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Every effort has been made by the faculty in putting together this guide. How-ever, 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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1 UniversityProfile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.1 Education & Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.2 TU Delft Central Student Administration (CSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.3 Shared Service Centrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.4 Service Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121.5 BLACKBOARD - Virtual learning environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121.6 OSIRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131.7 The TU Delft Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131.8 Self-study spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141.9 Student Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141.10 Student & Career Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151.11 Handicapped student facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161.12 Sports and Cultural Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161.13 The ombudsman for students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171.14 Health & Safety, University Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . 171.15 VSSD - Delft Student Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181.16 Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191.17 Medical Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201.18 MoTiv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201.19 Public Lecture Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211.20 Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211.21 Useful web addresses TU Delft: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2 The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232.1 EEMCS – Faculty Facts and Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242.1.1 Directors of Education, Studies and Programme coordinators . . 252.1.2 Master’s Degree Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262.1.3 Teaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272.1.4 Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282.1.5 Academic Counsellors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302.1.6 InternationalandInternshipOfficeEEMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302.1.7 Teaching Formats and Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312.1.8 Assessment and ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) . . . . 322.1.9 Programme Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332.1.10 Service Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332.1.11 Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342.1.12 Student Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342.1.13 Laboratory Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352.1.14 Study area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35


2.1.15 Books and Lecture Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352.1.16 Computing Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352.1.17 /Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362.1.18 Prayer Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362.1.19 Lecture and Examination Timetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362.1.20 Notice boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382.1.21 Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382.1.22 Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392.1.23 Cultural Aspects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.2 Useful Web Addresses EEMCS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443.1.1 Study load and duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443.1.2 Programme structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443.1.3 The thesis project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453.1.4 Individual exam programme (IEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453.1.5 Examination requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463.1.6 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463.1.7 Compositionofthestudyprogrammeandthefinal

examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463.1.8 Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473.2 Entry requirements for courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513.3 Contravention, changes and implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513.3.1 Contravening the regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513.3.2 Changes to the regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513.3.3 Transitional regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523.4 Study progress checks and reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533.4.1 Study progress checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533.5.1 TU Delft Repository . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533.6 Useful Web Addresses General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4 MSc Applied Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554.1 The Master of Science programme in Applied Mathematics . . . 564.1.1 Composition of the Master’s degree programme 2009 . . . . . . . 564.1.2 Common core courses (21 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564.1.3 Orientation courses (12 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574.1.4 Internship (12 or 18 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574.1.5 Courses in Computational Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . . 584.1.6 Courses in Probability, Risk and Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594.2 Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme in Computer

Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE) . . . . . . . . . . 60


4.2.1 First year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604.2.2 Core courses (42 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604.2.3 Preparatory courses (18 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614.2.4 Second year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614.2.5 Computational Fluid Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614.2.6 Numerical Linear Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.2.7 Elective courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.2.8 Thesis project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624.3 Bridging programmes for professional education graduates . . . 634.4 Programme transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634.5 ExitQualificationsoftheMaster’sprogrammeinApplied

Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634.6 MSc programme coordinator AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 644.7 Useful Web Addresses AM: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

5 MSc Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655.1 The Master of Science programme in Computer Engineering . . 665.1.1 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Computer

Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665.1.2 General Electives and Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685.2 Adjusted Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705.2.1 Bridging programmes for professional education graduates . . . 705.3 ExitQualificationsoftheMasterprogrammeinComputer

Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725.4 MSc programme coordinator CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735.5 Useful Web Addresses CE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6 MSc Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756.1 The Master of Science programme in Computer Science . . . . . 766.1.1 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Computer

Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766.1.2 Composition of the track Bioinformatics (BI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766.1.3 Composition of the track Information Architecture (IA) . . . . . . 776.1.4 Composition of the track Media and Knowledge Engineering

(MKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786.1.5 Composition of the track Software Technology (ST) . . . . . . . . 806.1.6 Composition of the EIT master’s programme in ICT

Innovation-Digital Media Technology (DMT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826.2 Adjusted Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 836.2.1 Bridging programmes for professional education graduates . . . 836.3 Programme transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846.3.1 Course substitution list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84


6.4 ExitQualificationsoftheMaster’sprogramme Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6.5 MSc programme coordinator CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866.6 Useful Web Addresses CS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

7 MSc Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877.1 The Master of Science programme in Electrical Engineering . . . 887.1.1 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Electrical

Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 887.1.2 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in

Telecommunications & Sensing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 887.1.3 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in

Microelectronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 927.1.4 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Electrical

Sustainable Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947.1.5 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Signals

and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 977.1.6 General Electives and Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1007.2 Adjusted Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1027.2.1 Bridging programmes for professional education graduates . . 1027.3 Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in European Wind

Energy Master (EWEM), Electrical Sustainable Energy Track . . 1047.4 ExitQualificationsoftheMaster’sprogrammeinElectrical

Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1067.5 MSc programme coordinator EE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1077.6 Useful Web Addresses EE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

8 MSc Embedded Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1098. What is the 3TU.Federation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1108.2 The Master of Science programme in Embedded Systems . . . 1128.2.1 Composition of the Master’s degree programme in . . . . . . . . 1128.3 Adjusted Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1168.3.1 Programme for Professional Education Graduates . . . . . . . . . 1168.3.2 Compositionofflexiblestudyprogrammes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1178.4 Interim examinations; entry requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1178.5 Transitional ruling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1188.5.1 Interim examinations for old study programme . . . . . . . . . . . 1188.5.2 Transition to a new programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1188.6 ExitQualificationsoftheMaster’sprogrammeinEmbedded

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1188.7 MSc programme coordinator ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1198.8 Useful Web Addresses ES: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119


9 Adjusted programmes and extra options . . . . . . . . . . . . 1219.1 Flexible study programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1229.2 Honours programme Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1229.2.1 Honours programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1229.3 Teaching degree (TULO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1239.4 Technology in sustainable development annotation (TiDO) . . 1239.5 Master Annotation Entrepreneurship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1249.6 TUD Design Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1259.7 Foreign Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1269.8 Useful Web Addresses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

10 Graduation policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

11 Map of TU Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

12 Year planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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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. The courses are intrinsically challenging because of the direct connection with urgent societal themes, particularly in the area of sustainability.The study programmes are didactically inspiring through the use of active edu-cational methods to give our students as much creative freedom as possible. TU Delftseesitsstudentsasitsfuturealumni,alumniwhocanbeflexiblydeployedand can take up a prominent position on the international labour market. The programmeleadingtothequalificationofDelftengineerisanA-brandworld-wide. To maintain this quality guarantee, TU Delft is constantly developing its curriculum, both intrinsically and didactically.The university also collaborates closely with national and international universi-ties, research institutes and partners in industry. These ties are a means for our students to gain valuable and relevant knowledge and experience, providing them with the building blocks for a successful future career.

TU Delft (Technische Universiteit Delft)

Visitor address Mekelweg 52628 CC Delft

Postal addressPostbus 52600 AA DelftTel.: +31 (0)15 27 89111 (switchboard)Fax: +31 (0)15 27 86522E-mail: [email protected] (enquiries)Website: www.tudelft.nl

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Education & Student Affairs

The Education & Student Affairs department provides support in all educational activities: administration, student guidance, support for foreign students, sports, culture and international projects.

Jaffalaan 9A (visitor entrance on Mekelweg)2628 BX DelftTel.: +31 (0)15 27 84670Fax: +31 (0)15 27 87233


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E-mail: [email protected]: www.student.tudelft.nl

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TU Delft Central Student Administration (CSA)

Annual Enrolment: www.csa.tudelft.nlEnrolment Re-enrolment WithdrawalTuition and examination fee Graduation Support Scheme Other information and forms

Visitor addressThe CSA desk is located in the Education & Student Affairs building.Jaffalaan 9A (visitor entrance on Mekelweg)2628 BX DelftOpening hours: Monday through Friday from 9.00 to 17.00 except for public hol-idays, Friday May 18, Monday December 24 and Monday December 31 2012.

