. "Msc guided research"@en . . "7.5 - 30" . "In addition to the Graduation Research, all Earth Sciences MSc students have to perform a second individual project. When conducting a Guided Research project, the student demonstrates advanced knowledge in the field of the MSc programmes and skills to pursue independent research. These skills include:\npreparing and initiating a research project;\nanalysing and processing data;\nwriting a research report. \nContent\nA Guided Research is similar to an MSc Research project but the expectations regarding the autonomy and independence of the student in a Guided Research project are lower. This applies particularly to developing the research objectives and methodology. Furthermore, an oral presentation of the results is not obligatory and not part of the assessment. \n\nThe topic of the Guided Research has to fit within, or has strong links with, one of the Earth Sciences programmes. The methodology can be based on literature studies but can also include practical activities such as: fieldwork, lab-work or computer-based simulation/modelling. In any case, a permanent member of the scientific staff of the department of Earth Sciences or Physical Geography is responsible for the supervision and research assessment. Postdocs and PhD-students may be involved in the daily supervision and can act as second supervisors. It is possible that the Guided Research project is performed at another academic or non-academic institution. In this case, a staff member at the host institution will be in charge of the daily supervision who is typically then also the second supervisor. If the project does not involve a second supervisor, a second reviewer has to be assigned to the project. Typically, the second reviewer is only involved in the assessment of the report. However, the second reviewer takes over the responsibilities of the first supervisor if necessary.\n \nAs part of the project prepares an individual report written in English. This report is a stand-alone document and it is inadmissible that it text overlaps with any other report/thesis, including those produced by the student himself/herself.\n \nThe credit load of a Guided Research can vary between 7.5 and 30 ECTS credits in steps of 7.5 ECTS credits." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Qualitative, Quantitative Research Skills"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Master in Earth Surface and Water"@en . . "https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/earth-surface-and-water" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The Master’s programme Earth Surface and Water involves the study of natural and human-induced physical and geochemical processes, patterns, and dynamics of the Earth’s continental and coastal systems. The main subject areas you will study during the two-year programme consist of the dynamics of coastal and river systems, (geo-)hydrological processes, groundwater remediation, land degradation in drylands and mountainous regions, natural hazards, and delta evolution on centennial and longer time scales.\n\nFocus on societal problems\nModern society puts increasing pressure on the natural environment. The Earth Surface and Water programme therefore focusses on imminent societal problems, such as society’s increased vulnerability to climate and environmental changes and to natural hazards such as drought, flood, and mass movements. It also addresses the threats and opportunities resulting from human activity on our physical environment, including the hydrological cycle.\n\nCore areas of research\nIn the Earth Surface and Water programme you will study the interactions between the natural and the socio-economic systems using quantitative and spatially explicit methods. It addresses the dynamic patterns and processes of the physical and chemical components on the Earth’s surface, shallow subsurface and the coastal areas. Understanding the historic and current processes will help to predict their responses to global change.\nThe programme contains field observations and laboratory experiments with the latest developments in remote sensing and computational methods.\n\nSome examples of the programme's societal and scientific questions:\nHow do river floods affect delta systems and their inhabitants?\nHow can we use natural processes under climate change to maintain safe - yet attractive and dynamic - coastlines?\nHow to leverage remote sensing for detailed monitoring of natural processes and ecological variables?\nWill we have enough water to sustain the world’s rapidly increasing population in 2050?\nWhat is the most efficient way to clean an oil spill that enters the soil and groundwater?"@en . . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "2530.00" . "Euro"@en . "23765.00" . "Recommended" . "equipped to work in both fundamental and applied research; career in applied research at government institutes, consulting firms, or industries; Knowledge of coastal and river management, land use, natural resources, pollution, and hazard mitigation; understanding the past, present, and future evolution of Earth’s environment, and human impact on this evolution; Potential career paths physical geographer, geochemist, and hydrologist."@en . "4"^^ . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .