Electrical Engineering. Study Guide 2009/2010

Electrical Engineering

Study Guide 2009/2010

Faculty of Electrical

Engineering, Mathematics

and Computer Science

Mekelweg 4

2628 CD Delft

The Netherlands

T +31 (0)15 27 89803

E [email protected]

www.tudelft.nl

_Facul

ty of Electrical

Engineering, Mathematics and

Computer S

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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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Preface

Welcome to the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and

Computer Science of Delft University of Technology.

You are about to enter a new phase in your university education, and we

hope you will find it both enjoyable and productive. This study guide

provides information which should help you find your way. It explains the

programme, our system of assessment and examinations, shows the

courses offered, introduces the research groups and people in the faculty

you may need to contact.

It is important to know that during your studies you should regularly

consult Blackboard for announcements; it is an E-learning environment that

also serves as a virtual notice board for timetables, course material and

exercises. Please visit blackboard.tudelft.nl.

If anything is not clear to you, do not hesitate to ask us, your programme

coordinator, or, for that matter, anybody on the staff or any senior student.

We wish you every success in your studies and a stimulating and enjoyable

time at our faculty.

Dr.ir. N.P. van der Meijs

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Contents

Personal Data

Preface

1 University Profile

1.1

Education & Student Affairs

1.2

E&SA Idea Line

1.3

TU Delft Central Student Administration (CSA)

1.4

Shared Service Centrum

1.5

Service Desk

1.6

Student Charter

1.7

BLACKBOARD - Virtual learning environment

1.8

The TU Delft Library

1.9

Self-study spaces

1.10 Student & Career Support

1.11 Handicapped student facilities

1.12 Sports and Cultural Centre

1.13 Student ombudsman

1.14 Health & Safety, University Emergency Services

1.15 VSSD - Delft Student Union

1.16 The Student Council

1.17 Accomodation

1.18 Medical Care

1.19 MoTiv

1.20 Public Lecture Series

1.21 Delta

1.22 Minors

1.23 Useful web addresses

2 The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

and Computer Science

2.1

EEMCS – Faculty Facts and Mission

2.1.1

Directors of Studies

2.1.2

Master’s Degree Programme Coordinator

2.1.3

Teaching Staff

2.1.4

Commitees

2.1.5

Teaching Formats and Attendance

2.1.7

Programme Evaluation

2.1.8

Final Examintion and Graduation

2.1.9

Administrative Procedures During The Master’s Degree

Studies

2.1.10 Service Desk

2.1.11 Academic Counsellors

2.1.12 Internships Office

2.1.13 International Office EEMCS

2.1.14 International Council EEMCS

2.1.15 Harassment

2.1.16 Student Societies

2.1.17 Laboratory Classes

2.1.18 Sales Desk and Printing and Copying Services

2.1.19 EEMCS Library Knowledge Centre

2.1.20 Books and Lecture Notes

2.1.21 Computing Facilities

2.1.22 /Pub

2.1.23 Prayer Room

2.1.24 Lecture and Examination Timetables

2.1.25 Examinations and TAS

2.1.26 Notice boards

2.1.27 Rules and Regulations

2.1.28 Plagiarism and Cheating

2.1.29 Cultural Aspects

3 MSc Electrical Engineering

3.1

Introduction to the MSc Electrical Engineering

3.1.1

Introduction

3.1.2

Admission to the MSc Programme

3.1.3

The Curriculum

3.1.4

Honours Track

3.2

Programme Track Telecommunications

3.2.1

Organisation

3.3

Programme Track Microelectronics

3.3.1

Organisation

3.4

Programme Track Electrical Power Engineering

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4 General Electives and Laboratories

4.1

General Elective Courses

4.2

Interfaculty Specialisation Profiles

4.3

Avionics

4.4

Biomedical Engineering

4.5

Internship

4.5.1

Master Annotation Entrepreneurship

4.5.2

TUD Design Challenge

5 Bridging Programme

6 Course descriptons

7 Map of TU Campus

8 Year planner

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TU Delft aims to be a preferred partner in education for students worldwide

by offering intrinsically challenging and didactically inspiring courses.

Intrinsically challenging because of the direct connection with urgent

soci-etal themes, particularly in the area of sustainability.

Didactically inspiring through the use of active educational methods to give

our students’ own creativity as much freedom as possible. TU Delft sees its

students as its future alumni, alumni who can be flexibly deployed and can

take up a prominent position on the international labour market. The

programme leading to the qualification of Delft engineer is an A-brand

worldwide. To maintain this quality guarantee, TU Delft is constantly

devel-oping its curriculum, both intrinsically and didactically.

The university also collaborates closely with national and international

universities, research institutes and partners in industry. These ties are a

means for our students to gain valuable and relevant knowledge and

expe-rience, providing them with the building blocks for a successful future

career.

TU Delft (Technische Universiteit Delft)

Visitor address

Mekelweg 5

2628 CC Delft

Postal address

Postbus 5

2600 AA Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 89111 (switchboard)

Fax: +31 (0)15 27 86522

E-mail: [email protected] (enquiries)

Web site: www.tudelft.nl

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1.1

Education & Student Affairs

The Education & Student Affairs department provides educational activity

support: administration, student guidance, support for foreign students,

sports, culture and international projects.

Jaffalaan 9A (visitor entrance on Mekelweg)

2628 BX Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 84670

Fax: +31 (0)15 27 87233

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.student.tudelft.nl

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E&SA Idea Line

Students and staff can now submit their suggestions, questions and

comments to improve services provided by Education & Student Affairs

online at:

www.ideeenlijnOS.tudelft.nl

1.3

TU Delft Central Student

Administration (CSA)

Your academic career at TU Delft begins at the Central Student

Administra-tion.

All students register with CSA, whether you are an international student or

a student from another Dutch university coming to attend a course at TU

Delft.

Visit the Central Student Administration desk to:

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register and enrol in TU Delft programmes

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hand in enrolment forms

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pay tuition or examination fees with your bank card (direct debit)

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arrange a second programme enrolment within TU Delft or enrol in a

programme mid-year

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stop your studies

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change of programme,

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apply for financial support under the RAS (Graduation Assistance

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obtain preliminary certificates of enrolment if you do not have a

CampusCard and/or Certificate of Enrolment yet, for exams, etc.

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apply for official certifications in Dutch, English, French, German and

Spanish for other institutions

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preliminary registration (for purposes such as seeking housing)

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record of paid tuition fees and enrolment type (if you wish to enrol at

another institution)

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proof of enrolment in prior academic years

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proof of unenrolment as student (required when applying for benefit)

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authentication of copies of diplomas and transcripts (for enrolments, job

applications, etc.)

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signature and authentication of forms for the Information Management

Group, Social Insurance Bank, healthcare insurers, etc.

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application for duplicate Certificate of Enrolment or replacement

CampusCard

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application for refund and termination of enrolment due to graduation,

illness, extraordinary family circumstances, termination of study

(first-year phase) or non-contiguous programme

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notification of address changes (CSA automatically forwards changed

data to faculty programme administrations)

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change forms for the Information Management Group

You can also visit the desk for ordering and picking up your CampusCard,

requesting a duplicate card, making changes, and for information on having

the required (electronic) passport photo taken.

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Have your student number available (a seven-digit number found on

your certificate of enrolment)

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To have a digital photo taken, go to the CSA desk, Education & Student

Services.

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For replacement of a stolen or lost card: go to the CSA desk, Education

& Student Affairs, fill out the form and pay a fee of EUR 3.00.

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If you need a replacement card because the first card no longer

func-tions: Go to the CSA desk, turn in the non-functioning card and

complete a form. After approximately 4 weeks, you will be notified that

your card is available for pickup at the CSA desk.

Visitor address

The CSA desk is located in the Education & Student Affairs building.

Jaffalaan 9A (visitor entrance on Mekelweg)

2628 BX Delft

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Postall address

CSa TU Delft

Postbus 5

2600 AA Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 84249

Fax: +31 (0)15) 27 86457

E-mail: [email protected]

www.csa.tudelft.nl

1.4

Shared Service Centrum

The SSC covers educational administration and study progress

administra-tion.

Contact Information:

Account group 1: +31 (0)15 27 89826

EEMCS OSA. [email protected]

AS OSA. [email protected]

Account group 2: +31 (0)15 27 89825

Architecture OSA. [email protected]

IDE OSA. [email protected]

TPM OSA. [email protected]

Account group 3: +31 (0)15 27 89827

CEG OSA. [email protected]

AE OSA. [email protected]

3mE OSA. [email protected]

1.5

Service Desk

Every faculty has a service desk. This is the contact point for students (and

staff) for all questions concerning educational and student affairs, ICT and

facility services, such as:

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Hardcopy studyguides

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Transcripts

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Turning in mark sheets

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Certificates for students (such as for completion of programme

compo-nents, marks or study credits for purposes of switching to another

programme or a credit-related/achievement-related grant

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Degree audit application

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Questions on the TAS examination registration system.

More information, including opening times, can be found on

www.service-punt.tudelft.nl

1.6

Student Charter

All rights and obligations of the student and of TU Delft as the institution

are detailed in the Student Charter. It includes information on admissions

requirements, guarantee months, enrolment, student/staff representation,

Ombudsman regulations and codes of conduct. The charter can be

consulted on:

www.studentenstatuut.tudelft.nl

Questions about the student charter should be addressed to one of the

Student & Career Support student counsellors:

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 88004

E-mail: [email protected]

1.7

BLACKBOARD - Virtual learning

environment

Blackboard is TU Delft’s virtual learning environment. All TU Delft students

registered in the student enrolment system OSIRIS, all teaching staff and

other personnel registered in Peoplesoft, as well as alumni, have access to

Blackboard and can make use of the virtual learning environment. Almost

all communication between students, instructors and staff goes through

Blackboard. After logging in, you will find the relevant information on

stud-ying and working at TU Delft.

Tel.:+31 (0)15 27 89194

Web site: http://blackboard.tudelft.nl

Support: www.blackboard-support.tudelft.nl

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The TU Delft Library

Your virtual reference desk!

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

rele-vant information for your studies from in and outside the Netherlands.

Much of the information is digital.

Stop searching, start finding!

During your course, you will find 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

field, as it provides ‘virtually all knowledge in your field’. Learn about your

VKC at http://vkc.library.tudelft.nl .

The digital window

At www.library.tudelft.nl you will find not just information on specific

subjects, but also practical information about the Library, the online

cata-logue, databases, works of reference, internet sources, instructions and

maps. There are also articles, PhD theses, reports, graduation

disserta-tions, lecture notes, patents and other TU Delft publications at

http://repository.tudelft.nl.

If you are looking for specific 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 .

Ask your question through a variety of channels

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 answered immediately. During office hours you can chat

to a Library employee, who can also browse along with you. The employee

is then able to help you find specific 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 ([email protected]), or visit one of our branches. You

can find them on www.library.tudelft.nl

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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 Branch is also where you will find the Trésor, the treasure

house with unique, fragile and valuable items. The Trésor can be visited by

appointment (http://tresor.library.tudelft.nl).

Central Library

Prometheusplein 1

2628 ZC Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 85678

E-mail: [email protected]

1.9

Self-study spaces

Specially set up self-study spaces are available to you in the faculties and

library for independent study. You will find these self-study spaces in

sepa-rate spaces and in the foyers of the buildings. Many self-study spaces are

equipped with laptop connections.

1.10

Student & Career Support

Student & Career Support is there to help you when you encounter issues

that impede good studying. Both individuals and groups can consult

Student & Career Support for support and advice. Consult the student

counsellors, student psychologists and/or the information centre for

assist-ance with: legal issues, scholarships/grants and financial support,

psycho-social support, help with studies and career orientation on the labour

market.

At the desk in the Education & Student Affairs building at Jaffalaan 9a

(Mekelweg entrance), you can make an appointment with a student

coun-sellor or student psychologist, or obtain more information about the

infor-mation centre.

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The student psychologists also have an open consultation hour on Tuesday

and Thursday mornings from 11.30-12.30, during which you can see a

student psychologist without an appointment. Please report to the desk

when you come to attend the open consultation. Additionally, Student &

Career Support will also appreciate a phone call or e-mail to let the office

know that you are coming.

At Student & Career Support you can also attend workshops and trainings

such as Constructive Thinking, Relaxing, Mind Mapping, Applications,

Stud-ying with Dyslexia, and Personal Effectiveness. For more information, see

www.smartstudie.tudelft.nl.

On the ground floor at the Education & Student Affairs desk, you will also

find the Information Centre (open from 9.00 to 17.00), where you can go

for information about your academic or future professional career. The

Information Centre can provide information on subjects such as university

and higher professional education programmes, study and career choices,

studies abroad, exchange programmes, summer courses, financial aid/

grants and language courses. Most of the day, the desk will be staffed with

someone to help you.

Opening hours: Monday through Friday from 9.00 to 17.00.

Jaffalaan 9A (visitors entrance on Mekelweg).

2628 BX Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 88004

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.studentandcareersupport.tudelft.nl

1.11

Handicapped student facilities

The university will ensure that the education is also accessible to students

with a disability. This means that there must be appropriate facilities for

disabled students or students with a chronic illness, whether financially or

by providing special educational facilities. If you have special needs,

contact your academic counsellor. Please give notice of any needs you may

have as early as possible, as some facilities may take some time to

organise.

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Sports and Cultural Centre

The Sports and Cultural Centre offers nearly every kind of indoor and

outdoor sport. Most fields and pitches are lit for evening play.

You can also take part in a variety of cultural activities:

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Courses, including videography, photography, painting, drawing,

sculpting, ceramics, instrument building, classical music, light & popular

music, computer-assisted sound processing, modern and oriental dance,

capoeira, philosophy and writing.

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Vocal and instrumental musical groups.

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Use of musical instruments, including pianos, drum sets, saxophones

and guitars.

TU Delft Sports Centre

Mekelweg 8

2628 CD Delft

Tel.: +31 (0) 15 27 82443

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.snc.tudelft.nl

TU Delft Cultural Centre

Mekelweg 10

2628 CD Delft

Tel: +31 (0) 15 27 83988

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.snc.tudelft.nl

1.13

Student ombudsman

If you, as a student, have a complaint about TU Delft, the faculty or staff,

you should first try to resolve the situation with your faculty’s academic

counsellor. If that doesn’t work, visit the student ombudsman. The student

ombudsman can help you to solve problems and make proposals aimed at

preventing others from encountering similar circumstances.

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Aula TU Delft

Mekelweg 5

2628 CC Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 84403

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact the ombudsman by e-mail first.

1.14

Health & Safety, University

Emergency Services

Like the staff of TU Delft, students are entitled to a safe and healthy

work-place/study space. This also entails the obligation to act in the interests of

your own safety and that of others. The Netherlands has working

condi-tions legislation (‘ARBO legislation’) in place governing safety standards and

rules of conduct.

TU Delft also has specific environmental, health & safety rules.

Basic rules

Students may not enter technical areas. Performance of actions and

exper-iments involving an element of risk are only permitted on the instruction of

and with permission of the supervisor. Anyone who suspects that he or she

may be exposed to risk in the performance of an assignment may refuse

that assignment and contact the Health & Safety Adviser concerning the

matter.

Undesirable behaviour

Aggression, sexual intimidation, threats, pestering and discrimination are

considered undesirable behaviour and are not tolerated. Undesirable

behaviour can be reported to the Executive Board. You can also contact

your faculty’s confidential adviser, who can handle complaints discretely.

Smoking prohibited

TU Delft is a non-smoking institution. Smoking is not permitted anywhere

except in the smoking areas and locations where smoking is temporarily

permitted. Violation of the non-smoking rule is considered undesirable

behaviour. Anyone who is being disturbed by smoking can report it to the

Health & Safety Adviser or the confidential adviser.

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Computer work

Intensive computer work can lead to neck and upper body problems. These

conditions are commonly referred to as ‘RSI.’ The chance of RSI is

increased when working under pressure, in situations such as completing a

thesis. Advanced RSI is very difficult to cure and should be avoided at all

costs. Make sure your working posture is always correct and take short

work breaks at regular intervals. One useful tool to help you do this is the

‘Workpace’ programme.

The Health & Safety Adviser can help you and evaluate your workspace.

Emergencies and University Emergency Services

TU Delft has a University Emergency Services organisation. The members

of the University Emergency Services organisation are known to the staff.

They perform first aid and act in the event of an emergency Any time you

are injured, always seek treatment. Always report any accidents or

near-accidents to University Emergency Services.

In the event of fire, a work-related accident or a dangerous situation, follow

these rules:

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A ‘slow whoop’ siren over the public address system indicates that an

alarm has been sounded.

Follow the instructions immediately.

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Get yourself to safety and warn others.

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In the event of fire, activate a fire alarm.

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In the event of an emergency, dial the emergency number (112) on a

land line and answer the questions.

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Follow the instructions of University Emergency Services personnel.

For more information, see www.tudelft.nl and follow the links to ‘Staff,’ ‘A-Z

index.’

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VSSD - Delft Student Union

The VSSD (Vereniging voor Studie- en Studentbelangen) is the Delft

Student Union, and as its name suggests its purpose is to represent the

interests of the students of Delft. The roots of today’s VSSD go back to

1887 (see ‘history’). The union is run by and for students.

Over the years, the VSSD has developed a number of services supported by

the personnel, such as publishing and book sales.

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The VSSD is managed by the Delft Student Council.

This council of 13 learned students meets once every six weeks to discuss

the present and future policy of the VSSD. Two factions have seats on the

Delft Student Council: ORAS and AAG .

VSSD

Leeghwaterstraat 42

2628CA Delft

Tel:+31 (0)15 27 82050

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.VSSD.nl

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The Student Council

Two fractions have seats on the Delft Student Council: AAG and ORAS.

Together they are the instrument by which the student can have an impact

on the policy of TU Delft. Both AAG and ORAS have representatives on the

member’s council of the VSSD.

AAG

Mekelweg 4

2628 CD Delft

Tel.: +31(0)15 27 83121

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.aag.tudelft.nl

ORAS

Mekelweg 4

2628 CD Delft

Tel.: +31(0)15 27 83349

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.oras.tudelft.nl

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Accomodation

TU Delft has a contract with accommodation organisation DUWO for the

housing of foreign students and guests. The contracts with the students/

guests or foreign students are fixed-term contracts with the option of

extension. Applications for housing will be granted on a ‘first come first

served’ basis.

Visitors address

Stichting DUWO

Kanaalweg 4

2628 EB Delft

Postal address

Postbus 54

2600 AB Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 92200

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.duwo.nl

The ‘consent’ system is fairly widely in effect in Delft student residences.

This means that you will have to ‘interview’ with the residents of the house.

Finding housing in Delft is difficult, and finding cheap housing is even

harder, so start looking as early as possible!

1.18

Medical Care

The student healthcare organisation Stichting Studentengezondheidszorg

(SGZ) provides both medical and psychotherapeutic healthcare for

students.

Because the SGZ principally provides preventative help, we recommend you

have your own GP who can visit you if you are ill. This can be one of the

SGZ’s own GPs.

SGZ

Beukenlaan 4

2612 VC Delft

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GPs:

Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 35358

E-mail: [email protected]

Vaccinations:

Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 21507

E-mail: [email protected]

Psychologists:

Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 33426

E-mail: [email protected].

Web site: www.sgz.nl

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MoTiv

MoTiv is a church organisation at TU Delft. Its aim is to engender

motiva-tion, inspiration and passion in those who choose a profession in

tech-nology. Participants in the MoTiv programmes explore their inner strength

and commitment. MoTiv’s activities are designed to augment personal skills

and social support and to make a contribution to the technical/cultural

debate in society.

MoTiv has pastors with whom you can make an appointment for individual

pastoral coaching. For those seeking reflection, there is an Ecumenical

church service every Sunday at 11.15 at Noordeinde 4.

Voorstraat 60

2611 JS Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 23421

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.motiv.tudelft.nl

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Public Lecture Series

Studium Generale, the TU Delft Public Lecture Series, helps you stay on top

of the oldest and newest developments in science, art, culture and society.

Studium Generale offers you the opportunity to expand your horizons and

learn about disciplines other than your own area of study.

Twice per year, Studium Generale issues its programme listings announcing

all activities. The programme listings are distributed in all TU buildings and

can also be obtained individually.

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To be sure you are always informed of the programme’s offerings, you

might want to sign up for the weekly electronic newsletter. You’ll never miss

a thing!

To register, send an e-mail to [email protected]. The latest

programme can also be found on www.sg.tudelft.nl.

Studium Generale

Faculteit TBM

Room a.0.260

Jaffalaan 5

2628 BX Delft

Tel.: +31(0)15 27 85235

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.sg.tudelft.nl

Secretariat opening hours:

Monday through Thursday, 9.00 uur to 17.00

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Delta

Delta is TU Delft’s information and opinion journal, published by a

journalis-tically independent editorial board.

Delta Editorial Board

University Library, room 0.18 – 0. 28

Prometheusplein 1

2628 ZC Delft

Postal address:

Postbus 139

2600 AC Delft

Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 84848

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.delta.tudelft.nl

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Minors

Since 2006, the TU Delft’s academic programme has been based on the

major/minor structure. Most BSc programmes have now started minors. A

minor is a cohesive series of subjects worth 30 credits, with the primary

objective of broadening your knowledge.

For more detailed information on all minors, see http://minors.tudelft.nl.

Consult the virtual study guide http://studiegids.tudelft.nl for a description

of the minors and information on individual subjects.

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Useful web addresses

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Student portal: http://studenten.tudelft.nl

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Blackboard: http://blackboard.tudelft.nl

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Studyguide: http://studiegids.tudelft.nl

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Examination/Practical Registering System: http://www.tas.tudelft.nl

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http://www.tudelft.nl (general Information about Delft University,

history, programmes, research, etc.)

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http://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.)

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http://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)

Un i ve rs it y P ro fi l e

2.

The Faculty of

Electrical

Engineering,

Mathematics and

Computer Science

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2.1

EEMCS – Faculty Facts and

Mission

The Faculty of EEMCS maintains and develops knowledge and skills in the

areas of electrical engineering, computer science and applied mathematics,

in which it is an international leader. It prepares students to become

enter-prising, responsible engineers who continue to learn, and it provides a

healthy working and studying environment for this purpose. The faculty

uses its knowledge to serve society.

Our faculty is characterised by a combination of strong subjects and a high

degree of synergy between these subjects. It uses a variety of fundamental

theories and methods that were developed in-house and that have

spawned a wealth of technology in the field.

The faculty offers three BSC degree programmes:

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Electrical Engineering

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Applied Mathematics

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Computer Science, with a specialisation in Media and Knowledge

Engi-neering

Each of the six Master’s degree programmes that we offer ties in to one or

more of our research themes. Classes are taught in English, and students

are equipped to compete on the international job market.

The MSc programmes are as follows:

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Applied Mathematics

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Computer Engineering

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Computer Science, with the track: Information Architecture

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Electrical Engineering, with the tracks: Electrical Power Engineering,

Microelectronics, Telecommunications

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Embedded Systems

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Media and Knowledge Engineering, with the track: Bioinformatics

Our research centres on the following themes:

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Telecommunications, prof.dr.ir. I.G.M.M. Niemegeers

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Software Technology, prof.dr.ir. H.J. Sips

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Microelectronics & Computer Engineering, Prof. C.I.M. Beenakker

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Electrical Power Engineering, prof.dr. J.A. Ferreira

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Mediamatics, prof.dr.ir. J. Biemond

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Address

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Management Support

Tel : +31 (0)15 27 84568 en +31 (0)15 27 87675

Fax : +31 (0)15 27 87022

E-mail : [email protected]

Address : Mekelweg 4, 2628 CD Delft

Postal address : Postbus 5031, 2600 GA Delft

Website : http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl or http://campus.ewi.tudelft.nl

Opening hours from Monday to Thursday: 07.00h - 22.30h.

On Friday, opening hours are from 07.00h to 19.00h

2.1.1

Directors of Studies

The Director of Education is responsible for the faculty’s educational

activi-ties and the development of policies and plans outlining future

develop-ments in the field of education.

The Director of Education at EEMCS is:

Prof.dr.ir. H.W.J. Russchenberg tel. +31 (0)15 27 86292

e-mail: [email protected]

The responsibilities of the Directors of Studies include the organisation,

content and quality of the programmes.

The Directors of Studies responsible for the Master’s programmes are:

Applied Mathematics

Dr. J.W. van der Woude, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87209

E-mail: [email protected]

Computer Engineering & Embedded Systems

Dr. B.H.H. Juurlink, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81572

E-mail: [email protected]

Electrical Engineering

Dr.ir. N.P. van der Meijs, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86258

E-mail: [email protected]

Computer Science and Media & Knowledge Engineering

Dr.ir. J.F.M. Tonino, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85807

E-mail: [email protected]

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Interfaculty Education

Dr. H.A.W.M. Kneppers, Tel: +31 (0)15 2781390

E-mail: [email protected]

2.1.2

Master’s Degree Programme Coordinator

Your coordinator is a member of the academic staff who is appointed to you

upon your arrival in Delft. The coordinator is responsible for overseeing

your academic process and is expected to take an interest in your general

welfare, providing advice, encouragement and support when necessary.

2.1.3

Teaching Staff

The teaching staff consists of PhD students, assistant professors, associate

professors and professors.

2.1.4

Commitees

The Education Committee

Dutch law requires each programme of study to have a Board of Studies

consisting of at least six members. Half of the members of these

commit-tees are students, and half are members of the scientific staff. The Board of

Studies provides advice concerning the implementation of the Course and

Examination Regulations. It also advises the Dean and the Directors of

Studies on educational matters.

Committees af Education with their chairs:

Applied Mathematics (OCW)

Prof.dr.ir. C. Vuik, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85530

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. A.D.M. Brandt-van Rede, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81923

E-mail: [email protected]

Computer Engineering & Embedded Systems (OCCEES)

Prof.dr. K.G. Langendoen , Tel +31 (0)15 27 87666

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. A. Roos-Rouffaer, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534

E-mail: [email protected]

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Computer Science and Media & Knowledge Engineering (OCI)

Prof.dr.ir. F.W. Jansen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85517

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. C.A.M. Slieker-Duifhuis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86350

E-mail: [email protected]

Electrical Engineering (OCE)

Dr.ir. J.S.S.M. Wong, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81099

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. A. Roos-Rouffaer, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534

E-mail: [email protected]

The Board of Examiners

The faculty has one Board of Examiners, appointed by the Dean, for all of

its programmes. Each individual MSc programme has a subcommittee

consisting of at least three members. The subcommittee is advised by the

Director of Studies and an academic counsellor. The subcommittee chairs

are members of the Board of Examiners, which provides instructions and

guidelines for student assessment. It provides advice concerning the

content of the ‘Regulations and Guidelines for the Board of Examiners’. The

subcommittees are responsible for organising and coordinating all

examina-tions. They are authorised to approve deviations from official regulations,

including exemptions and changes to educational programmes requested

by individual students.

Chair of the Board of Examiners:

Prof.dr.ir. H.J. Sips, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81670

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact A.D.M. Brandt-van Rede, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81923

E-mail: [email protected]

Subcommittees with their chairs:

Applied Mathematics

Prof.dr. F.M. Dekking, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83259

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. A.D.M. Brandt-van Rede, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81923

E-mail: [email protected]

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Computer Engineering and Embedded Systems

Dr.ir. F.A. Kuipers, Tel +31 (0)15 27 81347

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. A. Roos-Rouffaer, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534

E-mail: [email protected]

Computer Science

Prof.dr. C. Witteveen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82521

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. C.A.M. Slieker-Duifhuis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86350

E-mail: [email protected]

Electrical Engineering

Prof.ir. L. van der Sluis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85782

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. A. Roos-Rouffaer, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534

E-mail: [email protected]

Media and Knowledge Engineering

Prof.dr. C. Witteveen Tel +31 (0)15 27 82521

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Mrs. C.A.M. Slieker-Duifhuis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86350

E-mail: [email protected]

2.1.5

Teaching Formats and Attendance

Study units can have the following formats:

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Lecture

A lecture held by a professor or other staff member for a (large) group of

students

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Instruction

Working in small groups, students complete exercises and solve problems

by applying the course material. It is essential for students to participate

actively and prepare by studying the course material.

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Tutorials

A staff member discusses a number of typical exercises. Each student

works individually and tries to complete the exercises in advance.

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Guided self-study

Students work independently on a subject, without lectures, instruction or

tutorials. A staff member is available for guidance.

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Project

Students work either in groups or individually on a scientific or technical

problem. The objective is to apply their knowledge to solving a complex

problem within a restricted time.

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Problem-oriented education

Students work in a group on a complex problem without the necessary

prior knowledge. It may be necessary to collect information from several

disciplines. The students acquire new knowledge during the learning

process.

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Laboratory work

Students perform experimental work in a laboratory guided by an assistant.

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Research

Students perform experimental or theoretical work on a new subject within

one of the research groups.

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Attendance

During teaching periods, students are expected to attend the lectures and

tutorials. Attendance at the laboratory practicals is mandatory. Given the

intensity of the MSc programme, we strongly advise against taking a leave

of absence during these teaching periods, as such absences can result in

missing essential lectures. The faculty is not responsible for delays in study

progress resulting from such actions, and they will not take remedial action.

2.1.6

Assessment and ECTS (European Credit Transfer

System)

Assessment

Marks for written examinations will be posted as soon as possible, but

always within twenty working days after the examination. The results are

posted on your personal Blackboard page. If you are a registered member,

you can obtain an overview of all your marks to date on Blackboard. In

case of doubt, please consult the Service Desk. Marks for individual study

units are valid for ten years. Please note, however, that the completion of

some course components (e.g. quizzes, tests, interim examinations,

home-work, exercises) may remain valid for only a very limited time!

ECTS

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System is a

student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the

objectives of a programme. These objectives are preferably specified in

terms of learning outcomes and competences to be acquired. The key

features of EC are as follows:

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The workload for a full-time student is 60 credits for one academic year.

The student workload for a full-time degree programme in the Netherlands

amounts to 1680 hours per year; one credit therefore represents 28

working hours.

The student workload in EC includes time spent in lectures, seminars, on

self-study, examination preparation, examinations and other related

activi-ties.

Credits in EC are allocated to all study units within a study programme (e.g.

courses, internships, thesis work); they reflect the quantity of work each

component requires in relation to the total quantity of work necessary to

complete a full year of study within a given programme.

Credits in EC can be obtained only after the required work has been

completed and the achieved learning outcomes have been assessed.

Marking scale and marks

Student performance is expressed in terms of ECTS marks. The ECTS

marking scale ranks students on a statistical basis (see also Table). The

Dutch marking system ranges from 1 (nil) to 10 (excellent). Marks of 6 or

higher are considered ‘passing’, while marks of 5,5 or lower are considered

‘failing’. In the case of practical work, marks are sometimes replaced by

verbal descriptions.

The following ECTS marking scale has been proposed, but it has not yet

been accepted by the Delft University of Technology. Nonetheless, it

provides a good indication of the mark obtained, and it corresponds to

many other marking scales in Europe.

Table: Dutch marks versus ECTS marks

A distinction is made between the marks FX and F, which are used for

poor-quality work. A mark of FX means ‘failing; some additional work required in

order to pass’. A mark of F means ‘failing; considerable additional work is

required in order to pass’.

Dutch Marking system Distribution ECTS

10 point Quality assessment percentage mark

9, 10 Excellent 10% A, A+ 8 Good 25% B 7 Satisfactory C 6 Sufficient, Pass 35% D, E < 6 Fail F, FX

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Right of review and appeal

After the examination results have been posted, you will have at least 20

working days in which to review your work. You are permitted to make a

copy of it. During this period, you may also make an appointment with the

lecturer to discuss the work. In many cases, the lecturer will distribute

answer sheets or post them on Blackboard. In some cases, classes are

organised to discuss the examination. If you wish to appeal a given mark

after discussing it with your lecturer, you must do so within ten working

days following receipt of the result.

Written appeals should be submitted to the following address:

College van Beroep voor de examens (Examination Appeals Committee)

PO Box 5

2600 AA Delft

2.1.7

Programme Evaluation

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

aims to improve the courses it offers. We therefore ask your opinion on the

programme in two ways. First, the student associations and the faculty

organise ‘lecture response meetings’ with groups of students to discuss

courses of the current semester. In some cases, these meetings also

include the instructors who are involved, as well as the appropriate

Director(s) of Studys. The results are used to improve the quality of the

courses. Second, the faculty asks students to complete questionnaires.