Postal addressCSA TU DelftPostbus 52600 AA DelftTel.: +31 (0)15 27 84249Fax: +31 (0)15) 27 86457E-mail: [email protected]

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Shared Service Centrum

The SSC covers educational administration and study progress administration.Contact Information:

Account group 1: +31 (0)15 27 89826EEMCS [email protected] [email protected]

Account group 2: +31 (0)15 27 89825Architecture [email protected]


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IDE [email protected] [email protected]

Account group 3: +31 (0)15 27 89827CEG [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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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 facil-ity services, such as:• Hardcopy study guides• Transcripts• Turning in mark sheets• Certificatesforstudents(suchasforcompletionofprogrammecomponents,

marks or study credits for purposes of switching to another programme or a credit-related/achievement-related grant

• Degree audit application• Questions on the TAS examination registration system.

More information, including opening times, can be found on www.servicepunt.tudelft.nl

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BLACKBOARD - Virtual learning environment

Blackboard is TU Delft’s virtual learning environment. All TU Delft students regis-tered in the student enrolment system OSIRIS, all teaching staff and other per-sonnel 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,youwillfindtherelevantinformationonstudyingandworkingatTUDelft.

Tel.:+31 (0)15 27 89194Website: http://blackboard.tudelft.nlSupport: www.blackboard-support.tudelft.nl


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OSIRIS

OSIRIS is an application for managing study information. OSIRIS is used by teachers for submitting grades; study advisors can get overviews of progress of individual students and students can follow their own academic progress.Website: http://blackboard.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 Nether-lands. The Library selects, manages, processes and provides relevant informa-tion for your studies from in and outside the Netherlands. Much of the informa-tion is digital.

Stop searching, start finding!Duringyourcourse,youwillfindthattheVirtualKnowledgeCentre(VKC)ofyour programme will come in very useful.TheVKCistheidealplacetostartwhenlookingforinformationinyourfield,asitprovides‘virtuallyallknowledgeinyourfield’.LearnaboutyourVKCat http://vkc.library.tudelft.nl .

The digital windowAtwww.library.tudelft.nlyouwillfindnotjustinformationonspecificsubjects,but also practical information about the Library, the online catalogue, databases, works of reference, internet sources, instructions and maps. There are also arti-cles, PhD theses, reports, graduation dissertations, lecture notes, patents and other TU Delft publications at http://repository.tudelft.nl.Ifyouarelookingforspecificinformation,orifyouhaveaquestion,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 channelsYou 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 answeredimmediately.DuringofficehoursyoucanchattoaLibraryemployee,whocanalsobrowsealongwithyou.Theemployeeisthenabletohelpyoufind


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specificsourcesbypointingoutinformationwiththecursor.Theanswerstosome 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 oneofourbranches.Youcanfindthemonwww.library.tudelft.nl

EasyIf 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, study-ing with or without a computer, meeting, and making copies. The opening times of the Library are extended yet further during examination periods. TheCentralBranchisalsowhereyouwillfindtheTrésor,thetreasurehousewithunique,fragileandvaluableitems.TheTrésorcanbevisitedbyappoint-ment (http://tresor.library.tudelft.nl).

Central LibraryPrometheusplein 12628 ZC DelftTel.: +31 (0)15 27 85678E-mail: [email protected]

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Self-study spaces

Specially set up self-study spaces are available to you in the faculties and library forindependentstudy.Youwillfindtheseself-studyspacesinseparatespacesand in the foyers of the buildings. Many self-study spaces are equipped with laptop connections.

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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 require-ments, guarantee months, enrolment, student/staff representation, Ombudsman regulations and codes of conduct. The charter can be consulted on:www.studentenstatuut.tudelft.nlQuestions about the student charter should be addressed to one of the Student & Career Support student counsellors:Tel.: +31 (0)15 27 88004E-mail: [email protected]


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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 assistance with: legal issues, scholarships/grantsandfinancialsupport,psycho-socialsupport,helpwithstud-ies and career orientation on the labour market.

