. "Field measurements"@en . . "5" . "Acquire knowledge and skills in the organization of field work, the basis of the theory of measurement and computation in plane geodesy. Reconnaissance of the terrain, performing field measurements and processing of measurement data. \n-Understand the role of geodesy, geoinformatics and spatial data in modern world, demonstrate competences in measuring systems, methods and technologies of measurement and spatial data collection.\n-Demonstrate competences in theoretical principles, procedures of computing and visualising the surveying data.\n-Handle geodetic instruments and appropriate measuring equipment properly, and perform geodetic measurements.\n-Solve practical tasks in surveying, spatial data collection, real estate evaluation and management." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Work placement"@en . . "6" . "The student will pass the Work Placement course in two parts. In Part 1 (1 ETC), the student will find a position at an organisation or company of the field of speciality, and will design and present the work plan. The student, the organisation and the University of Tartu will sign a tripartite work placement contract. In Part 2 (5 ETC), the student will work at the position for a minimum of 120 hours solving practical tasks in teams. The student will keep a work placement diary and will compose a report that contains a progress report and a self-examination. After the work placement, the student will publicly defend the report evaluated by a committee.\n\nOutcome:\nThe student who has passed the work placement has the following skills (curriculum 2576:Geography):\r\n1) Understanding of work arrangement and team management in organisations or companies in the field of speciality;\r\n2) Knowledge of tools used in practice and overview of applications and skills in the field of speciality;\r\n3) Experience in teamwork with colleagues in the field of speciality, possibly in an international and multicultural team;\r\n4) Capacity to analyse and evaluate the skills and experience obtained from the work placement and defend the report evaluated by a committee:\r\n5) Ability to plan and manage her/his career.\r\nThe student who has passed the work placement has the following skills (curricula: 163917:Geoinformatics for Urbanised Society, and Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management):\r\n1) Understanding of the use of spatial data in practice: the architecture and functions of spatial data sets and their applied values;\r\n2) Understanding of work arrangement and team management in organizations working with spatial data;\r\n3) Knowledge of the GIS tools used in practice and be able to solve some practical tasks concerning spatial processes;\r\n4) Experience in teamwork with colleagues in the field of speciality, possibly in an international and multicultural team;\r\n5) Capacity to analyse and evaluate the skills and experiences obtained from the work placement and to defend the report evaluated by a committee;\r\n6) Ability to plan and manage her/his career." . . "Hybrid"@en . "TRUE" . . "Work placement"@en . . "10" . "Students are required to undertake a minimum of 250 hours work placement between May and the end of July in a company(s) within which they will employ the knowledge and skills learned on the course.\n\nOutcome:\nOn successful completion of the module, students should be able to:\nEmploy the GIS or RS skills that they have acquired during taught modules in a work environment.\nAcknowledge the typical structure and work flow of GIS or RS focused companies.\nManipulate real world data sets for the production of useful products.\nExecute software operation techniques learnt as part of taught modules in a work place environment." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Aerospace excursion"@en . . "4" . "LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT\n\nThe graduate is able to propose an association of selected partners into an international project for solving a specific task.\n\nCOURSE CURRICULUM\n\nDays 1, 2: Prague\nDay 3: Kadaň\nDay 4: Weßling\nDay 5: Darmstadt\n---\n- Proposing a consortium of an international project\n- Presenting the proposal\nAIMS\n\nIn frame of the seminar, students visit selected companies and organizations which are active in field of space applications." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master's excursion earth surface and water"@en . . "7.5" . "Course goals\n \nTo recognise and reflect upon topical scientific and societal issues in the field of Earth Surface and Water (i.e Physical Geography and related fields) and to be able to put these issues in the context of the landscape. Special emphasis will be given to (1) Landscape evolution (2) morphodynamic processes in coastal, estuarine, and riverine environments (3) hydrology, water management, river restoration, flood protection; (4) climate driven and manmade vegetation change and ecosystem dynamics in north-western Europe.\n \nContent\nMaximum capacity: 40 students. ESW students have priority. \nPlease note: Students are only allowed one MSc fieldwork / excursion (GEO4-1424a; 1430; 1431; 4418) during their MSc training. \n Placing ongoing fundamental research and societal issues into the context of the landscape, focussing on the fields of geomorphology, hydrology, and palaeoecology. \n Demonstration of scientific and societally relevant problems related to the field sites. \n Theoretical context based on the international scientific literature.\nDevelopment of transferable skills\n\nAbility to work in a team: Participants are expected to take responsibility for a smooth execution of the excursion, both logistically and content-wise.\nVerbal communication skills: Participants will give a scientific presentation about a topic related to the excursion programme. Participants are expected to actively take part in discussions.\nProblem-solving skills: In the field, teams often have to define a strategy for fulfilling the assigned tasks, including the identification of sampling sites and performing the sampling.\nFlexibility/adaptability: Depending on for example weather conditions, the excursion programme need to be adjusted.\nTechnical skills: Participants are introduced to a variety of methods and techniques in fundamental or applied research and the application of these methods will be demonstrated." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Fieldwork safety"@en . . "0" . "Contents:\nAt WUR we value your safety. Going into the field for an excursion or for observations/ measurments exposes you to specific risks some of which you'd take for granted while visiting nature or urban environments outside the university perspective. Things like traffic or uneven terrain seems something that you face on a day to day basis, but need a more strikt approach while facing them in a professional way. Furthermore infection prevention and social responsible behavior are topics that require specific attention. Therefore many measures are taken in order to facilitate a safe study in Wageningen. And although all these measures are in place still one of the most important factors for a safe stay is YOUR behavior and knowledge of these measures. Therefore the Fieldwork Safety course is mandatory for all students going into the field for their education.This course will introduce you to safe fieldwork during courses at WUR and will cover a range of topics:\n- how to prepare for fieldwork;\n- what risk can you be exposed to when working in the field;\n- golden rules for fieldwork.\nLearning outcomes:\nAfter completing the course the student:\nknows which basic safety rules apply to fieldwork;\nknows how to prepare for the safety risks in fieldwork;\nknows some basic risks that apply to working in the field." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Practical experiences in science and technology"@en . . "6" . "Learning outcomes\nAfter the completion of the practice students:\n1. Is able to critically evaluate scientific literature, search and collect necessary data, make hypothesis based on the collected info\n2. Is able to plan his/her work\n3. Is able to work both in team and individually\n4. Has skills to collect experimental data, analyse, format and present the results in oral and written form\n5. Has passed the practice in research laboratory or enterpise, has tried the researcher role\n6. Has gotten practical experience in the study field, which enables to make more informed career decisions.\nBrief description of content\nThe content of the course is practical work of student at industrial, research or teaching institution and acquaintance with different aspects of its operation (job organization, technology, quality assurance etc). A written report on activities carried out is mandatory." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master's excursion earth surface and water"@en . . "7.50" . "To recognise and reflect upon topical scientific and societal issues in the field of Earth Surface and Water (i.e Physical Geography and related fields) and to be able to put these issues in the context of the landscape. Special emphasis will be given to (1) Landscape evolution (2) morphodynamic processes in coastal, estuarine, and riverine environments (3) hydrology, water management, river restoration, flood protection; (4) climate driven and manmade vegetation change and ecosystem dynamics in north-western Europe.\n \nContent\n Placing ongoing fundamental research and societal issues into the context of the landscape, focussing on the fields of geomorphology, hydrology, and palaeoecology. \n Demonstration of scientific and societally relevant problems related to the field sites. \n Theoretical context based on the international scientific literature. \n\nDevelopment of transferable skills\n\nAbility to work in a team: Participants are expected to take responsibility for a smooth execution of the excursion, both logistically and content-wise.\nVerbal communication skills: Participants will give a scientific presentation about a topic related to the excursion programme. Participants are expected to actively take part in discussions.\nProblem-solving skills: In the field, teams often have to define a strategy for fulfilling the assigned tasks, including the identification of sampling sites and performing the sampling.\nFlexibility/adaptability: Depending on for example weather conditions, the excursion programme need to be adjusted.\nTechnical skills: Participants are introduced to a variety of methods and techniques in fundamental or applied research and the application of these methods will be demonstrated." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Work based experience 1"@en . . "3" . "1. Understand the work industry and the preparation needed for the work environment. 