These questionnaires contain standard questions, and the results are

published as statistics. We urge you to participate in these evaluation

activ-ities, as the results play an important role in the improvement of our

programmes.

2.1.8

Final Examintion and Graduation

Thesis project

The thesis project forms the last part of the MSc programme. In

consulta-tion with your supervisor, you will develop a plan for this project, using the

AAG afstudeerplan (in Dutch) or any suitable book on project management

(e.g. J.R. Meredith and S.J. Mantel. Project Management, a managerial

approach, Wiley; G. Wijnen et al. Projectmatig Werken, Spectrum [in

Dutch, available from ETV]). A copy of your plan should be submitted to the

MSc coordinator.

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Thesis committee

The thesis committee has three core members:

1. The chair, a full professor of the faculty

2. A full professor, associate or assistant professor of the faculty

3. A full professor, associate or assistant professor or an external expert

There may be additional members from the ranks of researchers, PhD

students and internal or external experts. One of the core members must

be from a different field and a member of the academic staff of a university.

The thesis supervisor must submit the composition of the thesis committee

to the Board of Examiners for approval at least three months before the

intended date of graduation. The MSc programme coordinator can assist

you in accomplishing this step in time.

Graduation

In consultation with your supervisor, you must apply for graduation no less

than 20 working days before the meeting of the appropriate Board of

Examiners.

Cum laude

The thesis committee can propose to award the degree with the

designa-tion ‘cum laude’. The chair of the thesis committee must then submit a

written proposal to the Board of Examiners, stating reasons why the

desig-nation should be awarded. The committee chair, your supervisor or both

should be prepared to appear before the Board of Examiners to explain the

proposal.

TU Delft Repository

Please make your Master’s thesis report available online at the Repository

before your register for the Master of Science degree audit.

You can do this at http://repository.tudelft.nl

What is the TU Delft Repository?

TU Delft Repository is the central digital source of public scientific

publica-tions (full text) at TU Delft. The TU Delft Library is responsible for the

organisation and management of the TU Delft Repository.

Would you like to know more about the TU Delft Repository?

Why not take a look at the TU Delft Repository’s website:

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2.1.9

Administrative Procedures During The Master’s

Degree Studies

Please take note of the following administrative procedures and deadlines

that you will be required to meet during the course of your MSc studies at

the faculty of EEMCS. By following these guidelines, you will avoid

unneces-sary delays.

Registration (before starting the MSc degree programme in

September or February)

Before starting the MSc degree programme, you must first register as a

student with the CSA (Central Student Administration). You will be

regis-tered for one of the following:

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A Master’s if you have a BSc degree that meets the prerequisites for the

MSc degree programme or if you have a Higher Professional Education

(HBO) degree and have completed the bridging programme (code M).

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A Pre-Master’s if you still need to obtain 15 credits in order to complete

the TU Delft BSc programme that allows you to transfer to the MSc

degree programme or if you have a Higher Professional Education

(HBO) degree and are starting the bridging programme (code PM or

SK).

If you are registered for a Pre-Master’s, you may take compulsory courses

and elective courses but you are not allowed to take any specialisation

courses. You are also not allowed to begin research or thesis work for your

MSc degree. Students who are currently registered for the Pre-Master’s will

automatically be registered for the Master’s once they have completed their

BSc programme. HBO students who have completed the bridging

programme should apply to the Board of Examiners* to request permission

to be registered for the Master’s. If you have not done this before, you

must also show your HBO diploma to CSA. Signed applications to the Board

of Examiners should be handed in to the secretaries in room HB03.110.

Choosing your track and meeting the MSc coordinator (September

or February)

Some MSc degree programmes require you to choose a track. To indicate

which track you intend to take within the MSc degree programme, please

complete the form which you received before starting the MSc degree

programme and return it to the faculty service desk in the EEMCS hall.

Once you have registered your choice of track, the Shared Service Centre

(SSC) will add the compulsory courses (not necessarily with results) to your

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you have indicated your choice of MSc degree programme and track, the

coordinator will invite you to an introductory meeting, which we

recom-mend you attend.

Selecting refresher and elective courses (September or February)

For some MSc degree programmes, the majority of courses offered in the

first quarter are compulsory. In other programmes, however, you may be

asked to select a couple of specialisation courses or elective courses for the

first quarter. If you have difficulty with this, make sure you contact the MSc

coordinator and ask for an early appointment to discuss your individual

study programme.

Individual Study Programme (start of your fourth quarter: April or

November)

We recommend you start collecting information on your thesis subject and

meet with your thesis supervisor as soon as possible. If you are still not

sure of the content of your Individual Study Programme (ISP), what your

thesis subject is or who your supervisor is by 1 April (or 1 November if you

started in February), contact the MSc coordinator for advice.

By 1 April (or 1 November), you should have handed in your ISP to the

Board of Examiners* for approval. The ISP lists all the study units that must

be completed in order to obtain your MSc degree.

Once your ISP has been approved:

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You cannot be refused the MSc degree on the basis of the contents of

your programme, provided you have fulfilled all the requirements for

each of the study units in your approved ISP.

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The research group of the full professor who signed your ISP will assist

you with your thesis work.

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You will be monitored and supported by the MSc coordinator and the

academic counsellor, who will have access to your complete and

approved ISP on the My TUDelft portal in Blackboard.

Your ISP is not fixed. If you change your mind, you may request that the

Board of Examiners approve changes to your ISP.

To apply for changes to your ISP, fill in the form which can be found at

www.tudelft.nl > studentportal > EWI > "direct to" forms. Alternatively,

you can follow the link in the Blackboard Community for students in your

MSc degree programme. Hand in the signed form to the secretaries in room

HB03.110 (the form must be signed by your thesis supervisor, the professor

responsible for the programme and the MSc coordinator).

This means that you will need to make sure that you see your MSc

coordi-nator at least once before 1 April. It is not unusual to meet with the MSc

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coordinator more often than once. The MSc coordinator would like to learn

about your background, ambitions and plans, and will give you useful

infor-mation on how to achieve your goals. If you are struggling with your

studies due to personal reasons such as fear of failing, a tendency to

procrastinate, concentration problems, homesickness, depression or

trauma, please do not hesitate to contact one of our academic counsellors.

Start your thesis work (second year, November or April)

In the second and final year of the MSc degree programme, you will start

the thesis project, which is the final part of the MSc degree programme.

Before starting the thesis project you must have completed your BSc

programme, or the required bridging programme, and the study units listed

in your ISP.

The thesis supervisor will want to see your ‘Thesis Entrance Permit’ (TEP)

as evidence that you have met the above criteria. You can request a Thesis

Entrance Permit from the Service Desk.

You must have completed all the study units in your ISP, except for the

thesis.

Since not all of the study units results may be processed when you request

the TEP, you will be given it only if no more than 18 EC worth of study units

are missing from your ISP

Please note that the thesis supervisor may impose additional conditions for

starting on the thesis work.

If you still do not have a thesis advisor by this time, please ask your MSc

coordinator to help you to find one.

Obtaining approval for the composition of your Thesis Committee

(at least three months before graduation)

At least three months before the expected graduation date, a list of the

proposed members of your Thesis Committee should be sent to the Board

of Examiners* for approval. This is the responsibility of your thesis

super-visor, who should coordinate matters with the full professor of the research

group. Your MSc coordinator may also be asked to assist. The form can be

found at www.tudelft.nl > student portal > EWI > "direct to" forms and

should be handed in to the secretaries in room HB03.110.

Applying for the final presentation, final examination and

gradua-tion ceremony (at least 20 working days before a meeting of the

Board of Examiners)

You need to apply for your final presentation and the final examination by

the Board of Examiners at least 15 working days before your final

presenta-tion, and 20 working days before the meeting of the Board of Examiners*.

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The form can be found at www.tudelft.nl > student portal > EWI > "direct

to" forms and should be handed in at the Service Desk.

Only once you have passed all the study units in your ISP (except the

thesis), will you be allowed to make your final presentation. This

informa-tion will be passed on to your daily supervisor by the Shared Service Centre

(SSC).

Your thesis result must be handed in to the SSC five working days before

the meeting of the Board of Examiners*.

Also, make sure that your Master’s thesis report is available online at the

Repository five working days before the meeting of the Board of

Exam-iners*. Please do this at http://library.tudelft.nl.

The Board of Examiners will assess whether you have met all the

require-ments for obtaining a MSc degree.

To apply for the final presentation and graduation, you need to hand in a

form. The forms can be found at www.tudelft.nl > student portal > EWI >

"direct to" forms.

* The Board of Examiners meets at least four times a year and always at

least ten working days before the graduation ceremony. The exact dates

can be found on www.tudelft.nl > student portal > EWI > "direct to"

Exam-ination dates and diploma ceremonies. Requests to the Board of Examiners

cannot be sent by e-mail since they must be signed by you.

2.1.10

Service Desk

The Service Desk is the contact for students and professors for the

following:

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obtaining hardcopy studyguides

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obtaining forms for graduation

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obtaining transcripts

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submitting marks sheets (in addition to electronic entry)

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student certificates

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answering students’ questions (e.g. concerning the Examination

Regis-tration System [TAS])

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making appointments with academic counsellors

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The Service Desk can be contacted:

At the desk: On the ground floor

By E-mail: [email protected]

By phone: (015-27) 89803

2.1.11

Academic Counsellors

Academic Counsellors

The Student Service Desk staff and the academic counsellors are there to

help you find answers to many questions. This may vary from providing

standard information about the degree programme to arranging help with

private matters that may affect your studies.

Studying obviously does not always come easily. For example:

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You may want to study, but can’t get started; you can’t concentrate.

z

After your initial enthusiasm, you may start to lose interest in your

programme.

z

You are overly concerned with the enormous (in your perception)

conse-quences of failing to do well in your programme.

z

You suffer from dyslexia, RSI or some other condition.

z

You are homesick.

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You need some kind of help concerning a quite simple question.

The Academic Counsellor is the first person to consult about such

study-related questions. In some cases, students have personal problems that

they would like to discuss, particularly if the problems are affecting their

studies. If your problems seem very serious, the Academic Counsellor can

refer you to other professionals, including the student psychologist. Finally,

the Academic Counsellor can help you find solutions that can minimise any

delays in your studies.

The Academic Counsellors at the Faculty of EEMCS are:

Mrs. J.M.A. Kooijman, MSc;

Mrs. G. Rijnbeek, MSc;

E-mail: [email protected]

Additional information is available on the following website:

http://www.campus.ewi.tudelft.nl -> Academic Counsellors

Please contact the Faculty Service Desk, which is located in the main hall

opposite the elevators, to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rijnbeek or

Mrs. Kooijman: Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89803;