Hardcopy Study Guide

2007/2008

www.masteryourfuture.nl

Disclaimer
Every effort has been made by the faculty in putting together this guide. However, further details about a number of subjects will only be available after the guide has been printed. For that reason, the information published by the faculty in this handbook is subject to change. Amendments, further details, and a more extensive description of the subjects can be found on Blackboard: http://blackboard.tudelft.nl and in the digital study guide http://studyguide.tudelft.nl

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Contents
2 5 6 8 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 13 14 14 16 17 21 22 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 26 28 28 29 29 29 29 > Disclaimer > Personal Data > Preface > Year planner, education 2007/2008 > TU Delft University Facts and Mission > > > > > > > > > International ofce Service Desk Blackboard Schedules TU Delft Library Private study spaces Regulations European Student Union (AEGEE) TU Delfts Student Union (VSSD)

> Useful web addresses > Addresses > Admission to the Masters degree course > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Examination schedule Ordering study materials Student Health Care Emergencies before or during exams Programme evaluation and Quality assurance Goals of the Geomatics MSc programme Programme structure Regular programme Tracks Free elective programme Synthesis project: GeoSyn Graduation project Voluntary internship Interconnection of programmes for incoming students

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> General programme description

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Deciency Convergence Position of the MSc in Geomatics within TU Delft Academic Counsellors, appointments and open consultation hours Quality Assurance and Education Policy Advisor

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Preface
Considerable attention has been devoted to collecting the information for this study guide. A student survey has shown appreciation for the compact format of this booklet. Because of its size, all subjects are described briey. For detailed information please check the websites mentioned in this study guide. If you cannot nd the information you need, please send an email to servicepuntcitg@tudelft.nl. They will ensure that your e-mail reaches the right person. Drs. Ms. E. Touw Head of Education and Student Affairs Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences

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The world is managed on the basis of information. Information is the basis for decisions big and small. A large and growing share in information is taken up by geoinformation. In 2005 the Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) launched a Geomatics programme in response to this important development in society. The programme educates interdisciplinary engineers who will contribute to the entire information chain, from data acquisition, through data processing and information management, to fundamental support for decision-making in civil engineering and geosciences. Geomatics creates insight from geoinformation. Starting from raw data collection, the geomatics engineer analyses, designs and creates visualisations that disclose geoinformation for everyday use. The information is available wherever and whenever it is needed. Geomatics is the discipline concerned with geoinformation science and with the development and use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Disciplines such as geodesy and surveying, which are at the forefront of numerical analysis and data processing, are involved in geoinformation science as suppliers of accurate and reliable input for GIS. A special role is taken by photogrammetry and remote sensing, which acquire this input from airborne and spaceborne image data. Computer and information scientists develop specialist hardware and dedicated software for the input, output, storage and management of spatial data and information, with specic roles for image processing, computer vision, computer graphics and spatial data structures. Information systems as we have come to know them for quite some time in many non-spatial applications are built on Database Management System (DBMS) technology, allowing data to be stored and managed efciently, exibly and reliably, and to be shared by large numbers of users in different parts of complex organisations simultaneously. Any activity in such an organisation is somehow reected in the information system, which therefore contains a complete model of the organisation. All data concerning the organisation is present in the information system, and DBMS technology enables disclosure of the information by querying the data, i.e. using the data to answer questions that perhaps were not even foreseen when the system was designed or when the data were entered. Geoinformation science is very much alive and ready to take up any challenge. Public interest in geoinformation science has never been greater.

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Year planner, education 2007/2008

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For more timetable information, see WEBBER http://www.campus.citg.tudelft.nl For subject descriptions, see: http://www.studyguide.tudelft.nl Note: examinations are usually called tentamens in Dutch. Formally an examen in Dutch is the degree audit taking place at the end of a programme phase such as a Propaedeuse (end of rst year), a Bachelor or a Master phase. These examens are formalities in the Dutch university system. There are no end-of-year examinations!

Class hours for Delft University of Technology

Period 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Time 08.45 09.30 09.45 10.30 10.45 11.30 11.45 12.30 13.45 14.30 14.45 15.30 15.45 16.30 16.45 17.30

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TU Delft University Facts and Mission

Founded in 1862, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive university of technology in the Netherlands. With over 13.000 students and 2100 scientists (including 200 professors), it is an establishment of both national importance and signicant international standing. Renowned for its high standard of education and research, the University collaborates with other educational establishments and research institutes, both in the Netherlands and overseas. It also enjoys partnerships with governments, branch organisations, numerous consultancies, the industry, and companies from the small and medium business sectors. Delft University of Technology has eight faculties offering a host of engineering programmes, many of them unique in the Netherlands. Working together with other educational establishments, various research institutes, international business partners and the industry, TU Delft aims to provide students with all the necessary tools for a successful career: an excellent education, relevant, practical experience, and the broadest possible knowledge base. Detailed information can be obtained from the website www.tudelft.nl INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Going abroad to study is a big step. Living alone, away from your family, a different country, with a different way of learning can be quite tough sometimes. The International ofce will be your rst point of contact at the University. The International Ofce staff handles the application procedure, nancial and housing matters, and the distribution of student ID cards. The International Ofce comprises the central TU Delft Student Registration Ofce, which registers you as a student when you are admitted to TU Delft. Should you have any problems or questions the International Ofce can provide all the help you need. Several departments can advise you on a wide range of issues such as accommodation, university enrollment, insurances, residence permits and legal questions. If you have personal problems you can make an appointment with one of the student psychologists. For students who are disabled the International Ofce is the place to get in touch with a specialised counsellor.

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TU Delft International Ofce PO Box 5 2600 AA Delft The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 15 278 8012 Fax: +31 (0) 15 278 56 90 E- mail: InternationalOfce@tudelft.nl Website: www.studyat.tudelft.nl Visiting address: Jaffalaan 9a (Visitors entrance at the Mekelweg) 2628 BX Delft The Netherlands SERVICE DESK The Service Desk provides you with your transcripts, timetables and exam dates, and it posts the exam results. Here you submit forms, you inform them of recently acquired marks, and a change of address. The Service Desk tracks student progress, i.e. the number of credits and marks you obtain and any group work done in a semester and/or academic year. More information is available on servicepunt.tudelft.nl The Service Desk is open Monday to Friday, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. BLACKBOARD Blackboard provides you with the most recent information about your courses. It is a commercial E-learning medium that serves as a virtual notice board for announcements, timetables, presentation of programme materials, practice materials, exercises and solutions as well as interesting links. You can enter the system using the Preview button in the login screen, but to access all information, you need a personal login ID. Website: blackboard.tudelft.nl Request assistance through Blackboard-support@tudelft.nl SCHEDULES For up-to-date schedules, go to blackboard.tudelft.nl or the campus website of your faculty.

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TU DELFT LIBRARY Your digital window!

All the relevant science and technology information you need The TU Delft Library is the largest science and technology library in the Netherlands. The Library selects, manages, processes and provides relevant information for your studies from in and outside the Netherlands. Much of the information is digital. Stop searching, start nding! During your course, you will nd that the Virtual Knowledge Centre (VKC) of your programme will come in very useful. The VKC is the ideal place to start when looking for information in your eld, as it provides virtually all knowledge in your eld. Learn about your VKC at http:// vkc.library.tudelft.nl . The digital window At www.library.tudelft.nl you will nd not just information on specic subjects, but also practical information about the Library, the online catalogue, databases, works of reference, internet sources, instructions and maps. There are also articles, PhD theses, reports, graduation dissertations, lecture notes, patents and other TU Delft publications at http://repository.tudelft.nl. If you are looking for specic information, or if you have a question, request, complaint or comment about the services provided by the Library, go to http:// AskYourLibrary.tudelft.nl, the digital window of the Library. For maps, go to http://kaartenkamer.library.tudelft.nl . A clear answer - straightaway You can communicate with the Library Customer Services via Ask Your Library at a time, place and manner of your own choosing. Many of your questions will be

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answered immediately. During ofce hours you can chat to a Library employee, who can also browse along with you. The employee is then able to help you nd specic sources by pointing out information with the cursor. The answers to some questions can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions, but you can also telephone us (+31 (0)15 27 85678), mail us (library@tudelft.nl), or visit one of our branches. Details of branches and opening times can be found at http://www.library.tudelft.nl. Easy If you use a computer that is connected to the TU Delft campus network, you can use, digitally, virtually every service provided by the Library. The Central Branch on Prometheusplein 1, behind the Aula Congress Centre, is open during the daytime, evening, and at weekends, for browsing through the books, studying with or without a computer, meeting, and making copies. The opening times of the Library are extended yet further during examination periods. The Central Library is also where you will nd the Trsor, the treasure house with unique, fragile and valuable items. The Trsor can be visited by appointment (http://tresor.library.tudelft.nl). The Map Room is housed in the Architecture faculty library. Some faculties have their own library, but everyone is welcome in the Central Library! PRIVATE STUDY SPACES (DREBBELWEG) The large examination hall 2 on Drebbelweg is available to students for private study outside examination periods. There are 200 study spaces which are suitable for the use of laptop computers; no PCs are installed there. The building is open from 7am to 6pm. The large examination hall is building 35 on the map. REGULATIONS There are a number of formal regulations for the faculty organization, the programmes and their execution. These are: The Faculty Regulations The Course and Examination Regulations (Onderwijs- en Examenreglement) (Per programme) Execution Regulations of the Education and Examination Regulations (Uitvoeringsregeling)

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 The Rules and Guidelines of the Board of Examiners (Regels en Richtlijnen van de Examen Commissie) The Student Statute (Studentenstatuut) These regulations are published yearly on the web, see the Blackboard community of the programme involved. In case of doubt, your Director of Education or your academic counsellor will be glad to inform and advise you. EUROPEAN STUDENT UNION (AEGEE) AEGEE is the European students association, represented in 271 cities in 40 countries. Over 17,000 member students are actively involved in travelling, participating in fun and pleasure events and conferences on topics that concern you. There are a lot of possibilities to travel to other places in Europe, meet new people and make friends everywhere! In every city there is an independent local association such as AEGEE-Delft. Check out our website: www.aegee-delft.nl TU DELFTS STUDENT UNION (VSSD) The purpose of the VSSD is to safeguard the interests of all students studying at Delft University of Technology. The Union mainly focuses on areas such as education, income, legal status and housing. The VSSD is a member of the National Student Union (LSVB) and of the ISO (a national student body). As well as representing the collective interest of students, the VSSD also provides support and services to individual students by helping them with nancial, housing, study and other problems, and through the publication and sale of reasonably priced textbooks. Ofce: Leeghwaterstraat 42 (building 45 on map) Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 82050 Fax: +31 (0)15 27 87585 Ofce e-mail: balie@vssd.nl Website: www.vssd.nl Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-13:00

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Shop: Leeghwaterstraat 42 Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84125 Fax: +31 (0)15 27 81421 E-mail: winkel@vssd.nl Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:30-14:00 and 15:00-17:00

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Useful web addresses

www.tudelft.nl (general Information about Delft University, history, programmes, research, etc.) www.studyat.tudelft.nl (information about all MSc and MSc programmes offered by Delft University of Technology, information about the requirements, how to apply, costs, funding, insurance, housing, medical and pastoral care, facilities for special needs students etc.) www.ideeenlijnOS.tudelft.nl (to improve the services of Education and Student Affairs. If you have any complaints, please feel free to report them here) www.snc.tudelft.nl (TU Delft Sports & Cultural Centre) www.dsdelft.nl/centrum (information about Delft) www.denhaag.org (for activities in the nearby city of Den Haag) www.uitaandemaas.nl (activities in Rotterdam) www.amsterdam.nl (activities, news, public transport in and around Amsterdam)

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Addresses
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Visiting address: Stevinweg 1 2628 CN Delft The Netherlands Postal address: PO Box 5 2600 AA Delft The Netherlands Tel: (switchboard) +31 (0)15 27 89111 Fax: +31 (0)15 27 86522 E-mail (for questions): voorlichting@tudelft.nl (For information about the city of Delft please see www.delft.nl) Education and Student Affairs Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84670 E-mail: OS@tudelft.nl Website: www.OS.tudelft.nl Central Student Administration (CSA) PO Box 5 2600 AA Delft Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84249 E-mail: msc2@tudelft.nl Website: www.csa.tudelft.nl Ofce hours: 8:30-17:00 International Ofce Jaffalaan 9A 2628 BX Delft Visitors entrance at the Mekelweg Tel: +31(0)15 27 88012 E-mail: msc2@tudelft.nl Website: www.studyat.tudelft.nl
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Student Facility Centre (SFC) Student advisers: Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00. Student psychologists: Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-12:30 Jaffalaan 9A 2628 BX Delft Visitors entrance at the Mekelweg Tel: +31(0)15 27 88012 E-mail: sfc@tudelft.nl Sports & Cultural Centre Mekelweg 8-10 2628 CD Delft Tel: +31(0)15 27 82443 E-mail: sportcentrum@tudelft.nl Website: www.snc.tudelft.nl Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30-23:30; Saturday and Sunday: 08:30-19:00 Student Health Care: SGZ Surinamestraat 4 2612 EA Delft To make an appointment, call : +31(0)15 212 1507, Monday to Friday 8:30-12:15 Stichting DUWO (Delft Housing Agency) Marlotlaan 5 2614 GV Delft Tel: +31(0)15 219 2200 E-mail: info@duwo.nl Website: www.duwo.nl Ofce hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00

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Student Restaurants in Delft - University main cafeteria, Aula, Mekelweg 5 - SnC Caf, Mekelweg 8 - Sint Jansbrug, Oude Delft 50-52 - Koornbeurs, Voldersgracht 1 - Alcuin, Oude Delft 123 - CSR, Oude Delft 9 - De Bolk, Buitenwatersloot 1-3 - Novum, Verwersdijk 102-104 In-house emergency response instructions The in-house emergency response services (BHV) can be reached calling 112 (from a landline) or 0152781226 (using a cell phone). In case of accident CALL 112 or 015-2781226. Report the location. State your name. Report the nature of the accident. Remain with the victim. Wait for help. Follow the instructions of the company relief workers. In case of re CALL 112 or 015-2781226. Report the location. Report the nature of the re. Report the scope of the re. Follow the instructions of the company relief workers. Alert those who are in danger. Bring people to safety. Attempt to extinguish small or newly ignited res. Proceed to the designated assembly area. In-house emergency response services (BHV).

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Each faculty and building of TU Delft either has its own in-house emergency response team (BHV) or falls under the jurisdiction of the emergency-response team (BHV) of an adjoining building. The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences (CiTG) has its own in-house emergency response team. The ofces of the company relief workers can be identied by the green EHBO (rst aid) signs above the door. The rst-aid station is located at the reception desk in the main CiTG building. Where: Please contact the Service Desk (telephone: 89802; e-mail: ServicepuntCITG@tudelft.nl) or one of the Working Conditions and the Environment advisors (e-mail: arbo-citg@tudelft.nl) to ask questions or report dangerous situations. One or more company relief workers are located on each oor of the CiTG complex. Instructions for res or emergencies are posted in all classrooms and by the elevators of the faculty. CALL 112 (from a landline) or 015-2781226 (from a cell phone). When: Company relief workers provide rst aid, ght newly ignited res and direct the evacuation of the building in case of calamity. Who: The emergency-response team (BHV) is staffed by university employees. They can be recognised by their orange BHV vests.

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Admission to the Masters degree course

(Course and Examination Regulations Article 5) 1. All students possessing a certicate proving that they have successfully completed their Bachelor of Science studies in Technische Aardwetenschappen at Delft university of Technology will be admitted to the programme. 2. Students who do not possess the degree mentioned in paragraph 1 are required to obtain proof of admission to the programme from the dean, who will seek the advice of the board of examiners on this matter. 3. In order to obtain proof of admission, the student must meet or, as the case may be, possess: a. the general relevant criteria set by the executive board, laid down in Section 2 of the Student Charter (central part), b. a certicate, together with the accompanying list of marks, proving that he/she possesses knowledge of a sufciently high level and broad scope to successfully complete the programme within the allotted period. 4. Unless their Bachelors degree is of an adequate level and quality, holder of a foreign Bachelors degree can only be admitted to the programme if they have a Grade Point Average of at least 75% of the maximum available points. 5. Starting on 1 September 2010, programme acceptance will be enhanced by measures that promote a smooth transfer between the Bachelors programme and the Masters programme. These measure have to do with: - multiple transfer scenarios, - eased acceptance standards for students who can claim RAS months according to the Student Carter.

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NOTE: Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this study guide. In case of discrepancy, the ofcial Course and Examination Regulations (OER), including the Implementation Regulations, take precedence over this or any other study guide. Examination schedule The schedule for the written examinations can be found on the TAS website (www.tas.tudelft.nl). Ordering study materials TU Delft has decided to make it possible for students to order readers through the Internet. The immediate advantage of this is that you can order your study materials at any time and from anywhere in the world and that the materials will be delivered to the address specied by you as soon as you have paid the order amount. It is also possible to pick up your order at the campus. Readers can be ordered online through Blackboard (blackboard.tudelft.nl). For access to Blackboard, you will need the NetID and password you received when you enrolled at TU Delft. STUDENT HEALTH CARE The university psychologists are part of the Student Health Care organisation (in Dutch the SGZ). The SGZ is an independent organisation, which also offers preventive medical care for students. The university physicians also serve as ordinary general practitioners. The SGZ is located in the SGZ healthcare centre. Address: Surinamestraat 4 2612 EA Delft To make an appointment, call +31 (0)15 212 1507. The health care centre also runs a physiotherapy clinic and a general practitioner service. Opening hours: 8.30am to 12.15pm.

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You may report to the university physicians for vaccinations, medical check-ups and medical declarations. University physicians also help and advise students who have physical or psychological problems that could be detrimental to their studies. Emergencies before or during exams You may have a problem reaching the venue where you are due to sit an examination. You may be confronted with unexpected trafc jams, a railway power cut or something else entirely beyond your control, causing you to be late or to have to miss the exam altogether. In such cases it is always wise, if possible, to contact one of the academic counsellors directly, Karel Karsen (tel. +31 (0)15 27 83337) or Pascal de Smidt (tel. +31 (0)15 27 81068). They will then contact the lecturers responsible for the examination immediately and try to nd a suitable solution. Bear in mind that such steps can only be taken in the event of real emergencies and that a perfect solution cannot always be found. Students who arrive late for the examination because of travel delays are obliged to report immediately to the invigilator. He or she will then decide on the best plan of action. Obviously all this only applies to students who have registered in time for examinations through the usual channels and according to the usual procedures. Programme evaluation and Quality assurance Students opinions are important to determine the quality of the education. Feedback helps the department to identify bottlenecks. Therefore, course evaluations take place between the quality assurance employee and the students. Course evaluation is a tool to improve the quality of the education. Positive and negative feedback are both important. If necessary, recommendations are made on how to improve courses.

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Mission
The mission of the MSc in Geomatics is to offer high-quality education across the entire geoinformation chain through the following: 1. A systematic and geodetically sound approach to data acquisition and information extraction, covering state-of-the-art techniques in surveying, satellite positioning, photogrammetry and remote sensing from terrestrial, marine, airborne and spaceborne platforms, based on optical, laser, radar and acoustic and seismic sensors 2. An information systems approach to storage, processing, management, dissemination and visualisation of data and information, acting at the forefront of Data Analysis methodology and Spatio-temporal Database Management Systems technology, and also paying attention to legal and organisational aspects of geoinformation 3. The role of geoinformation in decision-making within a broad spectrum of the elds of civil engineering and geosciences, covering design and construction, hydraulic engineering, water management, transport and planning and geotechnology. Graduates will be able to deliver valuable technological and methodological contributions to industry and the public sector and to society in general, in all domains concerned with the production, management, dissemination and application of geoinformation. Goals of the Geomatics MSc programme The Geomatics MSc programme educates future engineers for participation in the design, realisation, operation and maintenance of multidisciplinary projects involving geographic information. They are trained in acquiring established knowledge and know-how, in developing new knowledge through systematic research, and in applying this knowledge in the design of operational systems in response to the needs of industry and society. These contributions include the design and development of systems and methodologies in support of the

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geoinformation chain. As they become familiar with geoinformation issues in several application elds, graduates will appreciate similarities as well as differences between geomatics-related issues in those elds, and be able to judge the possibilities and limitations of expanding the application of methods, techniques and practices across applications. Programme structure The MSc in Geomatics is a two-year programme, offering a total of 120 ECTS. These are allocated to course elements as follows: Allocation of ECTS to MSc in Geomatics programme parts
Convergence programme Regular programme Free elective programme Synthesis project Graduation project Total 15 ECTS 45 ECTS 5 ECTS 15 ECTS 40 ECTS 120 ECTS

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General programme description

Regular programme The core of the MSc in Geomatics is the regular programme, where all relevant elds of knowledge take shape. The core courses (which all students take) and elective courses (chosen by students according to their area of interest) are divided into three subject domains. Domain 1 is concerned with Acquisition. On a theoretical basis of measurable signals representing relevant characteristics of the natural and built environment, sensors and measurement methods are designed, selected and used for geodata collection. Pre-processing and information extraction are also covered in this domain. Domain 1 addresses, among others, the following subjects: - GNSS building blocks, principles, algorithms and terminology - Positioning and navigation problems in various application domains - Remote sensing, image analysis and information extraction - Seaoor mapping, hydrography - Digital elevation models, laser altimetry and radar imaging - Shallow depth subsurface modelling and geophysics - Seismic and geophysical signals, imaging of the subsurface - Close-range photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning - Photogrammetry, image and model orientations, block adjustments, camera calibration Processing is the topic in domain 2. Here, geoinformation is transformed into object representations and made suitable for decision-making. Furthermore, storage, analysis, dissemination and presentation of spatial information, in order to provide the best decision support at the right place and the right time, leads to geoinformation handling challenges that are addressed in domain 2. Examples of elds covered in this domain are: - Spatial modelling, topology, graphs, network models, Spatial DBMS - Geo-Information Infrastructure, interoperability, internetworking basics - CAD and GIS integration - Multivariate Data Analysis

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Laser altimetry

- Dynamic Data Processing, Kalman lters - Quality of GIS data and processing, fuzziness of natural phenomena - Computer graphics, ray tracing, rendering, texture mapping, virtual reality, animation Domain 3 contains various Application elds in which geoinformation acquisition and geoinformation-based decision-making play an important role. The applications cover a broad range of civil engineering and geoscience topics, such that candidates gain an appreciation for the similarities as well as the differences in the geoinformation aspects of these topics, which include: - Location-Based Services (LBS) - Legal, organisational, nancial and technical aspects of GIS - Utility management - Geological Engineering - Mathematical models in transportation and spatial planning - Coastal engineering - Integrated water resources management - The building process; construction management theory

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3D Cadastre

Each domain contains core courses which are compulsory for all participants, and elective courses which participants can choose from. Domain 3 contains additional free elective courses, allowing candidates to deepen their knowledge of a certain application eld. Tracks To ensure a proper balance between breadth and depth within the MSc in Geomatics study programmes, students are expected to put a certain emphasis on either acquisition or processing by choosing a track (see table below). Free elective programme Candidates who need fewer than 15 convergence ECTS have space for additional electives. After consultation with the graduation supervisor, participants may use this opportunity: - to further deepen their knowledge within their track by choosing remaining elective courses in the corresponding domain - to broaden their view by choosing elective courses in the alternative domain - to broaden their application knowledge by choosing from the remaining elective courses in domain 3 - to deepen knowledge of a particular application by choosing from the free elective courses in domain 3

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Synthesis project: GeoSyn In the 2nd year of the Geomatics MSc programme students undertake a synthesis project in groups of about 5 students. The project offers 15 ECTS. The synthesis project has the following aims: - a synopsis of the different disciplines - practising teamwork in small groups - exposure to the entire chain: project denition, measurement (acquisition), data processing and analysis, presentation and delivery, and application - skills in working in a team within an interdisciplinary environment - understanding of how the results of the geoinformation process are used and applied Graduation project The graduation project is an individual research assignment, executed under the guidance of a graduation professor and one or two supervisors. Graduation research topics that have a strong relation to an application eld are encouraged and will be supervised by interfaculty teams. Carrying out research for graduation projects in organisations outside TU Delft will also be encouraged. Voluntary internship The Geomatics programme does not contain an internship as a compulsory element. Participants can choose to complete an internship voluntarily. Under the condition that the internship is sufciently research-oriented, the Board of Examiners may decide, upon request, that it should be accepted as a partial fullment of the graduation project research. An internship report, to be graded by the supervision team, is required. Interconnection of programmes for incoming students The Geomatics MSc programme is offered to graduates from a range of backgrounds. In fact, we do not have a regular inux of students continuing their studies from a corresponding BSc in Geomatics at TU Delft. Although this is perfectly in line with the spirit of the Bologna Agreements concerning the

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Bachelors-Masters system, this MSc programme is different: in Geomatics every student is a special case. For students from foreign BSc programmes a convergence and deciency plan is drawn up: individual weighting of subjects studied in the previous programme leads to an individual programme comprising standard subjects taught at TU Delft, as proposed by the Intake Committee and approved by the Board of Examiners. When assessing prior knowledge we distinguish between deciency, which is a potential lack of knowledge of general and predominantly mathematical subjects, and convergence, indicating the need to acquire basic prior knowledge related to Geomatics. Deciency Before embarking on the Geomatics MSc programme, candidates are expected to have prior knowledge of mathematics to the level dened by the exit qualications of the TU Delft institute package, which is part of most TU Delft BSc programmes. This includes differential and integral calculus, linear algebra, matrix theory and elements of numerical analysis. This prior knowledge is needed in order to be able to understand and appreciate the regular Geomatics programme, and to be prepared for scientic challenges that may occur during graduation research. In addition to this, the professional eld will expect our graduates to possess basic mathematics skills not necessarily covered by the programme itself. Candidates not fullling these requirements will enter a deciency programme. Depending on the level of deciency, as determined on an individual basis by the Intake Committee, and subject to the approval of the Board of Examiners, this will extend the total time needed to complete the MSc in Geomatics. Convergence The Geomatics MSc programme is designed to be attractive for students from a variety of backgrounds, from BSc programmes at different faculties within TU Delft, or from other universities in the Netherlands and abroad. To ensure that all candidates have a common base of knowledge and skills when entering the regular Geomatics programme, a convergence programme

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is offered in the rst semester. The convergence programme consists of four modules in different subject areas, as shown in the table below. The module GIS Principles and the module Datastructures, Algorithms & Databases are compulsory for all students. To accommodate candidates with different levels of prior knowledge in those subject areas, these modules are offered at two different levels: a beginners level for novices in those elds, where the necessary principles are taught, and an advanced level where suitable candidates may demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain additional experience by carrying out an assignment. During an intake session the appropriate level is determined on a personal basis. The modules Adjustment Theory and Introduction to Remote Sensing are intended for candidates with no or only limited prior education in these subject areas. They are offered at beginners level only, and may be omitted by others, as determined in the intake session. The convergence modules are part of the Geomatics programme, and therefore ECTS points gained during the convergence programme contribute to the requirements (120 ECTS) for obtaining the Geomatics degree.
Name GIS Principles Datastructures, Algorithms & Databases Adjustment Theory Introduction Remote Sensing ECTS 3 6 3 3 For whom? Compulsory, 2 levels: Beginner / advanced Compulsory, 2 levels: Beginner / advanced When required, single level When required, single level Period 1 12 1 2

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Position of the MSc in Geomatics within TU Delft TU Delft has eight faculties. The MSc in Geomatics programme is a joint collaboration between three faculties: Aerospace Engineering (AE), Technology, Policy and Management (TPM) and Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CE&G), with the dean of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering having overall responsibility.

AE

CE&G

TPM

Education Committee

PD

Tracks Domain I : Acquisition AE4-E08 AE4-E02 AE4-E13 Satellite Navigation Advanced Remote Sensing Acoustic Remote Sensing and Seaoor Mapping Photogrammetry ECTS 4 4 4 Select 2 Acquisition Processing

2 core courses

AE4-E15

4 4 5 4

AES1650-07 D1 Shallow Depth Geophysics - Theory GM1020 AE4-E14 3D Geo-Information Systems Radar Remote Sensing and Deformation Monitoring Reference and Coordinate Systems

GM1010

Domain II : Processing GM1080 AE4-E04 GE4612 AE4-E05 GE4622 IN4003 AE4-E17 Geo DBMS Multivariate Data Analysis Geo-Information Infrastructure Technology Digital Terrain Modelling Quality of Geoinformation Geometric Modelling Dynamic Data Processing 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 Select 2 2 core courses

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Domain III : Applications GE4662 AE4-E07 GE4732 CT5401 AES1710 CT4801 CT4300 CT4450 Free electives AES1660 IN4010TU IN4151 Subsidence, incl. Practicals Articial Intelligence 3D Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality 2 6 6 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Organisational and Legal Aspects of Geo Information Location-Based Services Spatial Information in Utilities Spatial Tools in Water Resources Management GIS Applications in Engineering Geology Transport and Spatial Modelling Introduction to Coastal Engineering Integrated Water Management 4 4 4 3 3 6 4 4 Select 2 2 core courses

AES1650-07 D2 Shallow Depth Geophysics Fieldwork CT4821 CT4831 CT4330 CT4340 CT4460 CT4431 CT4260 Trafc Flow Theory and Simulation Data Collection and Analysis Ports and Waterways 1 Computational Modelling of Flow and Transport Polders and Flood Control Hydrological Models Building Informatics

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The dean of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering holds overall responsibility for the Geomatics programme. He appoints the Programme Director (PD), the Board of Examiners (EC) and the Education Committee (Onderwijscommissie, OC). The Programme Director is Dr B.G.H. Gorte, AE. The members of the Board of Examiners are as follows: - Prof. P.J.M. van Oosterom, Chair, GIS technology section, TPM/OTB - Prof. P.J.G. Teunissen, Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning section, AE - Prof. N. van de Giesen, Water Resources Management section, CE&G - Ms M.H. van Vollenhoven-Geldof, secretarial support, CE&G. The Education Committee (OC) comprises the following members: - Dr A.A. Verhagen, Chair, Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning section, AE - T.P.M. Tijssen, GIS technology section, OTB - Dr D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard, Geo-engineering section, Department of Geotechnology, CE&G - , student member - J.F. Cruiming, student member - N. Madentzoglu, student member Ms J.M.A. Ammerlaan, secretarial support, CE&G. Academic Counsellors, appointments and open consultation hours P. (Pascal) de Smidt and K. (Karel) Karsen Stevinweg 1, Room 2.79 / 2.77.1 Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81068 / 83337 E-mail: P.deSmidt@tudelft.nl K.O.Karsen@tudelft.nl The academic counsellors advise students on all study-related affairs. This includes providing information to pre-university students and students from other higher education institutes. They can also help if there are family

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circumstances or other condential matters affecting your study. The faculty and the academic counsellors guarantee that all private information will be treated condentially. Student questions generally relate to: - the programme and regulations - illness and personal matters - study support (planning and how to study) - lodging appeals against assessment results. If you would like more general information, or if you need help or advice, please make an appointment with one of the academic counsellors, Pascal de Smidt or Karel Karsen, by contacting their secretariat (room 2.81, tel. +31 (0)15 27 85742). In urgent cases you will be put in contact with one of them immediately. If you have information-related questions that can be dealt with briey, you may also attend one of the open consultation hours. These take place from Monday to Friday from 12.45pm 1.30pm in rooms 2.79 and 2.77.1. You can also send an email: K.O.Karsen@tudelft.nl or P.deSmidt@tudelft.nl Quality Assurance and Education Policy Advisor E.C.M. Tijmensen, Stevinweg 1, room 2.67 Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88093 The teaching advisor is responsible for monitoring the quality of the educational programmes, following up on evaluations and putting their recommendations into action, initiating and supporting educational renewal projects, and supporting the Board of Studies.

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Vakcode

Vaknaam Engels

ECTS geheel

ECTS onderdelen Contacturen

Start onderwijs

Tentamen in periode

1st Year Convergence Programme 3 3 6 6 3 3 4.0.0.0 0.4.0.0 1 1 1,2 1,2 1 2 1 1 1,2 Ir. E. Verbree Ir. E. Verbree Drs. P.R. van Nieuwenhuizen Drs. P.R. van Nieuwenhuizen Prof.dr. D.G. Simons Dr.ir. B.G.H. Gorte

GM1040

GIS Principles basis level

GM1050

GIS Principles advanced level

GM1060

Datastructures, Algorithms & Databases

GM1070

Datastructures, Algorithms & Databases

GM1030

Adjustment Theory

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Introduction Remote Sensing

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Faculteit:

Civiele Techniek en Geowetenschappen

Opleiding:

Geomatics

Opl. Cordinator:

Dr.ir. B.G.H. Gorte

Ingangsjaar:

2007-2008

Geldig voor cohort(en):

2007

Onderwijsprogramma

Master

Domain I: Acquisition 4 4 4 0.0.2.6 4 2 4 4 5 4 Domain II: Processing 3 4 4 4 4 4 6 0.0.0.4 Domain III: Applications 3,4 4 0.0.2.6 4 4 3,4 3 3,4 Dr.eng. S. Zlatanova 4,5 3,4 mr.dr.ir. J.A. Zevenbergen, ir. A. Kap Dr.ir. C.C.J.M. Tiberius 3 1,2 4 3,4 3 4 4 3,4 2,3 4 4,5 3 4,5 4,2 Prof.dr.ir. P.J.M. van Oosterom Dr.drs. R.C. Lindenbergh Dr.ir. B.G.H. Gorte Dr.ir. H. van der Marel Drs. T.P.M. Tijssen Dr.ir. M.J.P.M. Lemmens Dr. W.F. Bronsvoort 4.0.0.0 1 3,4 1,2 3 3,4 Dr.ir. B.G.H. Gorte Dr.ir. B.G.H. Gorte Prof.dr. R. Klees 2,3 Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard 3,4 4,5 2 2,3 Dr.ir. M. Snellen Dr.ir. R.F. Hanssen 0.0.4.0 3 3,4 Dr.ir. M. Snellen Dr.ir. H. van der Marel

AE4-E02 *

Advanced Remote Sensing

AE4-E08 *

Satellite Navigation

AE4-E13

Acoustic Remote Sensing and Seaoor Mapping

AE4-E14

Radar Remote Sensing and Deformation Monitoring

AES165007 D1

Shallow Depth Geophysics - Theory

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Photogrammetry

GM1020

3-D Geo-Information Systems

GM1010

Reference and Coordinate Systems

GM1080 *

Geo DBMS

AE4-E04 *

Multivariate Data Analysis

AE4-E05

Digital Terrain Modelling

AE4-E17

Dynamic Data Processing

GE4612

Geo Information Infrastructure Technology

GE4622

Quality of Geo Information

IN4003

Geometric Modelling

GE4662 *

Organisational and Legal Aspects of Geo Information

AE4-E07 *

Location Based Services

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3 4 6 4 3 Free electives 6 6 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2nd Year 40 15 Dr.ir. B.G.H. Gorte Dr.ir. B.G.H. Gorte 1,2 3 3 3 3 2,3 1 1 2,3 1,2 3,5 3,5 3,5 3,5 Dr.ir. M.R. Behesti Prof.ir. H. Ligteringen Prof.dr.ir. G.S. Stelling Prof.dr.ir. H.H.G. Savenije Dr.ir. P.E.R.M. van Leeuwen Prof.dr.ir. S.P. Hoogendoorn Dr.ir. R.J. Verhaeghe report 2 2,5 1,2 2,4 1,2 2,4 Prof.dr.ir. F.W. Jansen Prof.dr. C.M. Jonker R.F. Bekendam Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard 4 Assign. 3 3,5 Prof.dr.ir. M.J.F. Stive Prof.dr.ir. N.C. van de Giesen 1 1 Prof.dr.ir. P.H.L. Bovy 1 1 Prof.dr.ir. N.C. van de Giesen 3 Assign. dr. R.M. Hoogendoorn

AES1710

GIS Applications in Engineering Geology

CT4450

Integrated Water Management

CT4801

Transportation and Spatial Modelling

CT4300

Introduction to Coastal Engineering

CT5401

Spatial Tools in Water Resources Management

IN4151

3D Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality

IN4010TU

Articial Intelligence

AES1660

Subsidence, incl. Practicals

AES1650-

07 D2

Shallow Depth Geophysics - Fieldwork

CT4260

Building Informatics

CT4330

Ports and Waterways 1

CT4340

Computational Modelling of Flow and Transport

CT4431

Hydrological Models

CT4460

Polders and Flood Control

CT4821

Trafc Flow Theory and Simulation

CT4831

Data Collection and Analysis

GM2000-40

Thesis

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GM2000-15

Synthesis project

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Ezelsveldlaan 61 Mijnbouwstraat 120 Julianalaan 67 Poortlandplein 6 Julianalaan 132-134 Zuidplantsoen 2 Zuidplantsoen 6 Julianalaan 136 Prins Bernhardlaan 6 iWEB Mekelweg 5 Prometheusplein 1 Lorentzweg 1 Stevinweg 1 Berlageweg 1 Van Mourik Broekmanweg 6 Jaffalaan 9 Jaffalaan 5 Landbergstraat 15 Landbergstraat 19 Mekelweg 2

34a Cornelis Drebbelweg 9 35 Cornelis Drebbelweg 5 36 Mekelweg 4 + 6 37 38 43 44 45 46 50 Mekelweg 8 Mekelweg 10 Leeghwaterstraat 36 Rotterdamseweg 145 Leeghwaterstraat 42 Leeghwaterstraat 44 Mekelweg 15

Techniek Museum Delft Gebouw Technische Aardwetenschappen / Centre for Technical Geoscience Kluyverlaboratorium voor Biotechnologie Botanische tuin Voormalig hoofdgebouw MultiMedia Services (MMS) Tempel Delft ChemTech Kramerslab. Fysische Technologie Virtual reality-paviljoen Aula Bibliotheek TU Delft / Marketing & Communicatie Faculteit Technische Natuurwetenschappen, gebouw Technische Natuurkunde Faculteit Civiele Techniek en Geowetenschappen / Universiteitsdienst Faculteit Bouwkunde TNO Bouw Onderzoeksinstituut OTB / Onderwijs & Studentzaken Faculteit Techniek, Bestuur en Management Faculteit Industrieel Ontwerpen / SSC ICT Composietenlab. Hogeschool INHOLLAND Faculteit 3mE (Werktuigbouwkunde, Maritieme Techniek en Technische Materiaalwetenschappen) / CICAT / NIMR College van Bestuur / Raad van Toezicht EWI Practicumgebouw 35 Faculteit Elektrotechniek, Wiskunde en Informatica (EWI) / DIMES / IRCTR Sportcentrum Cultureel Centrum Warmte Krachtcentrale Verzamelgebouw kleine bedrijven Windtunnelgebouw & VSSD Lab. Apparatenbouw voor de Procesindustrie (API) Reactor Instituut Delft (RID, voorheen IRI) / Radiation Radionuclides & Reactors (RRR) Logistieke & Milieu Services Vliegtuighal Faculteit Luchtvaart- en Ruimtevaarttechniek / Hechtingsinstituut SIMONA Research Simulator Lab. Hoge Snelheden SUPAIR / TRAIL / Facilitair Management & Vastgoed (FMVG)

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Anthony Fokkerweg 5 Kluyverweg 3 Kluyverweg 1 Anthony Fokkerweg 1 Kluyverweg 2 Kluyverweg 4 + 6

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