Assessment of this module will be by individual and group assignments
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A
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INTRODUCTION
This module provides a practical and MSc-thesis oriented statistical course on the proper collection, the
analysis, the presentation and use of statistical data
...
The emphasis will be on the more common statistical tests and sampling designs, but
tests and sampling designs that are more effective for certain purposes will also be demonstrated
...
Theory,
practical examples and exercises are all combined in a course that has shown its usefulness and
attractiveness to many people, coming from a very wide range of backgrounds, and with sometimes
limited expertise in statistics
...
CONTENT
Descriptive statistics
Normal distribution
Inferential statistics
t-distribution
t-table /t-values
Confidence intervals – limits
Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
F-distribution
F-table
Hypothesis testing
Non parametric tests
Cross tabulation, Chi square test
Sampling concepts
Sampling designs
Sample data collection
Sample data analysis and statistical error
Data interpretation and data presentation
Correlation
Regression analysis (simple, multiple, curvilinear)
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ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
24
Supervised practicals
46
Unsupervised practicals
6
Individual assignment
0
Group assignment
0
Self study
44
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Assessment of submitted assignments
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MSC QUALIFIER
Module
NL15
Module code
P15-EDU-103
Period
15 August 2016 - 2 September 2016
EC
5
Module coordinator
Dopheide, E
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M
...
)
INTRODUCTION
The research activities of the six scientific departments form the subject framework and organizational structure in
which MSc students conduct their individual research
...
Three weeks are spent on finalizing the MSc research proposal
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The student has to make a choice of his/her envisaged MSc thesis topic during Block 2 of the course
...
This pre-proposal has to be submitted by 8 June 2015
...
itc
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CONTENT
Finalizing Research Proposal:
The MSc research proposal is finalized by the student in mutual agreement with his/her MSc supervisors,
appointed in Module 11
...
In the last week of Module 15, the research proposal is presented before a Proposal Assessment Board
(PAB)
...
Likewise, requirements for hardware and/or software should be specified to ensure that these can be made
available as required
...
The MSc
student will draft a supervision plan in consultation with the two appointed MSc supervisors
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To prepare an acceptable proposal and carry out the subsequent research work, it is necessary to have a sufficient
level of knowledge in the chosen research field
...
ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
0
Supervised practicals
0
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
120
Group assignment
0
Self study
0
Examination
0
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
Individual MSc research proposal (written and oral presentation)
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J
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(Emile, drs
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Each
student works independently on an approved research topic (see module 15) connected to one of the
research themes of ITC
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student must be able to:
Define, plan and execute a research project dealing with a problem related to the application of geoinformation and earth observation in a domain that suits his/her background and course followed;
Write a concise, logical and well-structured thesis describing and discussing the key elements of the
research process, the findings and recommendations;
Orally present and defend the work done before the Thesis Assessment Board
...
The students will be provided with
guidelines for the thesis early in the course
...
The supervisors keep the course director informed about the progress
...
PREREQUISITES
Successful completion of MSc modules 1-15, and proven ability to undertake independent research
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ALLOCATED TIME PER TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD
Teaching / learning method
Hours
Lectures
0
Supervised practicals
0
Unsupervised practicals
0
Individual assignment
1136
Group assignment
0
Self study
0
Examination
16
Excursion
0
Fieldwork
0
Graduation project supervision
0
MSc thesis supervision
0
Development time
0
ASSESSMENT
A Thesis Assessment Board (TAB) will assess the individual assessment based on the written thesis and a
presentation plus oral defence
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STUDY GUIDE
2015-2017
Master of Science Degree Course in
Geo-information Science and Earth
Observation for
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING
AND MANAGEMENT
Foundation year:
Specialisation year:
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September 2015 - June 2016
June 2016 – June 2017
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Our university has all the advantages of a wide academic range and highly-qualified staff
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Lund University is Scandinavia's largest institution for education and research
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Our focus is on students, teachers and researchers
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Torbjörn von Schantz
Vice-Chancellor
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Through the multitude of subjects, environments and people that study at
Lund University, everyone can feel welcome and recognize themselves
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We want the student body at Lund University to be a reflection of the whole society and we
want to meet every student in a personal way in order to help and facilitate
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More information about this is found later in this
document
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Few things in life have a greater value than a
good education
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It is our goal that you will succeed with your studies but also that you will
get the opportunity to develop your personal talents
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We hope your arrival will be, or has been, smooth
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Moving is always exciting and unsettling
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Feeling excited, home-sick, happy, lost, tense or jet-lagged in the first few
weeks is perfectly natural - to be expected even, and you will probably experience similar feelings
when you return home
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Whoever you
are, we hope that your stay in Lund will be rewarding in every sense of the word
...
The vast majority of human
beings enjoy helping others out
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External Relations Office and the International Desk
The external relations staff is happy to answer questions and discuss possible problems with you
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However in many cases the International desk and web-services will
probably be enough to get answers to your questions
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see below
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Address:
Lund University, Box 117
SE-221 00 Lund, SWEDEN
Visiting address:
Winstrupsgatan 8
Normal visiting hours 13-15 weekdays, extended during semester
start up
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
+46-46-222 0100
+46-46-222 8895
luacc@se
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se
Homepages that may be useful:
University main page:
Student health home page
(very useful):
Exchange student service:
Housing:
External affairs:
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lunduniversity
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se/
http://www
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lu
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s/24754
http://www
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lu
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lunduniversity
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se/international-students/apply-feesscholarships-housing
http://lucat
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se/LucatWeb/MainServlet?task=view_english_organiz
ation_information000005333&username=
Insurance for GEM Students
All students in the GEM programme are insured via the ITC at University of Twente
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It also do not cover personal belongings fully
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If you are an EU/EEA citizen you should make sure to bring your E128 or E111 form or the European
Health Insurance Card
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Furthermore, acquiring a residence permit
requires that you show proof of health insurance
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It could be a good idea to investigate possibilities to add an insurance of your own to cover things that
are not covered by the insurance for GEM students
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3 above)
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Important information for contacting health care in Lund
Emergency, dial 112
Free medical advice, dial 1177
St Lars Health Centre in Lund
(to see or speak to a doctor or nurse)
Phone: 046 275 22 00
After Hours doctor in Lund
Phone: 046 275 19 00
Student Health counseling
Phone: 046 222 43 77
Womens Crisis Centre – Women
helping women
Daytime and Mondays and Wednesdays
19—21
Phone: 046 12 19 60
E-mail: kvinnojourenlund@telia
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The Student
health care is a service for all the students at Lund
University
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You have to book a time
but you can also ask questions over the phone or call for
advice
...
It is a complement to the other clinics in
Lund where you seek traditional healthcare
...
There is
also conversational therapy, for example, advice, problem
solving or short time therapy
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If your problem is not within the
range of the Student Health service, they will advise you on
where to turn
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lunduniversity
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se/o
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i
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If you are not sure if you need an ambulance or can wait to visit the doctor (may be later the same day
or the day after) YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL THE HEALTH CARE Free medical advice 1177
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If you get ill make sure that you notify at least one of your class mates and the department as soon as
you can
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In more serious cases the GEM coordinator or the Director of
studies should be contacted
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If you have to visit a dentist:
Weekdays 8-16: Call Tandvårdscentralen, S
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10 (approx
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You can also email them on
folktandvarden
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tandvardscentralen@skane
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Main contacts at the Department of Physical Geography and
Ecosystems Sciences
The Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Sciences (INES) is where most of the courses
of the GEM-cooperation are running
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We hope that you will like it here and enjoy your studies!
We hope that this information will answer some of your questions, and to ease your way of making
Lund your new home!
The whole staff at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Sciences
Key staff members at INES:
Head of Department
Karin Hall
GEM Coordinator
Petter Pilesjö
Director of studies
Ulrik Mårtensson
International student advisor
Paul Miller
Student expedition
Eva Kovacs
Eva Andersson
karin
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lu
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pilesjo@gis
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se
046 – 222 96 54
ulrik
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lu
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miller@nateko
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se
046 - 222 40 72
eva
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lu
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andersson@nateko
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se
046 - 222 86 98
046 - 222 36 79
Petter is your prime contact in Lund and you will meet him at several occasions, both in this role and
as teacher
...
The head of the department, Karin, is leading all
activities at the department, and she is responsible for all staff and students here
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Helena, our student advisor is
the person you should talk to when you have questions regarding courses and related issues
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All information regarding your computer account, log in credentials, etc
...
The GEM coordinators office is located in the GIS-Centre, which is a small annexed building to the
Geocentrum I
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The opening hours for the student advisor and student expedition are Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday, 8-11 a
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Please, respect these opening hours!
The departments’ homepage
At the homepage of the department, http://www
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lu
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asp?lang=2, you can find
information about happenings at Geocentrum and the department as well as the university, e
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seminars and guest lectures, information about courses, schedules, information about exams and reexams, available jobs etc
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Student Rights
June 4, 1998, the board of the university adopted guidelines for relations between departments and
students at Lund University
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The full text and
additional information regarding student rights and obligations are found on the page:
http://www
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lu
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Should you have any questions
or be in need of assistance, it is always possible to contact your student association, the relevant
Head of Department or equivalent, or the management of the course or program on which you are
enrolled
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Due to the varied nature of the
operations of the university, local deviations may occur
...
As the guidelines do not represent absolute legal rights, they
cannot form the basis of legal action against the university
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A student must never be subjected to abusive treatment
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Approved syllabuses for courses and programs are to be published and available at the latest one
month prior to the final application date
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The department or other body responsible for the course or program is responsible for ensuring
that course evaluations are carried out for each course
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The results of course evaluations are to be made available to students upon request (Higher
Education Ordinance, Ch 1, S 14)
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Prior to written examinations, students are to be given time to prepare
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Where earlier examinations are not available, study
questions are to be provided
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The examiner should be present
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Following two failed examinations on the same course content, the student has the right to request
a new examiner
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The username and the password for your STiL-account are
used when you log on to the computers in the library, or log on via www
...
se to view your results from
courses and your registrations, and your student e-mail
...
One of the first operations that you need to do to access facilities in Lund is to get a student ID card
...
The
office for this is located just behind the reception on the bottom floor – should the door be closed just
contact the reception and they will open for you
...
Nothing else is needed except patience during peak hours
...
Once you have your card you should be able to access all facilities you are supposed to have access
to, such as computer labs
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lu
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Useful
Studentlund and the studentcard
Studentlund is a corporation between the student´s unions at the different faculties (handles issues
regarding the quality of your education and are the student´s voice towards the university), the student
nations (are responsible for the social aspects in Studentlund) and Akademiska Föreningen (AF, owns
accommodations through AFB, have different committees such as Radio AF, an art collection, and set
up different shows, invite prominent outside speakers to different events, etc
...
To be a member of Studentlund is voluntarily, but to live in housing arranged by
AFB and stand in their line for accommodation, to be admitted entrance at nations, participate in
activities arranged by the union, SNG or nations and to be involved in a nation, union or SNG, you
need to be a member of Studentlund
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This is your proof that you have paid the fee for Studentlund, and it must be showed
when you are participating in activities arranged by the members of Studentlund e
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entrance to
nations or activities arranged by the union
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g
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If you don´t want to be a member of Studentlund, but still have access to the discounts, please contact
Studentkortet via www
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se
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They work to improve the quality of your courses and programs, make the
teachers better, give you enough computers in the computer rooms and microwave ovens in the lunch
rooms, and much more
...
If you experience any trouble with your education or anything related to education, please contact the
union and they will do what they can to help you
...
When you register there and pay your semester fee, you will
automatically become a member of LUNA as well
...
It is also an opportunity for student´s to create connections for future
internships and thesis projects
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If you want to know more about LUNA or get involved, visit http://www
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lu
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lu
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g
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SNG also works with creating togetherness
between the students in the geology department and the physical geography department by e
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arranging “sittningar”; dinner parties at different nations, “fika”; coffee and cakes, movie nights,
excursions, BBQ etc
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lu
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The university has a common career service, but there are
also career services connected to the different faculties
...
mycareer
...
se, the career service constitutes an important link between studies and work- a
venue for students and employers
...
Seminars about how to write applications and resume together with interview-sessions is held
regularly, and from time to time guest-lectures are invited to tell about different career- opportunities
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lu
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lunduniversity
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se/current-students/careers-service
Study-workshop, ”Studieverkstaden”
The study-workshop is here to help you improve your study-technique, your academical writing and to
hold presentations for groups
...
You can also ask for help at the workshop to plan your studies and to find better studystrategies to make sure that you have time to read all your literature
...
You can ask questions
regarding term-paper or for help to structure your texts and about specific words or sentences
...
The Study-workshop also offers rhetoric-courses if you feel uncomfortable in speaking in front of
groups
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For more information, visit http://www
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se/student/att-studera/studieverkstaden!
Students with Disabilities
Each University has at its disposal special resources for supportive measures for students with
disabilities
...
Please note, for exchange students all support must be financed by the home university during the
student’s period at Lund University
...
This application should be made well in advance of the studies,
but can also be made during the term in which the need for supportive measures was observed
...
Application forms are supplied by the Adviser for Students with Disabilities:
Lunds universitet
Studerandeenheten, Studentservice
Box 117
S-221 00 LUND SWEDEN
Telephone: + 46 46 222 00 00
The student can also discuss the need and degree of the supportive measures with the adviser
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Everything told is handled
confidentially (according to the law of professional secrecy)
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svenskakyrkan
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htm)
Friends on Duty (www
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se/main4
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They offer a wide range of
work-out classes, spinning, gym, tennis etc
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You can also buy coffee, lunch
and cookies at Gerdahallen! If you are interested in sports and exercise please contact them via
www
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lu
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studentidrott
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asp)
Studying advices
Study skills are an important factor that will determine the result of your studies
...
Here
are some tips to help on the way:
Plan your time
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It is like brushing your teeth; it can be boring but has to be done
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Some can only study at noon, others at
midnight
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Highlight the important things
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Rewrite your notes from class
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Exercise! It is easier to learn if your brain has had a dose of oxygen
...
The average cost for literature per
term is about 3 000 sek, but this of course varies depending on what you study
...
As a GEM student you will get more detailed information on literature
requirements at the start of each course
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nateko
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se/index
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This is done by
writing down when and where you study, and how it went (well, ok, terrible)
...
After a while you will be able to see a pattern: where you studying well, what time of the day you were
most efficient and what to avoid?
Many students experience a certain degree of stress before examinations and due dates for
assignments
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To avoid stress, which is often caused by last minute cramming,
be sure to study in time for exams
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Are you under a lot of stress? 'Student Health' (see section about health above) has classes in stress
handling
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9
Living in a New Environment
The first encounter with a new environment is usually positive and exciting, being the opportunity to
live in a different and perhaps exotic environment
...
In many obvious but also in many subtle ways, it
really is different
...
You may find
organising your work and day-to-day living in a foreign country as well as using another language,
tiring and frustrating, even though Swedish people generally speak good English
...
You are not alone in feeling like
this
...
In fact you may be surprised to find yourself going through a similar experience on your return
to your own country
...
The International Researchers & Scholars Office (IRSO) is a university connected
body that provide services for researchers and teachers and their families
...
Please check out their hints for survival available from their
home page at: http://www4
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se/visiting-staff---irso/visiting-staff---irso/life-at-lund-sweden
But above all, feel assured that after a few months everything will take on a more manageable and
brighter aspect, and you will soon feel more at home here
...
In fact, there are quite a number of amusing insights to be met along the way, for instance, to
find that filmjölk is not good as cream in your coffee
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You can also get them for free at the tourist office
(on the Southeast corner of the main square)
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lunduniversity
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se/maps
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If you need cash it can be
withdrawn from the majority of the ATMs spread around the city
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If you live in a student room/apartment there is
probably a separate room for laundry
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Make sure the facility has appropriate measures to prevent
your clothes from being stolen
...
When you are traveling to Lund University in
Sweden, the closest airport is located in the Capital of Denmark, Copenhagen (IATA code reference
CPH)
...
Copenhagen airport is only about 60 km from Lund city
...
Pay attention to the messages in the train, sometimes only some of
the wagons continue to Lund (and further, e
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Gotenburg, Kristianstad, etc)
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The price is about 140 SEK (16 Euro/20 USD) and you can buy in a ticket
machine just beside the decent to the train station (Visa/master card should work) or in the ticket office
just beside
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Currency is Swedish Crowns (SEK)
in Sweden
...
If you want to search for transportation
possibilities to and from different places in Skåne you can use the online search tool that is also
available as an app for smartphones:
http://www
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se/templates/StartPage
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On regional buses
you can pay by credit card but not on e
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city buses
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The best way to manage your
local travelling is to get a “JOJO”-card, this gives you some discount
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If you commute from outside Lund a monthly travel pass
is probably more economical
...
Getting around in Lund is quite easy since the city is rather small
...
Between
the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis (we normally calls it INES, which is
the Swedish abbreviation of its name) and the railway station the distance is about 1 km
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You also have local shops and shopping
malls in the outer parts of the city
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Normal office hours are Monday to Friday 09-17
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nateko
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se/index
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gis
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se/english/index
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hall@nateko
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se
046 - 222 95 79
petter
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lu
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martensson@nateko
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se 046 - 222 49 67
paul
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lu
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kovacs@nateko
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se
eva
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lu
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Research Fields
At INES/GIS Centre study the Earth surface, particularly the interface between atmosphere,
biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere are the main fields of interest for research and teaching
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The research we perform covers a broad scale, both in temporal and spatial scale from centimetre up
to the global level, from seconds to centuries, as well as multi-disciplinary
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Geomorphology describes landforms and analyse the
processes causing the forms and dynamics of different
(Nordic) landscapes
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Ecosystems ecology with focus on analysing and
predicting effects of climate change and changes in
atmospheric composition on terrestrial ecosystems at
global and regional scales, as well as the associated
feedbacks through effects of vegetation structure and
function on the global biogeochemical cycles
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Our research focus on the
processes steering the exchange of carbon, water,
nutrients and energy between the soil, plant and
atmosphere
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Research is directed to both application of
existing and development of improved techniques
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In total the department is running 2 BSc and
five Masters’ programs, including the GEM program
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Bachelor programme in Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis Program
The bachelor programme starts with 1
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You will get an introduction to basic
methodology and tools within geographical science for example geographical information systems
(GIS) and remote sensing
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5 years of study, you can choose different courses towards your
area of interest
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Master program in Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis
The aim of this master’s programme is to offer you the possibility to gain first-rate theoretical and
practical skills in complex issues and technical systems within the area of environmental and climate
change
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This possibility enables you to
create your own unique profile of expertise within the area of Physical Geography and Ecosystems
Sciences
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The programme will provide you with a deeper understanding of
general atmospheric science, biogeochemical cycles and processes in land-ecosystem-atmosphere
interactions
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You will also
receive skills in how to operate advanced computational and laboratory-based methods and
experience in field measurements and operations
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Master program in Geographical Information Systems (iGEON)
iGEON is an internet-based distance programme for those with an interest in analysing and modelling
spatial phenomena using GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
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All courses are provided over the Internet as e
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text, audio and video
lectures and through e-mail, forums and Skype correspondence with specialised academic staff
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As an iGEON student you will get skills in: hands-on training using up-to-date software, deep
theoretical understanding of spatial phenomena and basics of GIS, data base management,
cartography and advanced knowledge of GIS methodologies, etc
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These skills are highly advantageous within all areas concerned with spatial
phenomena, such as: natural and social sciences, medicine, engineering, hydrology, agriculture,
forestry, defence, global change and in spatial planning of local, regional and national systems
...
It provides courses in a wide range of
areas in the field of geomatics including geographic information systems (GIS), geodesy, remote
sensing and computer science
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The first part provides
theoretical courses in e
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computer science and statistics
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The third and last part treats applications mainly focusing on environmental, physical and urban
planning
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The best elements of these institutes are combined in a programme
where students are taught by world-renowned faculties as well as by visiting scholars of international
repute
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The programme combines management and policy skills with knowledge from a
variety of disciplines, and the problem-based teaching methods challenge you to solve complex
issues
...
Hence you will have excellent qualifications for both
national and international employments at research institutes, in governments, companies, as well as
in public-private partnerships
...
Some projects
are large scale and long term investments that have many international cooperation partners and
some are smaller and of short duration
...
nateko
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se
http://www
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lu
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htm
Under the headings Research, Publications and Projects & Research you find information about
activities, contact persons and links to more specific project web pages
...
Please feel free to contact any staff
member if you want more information or discuss opportunities for thesis work
...
It could be valuable for you to scan the staff profiles as you
advance in your studies, not least in order to find staff members that you may consider as suitable
supervisors for your thesis work
...
Ardö Jonas
With a combination of measurements and remote sensing I study the Carbon cycle of Africa, with
focus on the Sahel region
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I have a background in remote sensing in forestry and experience from GIS-based estimations of
environmental noise and integration of environmental models in GIS
...
General goal is to work for an improved integration of biogeochemical/physical and plant ecological
studies at a variety of scales
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Such improved interdisciplinary
understanding is of crucial importance both from a basic research viewpoint and from a point of view
of evaluating consequences of, and mitigation measures in relation to, major environmental problems
...
Challenging issues are the estimation of leaf area
index (LAI) and absorbed photosynthetically active radiation (APAR) from satellite measurements, as
well as the modelling of phenological events using high-time resolution satellite sensor data
...
Eriksson Helena
I am physical geographer working as a teacher in GIS and remote sensing at campus as well as
distance based courses
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My research
is focused on remote sensing, and particularly on forested areas
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Groth Roger
Has been employed at the GIS Centre since 2004 as a computer expert and has in-depth knowledge
in computer hardware, system administration and computer security, and about 10 years’ experience
of system management on both Windows and Unix
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NET and Perl
...
He holds lectures and has created several course modules at Lund University and within
LUMA-GIS
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Hall Karin
I work in a project that focuses on the processes that determine patterns of diversity in semi-natural
grasslands and the way in which present day diversity (in genes, species and habitats) may be
explained by landscape history and present and past landscape structure
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Harrie Lars
Is involved in research and teaching of technical and theoretical aspects of GIS
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Has a keen interest in geodesy
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The models I use are
both process based (e
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Biome-BGC) and empirical (e
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light absorption)
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The goal is to come up with carbon budgets for the entire
forested area in Sweden
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The Projects I work in are: “Carbo Europe IP” supported by
EU and “Carbon balance of Swedish forests” supported by the Swedish Energy Agency
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Lankreijer Harry
My research topic is described best by the word ‘biogeophysics’
...
It aims at a better
understanding of the underlying processes both by measurements out in the field and by using
simulation models
...
Larsson Karin
Senior lecturer in GIS/remote sensing
...
She is particularly involved in activities relating to external stakeholders in civil service,
schools and high schools and is one of the prime GIS teachers on our campus courses
...
I try to
link modelling with experimental field work and I work with a broad range of spatial scales, typically
from ‘leaf’ to ‘region’
...
Manourian Ali
Main research interests are methods for modelling, development and evaluation of Spatial Data
Infrastructures (SDI), technical aspects of WebGIS and Geospatial Web Services and advanced
modelling for applied GISs
...
Also
involved in teaching SDI and advanced GIS courses
...
Professionally experienced in the fields
of geomorphology and geography, with focus on land degradation, water resources, environment
management issues, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS)
...
Several
assignments during the last decades relates to implementation of new technology (GIS) in complex
organisations (environment sector at national level) in SSA-countries
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Persson Andreas
Spatially distributed hydrological modelling is the main topic of my research
...
The potential water supply is calculated from
a DEM (digital elevation model) in which the water movements are modelled
...
I also teach GIS at both campus
courses and on out internet based master’s program
...
Deputy Head of Department, Physical Geography and Ecosystems
analysis
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Focusing on GIS in environment – health studies,
implementation of GIS, e
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in social sciences (regional development and economy), as well as on
technical issues (modelling and algorithm development)
...
Long experience in organising and conducting GIS
courses and workshops in Sweden as well as in developing countries
Runnström Micael
Physical geographer working many years on satellite data time series analysis and GIS applications
...
Lecturing many years in GIS and Remote Sensing at the
Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science
...
Earth observation, modelling and complex
networks are used to shed light on drivers and mechanisms underpinning these changes
...
Smith Ben
Ecologist and ecological modeller at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis
(INES) within the Centre for Geobiosphere Science (CGB) at Lund University in Sweden, where he
jointly leads a research group on ecosystem modelling and biodiversity studies (EMBERS)
...
He has taught courses in ecology, physical geography, modelling and statistics
...
Apart from teaching he is involved in several research projects where he does database
modeling, system development, server and database administration
...
David teaches across the broad spectrum of physical geography and
GIScience, including introductory and advanced GIS, quantitative methods, remote sensing,
environmental modelling, and programming for GIS, and teaches both campus and distance courses
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12 The Geolibrary
Introduction
The Geolibrary supports researchers, lecturers and students of the geoscience institutions of Lund
University
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We have professional personnel, many study areas and photocopying
facilities
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lu
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geobib
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se/en/index
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00-17
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00-16
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All residents of Sweden who are at
least 18 years old can obtain a library card
from LUB
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If the loaned item is not returned on time a fine of 10 SEK per loan per day is charged
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Syllabus for Geographical information systems
Basic course (15 ECTS)
1
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The syllabus is valid from
2007-07-01
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2
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The course is compulsory in a Bachelor’s degree in Science, with a major in
Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis
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The language of instruction is Swedish
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Aim of the course
The course aims at providing basic knowledge of concepts and methodologies within management
and analysis of geographical data with geographic information systems (GIS), as well as an
introduction to cartography and geodesy
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Learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, students should have acquired the following knowledge,
understanding and skills:
Knowledge and understanding
The student is expected to be able to:
describe different conceptual models for spatial phenomena,
describe different data models for digital geographical data (raster and vector), and be familiar
with how these are stored in computers,
account for basic methodology in spatial analysis,
account for fundamental cartographic methodology,
explain the implications of different map projections, geodetic reference systems and coordinate
systems,
explain the implication of simple spatial interpolation methods,
describe the basic structure of relational data bases
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Attitude and ability to appraise
The student is expected to be able to:
show awareness of, and confidence in, using geographic information and analysis within
science and other areas of application,
critically assess geographical data and have achieved a critical attitude towards analysis
results,
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Understanding of representation and analysis of spatial elements is emphasised
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These treat Swedish as well as international conditions, and varies in scale from local to
regional
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The course also contains training in communication, with special emphasis is on
cartographic presentations
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Teaching and assessment
Teaching consists of lectures, practicals and project work
...
Assessment takes the form of a written test at the end of the course, and evaluation of student reports
...
7
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In order to pass the course the student is required to have passed the test, to have delivered
acceptable practical reports and project reports and to have participated in all compulsory course
elements
...
8
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Literature
According to a list established by the department, available at least five weeks before the start of the
course, see http://www
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lu
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Further information
This course replaces NGE602
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NGEA12
Syllabus for Geographical information systems
continuation course (15 ECTS)
1
...
The syllabus is valid from
2007-07-01
...
2
...
The course is optional in a Master’s degree in Science, with a major in Physical
Geography and Ecosystems Analysis
...
The
language of instruction is Swedish
...
Learning outcomes
The course aims at providing deeper theoretical and practical knowledge in spatial analysis and
geographical information management
...
account for the effect of error propagation in geographical modelling,
account for the how society’s geographical data infrastructure looks, and outline the laws that
affect the use of geographical data,
exemplify advanced use of GIS in environment and society
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Attitude and ability to appraise
The student is expected to be able to:
compile, appraise and discuss choice of data and analysis method to solve a given geographical
problem,
critically review, appraise and discuss the reliability of GIS, and
describe and appraise use of GIS in society
...
Course contents
The course consists of a number of elements based on advanced use of existing software for data
base development, analysis and presentation of geographical information
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An element of individual programming is included to
train logical problem solving and as a preparation for higher studies and professional life
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Applications are selected within current
problems in Physical Geography
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Teaching and assessment
Teaching consists of lectures, practicals, field exercises, seminars, group exercises and project work
...
Assessment takes the form of a written test at the end of the course, and evaluation of student reports
...
6
...
In order to pass the course the student is required to have passed the test, to have delivered
acceptable practical reports, hand-in exercises, project reports and to have participated in all
compulsory course elements
...
7
...
8
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9
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NGEN02
Syllabus for Ecosystem Modelling
(15 ECTS)
1
...
The syllabus is valid from
01-07-2007
...
2
...
The course is optional in a Master’s degree in Science, with a major in Physical
geography and ecosystems analysis and Atmospheric sciences and biogeochemical cycles
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The language of instruction is English if necessary
...
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the students shall have acquired the following knowledge and
understanding:
Knowledge and understanding
the general principles and methods for defining, parameterising and evaluating an ecosystem
model;
some of the various types of process-oriented models used in ecosystem and environmentoriented research and planning, including their general attributes, advantages and limitations;
implementing an ecosystem model in the form of a computer program;
the ways in which models and model results are utilised in various contexts in the environmental
area
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Communicative ability
outlining various types of investigations and their results orally as well as in writing;
leading and synthesising discussions during seminars and group exercises;
summarising and presenting models and their results;
leading a group-based activity using models to approach a scientific question or applied problem
...
4
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In the research context, models are used to describe
and improve the understanding of complex systems
...
Principles, methods and tools for the implementation, parameterisation,
evaluation and application of models in these areas are discussed, emphasizing the importance of
interpreting results with due reference to underlying assumptions and sources of uncertainty
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5
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Some exercises and projects include oral presentations
...
Examination takes the form of a written test at the end of the course, and oral and written
presentations and hand-in exercises during the course
...
6
...
To be awarded a Pass on the whole course the student shall have participated in all compulsory
course elements
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7
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8
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9
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NGEN09
Syllabus for Remote sensing, digital methods
(7
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Course details
Ratified by the Education Committee of the Faculty of Science 14-06-2007
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The course is at the 2nd cycle
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General information
The course is part of the main field of study in Physical geography and ecosystem analysis at the
Faculty of Science
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The course is also offered to students at the Faculty of Engineering and as a single subject
course
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3
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Abilities and skills
analysing digital remote sensing data independently using existing image processing software,
integrating remote sensing data with other data in geographical information systems,
contributing actively to discussions and presenting the results of remote sensing orally, in writing
and as maps to specialists and laypersons, and
gathering information in this subject area more or less independently
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4
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an overview of various remote sensing satellites and their orbits, common imaging sensors and
their technical principles, technical performance and data formats
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image processing in remote sensing, e
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image enhancement, image transformation and basic
classification methods
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thematic map production using remotely sensed data
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Teaching and examination
Teaching consists of lectures, practicals, field exercises, seminars, group exercises and project work
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Examination takes the form of a written test at the end of the course and hand-in exercises during the
course
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6
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To be awarded a Pass on the whole course the student shall have passed the written test, have
acceptable hand-in exercises and project presentations and have participated in all compulsory course
elements
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Students who wish to supplement the ordinary grade with an ECTS-grade should request this from the
responsible teacher no later than one week after the start of the course
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Admission requirements
The following are required for admission to the course: courses corresponding to 90 ECTS credits in
the natural sciences
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Literature
According to a list established by the department, available at least five weeks before the start of the
course on the department’s homepage
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Further information
The course cannot be credited as part of a degree along with NGE609 Remote sensing and
biogeospheric systems 10 credits, GIS417 Digital remote sensing and GIS 7
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160
FOUNDATION YEAR – SE5
NGEN05
Syllabus for GIS/Remote Sensing in Distributed Environmental Modeling
(7
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Course details
Ratified by the Education Committee of the Faculty of Science 14-06-2007
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The course is at the 2nd cycle
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General information
The course is part of the main field of study in Physical geography and ecosystem analysis at the
Faculty of Science
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The course
is also offered as a single subject course
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3
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Skills and abilities
suggesting procedures and methods for solving geographical modelling problems and
implementing these using GIS, both independently and in a group
understanding and trouble-shooting spatial modelling
presenting the results of a GIS analysis orally, in writing or as a map both to specialists and
laypersons
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Course content
The course covers process modelling from a spatial perspective
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Both purely
scientific/technical aspects and economic, legal and social aspects may be included
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Individual projects and group work as well as practise in oral and written presentations are
included
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5
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Practicals, field exercises, seminars and group projects and project work, and the course elements
associated with these, are compulsory
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Students who fail the ordinary tests will have an opportunity to take another test in close proximity to
the ordinary test
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Grades
Students are awarded one of the following grades: Distinction, Pass or Fail
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The final grade for the course is determined by the aggregated results of the different parts of the
examination
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7
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8
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162
SPECIALISATION YEAR – SE6a
NGEN01
Syllabus for Climate Change and its Impacts on the Environment
(15 ECTS) - alternatively SE6b
1
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The syllabus is valid from
01-07-2007
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2
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The course is optional in a Master’s degree in
Science, with a major in Physical geography and ecosystem analysis, Atmospheric sciences and
biogeochemical cycles and Environmental science
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The language of instruction is English if
necessary
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Learning outcomes
The course is designed to give in-depth knowledge about the effects of observed and future climate
change on the environment
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Modelling scenarios are used to study global and regional climate change and their potential effects
on e
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hydrology, water resources, ecosystems and ecosystem processes, biodiversity,
biogeography, wind energy and storm damage
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Observational data and modelling scenarios are used to give opportunities to practice the critical
analysis of e
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data representativity, modelling assumptions and validation against independent
information
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Teaching and examination
Teaching consists of lectures, practicals, group projects and individual project work
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Examination takes the form of a written test at the end of the course and oral and written reports on
practicals and projects during the course
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6
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To be awarded a Pass on the whole course the student shall have acceptable practical reports, group
project reports and presentations and have participated in all compulsory course elements
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7
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The courses NGE604 The climate system 10 credits, or NGEA06 The climate
system 15 credits and NGEA04 Ecosystem analysis 15 credits, or NGE621 Ecosystem analysis 10
credits, are recommended
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Literature
According to a list established by the department, available at least five weeks before the start of the
course
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Further information
The course cannot be credited as part of a degree along with NGE611 Climate change and its effects
on the environment, 10 credits
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Course details
Ratified by the Education Committee of the Faculty of Science 01-03-2007
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The course is at the 2nd cycle
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General information
The course is part of the main fields of study in Physical geography and ecosystem analysis and
Environmental science at the Faculty of Science
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The course is also offered as a single subject
course
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3
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The course also aims to give in-depth
understanding of the feedback mechanisms at work between the biogeochemical cycles of carbon and
greenhouse gases and the climate
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Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the students are expected to be able to explain, in-depth:
the abiotic and biotic processes which govern the biogeochemical cycles of carbon and
greenhouse gases, primarily in northern ecosystems
the feedback mechanisms which operate between the biogeochemical cycles of carbon,
greenhouse gases and nutrients, vegetation dynamics and climate
the methodologies of computer-based, field-based and laboratory-based methods used to
measure the biogeochemical cycles of carbon and greenhouse gases
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Approach and evaluative abilities
On completion of the course, the students are expected to be able to:
evaluate society’s measures for handling environmental problems related to carbon and
greenhouse gases
have a critical perspective on methods and analytical results
be aware of the difficulties in approximating the carbon cycle
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Course content
The course includes lectures which aim to give a solid theoretical knowledge of the carbon cycle,
vegetation dynamics, greenhouse gases and related environmental issues
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We will also discuss the ways in which
these processes are influenced by changes in vegetation and climate, primarily in northern
ecosystems
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These elements aim to give theoretical and
practical insight into the methods used in this subject area
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Teaching and examination
The instruction consists of lectures, practicals, group projects and project work, as well as a more
extensive field-project
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Examination takes the form of a written test at the end of the course and oral and written reports on
practicals and projects during the course
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6
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To be awarded a Pass on the whole course the student shall have acceptable practical reports, group
projects and project presentations and have participated in all compulsory course elements
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7
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8
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SPECIALISATION YEAR – SE7a
NGEN03
Syllabus for Global Ecosystem Dynamics
(15 ECTS) – alternatively SE7b (7
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5 ECTS)
1
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The syllabus is valid from
01-07-2007
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2
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The course is optional in a Master’s degree in
Science, with a major in Physical geography and ecosystem analysis, Atmospheric sciences and
biogeochemical cycles and Environmental science
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The language of instruction is English if necessary
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Learning outcomes
The course covers ecosystem processes from an inter-disciplinary perspective with a focus on the
processes which govern and regulate vegetation dynamics
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On completion of the course, the students shall have acquired the following knowledge and
understanding:
the ability to analyse and estimate different ecosystems’ sensitivity to climate change at various
time-scales,
an understanding of the dynamics in natural and man-made vegetation successions and their
relation to environmental and climate change,
the ability to estimate climate change effects on biodiversity on both local and global scales
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Course content
Global and regional environmental and climate change over the past 130,000 years with a focus
on the last 15,000 years and the future
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Climate change effects on land use and biodiversity in the past and the future
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Biodiversity at various levels (gene – species – landscape); biodiversity from a historical
perspective
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The course consists of 2 parts
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Teaching and examination
Teaching on the first part of the course consists of lectures, practicals, field exercises and excursions
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Examination on the first part of the course takes the form of a written examination
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For this part of the course, examination
takes the form of a written report
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6
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To be awarded a Pass on the whole course the student shall have acceptable practical reports, group
reports and project presentations and have participated in all compulsory course elements
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7
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The courses NGEA04 Ecosystem analysis 15 credits or NGE621 Ecosystem
analysis 10 credits or the equivalent are recommended
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Literature
According to a list established by the department, available at least five weeks before the start of the
course on the department’s homepage
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Further information
The course cannot be credited as part of a degree along with BIO792 Dynamic biogeosphere
processes, 10 credits
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5 ECTS) and mandatory SE7c (7
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Course details
Ratified by the Education Committee of the Faculty of Science 14-06-2007
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The course is at the 2nd cycle
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General information
The course is part of the main field of study in Physical geography and ecosystem analysis at the
Faculty of Science
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The course is also offered to students at the Faculty of Engineering and as a single
subject course
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3
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Skills and abilities
In order to pass the course, the students must be able to:
programme basic algorithms used in geographical information processing,
structure and solve geometrical problems, and
communicate with a database designed for geographical data
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4
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The aim of this course is to provide the
underlying mathematical and technical theory of GIS
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The lectures cover the basic theory of storing geographical data in
databases, and the most important algorithms in GIS
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The course concludes with an individual
project
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Teaching and examination
Teaching consists of lectures, practicals and individual project work
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Examination takes the form of a written test and the oral and written presentation of the project
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6
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To be awarded a Pass on the whole course the student shall have passed the written test, have
acceptable hand-in exercises and project presentations and have participated in all compulsory course
elements
...
Students who wish to supplement the ordinary grade with an ECTS grade should request this from the
responsible teacher no later than one week after the start of the course
...
Admission requirements
The following are required for admission to the course: courses corresponding to a bachelor’s degree
in physical geography, including 30 ECTS credits in GIS, or three years’ study at a faculty of
engineering
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Literature
According to a list established by the department, available at least five weeks before the start of the
course
...
Further information
The course cannot be credited as part of a degree along with NGE612 Algorithms in geographical
information processing 5 credits, GIS418 Algorithm theory in GIS 5 credits or GISN07 Algorithm theory
in GIS 7,5 credits
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5 ECTS) and mandatory SE7b (7
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Course details
Ratified by the Education Committee of the Faculty of Science 14-06-2007
...
The course is at the 2nd cycle
...
General information
The course is part of the main field of study in Physical geography and ecosystem analysis at the
Faculty of Science
...
The course is also offered to students at the Faculty of Engineering and as a single
subject course
...
3
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Skills and abilities
handling a programme to develop GIS services on the Internet independently,
creating a map service with good cartographical properties
adapting a GIS service using mark-up languages and script programming
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4
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The aim of this course is to show how GIS
can be used in a client-server environment using the Internet to communicate
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The lectures cover the most important
techniques for transferring geographical data over the Internet
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The course concludes with a project in which the students create their
own Internet-based GIS services
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Teaching and examination
Teaching consists of lectures, practicals, seminars and project work
...
Examination takes the form of a written test at the end of the course and the oral and written
presentation of the project
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6
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To be awarded a Pass on the whole course the student shall have passed the written test, have
acceptable hand-in exercises and project presentations and to have participated in all compulsory
course elements
...
Students who wish to supplement the ordinary grade with an ECTS-grade should request this from the
responsible teacher no later than one week after the start of the course
...
Admission requirements
The following are required for admission to the course: courses corresponding to a bachelor’s degree
in physical geography, including 30 credits in GIS, or three years’ studies at a faculty of engineering
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Literature
According to a list established by the department, available at least five weeks before the start of the
course on the department’s homepage
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Further information
The course cannot be credited as part of a degree along with NGE613 Geographical information
processing over the Internet 5 credits, GIS416 Internet GIS 5 credits or GISN09 Internet GIS 7,5
credits
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5 ECTS) – alternatively SE8b
1
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The course outline
comes into force 2009-10-01
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2
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The course is a compulsory course forming part of a Master of Science degree in
Geomatics and an elective course in a Master of Science degree in Physical Geography
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The course is given in English
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Teaching aims
The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge and practical skills in spatial analytical methods
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Skills and ability
independently carry out analyses and interpret results from regression analyses, and
understand and apply special spatial analytical methods to geographical data
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4
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5
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Assessment takes the form of a written examination at the
end of the course
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Students who fail the ordinary examination will be offered an additional opportunity to sit the
examination soon afterwards
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Grades
Grades for the course are pass with distinction, pass and fail
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The final grade is determined by an aggregate of the results for the elements included in the
assessment
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Course prerequisites
Required for acceptance on to the course are at least 90 higher education credits in the area of
technology/natural science, of which at least 30 higher education credits must come from within the
area of geographical information science or equivalent
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5 higher education credits
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Literature
According to the set booklist, which will be available on the department’s homepage, at the latest, five
weeks before the start of the course
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Additional directions
This course cannot be credited towards a degree along with GISN01 GIS and geostatistics, 7
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10
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5 ECTS) – alternatively SE8a
1
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The course outline
comes into force 2009-10-01
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2
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The course is a compulsory course forming part of a Master of Science degree in
Geomatics and an elective course in a Master of Science degree in Physical Geography
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The course is given in English
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Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide a theoretical understanding of how a geographical database is
constructed and how it can be used
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Knowledge and comprehension
In order to pass the course the student will:
explain the ways in which query language can be used to create a relational database and to ask
advanced questions
describe the ways in which geographical data can be stored and searched for in a database
analyse advantages and disadvantages of storing geographical data in a database compared with
a file system
give an account of the basic concepts in object-oriented modelling, and
explain the ways in which object-oriented modelling can be used to describe the structure of a
geographical database
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Evaluative ability and approach
In order to pass the course the student will:
frame a critical approach to structure and storage techniques for geographical data
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Course content
The course addresses the central subject areas concerned with the handling of geographical
databases
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5
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These exercises are compulsory
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Students who fail the ordinary examination will be offered an additional opportunity to sit the
examination soon afterwards
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Grades
Grades for the course are pass with distinction, pass and fail
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7
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8
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9
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5
higher education credits
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STUDY GUIDE
2015-2017
Master of Science Degree Course in
Geo-information Science and Earth
Observation for
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING
AND MANAGEMENT
Specialisation year:
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June 2016 – June 2017
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WELCOME FROM THE UK GEM PROGRAMME LEADER
On behalf of all the academic staff, welcome to Geography & Environment at the University of
Southampton
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You join a lively community of scholars and researchers, dedicated to
advancing geographical enquiry and having an impact on policy and practice
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We also
appreciate that you bring with you knowledge, insight and experience from your own countries and
cultures, and we are keen that you share those with us
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GEM Coordinator
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Monday to Friday
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Location and contact details:
Education, Geography and Psychology programmes and modules
Building 44, room 2003
sofshs@soton
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Building 58, room 2127
sofshs@soton
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We will not use any other
email accounts nor social networking sites
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Notification that you are due to exceed your storage limit
will be sent to your University email account and you should take immediate action as you will be
unable to receive further emails once your storage limit has been exceeded
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You are responsible for advising the University if you
change your permanent or term-time address
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Use of social networking sites
We understand that students are increasingly using social networking sites such as Facebook to
interact with members of their student community
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Please ensure that you give at least 48-hours’ notice of your requirements (please
note that requests may take longer to process at peak enrolment/examination periods)
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During the enrolment process, you will be asked whether or not you wish for your data to be securely
transferred to your local council (Southampton City Council, Winchester City Council, Portsmouth City
Council and Eastleigh Borough Council) and for those who consent to share, relevant data will be
forwarded about you to your council
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This letter will be produced by the Student Records Team and you will be notified when your letter will
be available to collect from the George Thomas Building (37)
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4 Provision of official transcripts of marks/confirmation of
award
The University’s Examination & Award Office can provide you with an official transcript of marks
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Additional copies can be obtained for
a fee
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southampton
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uk/studentadmin/awards
When you successfully complete your programme you will receive a formal award certificate
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Please check that your student record contains the correct information
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Its expert team can provide advice and support relating to
your studies throughout your time here
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southampton
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uk/edusupport/index
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The role of your academic/personal tutor
Your Research Project supervisor will be assigned to act as your personal tutor
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Your tutor will advise you
on the best method to make an appointment
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If you are experiencing any difficulties that you feel may affect your academic performance you should
raise these with your tutor as soon as they occur
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Provision of academic references
Your tutor will be able to provide a reference for you
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You may find it helpful, therefore, to provide your
potential referee with some detailed information about yourself in the form of a CV (résumé) or a
personal information sheet
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If appropriate, your GP may inform your
tutor that you are experiencing some health difficulties that may affect your academic performance
and will be done with your consent
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You should submit your form immediately you return to your studies so that it
can be promptly recorded
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All claims must be substantiated by written
documentary evidence, for example a medical certificate or GP/consultant letter, self-certification
(although self-certification will not be regarded as evidence in relation to your examination
performance) or a statement from your academic tutor
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All claims will be reviewed by the Faculty’s Special Considerations board which meets at the end of
each semester and just prior to the referral examination board
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However, sometimes difficulties can arise that can affect you
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Whilst we recognise that students can sometimes
be reluctant to discuss cultural, sensitive or personal issues, it is essential that you bring problems
affecting you to our attention immediately so that we can determine how best to help you
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It is important that you submit this to your
Student Office in a timely manner and prior to the summer meeting of the Board of Examiners
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The
purpose of asking for supporting documentation is for you to be able to corroborate the facts of your
submission
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Full details of the University’s policy on Special Considerations can be found at
http://www
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soton
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uk/sectionIV/special-considerations
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Suspending your studies
Should you feel that you need to take some time out from your studies you should first discuss this
with your personal tutor
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Please note that, if you wish, you can suspend your studies in order to undertake
an internship or period of industrial training outside of normal vacation time
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obtained, completed and returned to the Student Office
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This summary provides
information on fire safety and first aid procedures, what to do if you have an incident or see
something you feel may be hazardous and who your primary contacts are within the Faculty for Health
and Safety
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As a new student you will have received information on Personal Safety and H&S/Fire Safety as part of
your ‘Southampton Welcome’
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uk/healthandsafety/
The University statement of Health and Safety Policy Statement and Management System, which
defines commitment, governance, responsibilities and management of H&S is available here:
http://www
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If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch
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The fire alarm is a continuously ringing bell
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Do not stop or return to
collect personal belongings
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On leaving the building make your way to the assembly point
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Do not re-enter a building until you are told
it is safe to do so by the Fire & Rescue Service, the senior Fire Warden or Security staff
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Evacuation alarms are tested weekly
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When tests take place the bell will ring for no more than a few seconds
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If this has not been done please contact the Health and Safety team using the details
overleaf
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Their details are displayed on signs in corridors
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Following
treatment, the incident must be reported to your line manager/supervisor and the
Faculty Health and Safety team
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The circumstances
can then be investigated and measures put in place to minimise future risk
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To receive a local induction before using any laboratory or workshop area
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Risk assessments and other written arrangements that maintain good H&S in all your activities will
be brought to your attention by your supervisor
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00-18
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All undergraduate students must leave buildings by 18
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Access by ID card may be
available to postgraduate students from 06
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00 depending on student status
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00 and remain so until 06
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00pm through to 6
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You must have received approval to work during the closure period from your Head of
Academic Unit and this must be documented using Form A available from the link
http://www
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Car park in front of B44 (Shackleton)
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Grassed area between Turner Sims Concert Hall and John
Hansard Gallery
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For those exiting Building 58 to the North from Level 2, this is
the grassed area alongside Building 58A
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Check the emergency information that should be displayed on a
noticeboard in teaching rooms
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7 Your Academic Programme
Who’s Who in the Academic Unit
Geography and Environment at Southampton has around 30 academic staff, all of whom, staff are
available to supervise Masters projects as part of the GEM programme, so please check our website for
an up-to-date list of all staff in the Academic Unit
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GEM supervisors (as at August 2015)
Dr Jadunandan Dash
Main research interests: Validation and application of MERIS land products,
Field and laboratory spectroscopy, Global biogeography
Contact details: Room 2049; x 22203; email: jadu@soton
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Prof Andy Tatem
Main research interests: Spatial demography, Population and disease
movements in low income settings, Spatial epidemiology, The role of global
travel networks on the spread of vector-borne diseases
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Booker Ogutu
Main research interests: Monitoring vegetation biophysical variables using
remote sensing data, biogeochemical (carbon) cycle modelling, crop
production/yield mapping and modelling
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Dr Gareth Roberts
Main research interests: Monitoring land surface dynamics using optical and
thermal remote sensing
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general expectations placed upon you as a student
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Additional costs
You may incur additional costs as a result of your programme, for example, for materials, printing,
field trips, or books
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Learning environment
A University education aims to encourage you to become independent in your learning
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Programmes in the Faculty provide an environment that will allow you to build research
skills and to engage with your chosen discipline
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Deadlines for work submission
should be adhered to, otherwise marks will be deducted via the imposition of a late submission
penalty
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This
knowledge will allow you to plan your life based on how you know you work best
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One of the work-place
skills you should aim to acquire at University is the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Key skills
Key skills are those skills which can be applied to other disciplines and fields of work
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A conscious effort is made
by the Faculty to ensure that every module allows and encourages development of key skills
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However work submitted for assessment should always
be entirely your own, except where clearly specified otherwise in the instructions for the assignment
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In these instances the instructions will make
it clear how individual contributions to the joint work should be identified and will be assessed
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If you have worked with others you
should make sure that you acknowledge this in any declaration you make
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Your personal
tutor will be able to help you identify sources of assistance
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This would not necessarily mean that you are ‘struggling’ with your work –
you may feel you need additional advice to reach your personal potential
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Your tutor or module coordinator will be able to point you in the direction of
appropriate sources of advice and information
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You must familiarise yourself with the University’s
Academic Integrity Regulations (http://www
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are bound
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You are responsible for your own work and conduct, and for ensuring that you neither fall accidentally
into poor academic practice in your written work nor engage in practices which breach academic
integrity
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As well as damaging your own development, failure to work with academic
integrity is unfair to other students who complete work honestly and fairly
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Ultimately, your results will not be a true reflection of your
performance, which may potentially damage the academic standing of the University’s awards
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Your identity will not be revealed
as part of any investigation; however no further action would be taken unless additional evidence is
identified by the marker or module convenor
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piece of work in question, and the most serious cases could lead to a reduction in degree classification
or even termination of programme
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It is worth 60 ECTS and is therefore a very significant proportion of your Masters
assessment
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Some assessment will be ‘formative’ – that is, it won’t count towards
your final mark, but is done to help you develop your ideas
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Formative assessment
You will be asked to present your Research Proposal at a meeting in November, and you will receive
written feedback from your supervisor and from other academic staff
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A seminar presented by each student at the Annual GEM Conference normally in in May
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The final report (maximum 25,000 words including captions, but excluding references and any
appendices)
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academic staff
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The due date for submission of the Research Project will be announced in October
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Normally, all coursework should be accompanied by a completed Coursework
Submission/Feedback form and submitted to the Student Office at the time/date specified
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If other arrangements
are in force for submission of a particular piece of coursework, this will be advised by your
module co-ordinator
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The University has a uniform policy for the late submission penalty for a piece of assessed work worth
10% or more of the final module mark
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The final agreed mark is then
reduced by the factors in the following table
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Coursework extensions
If you know there will be a valid reason why you cannot submit the work at the given date you must
contact the Student Office as soon as possible
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Your
completed form should be submitted to the Student Office who will arrange for your request to be
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reviewed and approved
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It is your responsibility to request an extension in a
timely manner and the entire process should be completed at least 48 hours before the
published deadline for submission of the piece of coursework
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This process is conducted to ensure that both the papers set and the marks awarded are
deemed fair and of the appropriate standard and quality
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They bring a completely impartial and
objective attitude to the assessment of students’ work and perform a vital function in ensuring
fairness and quality in the Faculty’s assessment procedures by reviewing all assessed work at the end
of the year
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Formal
feedback is well documented and the following paragraphs identify ones that you are officially entitled
to
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Also tests and quizzes on Blackboard, which are available for several modules, can
provide valuable feedback on how you are progressing
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You should note that all marks are considered provisional until
they have been reviewed and confirmed by the examination board
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Large assignments (eg your dissertation/project work)
may take slightly longer to be returned
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Where appropriate, for example with smaller problem solving exercises like calculations, the lecturer
will decide if feedback should be given individually, or reported back to the whole group
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The feedback you receive will be:
timely - allowing you to learn from your work
related to the learning outcomes for that piece of work
constructive and honest – allowing you to take the comments on board, learn from your
mistakes and understand why you did well
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Should you need further information about your work,
get in touch with whoever marked the coursework
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For some kinds of assignment, other arrangements will be made and the
module co-ordinator will explain those to you
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Final assessment
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GEM Research Project
Module code GEOG6089
Faculty
Social, Human and Mathematical Sciences
ECTS Points, eg 10 ECTS
60 ECTS
Level (4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 in the FHEQ)
7
Any pre-requisite and/or co-requisite modules
Students should have achieved a minimum ECTS
grade of E in all their assessed modules from the
foundation year of the programme
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Non-contact hours
1,400
Total study time
1,500 hours
Date approved by Faculty Programmes Committee
Aims and learning outcomes
The aim of this module is to provide Level 7 students with an opportunity to conduct a sustained
research-based task, culminating in the production of a substantive academic report of professional
standard (maximum 25,000 words)
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Summary of syllabus content
Examples of Research Projects undertaken in the past:
Supervisor(s)
Project Title
Dash / Edwards
Dash
Milton
Remote sensing of atmospheric gas fluxes from Arctic lakes
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Evaluation of full waveform LiDAR for surveying ombrotrophic peatlands
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Evaluating the economic benefits of following ‘triple wins’ from coastal
management policies
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An assessment of UK international aid on alleviating poverty in Nepal
Environmental degradation/risks
Temporal Evolution of Roughness in Eroding River Banks
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Most of these meetings should be
face-to-face, but where one or both parties are located away from Southampton, other means may be
used (e
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for supervision is a matter for negotiation between supervisor and student, however, during the period
September to June, meetings should take place at least fortnightly
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A seminar presented by each student at the Annual GEM Conference in May
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The final report (maximum 25,000 words including captions, but excluding references,
appendices)
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Each report will be marked by the supervisor and ‘blind marked’ by one other member
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Special features of module
For features such as field trips, information should be included as to how students with special needs will be
enabled to benefit from this or an equivalent experience
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Resources
For resources which are required or useful for the module: set books, text books, data books, software, web
sites, other sources of related information
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Supervisors will also be responsible for ensuring that all necessary Risk
Assessments have been completed and copies lodged with the AU Health & Safety Officer
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The
need for Ethics Assessment should be discussed at an early stage and the relevant ERGO procedure
followed, see https://www
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significant element of module monitoring is student feedback, obtained from questionnaires
administered at the end of each module
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The University is committed to placing students at the heart of its education mission
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One key mechanism for the
involvement of students is through student representation on committees at discipline, faculty and
University level
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These committees have the role of
monitoring the organisation and management of the student programmes, to note any difficulties that
students may be encountering, and to take advice about ways of improving the programmes
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resources such as the University Careers Advisory Service (http://www
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This is an excellent opportunity for networking and
investigating how to take your career forward after you graduate
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STUDY GUIDE
2015-2017
Master of Science Degree Course
in Geo-information Science and Earth
Observation for
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING
AND MANAGEMENT
Specialisation year:
June 2016 – June 2017
UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW
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WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY OF WARSAW
The study that you are going to undertake in Poland will be under the supervision of the staff of the
University of Warsaw, within the organizational unit Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection
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More than 500 students have
already graduated from Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection since 1998 – the year the
first students completed the master programme
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Please take advantage of the creative links existing between students and teachers and between the
university and the community
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Professor Zbigiew Czarnocki
Head of Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection,
University of Warsaw
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Dear Students,
You will have the opportunity to study the environment in Poland by developing models and validating
your results at test sites in areas with differing vegetation and soil conditions
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You will learn how EU
policies on sustainable development are being implemented in specific regions
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During your studies you will visit and have discussions at
the three levels of Government in Poland: local, regional and national
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University of Warsaw was founded in 1816
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Facts and figures about UW:
19 faculties and 30 other research-didactic units;
40 fields of studies;
80 study programmes;
over 100 specializations;
over 45 000 students (every year about 10 000 new students enter the University);
bilateral agreements with 158 partner institutions of higher education in 49 countries;
ca 300 Erasmus programme partner institutions;
ca 1000 foreign students hosted every year
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Other research and didactic units:
British Studies Centre;
Centre de Civillisation Française et d’Etudes Francophones;
Centre for Archaeological Research at Novae;
Centre for Environmental Study;
Centre for Europe;
Centre for Foreign Language Teaching;
Centre for Foreign Language Teacher Training and European Education;
University College of English Language Teacher Education;
University College of French Language Teacher Education;
University College of German Language Teacher Education;
Centre for Open Multimedia Education;
Centre for the Study of Classical Tradition in Poland and East-Central Europe;
Centre of Studies in Territorial Self-Government and Local Development;
Chaire UNESCO du Développement Durable;
Comité Polonais de l’Alliance Française;
Erasmus of Rotterdam Chair;
Heavy Ion Laboratory;
Institute of Americas and Europe;
Centre for Latin-American Studies;
Centre for European Regional and Local Studies;
American Studies Centre;
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Institute for Social Studies;
Interdisciplinary Centre for Behavioural Genetics;
Interdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical and Computational Modelling;
Inter-Faculty Individual Studies in Humanities;
Inter-Faculty Individual Studies in Mathematics and Natural Sciences;
Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection;
Physical Education and Sports Centre;
Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology;
University Centre for Technology Transfer
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A significant number of them
is located at the three main campuses:
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“Ochota”: buildings along the streets Banacha, Pasteura, Miecznikowa, and Żwirki I Wigury;
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Central Campus (1 – Kazimierzowski Palace: Rector’s Office, Recruitment Office, Office of Students Affairs,
International Relations Office, 2 – Old Computer Centre, 3 – Faculty of Polish Philology, 4 – Student Mess Hall, 5 – Faculty of
History: Department of Old-Polish Culture, 6 – Faculty of Polish Philology: Institute of Western and Southern Slavic Philology, 7
– Administration, 8 – Auditorium Maximum: Post Office, 9 – Faculty of Law and Administration: Dean’s Office, 10 – Old
Library, 11 – Institute of Oriental Studies:, 12 – Administration, 13 – Faculty of History: Institute of Art History, 14 – Institute of
Oriental Studies: Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Department of Turkish and Asian Studies, 15 – Main College,
Faculty of History: Institute of Archeology, 16 – Faculty of Modern Languages, Faculty of Polish Philology: Dean’s Office, 17 –
the University of Warsaw Archives, 18 – Career Office, Faculty of Modern Languages: Dean’s Office, 19 – Centre
for Archeological Research at Novae, Faculty of Polish Philology: Institute of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners
Polonicum, 20 – the University of Warsaw Printing House, 21 – Medical University of Warsaw, 22 – Centre for Foreign
Language Teaching, 23 – Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, 24 – Ambulatory, 25 – Student’s Union and
organizations, 26 – Faculty of Polish Philology: Institute of Polish Culture, 27 – Academic Sports Associations, Administration,
28 – Faculty of History: Dean’s Office, Institute of History, Mordechaj Anielewicz Centre for Research and Teaching on Jewish
History and Culture, 29 – Faculty of History) (source:www
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2 Studies in English
Studies for undergraduate students:
Psychology Studies in English (uniform MA studies, total duration 5 years);
Philosophy Studies in English (first cycle BA studies)
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The University of Warsaw grants PhD degrees in 27 disciplines
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Enrolment takes place on a variety of terms
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The classes cater to all levels of proficiency: from A1 to C2 (the group
coding in accordance with the proficiency levels for Polish as a foreign language introduced by the
State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language and the Council
of Europe)
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4 Support & Facilities
Regulations of Studies
Below, a short summary of the regulations, the complete document may be found on the website:
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Students may:
Join academic networks;
Join student organizations and form new ones
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In accordance with the rules as defined, and the resolutions by the Senate and faculty council, students have, in particular,
the right to:
Acquire knowledge and skills and develop interests by using the full range of didactics the University has on offer;
Participate in academic research;
Undertake parallel studies;
Have access to classes required by the plan of the study to which they have been admitted as well as participate in other
classes, and have these classes accredited; however, in any class priority is given to students, who are required to
undertake the subject at that stage of their studies, and then to students for whom the subject is part of their curriculum;
Consultations offered by academic teachers during their office hours;
Pursue a part of the study curriculum at another domestic or foreign university, on condition that they meet the
requirements set out elsewhere in the regulations;
Use the university’s assistance – within the limits defined in separate provisions
– in seeking jobs, obtaining internships or professional practical training, even where they are not part of the study plan;
Use the resources of the University’s library and IT system;
Use the University’s material resources, in accordance with the laws in force
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Detailed methods to permit students, who are disabled or have a long-term illness,
to participate at the University are regulated in a separate ordinance of the Rector
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§ 14
Students’ duties include conduct consistent with the oath and these Regulations, and in particular:
Care for the University’s good reputation;
Respect for the dignity of all members of the academic community;
Acquiring knowledge;
Ethically obtaining of all credits;
Observance of the regulations applicable at the University;
Respect for the University’s property
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Students are obliged to:
Timely fulfil their obligations to the University, including enrolment for classes where necessary, pay the due fees,
document the course of study in accordance with the regulations;
Promptly notify the governing bodies of the parent unit about any change of name, address or other data which may
influence the financial aid obtained
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good (C) – 4
satisfactory plus (D) – 3
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A student who failed to obtain a credit for a subject in a given didactic cycle may repeat the subject once, unless the
faculty council has resolved that subjects may be repeated multiple times
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The method of justifying absences from examinations shall be defined in the study
rules applicable to the unit where the classes are taught
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§ 26
Within seven days of the date when classes are finished or credit results announced, the student shall, in case of
objections to the form of credit or impartiality in awarding marks, be entitled to appeal to the dean, who may order
that the student’s performance be verified by a commission
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c)
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The dean shall strike a student off the list of students if he/she:
Failed to take up studies or resigned from studies;
Failed to submit the diploma thesis or take the diploma examination by the end of the last stage of study;
Was punished with the disciplinary penalty of expulsion from the university
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a)
The dean may strike a student off the list of students if he/she:
Did not make any progress in learning, in particular when failing to obtain unconditional credit for a given stage of study
more than once;
b) Failed to obtain credit for a semester or year by the fixed deadline;
c) Failed to pay the due fees
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The decision referred to in par
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The Rector’s decision shall be final
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LEAVES IN THE COURSE OF STUDY
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To use the wireless network EDUROAM1 at the University of Warsaw you can either use your account
from Enschede or Lund or have an e-mail address at UW:
edu
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”Pesel”: ID USOS web
”Password”: Password USOS web
You will be given an ID and a password USOS web by the end of September (just after you arrive at
the University of Warsaw)
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eduroam
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”Login”: login of the e-mail UW
”Password”: password of the e-mail UW
”Domain”: cus
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The Central University Library (pol
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It has public resource status and contains domestic and foreign
materials covering all the disciplines within the University departments and programmes
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The Library is housed in one of the most modern buildings in Europe (Fig
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It is only 10 minutes
walking distance from the main Campus of the University in Krakowskie Przedmieście
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Contact:
Address: Dobra 56/66 (see Fig
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Address: Żwirki i Wigury 93, room 1105
Phone: +48 22 55 44 701, +48 22 82 22 261
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Phone: +48 22 55 20 677
E-mail: biblioteka
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The National Library:
Address: Niepodległości 213
Phone: +48 22 608 29 99, +48 22 452 29 99
E-mail: biblnar@bn
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Information about courses;
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Inability to attend either coursework or examinations, for example, due to illness or a serious
personal problem
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Contact details:
Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska (Gosia)
Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, Warsaw University,
Krakowskie Przedmieście 30, room 205,
E-mail: uw_mr_w@yahoo
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+48 609 571 933
The main rule that applies is: if you think you may have a problem, or you are not sure what to do,
seek help immediately! Any problems you may face are more easily solved if you explain your
situation straight away
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General information about studying in Poland is to be found at the website:
pl/en/index
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They will organise many events for you, such
as sightseeing
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With any small problem please call your mentor
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10 Health Handbook
If there is an emergency for which medical treatment is required (you think your life or health are in
danger) call an ambulance (medical emergency service): 999 or 112
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In case of serious accidents and problems you should contact:
Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska +48 609 571 933, uw_mr_w@yahoo
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borowy@uw
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pl
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When calling the medical emergency service you will have to provide:
– Your name;
– Address;
– Injuries/symptoms
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When calling the medical emergency service you will have to provide:
– Your name;
– Address;
– Injuries/symptoms
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If you are not sure if you need an ambulance or may be able to wait to visit the doctor (later the same
day) you can call:
LUX MED MEDICAL SERVICE
Phone: +48 801 80 08 08 or +48 22 33 22 888
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They have a 24-hour countrywide service in English
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They provide 24-hour duty readiness in all specialisations
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Phone: +48 22 82 64 502 (doctors)
Phone: +48 22 82 62 310 (dentists)
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DENTAL-MED
Address: Hoża 27, room 2
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This insurance covers all emergency costs for hospital visits, dentists,
surgery, medicines etc
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Remember to keep all receipts and bills
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EU citizens staying in Poland have free health care provided through their European Health Insurance
Card (EHIC)
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If a payment is very high, you do not have to pay cash
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This invoice will then be paid by the insurance company
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11 Safety Handbook
All students are advised to maintain a high state of vigilance with regard to security
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Do not leave valuables in bags or coats hanging unattended
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Watch out for pickpockets when on public transport and in busy places
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For all emergency situations and problems contact:
Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska (Gosia) +48 609 571 933, uw_mr_w@yahoo
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borowy@uw
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Immediately raise the alarm (break the glass of the nearest manual fire alarm call point and press
the alarm button);
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Stay calm and warn co-workers without causing panic;
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If necessary, first organise an evacuation of people and equipment from the room in danger;
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Once the fire brigade arrives, follow the instructions of the person in charge, but first, inform the
officer:
If there are any people in danger and where;
Where the fire is located;
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We recommended you buy a 90-day Individual Travelcard (valid for any number of
journeys within 90 consecutive days following the validation date), which will be encoded onto a
Warsaw City Card (pol
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A 90-day Individual Travelcard is valid when used in combination with a document confirming the
identity of the person to whom the Individual Travelcard was issued (e
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personal identification card,
passport, driving licence, student card or a card issued by the Warsaw Transport Authority) on
condition that the Travelcard has been legibly and durably marked with the data of the person
authorized to hold it, i
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their full name and the number and series of the document with photo, to be
produced at ticket inspection
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Transport of luggage is free
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Please contact: Paulina Borowy +48 22 55 40 035,
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All information on diplomatic staff of diplomatic missions from foreign states in Poland are found on a
website:
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The National Museum in Warsaw
Sunday: admission free
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Centrum Nauki Kopernik)
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16 Sport
Below are only a few examples of recreational facilities
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Billiard: Hula Kula Entertainment Center – Blue Club Billiard
Address: Dobra 56/66 (Central University Library building – see Fig
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(22) 55 40 865
Fitness room: WOSiR Ochota
Address: Rokosowska 10
207
Phone: +48 22 82 48 386
http://www
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Squash: WOSiR Ochota
Address: Nowowiejska 37B
Phone: +48 22 82 52 430
E-mail: hala-sekretariat@osirochota
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http://www
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Swimming pool at UW: Sport and Recreation Centrum UW
Address: Banacha 2a
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Address: Merliniego 4
Phone: +48 22 85 40 130
E-mail: infolinia@wodnypark
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Skating-rink: TORWAR II
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Park Students' Club
Address: Niepodległości 196
Phone: +48 22 82 59 165
E-mail: park@klubpark
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Tygmont Jazz and Dance Club
Address: Mazowiecka 6/8
Phone: +48 22 82 83 409
E-mail: club@tygmont
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The Warsaw jazz club is listed in the Down Beat's International Jazz Club Guide as one of the
100 Great Jazz Venues
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18 Bars & Restaurants
Bars at the Central Campus, UW
– Student Mess Hall (Fig
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Milk Bar
Address: NOWY ŚWIAT 39
With some very cheap dishes
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Gospoda pod Kogutem
Address: Freta 48
Phone: +48 22 63 58 282
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02-089 Warszawa
By phone:
+48 22 55 40 035
By fax:
+48 22 82 68 599
By email:
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Location of the Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection
Introduction
Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection (IFSEP – in Polish MSOŚ: Międzywydziałowe
Studia Ochrony Środowiska) was established at the University of Warsaw in 1992 as a new form of
education
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Therefore, environmental protection is understood to be a
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field of knowledge requiring a wide academic and research foundation to allow understanding of both
natural mechanisms and processes, and of the role of man’s interference in this system
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A specific interdisciplinary programme and curriculum was created for studies going beyond the
boundaries of a single faculty
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This is the reason why classes and lectures are offered by staff members of 10 faculties of the
University of Warsaw:
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Faculty of Chemistry;
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Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies;
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Faculty of Law and Administration;
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Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Mechanics;
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Faculty of Physics
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The European Commission developed the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to facilitate
acknowledgment of a period of study completed abroad, or at another school in the country
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The system is incorporated in schools of
member countries of the European Union and EFTA, and is also being introduced in Polish schools,
as well as at the University of Warsaw
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Based on this number of points per year, the point
value of each subject in the programme (course) is determined
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However, some of them may be presented in English
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IFSEP graduates are especially suited to working in monitoring, assessment and management of the
environment
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The Head of Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection is Professor Zbigniew Czarnocki, PhD
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The University of Warsaw offers nine courses:
PL1: Introduction to Poland
PL2: Elective Lectures
PL3: Environmental Management and Assessment
PL4: Environmental Policy – Application of Remote Sensing
PL5: Research Proposal Writing
PL6: Research Project and Field Work Skills
PL7: MSc Research Concepts and Skills
PL8: Research Project and Field Work Skills II
PL9: MSc Research Concepts and Skills and MScThesis
Course PL5 – PL9 are strongly connected with master thesis topics selected by students
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The EM GEM Formal Contact Person at the University of Warsaw, EM GEM UW Course Director, and
Coordinator of most courses is Dr Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
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Centre for Environmental Studies: Dr Anna Kalinowska;
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Faculty of Economic Sciences: Professor Dr Tomasz Żylicz;
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Faculty of Law and Administration: Dr Hanna Machińska;
and in the Institute of Geodesy and Cartography: Professor Dr Katarzyna Dąbrowska-Zielińska
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Student cards will be hand on just after you arrive University of Warsaw
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Academic staff
Zbigniew Czarnocki, Ph
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Head of Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection, University of Warsaw;
Contact details: Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 1, room 236
Phone: +48 22 82 20 211 ext
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Katarzyna Dąbrowska-Zielińska, Ph
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National Coordinator EM GEM UW, Coordinator of the course ”UW 4
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Anna Kalinowska, Ph
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Director of the University Centre for Environmental Studies, University of Warsaw; Member of
the Commission of Education and Communication of The World Conservation Union (IUCN);
Main research interests: Environmental education and communication, Education for
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Sustainable Development, Environmental policy;
Contact details: University Centre for Environmental Studies, University of Warsaw, Phone: +48
22 82 22 261
E-mail: anna
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Phone: +48 22 55 30 570
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Main research interests: environmental impact assessment, environmental management, public
participation
Contact details: Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, University of Warsaw, Karowa 20,
room 202a
Phone: +48 609 571 933
E-mail: mr-w@uw
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Contact Gosia if you have any question or problem, please
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Tomasz Żylicz, Ph
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, Professor:
Dean of Faculty of Economic Sciences;
Main research interests: methods of environmental externality assessment, costs and benefits
analysis, financing mechanisms for the municipal infrastructure investment, social and
economic conflicts, more:
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Office staff
Paulina Borowy, MSc:
Student administration
Contact details: Inter-Faculty Studies in Environmental Protection UW,
Żwirki i Wigury 93, room 2009
Phone: +48 22 55 40 035
E-mail: p
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0,5 ECTS
Dr Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
Information about:
– Poland and University of Warsaw (7 h),
– Polish part of studies (3 h)
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Students have a basic knowledge about Poland and University of
Warsaw as well as UW study regulations
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–
10 hours / 10 contact hours, 2 days
Lectures, self study
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g
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g
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English
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Obligatory
Second, first
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Depends of a course selected by a student
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Depends of a course selected by a student
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Depends of a course selected by a student
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g
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g
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English
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6,0 ECTS
Dr Anna Kalinowska, Dr Wiktor Kotowski, Dr Witold Lenart, Dr Hanna Machińska,
Adrian Ochtyra MSc, Dr Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska, Professor Dr Tomasz Żylicz
The aim of this module is to give overview of environmental management main
elements (such as e
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spatial planning, nature conservation, environmental:
assessment, standards, certification, plans and programmes) and elaborate on the
impact of recent policy changes on the Central European environment
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Topics such as access to information about environment
and environmental protection, investment procedures, nature preservation, waste
management, certificated environmental management systems, environmental impact
assessment are discussed
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Students analyse
alternatives of localisation and technology various investment projects using GIS
methods
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Students analyse
case law of the Court of I Instance and the Court of Justice
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Folmer H
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L, (eds
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A Guide for Students and Decision-Makers, Second Edition, Edward
Elgar Publishing 2000, especially pp
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Roge-Wiśniewska M
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), 2010, Environmental Management and Environmental
Assessment in Poland, University of Warsaw, Warsaw
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, (ed
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90 hours / 60 contact hours – 6 hours/week, 15 weeks/year
Lectures, practical classes, presentations, project work, computational exercises, self
study
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g
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g
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English
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3,0 ECTS
Prof
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Students will be able to:
understand the processes of heat transport between the vegetation – soil surface
and the atmosphere;
analyse object oriented classification for distinguishing various surfaces for heat
transfer;
make a deduction of water balance and energy balance components using the
imputes derived from remote sensing;
analyse of crop growth models
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–
45 hours / 15 contact hours – 9 hours/week, 5 weeks/year
Lectures, practical classes, presentations, computational exercises, self study
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g
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g
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English
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5,5 ECTS
Dr Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
This module is reserved for proposal preparation and will end with a formal evaluation
of the candidate’s ability to undertake MSc research
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Upon completion of this module students should:
Produce a preliminary research proposal (including problem definition, summary
of relevant literature, proposed methods and plan of execution);
Present and justify the proposed research problem and design in a public
presentation
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90 hours – 22,5 hours/week, 4 weeks/year
Individual assignment, self study
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g
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g
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English
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6,0 ECTS
Dr Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
This module focuses on research themes
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The content is theme specific, and where possible inter-disciplinary
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The emphasis is on specific field work skills required to
successfully complete a MSc thesis
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Revision of the thesis proposal may be
necessary
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Each student works independently, but under the supervision of a
staff resarch theme leader, on an approved research topic from one of the research
themes related to the programme
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Depending on
background, interest and career aspirations a student can participate in projects in
specific fields in different environments
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Progress on the thesis is monitored regularly through individual progress reports and
meetings with supervisors
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The learning outcomes are knowledge and expertise in developing a research project
as well as an ability to conduct effective field work
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Necessary data collection takes place in the selected or assigned study area(s)
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Successful completion of all courseware modules
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Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method:
• lecture (L),
• supervised practical (SP),
• group assignment (GA) e
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workshop, project,
• individual assignment (IA) including Thesis, IFA,
• self study (S) including unsupervised practicals,
• overhead (O) (e
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QH, exam, opening)
L
SP
GA
IA
S
O
40
50
Individual progress reports and meetings with supervisors and co-supervisors
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Module sequence
number(s)
Course type
Module type
Programme
Specialisation
Module name
Type of course
Year of study, semester
Number of credits
allocated, workload
based
Name of lecturer
(coordinator)
Course contents
Objectives of the course
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Allocated time per
teaching/learning
method
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
PL7
MSc
Erasmus Mundus Masters
MSc Research Concepts and Skills
Obligatory
Second, first
6,0 ECTS
Dr Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
This module focuses on preparation for writing the master’s thesis, integrating
environmental applications, and fieldwork methods
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The module
introduces the MSc candidates to various aspects of scientific research through
lectures and guided assignments
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The students are introduced to possible research topics and
researchers in order to stimulate their thinking about the thesis
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The learning outcome is that students are equipped with the skills necessary to write
a high quality scientific thesis and/or article
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90 hours / 15 contact hours – 6 hours/week, 15 weeks/year
Individual assignment
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g
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g
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English
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4,0 ECTS
Dr Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
This module focuses on research themes
...
The content is theme specific, and where possible inter-disciplinary
...
The emphasis is on specific field work skills required to
successfully complete a MSc thesis
...
Revision of the thesis proposal may be
necessary
...
Each student works independently, but under the supervision of a
staff resarch theme leader, on an approved research topic from one of the research
themes related to the programme
...
Depending on
background, interest and career aspirations a student can participate in projects in
specific fields in different environments
...
Progress on the thesis is monitored regularly through individual progress reports and
meetings with supervisors
...
The learning outcomes are knowledge and expertise in developing a research project
as well as an ability to conduct effective field work
...
Necessary data collection takes place in the selected or assigned study area(s)
...
Successful completion of all courseware modules
...
Time (in # of hours) allocated per major method:
• lecture (L),
• supervised practical (SP),
• group assignment (GA) e
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workshop, project,
• individual assignment (IA) including Thesis, IFA,
• self study (S) including unsupervised practicals,
• overhead (O) (e
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QH, exam, opening)
L
SP
GA
IA
S
O
15
24
20
Presentations
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Module sequence
number(s)
Course type
Module type
Programme
Specialisation
Module name
Type of course
Year of study, semester
Number of credits
allocated, workload
based
Name of lecturer
(coordinator)
Course contents
Objectives of the course
Prerequisites
Recommended reading
Teaching methods
Allocated time per
teaching/learning
method
Assessment methods
Language of instruction
PL9
MSc
Erasmus Mundus Masters
MSc Research Concepts and Skills and MSc Thesis
Obligatory
Second, first
26,0 ECTS
Dr Małgorzata Roge-Wiśniewska
This module focuses on preparation for writing the master’s thesis, integrating
environmental applications, and fieldwork methods
...
The module
introduces the MSc candidates to various aspects of scientific research through
lectures and guided assignments
...
The students are introduced to possible research topics and
researchers in order to stimulate their thinking about the thesis
...
The final outcome of the module is a thesis in hard copy and on CD-ROM
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The learning outcome is that students are equipped with the skills necessary to write
a high quality scientific thesis and/or article
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90 hours / 15 contact hours – 6 hours/week, 15 weeks/year
Individual assignment
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g
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g
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Sc thesis and meetings with supervisors and cosupervisors
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STUDY GUIDE
2014-2016
Master of Science Degree Course in
Geo-information Science and Earth
Observation for
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING
AND MANAGEMENT
Specialisation year:
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June 2016 – June 2017
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WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND
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Various types of learning are provided at all higher education levels, through flexible
programmes that meet today’s demands for an extensive and practical education
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Research, scientific work and teaching at
all levels are thriving, while remarkable achievements are attained on a regular basis with regards to
improved facilities at the school
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The University campus (Figure 1) is located only few minutes from the centre of Reykjavík
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University of Iceland - The University campus
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The University website (http://english
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is/) provides most answers concerning education, services
and social activities, either on the websites of individual faculties, in the general section of the web, or
on Uglan, the University’s intranet
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The academic calendar varies somewhat from one faculty to
another
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Some faculties start their courses the last week of August
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Language of Instruction
The principal language of instruction at the University is Icelandic
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Textbooks are mainly in English and/or Icelandic
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This is, however, always subject to the approval of each faculty and individual
instructors
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For further information contact the Office of International Education at www
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hi
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A complete list of all courses and programmes taught in English for international and exchange
students is available in the Course Catalog on www
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is
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International Office
The International Office plays an extensive role in the University’s international cooperation
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For further information contact:
International Office - University of Iceland
Haskolatorg, Saemundargata 4
101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Tel
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is
Website: http://english
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is/university/office_of_international_education
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3
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The objective of the mentor project is to provide the student with
practical information about the University of Iceland and Icelandic society, as well as to introduce
him/her to students and student life in general
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Libraries, computer facilities and students’ intranet
Students at the University of Iceland have access to the most extensive and comprehensive library in
the country – the National and University Library of Iceland
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Over 400 study desks are available to
users, as are numerous seats at computers, micro-image readers, and in the Audio-visual
Department
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International degree seeking students embarking on studies at the University of Iceland receive a
web-key with which they can obtain a user name and password
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Uglan is a powerful network of information, instructions and services available to
UI students and staff, and serves as one of their primary working tools
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Students and academics can upload content, announcements or projects onto the
network, and enjoy interactive communication, for example in discussion forums
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The associations organize social events and other happenings for students
throughout the academic year
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Kosmó is a group of students who study Icelandic for
international students
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The Choir appears at various public functions held by the University, as well as
holding its own concerts and publishing work
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The
University Dance Forum is a new venue, welcoming all students
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The
Centre contains an excellent weightlifting room and runs fitness and aerobics classes of various
types
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3 Student residency and work permits
All citizens except Nordic citizens who come to Iceland for the purpose of study need a student
residence permit if staying longer than three months in Iceland
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A citizen of an EEA country who plans to study in Iceland has to register at the Registers Iceland
upon arrival in Iceland
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If the individual resides longer in Iceland, he/she should register his/her right to
residency with the Registers Iceland
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Nordic citizens do not need a work permit
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The deadline to submit an application with the Directorate of Immigration is 1
July for the fall semester and 1 November for the spring semester
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The total stay within the Schengen area must not exceed
three months in any period of six months
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If a student permit is granted, the applicant shall, upon arrival in Iceland, register his/her domicile with
the Registers Iceland and get his/her picture taken at the Directorate of Immigration
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1
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This
is proof that you are entitled to health insurance at home
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Citizens of countries other than EU and EEA: Students from non-EU/EEA/Nordic countries should
have health insurance from an insurance company in their country that is licensed to operate in
Iceland, or buy insurance from an Icelandic insurance company
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Applicants for a student permit coming from Central and South America, including Mexico, non-EEA
European countries, Asia or Africa must undergo a medical examination with respect to infectious
diseases
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People coming from the EEA (other than
Romania and Bulgaria), Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, the USA and Canada do not have to
submit such a medical certificate, see www
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is
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The purpose of the visit is a blood test and tuberculosis test
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The cost varies depending on where you are from: ISK
10
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000 and you need to make an appointment by calling: +354 585 1390 (open on weekdays
08:20–16:15)
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Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins)
Álfabakka 16, 109 Reykjavík
Tel: +354 585 1300 - heilsa@stj
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is
www
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is
Health Care Service (I
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laeknavaktin
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Mon–Fri 17:00–23:30, Sat–Sun and holidays 09:00–23:30
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The School provides various services for students, the professional sector and the general community
(http://english
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is/sens/school_of_engineering_and_sciences/school_of_engineering_and_natural_s
ciences)
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Also
involved is the Faculty of Earth Sciences
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Several research centres linked to the University are located all around Iceland giving research
students unique opportunities to do some of their studies and research projects outside of Reykjavík
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Environmental programs and studies provided by the school of Engineering and Natural Sciences taught
in English
Environment and Natural Resources
This is a postgraduate, interdisciplinary degree programme, providing academic insight into the
various aspects of environmental issues and the utilisation of natural resources
(http://english
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is/environment_and_natural_resource/environment_and_natural_resources_studies)
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Individual courses are open to
exchange students, as long as they study at a master’s level at their home institution, and fulfill all
prerequisites
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Renewable Energy Engineering
A postgraduate study in the field of Renewable Energy Engineering, an interdisciplinary study
programme on the technical and environmental aspect of harnessing, distributing and consuming
energy in a sustainable manner
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The University offers a large
and diverse range of interesting classes and research projects in the field of renewable energy
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In addition, the Faculty of Civil and
Environmental Engineering offers the courses Environmental Impact Assessment and Natural
Resource Management which address environmental, social, and economic viewpoints
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Emphasis will be put on aspects of Icelandic geology, like volcanic and
geothermal activity, glaciers and plate tectonics, as well as physical and human geography
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A minimum background of one year of
undergraduate study in earth sciences is an assumed prerequisite
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Up to 7 % of Iceland’s primary energy comes from hydroelectric and geothermal energy
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The University of Iceland holds an internationally leading role
in these fields
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Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences
The faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences offers B
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degree programmes, master’s degree
programmes and doctoral programmes in tourism studies, geography and biology
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The Faculty engages roughly 30 well-educated and well-trained
lecturers, who for many years have been leaders in carrying out research in the academic fields of the
Faculty
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University of Iceland
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences
Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Phone: +354 525-4600
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Each group
conducts research that usually falls within one or more subject areas
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Natural geography
Natural geographers deal mainly with the land’s appearance and the processes that form this
appearance
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At the faculty, research is carried out on the interplay between climate, land use,
geological change, soil, vegetation and settlements
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Human geography
Human inhabitation, utilisation of resources, the interplay of culture and space - these are all classic
research topics the importance of which has increased even more in recent years
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Research into the importance of landscape
in an Icelandic context is a cultural geography aspect
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Tourism studies
Tourism has increased steadily in recent years, not least in Iceland, and the nature is the magnet that
attracts most tourists to visit Iceland
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The distribution of tourists and their
travel behaviour is mapped and the capacity of various tourist attractions is being investigated
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Tourism is further an important foundation of the economy and habitation in many regions
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The arrival of cruise ships and services
generated thereby is an example of a topic
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A number of interesting topics await further research; this can increase value
creation within the tourism industry and ensure a general consensus on the industry's future direction
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Research
in environmental science naturally encompasses a vast subject area on the boundary between
ecology, geology, geography and tourism studies
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Molecular biology
In the last 50 years, molecular biology has flourished as an independent discipline, in addition to
which molecular biology and biochemistry methodology has proven useful in research in life and
environmental sciences
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Microbiology
The world of microorganisms has become accessible through advents in microscope technology and
cultivation
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Microbiologists at the faculty work on other projects, for example regarding the use of lipids as a
protection against viruses and bacteria, and diversity in high temperature hot springs
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Research involves most factors relating to yield and
sensible resource management
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Scientists at
the faculty also conduct research on factors relating to the condition of fish stock and that can bring
about an increase in the value of catch and products
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Ecology and evolutionary biology
Organisms develop in an ecological context, at times very quickly, but most often over a long period
of time
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Some research focuses on the properties of ecosystems, for example the great fluctuations in the
biota of Lake Mývatn, the stand development of birch on Breiðamerkursandur, and the territorial
behaviour of fox in Hornstrandir
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Head of Faculty: Dr
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Faculty of Earth Sciences
The Faculty of Earth Sciences (http://english
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is/von/faculty_of_earth_sciences/main_menu/home)
offers programmes in geology and geophysics
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Earth sciences are a broad field, from glacial geology to volcanology,
earthquakes to geothermal energy, palaeontology to oceanography, that is disciplines that deal with
the earth itself, its formation and evolution
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This is a research venue for permanent
academic staff as well as other specialists, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students
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Research is focused on some of those processes that are particularly active in and around Iceland, in
the Earth's mantle and crust, in volcanoes and geothermal areas, glaciers and rivers, sedimentary
deposits on land and in the ocean, vegetation and erosion
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Head of Faculty: Professor Þorvaldur Þórðarson
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Here
below are recommended courses listed out
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Key texts about the concepts of
space, place, nature and society are read
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Ontological and epistemological approaches are
critically evaluated
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Learning Outcomes
Basic information
Supervision
Preceding Courses / Prerequisites
Final exam
Other assessment components
Course Number: LAN115F
Long Course ID: 5053LAN115F20146
Type: Course
Credits: 10 credits
Min
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each):
Supervisory Teacher: Ian Stuart Jenkins Senior Lecturer
(UK) - Associate Professor (USA)
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Practical information
for research students
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Career opportunities
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Experimental design and
how to report and publish results
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Writing scientific papers
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Exercises
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grade: 6,0
Level: Graduate
Semester: Spring
Academic Year: 2015-2016
Lessons/teaching sessions (40 min
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No Preceding Courses / Prerequisites registered
No Final Examination
Books
Book list is unconfirmed
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Engineering and Natural Sciences
Faculty
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences
Special Comments
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Taught in English
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LAN441L Final project
IS3
Course Description
The M
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final project is an individual project
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Students should consult the chair of their department on the
choice of a project supervisor
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The topic of the project should fall
within the student's area of study, i
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course of study and
chosen specialisation
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Have acquired extensive, systematic understanding of
the subject, including the most recent available findings
on the subject
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Have the ability to conduct an original research and
present the material in the context of previous research
or similar projects in the field
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Have the ability to present theoretically grounded
findings, both in writing and verbally, in a clear,
professional and creative manner
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Basic information
Preceding Courses / Prerequisites
Course Number: LAN441L
Long Course ID: 5053LAN441L20146
Type: Final Assignment
Size: 30/60 credits
Level: Graduate
Semester: Fall / Spring
Academic Year: 2015-2016
No Preceding Courses / Prerequisites registered
Books
No textbooks have been specified
School
Engineering and Natural Sciences
Faculty
Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences
Special Comments
Taught in English
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Title: M.Sc. Agricultural 2017
Description: Self-study guides , Reference, And more ...
Description: Self-study guides , Reference, And more ...