2. Plan the industry experience. 3. Undertake the work place experience. 4. Evaluate the work place experience" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Work based experience 2"@en . . "3" . "1. Evaluate the importance of improving own approach at the workplace. 2. Identify own tasks and responsibilities of the work-based experience. 3. Carry out the workplace experience. 4. Evaluate the work based experience and own quality of work" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Astronomy field trip to tenerife"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Excursion"@en . . "8" . "The study goals include a strongly practice-oriented application\nthe skills acquired as part of the curriculum in the context of cartography and geoinformatics\nformation. Depending on the focus, geodata acquisition and processing, cartographic\ncal aspects of the respective excursion destinations as well as the professional exchange with experts on site in the\nFocus. The skills to be imparted include a high degree of communicative and\nsocial competence as well as practice-oriented and independent work. Direct contact with specialists\nexperts is intended to increase the professional competence of the students and through insights into the \"practical\"\nworld of cartography and geoinformation show possible professional fields." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Field measurements and validation"@en . . "7" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Space sector professional skills"@en . . "5.00" . "This module gives students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to the space sector. These include space project management, developing requirements, proposal writing in response to Invitations to Tender, CV preparation and other relevant transferable skills such as team-working.\n\nOne-to-one access to space sector professionals, via seminars and workshops, provides students with a unique opportunity to network and gain insights that will support them in planning their own preferred career trajectory.\n\nThe module provides a structured environment within which students develop their CV and cover letter, in consultation with the internship manager and other support services. Students are supported to seek out opportunities for their 3 month space sector internships in a timely and professional manner.\n\nWeekly seminars provide students with a breadth of knowledge of the current state of the art across the space sector from experts in the field.\n\nLearning Outcomes:\nOn completion of this module, students should be able to:\n- reflect on career aspirations and critically assess their own strengths and weaknesses;\n- assess key areas of opportunity within the space sector through seminars and networking;\n- synthesise their expertise and career goals into a compelling and professional CV and cover letter;\n- research suitable internship opportunities and craft a compelling internship application;\n- identify key team-working skills and the attributes of successful teams;\n- analyse the role of the project manager in the space sector and the need for technical project management skills;\n- outline the space project life-cycle from Phases A to F and link to relevant European standards such as ECSS;\n- analyse and respond to an 'Invitation to Tender' by the European Space Agency, through practice in planning, structuring and writing a proposal according to best practice of prime contractors;\n- compose requirements using established industry and agency practice.\n\nIndicative Module Content:\nThe content of this module is as follows:\n- 12 lectures and space sector seminars (Trimester 1)\n- 4 workshops (Trimester 2). The workshops address (i) Requirements; (ii) Teams; (iii) Space Project Management; (iv) Proposal Writing in Response to an ESA Invitation to Tender, with a feedback session." . . "Blended"@en . "TRUE" . . "Professionalism for engineers"@en . . "7.50" . "NA" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Space engineering practical"@en . . "8.00" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Professional training"@en . . "6.00" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Field techniques"@en . . "20" . "It provides a knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques and their limitations an understanding of survey techniques and sampling issues an awareness of up to date technologies available for fieldwork. On successful completion of the module, you should be able to:\n \n critically assess the appropriateness of different field techniques for a range of contexts;\n evaluate sources of uncertainty in field measurements;\n instruct novices in the use of a specific field technique;\n plan and design an appropriate field-based sampling programme." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "One year work placements"@en . . "no data" . "With over 95% of our courses offering a placement, we give you the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience alongside your degree. There are many benefits to doing a placement. A placement can allow you to: \nIncrease your chance at securing a role.\nDiscover what you really enjoy in the world of work.\nEarn money if you decide to do a paid placement.\nGain new perspectives on your career choices.\nDevelop key employability skills." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Practical exercise"@en . . "12.00" . "an optional Internship of 12 ECTS is prepared for a three-month internship in a company or body of private or public law in the country or abroad (movement through Erasmus+ Placement or other actions)." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Career & professional development"@en . . "no data" . "This module aims to help develop the necessary career and professional skills to meet the demands of today’s workplace. The module comprises three main components: job search skills, written workplace communication and oral workplace communication. The job search component takes you through the entire process of job search, from planning your career to drafting your application and attending the job interview. The second component, with its focus on written communication, introduces you to good practices in written workplace communication, including email correspondence and drafting of technical minutes. The third component looks at oral workplace communication, with opportunities for you to hone your skills in conducting meetings, pitching ideas and presenting technical information." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Integrated work-study programme (iwsp)"@en . . "20.0" . "This is an uninterrupted 8-month duration (2 trimesters) structured learning and work programme which will provide students with unique learning opportunities to achieve the following objectives, i.e. (1) applied learning – integration of theory and practice, acquisition of specialist knowledge and development of professional skills, (2) exposure to real-world conditions - appreciation of real-world constraints in respective industry contexts to develop skills of adaptability, creativity and innovation, and (3) smooth transition to jobs - practical experience which shortens work induction period. Students will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions for the design and construction projects they are working on. In this way, the IWSP will be a key platform to inculcate the SIT-DNA in every student." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Professional engineering practice"@en . . "no data" . "This module is designed to introduce the concepts of new venture and entrepreneurial planning through knowledge, understanding and practice in the use of developing the business plan. The module is also designed to introduce students to the issues crucial to the development of new ventures, the role of the entrepreneur and the entrepreneurial team, and the relationship of the new venture to its environment. It will also include the main functional areas of marketing, operations and finance. The module will draw on the growing body of research and literature related to the development of new ventures." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Gis work experience"@en . . "15.0" . "EGM725 – GIS Work Experience (15 credits)\n\nThis module consists of a GI-related work experience placement designed to allow students the opportunity to contextualize their classroom-based learning in a professional environment relevant to a career in GI-related fields and to enhance their employability through work-based learning.\n\nIt is also possible to take one 30 credit Environmental Management module in place of two of the optional modules in semester 2. You would take one of the below modules depending what year you start along with two of the optional modules listed above" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Outdoor education in practice: work placement (eoeu5oe)"@en . . "20.0" . "https://portal.stir.ac.uk/calendar/calendar.jsp?modCode=EOEU5OE&_gl=1*3lp5vg*_ga*MTY1OTcwNzEyMS4xNjkyMDM2NjY3*_ga_ENJQ0W7S1M*MTY5MjAzNjY2Ny4xLjEuMTY5MjAzOTg3Ny4wLjAuMA.." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Professional studies and skills I"@en . . "3" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Professional studies and skills II"@en . . "2" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Practical training ι"@en . . "3" . "Students are required to be practically involved for a period of 8 and 6 weeks for civil engineering and surveying engineering courses, respectively, in design and construction companies in order to get first hand professional experience in civil engineering matters. They are required to apply and consolidate the knowledge they have received during their studies, to develop initiative and familiarize with matters requiring combination of high level theoretical knowledge and relevant experience. They are also required to write a technical report." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Practical training ιi"@en . . "3" . "Students are required to be practically involved for a period of 8 and 6 weeks for civil engineering and surveying engineering courses, respectively, in design and construction companies in order to get first hand professional experience in civil engineering matters. They are required to apply and consolidate the knowledge they have received during their studies, to develop initiative and familiarize with matters requiring combination of high level theoretical knowledge and relevant experience. They are also required to write a technical report." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Work Based Experience"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .