C OURSE CATALOGUE LIFE E ARTH SCIENCES B IOLOGICAL SCIENCES B IOMEDICAL SCIENCES L IFE SCIENCES AND EARTH SCIENCES F ACULTY OF SCIENCE

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1 Publicatie 1.book Page i Friday, July 14, :17 PM F ACULTY OF SCIENCE C OURSE CATALOGUE LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES F A C U L T Y O F S C I E N C E Course Catalogue Life and Earth Sciences E A R T H S C I E N C E S B I O L O G I C A L S C I E N C E S B I O M E D I C A L S C I E N C E S L I F E S C I E N C E S E ARTH SCIENCES B IOLOGICAL SCIENCES B IOMEDICAL SCIENCES L IFE SCIENCES

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3 Publicatie 1.book Page i Friday, July 14, :17 PM Preface Preface This prospectus contains the information on the MSc programmes in Life- and Earth Sciences at the Science Faculty of the University of Amsterdam. It is part of the legally obliged Students Charter. The Students' Charter of the University of Amsterdam (Universiteit van Amsterdam; UvA) compromises a general part (the Student Handbook), providing information about the UvA in general. Students may consult this also on the UvA website: This prospectus forms part two of the Students Charter, providing information about the MSc programmes in Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences. Information about the various MSc programmes and courses can also be found on the UvA website: Any alterations that may be made with respect to courses etc. will be published in the digital version of the prospectus. This booklet certainly contains important information on courses, conditions and telephone and addresses of staff members involved in your education. It will not be read as a page-turner, but it is absolutely advisable to go through it at the start of your studies and to use it as a quick reference. In case of questions, please consult this booklet first. C. de Groot, Ph.D. Director of studies in Life- and Earth Sciences i

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5 Publicatie 1.book Page iii Friday, July 14, :17 PM Preface Key to symbols Amsterdam Science and Technology Centre; Anna's Hoeve Location Kruislaan 314 Building IV canteen large lecture hall K008 library CONGO room Kruislaan 316 Building III laboratory 1.04, 1.06 and 1.10 lecture room 1.02 computer room I, 2.02 computer room II, Kruislaan 318 Building I central hall, information for students A-wing computer room III, 0.14 computer room IV, 0.12 computer room V, 0.12a Education Office programme director academic advisors information about studies C-wing lecture rooms CK06, C005 en C108 Kruislaan 320 Building II lecture rooms 1.04 and 2.15, Kruislaan 404 Matrix IV Faculty Board, Dean, International School AMSTEL Institute Studio Classroom reception desk Kruislaan 413 CWI lecture rooms Z011 en Z010 Accessibility by public transport (Monday to Friday) Bus no. 40: Amsterdam Amstel Station - Muiderpoortstation Hours Monday to Friday iii

6 Publicatie 1.book Page iv Friday, July 14, :17 PM Preface Bus no. 40: Muiderstation- Amstel Station Hours Monday to Friday From Amsterdam Central Station: take the underground to Amsterdam Amstel Station, and then see above. An alternative would be to take tram no. 9 from Central Station to the intersection Middenweg / Kruislaan (about 30 minutes) and to walk along the Kruislaan, taking the entrance at no.306 (about 1 km, 15 minutes). Accessibility by car All motorways to Amsterdam emerge on the Amsterdam circular motorway, the A10. Coming from Amersfoort: take the A10 towards Utrecht/Den Haag. Coming from Utrecht/Den Haag/Schiphol/Haarlem or Zaandam: take the A10 towards Amersfoort. From the A10, take the exit 'Watergraafsmeer/S113' ( ring Oost ), follow the signposts for Watergraafsmeer/ Sciencepark Amsterdam. This will bring you onto the Kruislaan; after about 1 kilometre you pass through a tunnel under the railway, beyond which Sciencepark Amsterdam is located. Anna s Hoeve is on your right at the end of the road. You can park on the grounds. iv

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8 Publicatie 1.book Page vi Friday, July 14, :17 PM Preface Key to symbols Roeterseiland area Location A. Roetersstraat 15 Lecture hall complex A Department of Psychology B. Nieuwe Achtergracht 166 Departments of Chemistry and Earth Sciences Education Office Chemistry and Earth Sciences Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics Institute of Molecular Chemistry Institute of Technical Chemistry Lecture hall complex B C. Nieuwe Achtergracht 127 Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics Lecture hall complex C Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences D. Nieuwe Achtergracht 129 Institute of Molecular Chemistry Educational theory of chemistry Lecture hall complex D E/H. Roetersstraat 11 Mensa Agora Café Krater Department of Economy G. Nieuwe Prinsengracht 130 Lecture hall complex G I. Nieuwe Achtergracht 170 Department of Physics J/K. Valckenierstraat Department of Physics M. Plantage Muidergracht 12 Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences Lecture hall complex MC en M N. Plantage Muidergracht 14 Administrative Centre P. Plantage Muidergracht 22 Department of Physics Department of Astronomy Department of Mathematics Department of Computer Science Education Office Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and Computer Science Accessibility by public transport Underground: all lines, Weesperplein station, take the Sarphatistraat Roeterstraat exit Tram: no. 6, get off at the Roeterstraat; no. 7 and 10, get off at s Gravensandestraat; no. 9 and 14, get off at Plantage Middenlaan Accessibility by car Follow the Amsterdam Circular Motorway, the A10; Take exit S114 (towards Zeeburg, Centrum, Artis ); Take a left turn at the exit. Follow the road through the Piet Hein tunnel; Take a left turn at the end of the Piet Hein tunnel (Panamaweg); Follow this road, take a right turn at the T-junction; Take a right turn, following the Artis signpost; You are now on the Plantage Middenlaan; Continue straight on and take a left turn at the traffic lights; vi

9 Publicatie 1.book Page vii Friday, July 14, :17 PM Preface You are now on the Plantage Kerklaan; Drive straight on over the bridge, and you will see the faculty in the white buildings on your left. You are strongly advised not to travel to the Roeterseiland area by car because of the high parking charges. The Roeterseiland area can be accessed easily by public transport. Roeterseiland Complex (REC) The buildings on Roeterseiland are open during the day. After hours a special evening pas, which can be obtained from the Facilitheek, is necessary to enter the buildings. Biological Centre (Anna s Hoeve) The gate to the Anna s Hoeve grounds is open on weekdays from 07:00 to 18:30 hours. Outside opening hours a cardkey is required. Opening hours for buildings: weekdays from 07:30 to 17:30 hours. Outside opening hours it is possible to leave the buildings without a cardkey; however, a cardkey is required in order to enter the buildings. vii

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11 Publicatie 1.book Page ix Friday, July 14, :17 PM Table of contents Table of contents Preface i 1 Part 1: General information about the Faculty of Science at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) 1 The University and Faculty 5 General Study Matters 11 General Facilities and Practical Matters 23 Education and Research outside the Faculty of Science 37 Contactindex 41 2 Part 2: Earth Sciences 47 The Masterprogrammes 51 Educational and Student Matters 69 Study and/or employment opportunities after graduation 81 Programme descriptions 83 Course Descriptions 97 3 Part 3: Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences 147 The Masterprogrammes Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences 153 Educational and Student matters 161 Study and /or employment opportunities after graduation 171 Programme descriptions 173 Course descriptions 203 Appendix Part 4: Cognitive Science 283 The Master programme 287 Educational: Student Matters 289 Programme discription 295 Appendix Cursusindex Index 335 ix

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13 Publicatie 1.book Page 1 Friday, July 14, :17 PM P ART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AT THE U NIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM (UVA) P A R T 1 : G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N A B O U T T H E F A C U L T Y O F S C I E N C E A T T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F A M S T E R D A M (U V A) General information

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15 Publicatie 1.book Page 3 Friday, July 14, :17 PM Table of contents Table of contents 1 The University and Faculty The University Faculty of Science Management and Departments Student participation Organisation of Education Organisation of Research Research Institutes in the Life and Earth Sciences at the UvA Chairs in the Life and Earth Sciences at the UvA Telephone and fax numbers of the department secretariats 10 General information 2 General Study Matters Specialisation profiles in the MSc programmes Research profile (R profile) Science, Technology and Public Management profile (ST&PM profile) Communication and Education profile (CE profile) Specific learning outcomes for the different profiles Educational Matters Credits, workload and length of a course Study results Period of validity of grades Evaluation of teaching Change of address Temporary break in your study / re-registration after temporary break Stopping your study Testimonial Student's charter and the academic regulations 22 3 General Facilities and Practical Matters Facilities The Library Faculty computer facilities and study centres Laboratories and lecture halls Insurance Field courses Information services General The student handbook Websites for the various MSc programmes Studieweb Blackboard, a digital learning environment Folia 28 3

16 Publicatie 1.book Page 4 Friday, July 14, :17 PM Table of contents UvA Student Services (StS) International Office Working conditions during the study Studying with a disability Study expenses Financial Support Financial compensation fieldcourse Vaccinations for staying abroad Legal protection and complaint procedures Legal protection and complaint procedures Board of Examiners Collective Right of Complaint Individual Right of Complaint Right of Appeal to the Higher Education Appeals Board Examination Appeals Board Ombudsman Legal support Privacy Act Mediation 35 4 Education and Research outside the Faculty of Science Attending courses/research projects at other Institutes/universities Studying Abroad Exchange programmes Acknowledgement of credits Grants Information Contact at the Faculty of Science Extra-University Research Institutes The Business World 39 5 Contactindex Lecturers Education Institute 45 4

17 Publicatie 1.book Page 5 Friday, July 14, :17 PM The University and Faculty 1 The University and Faculty 1.1 The University Generalinformation General information The various MSc programmes in the Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences form part of the educational programmes provided by the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The UvA offers 150 Master s programmes, within seven different faculties: The Faculty of Dentistry The Faculty of Economy and Business The Faculty of Humanities The Faculty of Law The Faculty of Medicine The Faculty of Science The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences The governing body of the university, the board of governors, is housed in the so-called Maagdenhuis building at the Spui in the centre of Amsterdam. Lectures and tutorials are given at 36 different locations distributed throughout the city. Most lecture halls are situated in the major university buildings, such as the Binnengasthuis, the Oudemanhuispoort, the Roeterseiland, the Watergraafsmeer (Anna s Hoeve), the Academic Medical Centre and the humanities buildings in the Spuistraat. Teaching is given by professors, lecturers and sometimes by PhD students and teaching assistants. Practically all the teaching staff are actively involved in academic research. More detailed information about the University of Amsterdam can be found at Detailed information about student facilities and regulations applicable to all students can be found in the Student Handbook, which is also available on-line at Faculty of Science The 46 MSc programmes provided by the Faculty of Science (in Dutch, Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica, FNWI) include those in Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences. The Faculty comprises ten research institutes, three educational institutes and a number of service departments Management and Departments The Faculty is run by the Dean, prof. dr. K.J.F. Gaemers, who is primarily concerned with management and policy making. He has regular contact with the board of governors and 5

18 Publicatie 1.book Page 6 Friday, July 14, :17 PM The University and Faculty with the Student s Council concerning such matters as the organization of education at the UvA. Teaching and research carried out at the Faculty of Science can be divided into a number of broader scientific fields. These fields are categorized into four departments. The Chairpersons of the departments advise the Dean in matters such as educational and research policies. They have a supervisory role with regard to Human Resource Management in their own department. The chairman of the department Biology and Physical Geography is prof. dr. M. Joëls Student participation Students and lecturers each have their own councils at the UvA. Student participation in the organization and management of education takes place at three levels, namely in the Programme Committees, the Faculty Student Council and the Central Student Council. The programme committees Each group of MSc programmes in a particular field has its own programme committee, which gives advice with regard to the educational programme. The programme committee consists of both students and lecturers. For more information about the programme committees for Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences, see for Earth Sciences part 2, subsection and for Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences part 3, subsection in this course catalogue. Faculty Student Council (Facultaire Studenten Raad, FSR) In the faculty of science, the FSR advises the Board of the Faculty and consults with the Dean every three weeks. At present, the FSR is keeping an eye on the Faculty s massive development plans for the Watergraafsmeer and, where necessary, draws attention to bottlenecks in teaching. You may also approach the FSR for problems encountered during your studies and they will help you find a solution. The FSR consists of twelve students from the various programmes in the Faculty. They are chosen democratically in an annual election. Students can put themselves up for election. More information about the Faculty Student Council can be found at Contact by studentenraad@science.uva.nl, or telephone: Central Student Council (Centrale Studenten Raad, CSR) The CSR is the highest council for students within the UvA. Its fourteen members are chosen annually by the almost students who are registered at the UvA. The aim is to have two students from each Faculty to be chosen for the Council. The CSR represents the students in consultations with the board of governors of the UvA. It has two important rights: its approval is required for many decisions, and it has the right to present uninvited as well as invited advice. Information about the Central Student Council can be found at 6

19 Publicatie 1.book Page 7 Friday, July 14, :17 PM The University and Faculty Organisation of Education The Dean is responsible for the faculty's educational policy, he is supported by the Head of Academic Affairs (Thea van Schoot). There are three teaching Schools within the Faculty: The School of Life and Earth Sciences, for the programmes in Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences. Director: Dr. C. de Groot The School of Exact Sciences, for the programmes in Physics and Astronomy, Bioexact, Chemistry and Mathematics. Director: Prof. Dr. Ch. van Weert The School of Informatics, for the programmes Grid Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Logic and the Dutch programmes Informatiekunde, Systeem en Netwerkbeheer en Software Engineering. Director: Prof. Dr. J. Bergstra This last School is an interfaculty school, but is administered by the Faculty of Science. Each institute is run by a Director, who is responsible for the institutes MSc programmes and is supported by the appropriate teaching school. For example, they administer and manage some aspects of the MSc programmes. The AMSTEL Institute, which carries out research in the field of educational theory (didactics) and educational technology, is also incorporated within the faculty organization. General information Organisation of Research The Dean is responsible for the faculty's research policy at the Faculty of Science, he is supported by the Head of the department of Academic Matters. Each of the ten research instituteshas its own scientific research programme which is decided upon once every four or five years. Furthermore, the institutes carry out research projects that are funded by external institutions such as the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (in Dutch: Nederlandse organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, NWO), various Ministries, the EC and private enterprises. Each research programme and project is carried out under the supervision of a professor or lecturer. The Faculty has about 100 regular professors (who generally have a full-time position at the UvA) and 40 professors by special appointment (who are usually assigned to the UvA for one day per week) Research Institutes in the Life and Earth Sciences at the UvA Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) Focus areas: molecular biology, molecular cytology, phytopathology, microbiology, neurobiology, plantphysiology, mass spectrometry, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics Director: dr. H.D. Veldhuis Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) Focus areas: biodiversity, ecosystem dynamics, environmental problems Director: prof. dr. P. van Tienderen 7

20 Publicatie 1.book Page 8 Friday, July 14, :17 PM The University and Faculty Chairs in the Life and Earth Sciences at the UvA The Faculty of Science has regular chairs, part-time chairs and endowed chairs, which have been set up and financed by extra-university institutions or private benefactors. A professor with an endowed chair is known as a professor by special appointment (in Dutch: bijzonder hoogleraar). A list of regular professors and professors by special appointment is given below. Professors at IBED Prof W. Admiraal: chair in Aquatic Ecology and Ecotoxicology Prof P.H. van Tienderen: chair in Experimental Plant Taxonomy Prof S.B.J. Menken: chair in Evolutionary Biology Prof J.M. Verstraten: chair in Earth Surface Processes and Materials Prof H. Hooghiemstra: chair in Paleoecology and Landscape Ecology Prof M.W. Sabelis: chair in Population Biology Prof M. Veith: chair in Systematics and Zoogeography Prof L. Reijnders: chair in Environmental Sciences Prof A.M. de Roos: chair in Theoretical Ecology Prof J. Huisman: chair in Aquatic Microbiology Prof W. Bouten: chair in Computational Bio- and Physical Geography Professors by special appointment at IBED On behalf of the Society for Scientific Research in the Tropics ( TREUB Maatschappij): Prof R.P.M. Bak: chair in Tropical Marine Biology Prof A.M. Cleef: Tropical Vegetation Ecology and Mapping On behalf of the Central Office of the Fungous Cultures Foundation: Prof G.S. de Hoog: chair in Mycology On behalf of the RIKZ: Prof R.W.P. Laane: chair in Marine Biogeochemistry On behalf of The Kronendak Foundation: Prof J.H.D. Wolf: chair in Phyllosphere Sciences Professors at SILS Prof R.C. Aalberse: chair in Biological Immunology Dr T.M. Breit: Micro Array Division and Bioinformatics Prof S. Brul: chair in Molecular Biology and Microbial Food Safety Prof B.J.C. Cornelissen: chair in Phytopathology Prof R. van Driel: chair in Structure and Functional Organization of the Cell Nucleus Prof M.A. Haring: chair in Plant Physiology Prof Th.W.J. Gadella: chair in Molecular Cytology Prof K.J. Hellingwerf: chair in Molecular Microbial Physiology (incl. Bio catalysis) 8

21 Publicatie 1.book Page 9 Friday, July 14, :17 PM The University and Faculty Prof M. Joëls: chair in Hormonal Regulation of Signal Transduction in the Brain Prof C.G. de Koster: chair in Mass Spectrometry of Bio macromolecules Prof A.P. Otte: chair in Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression Prof C.M.A. Pennartz: chair in Cognitive Physiology Prof A. Smilde: chair in Biosystems Data Analysis Prof W.J. Wadman: chair in Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology Prof J. Wells: chair in Cellular Microbiology General information Professors by special appointment at SILS On behalf of de Foundation for the Promotion of Atomic and Molecular Physics: Prof J.J. Boon: chair in Molecular Paleobotany On behalf of the C.H. van den Houten Fund Foundation: Prof C.G. Kruse: chair in Medicine Research On behalf of the Dutch Cancer Fund: Prof J. Borst: chair in Experimental Oncology On behalf of the Socrates Association: Prof. J. Braeckman: chair in Philosophy and Ethics in Life Sciences from a humanitarian perspective On behalf of The Beta PlusFoundation: Prof M.S. Oitzl: chair in Cognitive Neurobiology 9

22 Publicatie 1.book Page 10 Friday, July 14, :17 PM The University and Faculty Telephone and fax numbers of the department secretariats Telephone and fax numbers of the department secretariats Tel no. Fax Dean Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) Molecular Cytology (Prof. Th.W. J. Gadella) Plant Physiology (Prof. M.A. Haring) Phytopathology (Prof. B.J.C. Cornelissen) Animal Physiology (Prof. C.M.A. Pennartz) General Zoology (Prof. M. Joëls) Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology (Prof. W.J. Wadman) Structure and Functional Organisation of the Cell Nucleus (prof. R. van Driel) Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) Palynology & Quaternary Ecology (Prof. H. Hooghiemstra) / 7193/ Systematic & Geographical Zoology & Evolutionary Biology (Prof. S.B.J. Menken) / 7844/7193 Experimental Plant Taxonomy (Prof. P.H. van Tienderen) / 7193/7903 Population Biology (Prof. M.W. Sabelis/ Prof. A.M. de Roos) / 7844/7903 Aquatic Ecology and Ecotoxicology (Prof. W. Admiraal) / 7193/ Aquatic Microbiology (Prof. J. Huisman) Earth Surface Processes and Materials (Prof. K. Verstraten / Prof. L. Reijnders) Computational Bio- and Physical Geography (Prof. W. Bouten) Systematics and Zoogeography (Prof. M. Veith) / /

23 Publicatie 1.book Page 11 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters 2 General Study Matters The School of Life and Earth Sciences trains students to carry out independent scientific research. They learn to work with existing scientific knowledge and to apply this to a variety of areas, both existing and new, whereby they learn to acquire new knowledge. The school actively stimulates interdisciplinary collaboration in scientific development; teaches students to develop skills, knowledge and insight in these fields; offers education which is, by international standards, of a high quality; offers students the opportunity to choose a specialization profile in Research, in Science, Technology & Public Management, or in Communication and Education. It enables students spend part of their study abroad and offers practicable study programmes in an inspiring academic environment and to a demanding and heterogeneous student population. The School of Life and Earth Sciences offers programmes which lead to an MSc degree in one of four fields, namely: 1. MSc in Earth Sciences 2. MSc in Biological Sciences 3. MSc in Biomedical Sciences 4. MSc in Life Sciences In the following sections the various MSc programmes offered in the four fields are described, and the specialization profiles which can be followed for each programme are stated: R (research profile) ST&PM (Science, Technology & Public Management profile) CE (Communication and Education profile) Generalinformation General information The three specialization profiles are described extensively below. 2.1 Specialisation profiles in the MSc programmes Research profile (R profile) The main focus in this profile is on scientific research. The programme is aimed at students who wish to extend their knowledge and skills in carrying out scientific research; the programme is especially adapted to this goal Science, Technology and Public Management profile (ST&PM profile) Introduction: The complexity of our modern world requires highly educated professionals, who are able to see beyond the boundaries of their own scientific discipline. The Master's degree in 11

24 Publicatie 1.book Page 12 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters Science, Technology and Public Management (ST&PM) was developed for students who are fascinated by the sciences, but also want to learn more about fields in which science is implemented and about societal problems that are connected with science and technology. By making students acquainted with e.g. organization, management, public/social administration, law & legislation and scientific journalism, the ST&PM profile prepares science students for the rapidly developing hi-tech world. The ST&PM profile may be chosen in the following MSc programmes: Masterprogramme Earth Sciences Masterprogramme General Biology Masterprogramme Limnology and Oceanography Ecology and Evolution- Specialisation tracks: Spatial Ecology and Systematic and Evolutionary Biology Masterprogramme Medical Biology Masterprogramme Molecular Cell Biology and Bioinformatics The ST&PM theoretical course may also be taken as an optional course within any of the MSc programmes. This ST&PM course is taught in the Dutch language. Programme The first year of the master's programme consists of courses and traineeships within your own discipline. The scientific theory and research methods of your discipline are required for the second year, the ST&PM year, which consists of the following components: Course (14 weeks, 20 EC*) Extended essay/intensifying course (7 weeks, 10 EC) Research project/traineeship (21 weeks, 30 EC) *20 EC: see subsection Educational Matters for definition of EC. Course ( 300 Science, Technology and Public Management (pag. 203) (20 EC).) The course is organized according to the principles of problem-based-learning (PBL). This means that you will be challenged to research possible solutions to a societal problem in an interdisciplinary team. During the course support training and theories are offered by (guest)lecturers. The end product of the course is a policy report, which will be professionally presented at a symposium. Examples of policy report subjects: Water management Biodiversity, Genetic Modified Organisms Patenting of human genes Transplantation medicine Extended essay After you have followed the ST&PM course you can write an extended essay or follow an 12

25 Publicatie 1.book Page 13 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters intensifying course. The subject depends on your own interest and courses in another discipline may be followed. Research project/traineeship The aim of the research project is to get acquainted with the academic world and with interdisciplinary research. It offers you the opportunity to put your newly learned skills into practice. Student requirements Students should have a bachelor s degree in (Medical) Biology, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography, Physics, Mathematics or Earth Sciences. For participation or information, contact the coordinator/lecturer. Admission can only take place after an interview. Contacts Coordinator: dr. Amâde M charek Lecturers: Drs. M. Kohinor, Drs. H. Bergman Phone: / stpm@science.uva.nl Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 237, 1012 DL Amsterdam More information: Forensic Science (F-profile) Introduction: Forensic research is an increasingly important way of furnishing evidence for criminal court cases, and the technology involved is becoming increasingly advanced. There is research in different areas; chemical investigations (bits of paint, tyre tracks), medical and biological investigations (hair, DNA, toxicology results) and the analysis of digital data such as s or photographs. In this research, there is a growing need for scientists who can combine know-how in the fields of chemistry, biology, computer science or statistics with knowledge in the fields of criminology and law. The Forensic Science study programme trains students to be innovative researchers or policy-makers who contribute to the development of forensic science. The programme at the UvA is given in conjunction with the Netherlands Forensic Institute. Programme One-year programme Students who are already enrolled in a master's programme at the Faculty of Science and have chosen the Science Technology & Public Management variant of their master s programme, can start with the one-year programme in Forensic Science in September. This one-year programme is part of one of the two-year master's programmes of the Faculty of Science. The first year of the master s programme consists of a branch-specific research General information 13

26 Publicatie 1.book Page 14 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters part. The second year is completely devoted to Forensic Science. The MSc in Forensic Science is strongly embedded in the student s own discipline. Within the one-year programme, 20 EC are spent on a branch-specific internship at an agency where forensic research plays a role. Besides this internship, there is of course a joint programme consisting of selected courses. The courses are mainly based on issues from the professional work field in close cooperation with forensic experts. For more information on courses, see the course description: FS Forensic Science (pag. 258) (40 EC) Two-year master s programme The curriculum of the MSc in Forensic Science is still being developed. Most courses of the one-year programme will also be taught in the two-year MSc programme. In the twoyear programme, there will be a longer work placement and a four-month course integrating the knowledge of the first year with topical and complex issues of forensic science. The admission criterium for the two-year master s programme will be a bachelor's degree in Science. Student requirements Students should have a bachelor s degree in (Medical) Biology, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Information Sciences, Chemistry or Earth Sciences. For participation or information, contact the coordinator/lecturer. Admission can only take place after an interview. Contacts Coordinator: dr. Amâde M charek Phone: / MSc-forensic-science@science.uva.nl Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 237, 1012 DL Amsterdam More information: Communication and Education profile (CE profile) The Communication and Education profile ( CE profile) provides science students with an opportunity to complete their studies focussing on education and communication. This profile is interesting for students who wish to become more proficient in the skills necessary for a profession in e.g. teaching, public relations, educational multimedia development, science museums or in scientific journalism. There are three different specialisations to choose from: teaching; educational multimedia; other CE professions. 14

27 Publicatie 1.book Page 15 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters Students who want to become a teacher will specialise in education and choose courses offered jointly with the ILO (see below). These students will carry out their research project and traineeship at a secondary school. Students who want to specialise in educational multimedia will do a research project at the AMSTEL Institute or comparable organisation, while the other students will be stationed in a science centre (e.g. NEMO or Artis), a communications bureau or a centre for environmental education. The Communication and Education programme is provided by the AMSTEL Institute in collaboration with the Graduate School of Teaching and Learning (Instituut voor de Lerarenopleiding, ILO, Students who wish to follow the CE programme or who require additional information should contact: General information D.C. Slob, MSc, (AMSTEL Institute), D.C.Slob@uva.nl C.M. van Krieken, MSc, (ILO), C.M.vanKrieken@uva.nl Students may join the programme each semester. Classes are offered in the Dutch language only. Nederlandse beschrijving van het CE- profiel Studenten kunnen in het mastertraject van de studie (nadat de onderzoekstage of major is afgerond) kiezen af te studeren in de richting educatie en communicatie (CE-profiel). Ook studenten die nog een vier- of vijfjarig doctoraalprogramma volgen kunnen de CE-variant kiezen. Deze afstudeerrichting richt zich vooral op studenten die zich meer willen bekwamen in vaardigheden die nodig zijn bij beroepen zoals leraar, voorlichter, educatieve multimedia ontwikkelaar, science museummedewerker of wetenschapsjournalist. Het programma wordt verzorgd door het AMSTEL Instituut en omvat 60 EC. Men kan elk semester instappen. Het programma is opgebouwd als volgt: Didactiek en Communicatie*) met oriëntatiestage Didactiek in je eigen vakrichting Communicatie en Interactie Beta-didactiek 12 EC 3 EC 3 EC 6 EC Specialisatie: Keuzemodulen Onderzoek Stage 9 EC 15 EC 12 EC *) Didactiek en Communicatie kan ook in de bachelor gevolgd worden. In dat geval is de CE-variant in de master 48 EC. Het CE-programma omvat drie delen: een gemeenschappelijk deel met een aantal kernvakken, een specialisatie en een onderzoeksopdracht met stage. 15

28 Publicatie 1.book Page 16 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters Het gemeenschappelijke deel biedt een verdieping in didactiek en communicatie. De kernvakken introduceren de student in allerlei aspecten van het binnen- en buitenschools leren, het ontwerpen van instructiemateriaal waarbij het gebruik van multimedia voorop staat, het leren van specifieke onderdelen van het eigen vak. Naast de kernvakken die alle studenten volgen, richt een student zich op een specialisatie. De specialisaties zijn onderwijs, multimedia en overige CE-beroepen. Wie leraar wil worden kiest de specialisatie onderwijs en zal kiezen voor cursusonderdelen die gezamenlijk met ILO worden aangeboden. De opleiding wordt verzorgd door het AMSTEL Instituut in samenwerking met het Instituut voor de lerarenopleiding (ILO). Voor nadere inlichtingen kan men zich wenden tot de onderwijscoördinator van het AMSTEL instituut ( drs. D.C. Slob, Kruislaan 404, 1098 SM Amsterdam ( D.C.Slob@uva.nl). Inlichtingen over de lerarenopleiding kan men verkrijgen bij het ILO, Wibautstraat 2-4, 1091 GM Amsterdam, en bij de vakdidacticus biologie, Drs. C.M. (Riny) van Krieken ( c.m.vankrieken@uva.nl). Specialisaties binnen het CE-profiel De drie specialisaties binnen het CE-profiel zijn: (1) de lerarenopleiding, (2) educatieve multimedia, en (3) overige CE-beroepen. 1. De lerarenopleiding Om leraar te worden is een eerstegraadsbevoegheid voor het schoolvak biologie noodzakelijk. Deze bevoegdheid kan volgens twee trajecten bij de UvA behaald worden. Als men eenmaal over de bevoegdheid beschikt, kan men deze ook uitbreiden met de bevoegdheid voor het schoolvak algemene natuurwetenschappen. Een eerstegraadsbevoegheid geeft recht om les te geven in de tweede fase van HAVO en VWO (de bovenbouw), maar ook in het tweedegraadsgebied (VMBO en onderbouw HAVO/VWO). In de bachelor kan men zich al oriënteren op het leraarsberoep in de cursus didactiek en communicatie (LO 260 ), die aan het begin van het eerste en tweede semester wordt aangeboden. 1. Het opleidingsprogramma van een lerarenopleiding kent globaal drie fasen: Oriëntatie op het beroep Begeleid beginnende taakuitoefening Begeleid zelfstandige taakuitoefening Fase 1: In de oriëntatiefase maakt de student intensief kennis met theoretische en praktische aspecten van het onderwijs, communicatie en didactiek; een stage in het voortgezet onderwijs maakt deel uit van deze fase. 16

29 Publicatie 1.book Page 17 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters Fase 2: In de fase van de beginnende taakuitoefening volgt de kandidaat-leraar onderwijs op het ILO of het Amstel Instituut. Van de kandidaat-leraar wordt verwacht dat deze meerdere dagdelen beschikbaar is voor activiteiten op een opleidingsschool, waaronder observeren, het verrichten van onderwijsondersteunende taken en begeleid lesgeven. General information Fase 3: Gedurende de fase van een begeleid zelfstandige taakuitoefening geeft de kandidaatleraar nu een aantal uren zelfstandig les als docent aan een van de opleidingsscholen die aan het ILO zijn verbonden, of heeft deze een functie aanvaard die aan bepaalde voorwaarden voldoet op een school buiten het systeem van opleidingsscholen.de leraar wordt begeleid door het opleidingsinstituut en op de school. Om leraar te worden kan men kiezen uit twee trajecten: 1. Een traject van 1 jaar op het Instituut voor de Leraaropleiding (ILO), nadat men de eigen opleiding heeft afgesloten met een Master of Science. Dit traject omvat 60 EC waarvan 30 EC instituutsonderdelen op het ILO en 30 EC stage op een school. Men verkrijgt de titel Master of Science Teaching Biology. Kenmerkend voor dit traject is dat men eerst de (onderzoeks)master heeft afgerond bij de faculteit en daarna bij het ILO de lerarenopleiding doet. Voor dit aanvullende traject kan men studiefinanciering aanvragen. 2. Via de Communicatieve en Educatieve variant in de Master (CE-variant). Men kan in een master kiezen voor de O-, M- of CE-variant. Het masterprogramma volgens de CEvariant bestaat uit een vakdeel en een CE-deel. Over het algemeen is het CE-deel 60 EC. Binnen het CE-deel kan men kiezen voor de specialisatie onderwijs, welk maximaal tweederde van het lerarenopleidingsprogramma omvat. Als men via dit programma de master of Science heeft behaald, kan men bij het ILO de eerstegraadsbevoegdheid verwerven door het aanvullende éénderde deel te doen. Men verwerft dan de titel: Master of Science Teaching Biology. Kenmerkend voor dit traject is dat men binnen het masterprogramma al een groot deel van de lerarenopleiding doet. In dit facultaire deel is wel meer ruimte ingericht voor vakdidactisch onderzoek. In het ILO-programma na de master staat vooral de stage centraal, die meestal in service (betaalde arbeid) wordt gedaan. De CE Master- opleiding wordt verzorgd door het AMSTEL Instituut in samenwerking met het Instituut voor de lerarenopleiding (ILO). Traject 1: Inlichtingen over de opleiding kan men verkrijgen bij het ILO, Wibautstraat 2-4, 1091 GM Amsterdam, en bij de vakdidacticus biologie, Riny van Krieken ( C.M.vanKrieken@uva.nl). 17

30 Publicatie 1.book Page 18 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters Traject 2: De Communicatieve en Educatieve variant wordt verzorgd door het AMSTEL instituut, Voor nadere inlichtingen kan men zich wenden tot de onderwijscoördinator van het AMSTEL instituut: Drs Diederik Slob, Kruislaan 404, 1098 SM Amsterdam 2. Educatieve multimedia Men kiest naast een aantal basiscolleges keuzemodulen op het gebied van de educatieve multimedia. De ontwerp/onderzoeksopdracht ligt ook op het terrein van de educatieve multimedia. Voor de stage kiest men een plek op het AMSTEL Instituut. Ook bestaat de mogelijkheid de stage bij een bedrijf of educatieve instelling te doen. 3. Overige CE-beroepen Bij de overige CE-beroepen wordt aan een verscheidenheid van communicatieve en educatieve beroepen gedacht, zoals science museummedewerker, voorlichter, publicist. Naast de basiscolleges specialiseert men zich door keuzemodulen. Men doet de opdracht en de stage op het AMSTEL Instituut of men kiest voor een externe plek. Hierbij kan men denken aan stages bij ARTIS, NEMO, een centrum voor Natuur en Milieu Educatie (NME), een productiegroep van een educatief tv-programma. In een aantal gevallen kan men de specialisatie ook in een ander programma doen (b.v. journalistiek in de ST&PM-variant). Voor een stageplek wordt eigen initiatief verwacht Specific learning outcomes for the different profiles Specific learning outcomesof the Research profile The graduate will be able to: form an opinion with regard to the development of scientific research within their field; formulate hypotheses on the front lines of scientific research; translate scientific hypotheses into research proposals; make qualitative and quantitative analyses of patterns and processes, classify the resulting data into existing models or develop new models, and present the output using various levels of abstraction; set up and carry out experiments and measurements independently. Specific learning outcomes for the Science, Technology & Public Management profile The graduate will be able to: 18

31 Publicatie 1.book Page 19 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters form an opinion with regard to the possible contributions that physical geography, biology and medical biology can make to solving societal problems related to their field; distil a scientific hypothesis from this opinion, aimed at solving the problem in question; implement hypotheses in strategic research; interpret and present data obtained from the analysis of patterns and processes using various levels of abstraction; collaborate in a multidisciplinary project team. General information Specific learning outcomes for the Communication and Education profile The Communication and Education profile distinguishes four components, corresponding to those stated by the VSNU as a first grade teaching qualification in their General Outline for the University Teacher Training Programme, namely: a scholarly mentality an interest in knowledge outside their own field a professional and inquisitive frame of mind, geared towards innovation a pedagogical mentality and a feeling for social welfare; At the end of the programme, students who have followed the Communication and Education profile will be able and willing to: use their specialist knowledge of educational and communicative techniques adequately in their future profession; work independently in an educational and communicative position; convey knowledge of their field to colleagues and people working outside their field; promote internal and external communication; carry out research and development tasks, both individually and as member of a team; make sure that their own professional activities are up to date on all fronts. If the student aims to qualify with a first grade teaching qualification, the learning outcomes will be adjusted accordingly. Particular attention will be paid to the following points: independent teaching in class and promoting the pupils ability to learn; participation in forms of consultation both within and outside the school; communication with pupils; helping pupils to learn and creating a good learning environment. During the post-graduate part of the programme, the graduate will need to achieve a higher level of proficiency with regard to these points in order to obtain a first level teaching qualification. 19

32 Publicatie 1.book Page 20 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters 2.2 Educational Matters Credits, workload and length of a course When programming university studies, a standard workload is adopted, which refers to the time required by an average student to follow a course, or to complete (part of) a particular programme. The workload is expressed in credits. The number of credits which can be obtained for courses, traineeships, research projects etc. are expressed in EC ( European Credits), which are used internationally and which are transferable. One EC is equal to a workload of 28 hours. One academic year comprises 60 EC. The doctoraalfase or MSc programme both have a workload of 120 EC. In this course catalogue all references to credits refer to EC Study results Examination results can be viewed on Studieweb: A pass sheet or evaluation form is issued for individually completed courses such as a colloquium or thesis, research practicals, traineeships, oral examinations, etc. The form will be send to the Education Office by the examiner. Additionally, all students automatically receive a message at their student address when study results are processed in ISIS, the student administration system. This message will also be sent as a text message to those students who have given their GSM telephone number. Furthermore, at two times during the academic year students will receive print-outs of their study results. They may request an interim listing of their results via the Education Office Period of validity of grades Grades for courses, research projects and papers in the MSc programme remain valid for four years. Please note that students who follow the doctoraal program have to finish off their program before the end of the academic year , so they can graduate within this year Evaluation of teaching In order to guarantee the quality of the education provided, Programme Committees evaluate each MSc course. A periodic evaluation is also made of each completed MSc programme. The outcome of this evaluation is discussed in the relevant Programme Committee and, if necessary, the committee will advise the Education director to take action. 20

33 Publicatie 1.book Page 21 Friday, July 14, :17 PM General Study Matters Students who encounter problems during their research project are requested to contact the academic counsellor as soon as possible. Evaluation of final research projects takes place when the student applies for graduation. General information Change of address It is important that you inform the UvA Student Administration of a change of address as soon as possible: Studenten Services (StS) Binnengasthuisstraat ZA Amsterdam Telephone: You may also alter your address yourself via Studieweb ( Any alterations you make will be received automatically by the Student Services. If you are a member of a committee, inform them independently of your change of address. Also, do not forget to inform the IBG ( Informatie Beheer Groep) Temporary break in your study / re-registration after temporary break If you plan to break off your studies temporarily, you should inform both your own Education Office and Student Services, Binnengasthuisstraat 9, 1012 ZA Amsterdam, telephone: To arrange such a break you should make an appointment with a Academic Counsellor (see also the Student Handbook, Students who wish to resume their studies after a break can obtain re-registration forms from the Service and Information Centre (Student Services, telephone: ). Students have to ask permission of the academic counselor first Stopping your study Registration may be terminated on graduation. Illness or exceptional personal circumstances also form grounds for termination, as do other valid reasons recognized by the Board of Governors and included in the Registration Act of the UvA. Students who terminate their studies permanently should inform both their Education Office as well as Student Services of this fact. For restitution of fee it is necessary to make an appointment with a Academic Counsellor. For possibilities see Testimonial On request, the Board of Examiners will provide a testimonial to students who terminate their studies prematurely, stating all passed courses. 21