At the desk in the Education & Student Affairs building at Jaffalaan 9a (Mekel-weg entrance), you can make an appointment with a student counsellor or stu-dent psychologist, or obtain more information about the information centre.

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 psy-chologist without an appointment. Please report to the desk when you come to attend the open consultation. Additionally, Student & Career Support will also appreciateaphonecallore-mailtolettheofficeknowthatyouarecoming.

At Student & Career Support you can also attend workshops and trainings such as Constructive Thinking, Relaxing, Mind Mapping, Applications, Studying with Dyslexia, and Personal Effectiveness. For more information, see www.smart-studie.tudelft.nl.OnthegroundfloorattheEducation&StudentAffairsdesk,youwillalsofindthe Information Centre (open from 9.00 to 17.00), where you can go for infor-mation about your academic or future professional career. The Information Cen-tre can provide information on subjects such as university and higher profes-sional education programmes, study and career choices, studies abroad, exchangeprogrammes,summercourses,financialaid/grantsandlanguagecourses. 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 DelftTel.: +31 (0)15 27 88004E-mail: [email protected]: www.studentandcareersupport.tudelft.nl


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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 stu-dentsorstudentswithachronicillness,whetherfinanciallyorbyprovidingspe-cial 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.Mostfieldsandpitchesarelitforeveningplay.

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

• Vocal and instrumental musical groups.• Use of musical instruments, including pianos, drum sets, saxophones and

guitars.

TU Delft Sports CentreMekelweg 82628 CD DelftTel.: +31 (0) 15 27 82443E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sc.tudelft.nl

TU Delft Cultural CentreMekelweg 102628 CD DelftTel: +31 (0) 15 27 83988E-mail:[email protected] Website: www.sc.tudelft.nl


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The ombudsman for students

If you disagree with how your complaint has been dealt with by the Central Complaints Point, you can refer it to the ombudsman for students, Mr E.P.M. Moors. He acts as an independent intermediary between the complainant and the subject of the complaint. He can also issue recommendations to the relevant finalauthorityonthesematters,i.e.theExecutiveBoardorthedeanofthefac-ulty.

Technische Universiteit DelftOmbudsman for students, Mr E.P.M. MoorsJaffalaan 9A2628 BX DelftE-mail: [email protected]. 015 – 27 88004

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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 conditions legislation (‘ARBO legislation’) in place governing safety standards and rules of conduct.TUDelftalsohasspecificenvironmental,health&safetyrules.

Basic rulesStudents may not enter technical areas. Performance of actions and experiments 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 assign-ment and contact the Health & Safety Adviser concerning the matter.

Undesirable behaviour Aggression, sexual intimidation, threats, pestering and discrimination are consid-ered undesirable behaviour and are not tolerated. Undesirable behaviour can be reportedtotheExecutiveBoard.Youcanalsocontactyourfaculty’sconfidentialadviser, who can handle complaints discretely.


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Smoking prohibitedTU Delft is a non-smoking institution. Smoking is not permitted anywhere except in the smoking areas and locations where smoking is temporarily permitted. Vio-lation 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 confidentialadviser.

Computer workIntensive computer work can lead to neck and upper body problems. These con-ditions 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 isverydifficulttocureandshouldbeavoidedatallcosts.Makesureyourwork-ing 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 ServicesTU Delft has a University Emergency Services organisation. The members of the University Emergency Services organisation are known to the staff. They per-formfirstaidandactintheeventofanemergencyAnytimeyouareinjured,always seek treatment. Always report any accidents or near-accidents to Univer-sity Emergency Services.Intheeventoffire,awork-relatedaccidentoradangeroussituation,followthese rules:• A ‘slow whoop’ siren over the public address system indicates that an alarm

has been sounded.Follow the instructions immediately.• Get yourself to safety and warn others.• Intheeventoffire,activateafirealarm.• In the event of an emergency, dial the emergency number (112) on a land

line and answer the questions.• 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 Stu-dent Union, and as its name suggests its purpose is to represent the interests of


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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.

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.

VSSDLeeghwaterstraat 422628CA DelftTel:+31 (0)15 27 82050E-mail: [email protected]: www.VSSD.nl

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Accommodation

TU Delft has a contract with accommodation organisation DUWO for the housing of foreign students and guests. The contracts with the students/guests or for-eignstudentsarefixed-termcontractswiththeoptionofextension.Applicationsforhousingwillbegrantedona‘firstcomefirstserved’basis.

Visitors addressStichting DUWOKanaalweg 42628 EB Delft

Postal addressPostbus 542600 AB DelftTel.: +31 (0)15 21 92200E-mail: [email protected]: 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.FindinghousinginDelftisdifficult,andfindingcheaphousingisevenharder,sostart looking as early as possible!


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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.

SGZBeukenlaan 42612 VC Delft

GPs: Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 35358E-mail: [email protected]

Vaccinations: Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 21507E-mail: [email protected]

Psychologists: Tel.: +31 (0)15 21 33426E-mail: [email protected]: www.sgz.nl

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MoTiv

MoTiv is a church organisation at TU Delft. Its aim is to engender motivation, inspiration and passion in those who choose a profession in technology. Partici-pants 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 pas-toralcoaching.Forthoseseekingreflection,thereisanEcumenicalchurchser-vice every Sunday at 11.15 at Noordeinde 4.

Voorstraat 602611 JS DelftTel.: +31 (0)15 21 23421


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E-mail: [email protected]: 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. 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 pro-gramme can also be found on www.sg.tudelft.nl. Studium GeneraleAdresPrometheusplein 12628 ZC DelftPostadresPostbus 982600 MG DelftTelefoon: 015 27 85235Fax: 015 27 88830E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.sg.tudelft.nl

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Delta

Delta is TU Delft’s information and opinion journal, published by a journalisti-cally independent editorial board.

Delta Editorial BoardUniversity Library, room 0.18 – 0. 20Prometheusplein 12628 ZC Delft


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Postal address:Postbus 1392600 AC DelftTel.: +31 (0)15 27 84848 (Monday - Thursday)E-mail: [email protected]: www.delta.tudelft.nl

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Useful web addresses TU Delft:

• Student portal: http://studenten.tudelft.nl• Blackboard (OSIRIS): http://blackboard.tudelft.nl• Studyguide: http://studiegids.tudelft.nl

• TU Delft: http://www.tudelft.nl • Education and Student affairs: www.student.tudelft.nl• TUD Central Student Administration: www.csa.tudelft.nl• TU Delft Library: http://library.tudelft.nl• Sports and Cultural Centre: www.sc.tudelft.nl

• Studying at the TU Delft: http://www.studyat.tudelft.nl• E&SA Idea Line: http://www.ideeenlijnOS.tudelft.nl• Student & Career Support: www.studentandcareersupport.tudelft.nl• Student Charter: www.studentenstatuut.tudelft.nl• Delta: www.delta.tudelft.nl• Accommodation: www.duwo.nl• Medical Care: www.sgz.nl• MoTiv: www.motiv.tudelft.nl• Studium Generale: www.sg.tudelft.nl• Graduate School: www.graduateschool.tudelft.nl

• VSSD: www.vssd.nl• ORAS: www.oras.tudelft.nl

• Delftsche Management Studentenvereniging (DMS): http://www.dmsso-ciety.tudelft.nl

2The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science


The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science2

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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 enterprising, respon-sible 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 the-ories and methods that were developed in-house and that have spawned a wealthoftechnologyinthefield.

The faculty offers three BSC degree programmes:• Electrical Engineering• Applied Mathematics• Computer Science

EachofthefiveMaster’sdegreeprogrammesthatweoffertiesintooneormore 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: • Applied Mathematics• Computer Engineering• Computer Science, with the tracks: Software Technology, Information

Architecture, Media and Knowledge Engineering and Bioinformatics• Electrical Engineering, with the tracks: Electrical Sustainable Engineering,

Microelectronics, Telecommunications and Signals and Systems.• Embedded Systems

AddressFaculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer ScienceManagement SupportTel : +31 (0)15 27 84568 en +31 (0)15 27 87675Fax : +31 (0)15 27 87022E-mail : [email protected] Address : Mekelweg 4, 2628 CD DelftPostal address : Postbus 5031, 2600 GA DelftWebsite : www.eemcs.tudelft.nl



Opening hours from Monday to Friday: 07.00h - 22.30h. Saturday and Sunday: access only with an authorised campus card from 10:00 to 19:30.

Public transportFrom station Delft, take RET bus 40 (to Rotterdam CS) and get off the bus at busstop “Cornelis Drebbelweg” From station Delft, take bus 69 (to TU Zuid) and get off the bus at busstop “Stieltjesweg”From station Delft take bus 121 (to Zoetermeer, Centrum West) and get off the bus at busstop “AULA”

By carHighway A13 (The Hague - Rotterdam)Exit 10: Delft ZuidExit: TU-wijk.Park at back side of building (Feldmannweg)

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Directors of Education, Studies and Programme coordinators

The Director of Education at EEMCS:Dr.ir. J.F.M. Tonino, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85807E-mail: [email protected] Director of Education is responsible for the faculty’s educational activities and the development of policies and plans outlining future developments in the fieldofeducation.

Directors of Studies:The directors of studies are responsible for the organisation, content and quality of the teaching and for preparing policy plans for the future of the programmes.

Electrical EngineeringDr.ir. N.P. van der Meijs, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86258E-mail: [email protected]

Computer science Dr. E.A. Hendriks, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86269E-mail: [email protected]



Applied Mathematics Dr. H.P. Lopuhaa, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85129E-mail: [email protected]

Embedded Systems Dr.ir. J.F.M. Tonino, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85807E-mail: [email protected]

Programme Coordinators: Dr. J. Caussin, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 87144E-mail: [email protected] ES

Dr. A. Coetzee, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85198E-mail: [email protected] AM, MSc CE, MSc CS and MSc EE

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Master’s Degree Coordinator

Your master coordinator is a member of the academic staff who is appointed to you upon your arrival in Delft. The master coordinator is responsible for over-seeing your academic process and is expected to take an interest in your gen-eral welfare, providing advice, encouragement and support when necessary.

Master Coordinators

Applied MathematicsDr.ir. M.B. van Gijzen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82519E-mail: [email protected]

BioinformaticsProf.dr.ir. M.J.T. Reinders, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86424E-mail: [email protected]

Computer EngineeringDr.ir. A.J. van Genderen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86217E-mail: [email protected]

Electrical Sustainable EngineeringL.M. Ramirez Elizondo, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81848E-mail: [email protected]



Embedded SystemsDr.ir. A.J. van Genderen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86217E-mail: [email protected]

Information Architecturedr.ir. A.J.H. Hidders, Tel: + 31 (0)15 27 89504E-mail: [email protected]

Media and Knowledge EngineeringDr. E.A. Hendriks, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86269E-mail: [email protected]

MicroelectronicsDr.ir. A. Bossche, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86049E-mail: [email protected]

Signals & SystemsDr.ir. R. Heusdens, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83544E-mail: [email protected]

Software TechnologySee: http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropleidingen/ or the digital study guide http://www.studiegids.tudelft.nl/.

Telecommunications & Sensing Systems Dr.ir. G.J.M. Janssen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86736E-mail: [email protected]

For the most recent contact information you can check the following website: http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropleidingen/

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Teaching Staff

The teaching staff consists of PhD students, assistant professors, associate pro-fessors and professors.



2.1.4

Committees

The Education CommitteeDutch law requires each programme of study to have a Board of Studies consist-ing of at least six members. Half of the members of these committees are stu-dents,andhalfaremembersofthescientificstaff.TheBoardofStudiespro-vides advice concerning the implementation of the Course and Examination Reg-ulations. It also advises the Dean and the Directors of Studies on educational matters.

Committees of Education with their chairs:

Applied Mathematics (OCW)Dr. C. Kraaikamp, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81910E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. A.M. Brouwer-Mooser, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81923E-mail: [email protected]

Computer Engineering & Embedded Systems (OCCEES)Prof.dr. K.G. Langendoen , Tel +31 (0)15 27 87666E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. N. Fousert, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534E-mail: [email protected]

Computer Science (OCI)Dr. M.M. de Weerdt, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 84516E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. C.A.M. Slieker-Duifhuis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86350E-mail: [email protected]

Electrical Engineering (OCE)Prof.dr. O. Yarovyi, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82496E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. N. Fousert, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534E-mail: [email protected]

The Board of ExaminersThe 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 assess-ment. It provides advice concerning the content of the ‘Regulations and Guide-lines for the Board of Examiners’. The subcommittees are responsible for organ-ising and coordinating all examinations. They are authorised to approve devia-tionsfromofficialregulations,includingexemptionsandchangestoeducationalprogrammes requested by individual students.

Chair of the Board of Examiners:Prof.dr.ir. H.J. Sips, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81670E-mail: [email protected] Contact Mrs. N. Fousert, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534E-mail: [email protected]

Subcommittees with their chairs:

Applied MathematicsProf.dr.ir. A.W. Heemink Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85813E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. A.M. Brouwer-Mooser, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81923E-mail: [email protected]

Computer Engineering and Embedded SystemsDr.ir. F.A. Kuipers, Tel +31 (0)15 27 81347 E-mail: [email protected] Contact Mrs. N. Fousert, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534E-mail: [email protected]

Computer Science and Media and Knowledge Engineering Prof.dr.ir. G.J.P.M. Houben Tel +31 (0)15 27 85953E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. C.A.M. Slieker-Duifhuis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86350E-mail: [email protected]

Electrical EngineeringProf.ir. L. van der Sluis, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85782E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. N. Fousert, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 88534E-mail: [email protected]



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Academic Counsellors

The Student Service Desk staff and the academic counsellors are there to help youfindanswerstomanyquestions.Thismayvaryfromprovidingstandardinformation about the degree programme to arranging help with private matters that may affect your studies.

Studying obviously does not always come easily. For example: • You may want to study, but can’t get started; you can’t concentrate.• After your initial enthusiasm, you may start to lose interest in your

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

consequences of failing to do well in your programme.• You suffer from dyslexia, RSI or some other condition.• You are homesick.• You need some kind of help concerning a quite simple question.

TheAcademicCounselloristhefirstpersontoconsultaboutsuchstudy-relatedquestions. In some cases, students have personal problems that they would like to discuss, particularly if the problems are affecting their studies. If your prob-lems seem very serious, the Academic Counsellor can refer you to other profes-sionals, including the student psychologist. Finally, the Academic Counsellor can helpyoufindsolutionsthatcanminimiseanydelaysinyourstudies.

The Academic Counsellors at the Faculty of EEMCS are:Mrs. J.M.A. Kooijman, MSc; Mrs. G. Rijnbeek, MSc; E-mail: [email protected] information is available on the following website: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-academic-counsellors/Please contact the Faculty Service Desk, which is located in the main hall oppo-site the elevators, to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Rijnbeek or Mrs. Kooij-man: Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89803; E-mail: [email protected].

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International and Internship Office EEMCS

TheInternationalandInternshipOfficeEEMCScoversallaspectsrelatedtointernationalisation. It provides primary information for foreign students, exchange students and guest lecturers who visit our faculty. It also supports and advises staff and management in preparing and implementing their international



policy, and contributes to the further development of faculty policies. In addi-tion,theInternationalandInternshipOfficeensuresoptimalcommunicationandcoordination of international activities within the faculty and between faculty and central university departments.

Staff International and Internship Office EEMCS:Dr.A.(Anita)Coetzee,CoordinatorInternationalandInternshipOfficeRoom LB 02.150 (Wednesdays closed)T: +31 (0)15 27 83506E: exchange: [email protected] internship: [email protected] msc: [email protected]: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/ewi/international-and-internship-office-eemcs/

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Teaching Formats and Attendance

Study units can have the following formats:• LectureA lecture held by a professor or other staff member for a (large) group of stu-dents• InstructionWorking 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.• TutorialsA staff member discusses a number of typical exercises. Each student works individually and tries to complete the exercises in advance.• Guided self-studyStudents work independently on a subject, without lectures, instruction or tuto-rials. A staff member is available for guidance.• ProjectStudentsworkeitheringroupsorindividuallyonascientificortechnicalprob-lem. The objective is to apply their knowledge to solving a complex problem within a restricted time.• Problem-oriented educationStudents 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.• Laboratory workStudents perform experimental work in a laboratory guided by an assistant.



• ResearchStudents perform experimental or theoretical work on a new subject within one of the research groups.• AttendanceDuring teaching periods, students are expected to attend the lectures and tutori-als. Attendance at the laboratory practicals is mandatory. Given the intensity of the MSc programme, we strongly advise against taking a leave of absence dur-ing these teaching periods, as such absences can result in missing essential lec-tures. The faculty is not responsible for delays in study progress resulting from such actions, and they will not take remedial action.

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Assessment and ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)

AssessmentMarks 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 exam 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!

ECTSThe European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme.Theseobjectivesarepreferablyspecifiedintermsoflearningout-comes and competences to be acquired. The key features of EC are as follows: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 activities.Credits in EC are allocated to all study units within a study programme (e.g. courses,internships,thesiswork);theyreflectthequantityofworkeachcompo-nent 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 marksStudent 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 prac-tical work, marks are sometimes replaced by verbal descriptions.

Dutch Marking system10 point Quality assessment9,5 - 10 Excellent8,5 - 9 Very Good7,5 - 8 Good6,5 - 7 More than satisfactory6 Satisfactory4.5 - 5.5 Nearly satisfactory3.5 - 4 Unsatisfactory1 - 3 Very poor

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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 pro-gramme in two ways. Firstly, 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 of Studies. The results are used to improve the quality of the courses. Secondly, 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 activities, as the results play an important role in the improvement of our programmes.

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Service Desk

The Service Desk is the primary point of contact for students, staff members and visitors. You are welcome here for questions or support on FMRE (Facility Management and Real Estate), ICT (Information and Communications Technol-ogy) and E&SA (Education and & Student Affairs).



The Service Desk can be contacted:http://servicepunt.tudelft.nl.Atthedesk:OnthegroundfloorBy E-mail: [email protected] phone: (015-27) 89803

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Harassment

Harassment is inappropriate behaviour (e.g. teasing, mocking, gossiping, bully-ing, sexual or racial intimidation, violence and discrimination). The key compo-nent of such behaviour is intimidation (whether physical or psycho-logical) that creates an ongoing pattern of harassment and abuse. If you are confronted with any kind of unwanted behaviour, please immediately consult our harassment officer,Mrs.MariondeVlieger,tel.+31(0)152786180.Theharassmentofficerwillworkwithyoutodecidehowtoproceed.Suchsitua-tionsareobviouslyhandledinstrictconfidence.Additionalinformationisavail-able on the following website: www.tudelft.nl/ongewenstgedrag or www.confidentialadvisor.tudelft.nl

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Student Societies

The faculty has two student societies, which primarily organise social events such as excursions. The societies also monitor the quality and content of the programmes. To experience faculty life to the full, join the Electrotechnische Ver-eeninging (ETV) or Christiaan Huygens (CH).Additional information is available on the following website: • ETV: http://www.etv.tudelft.nl• CH: http://www.ch.tudelft.nl

University and Faculty Student CouncilsThere is a University Student Council and a Faculty Student Council (FSR). Mem-bers of both councils are elected each year. Members of the University Student Council are elected from the entire student body, and candidates for the Faculty Student Council are part of a degree programme offered by the faculty. These councils have some formal rights, including the right of approval for the pro-gramme’s curricula. Ask your student society for details.



2.1.13

Laboratory Classes

Practical work by and for the EWI-Faculty may take place on several locations. For more information: http://practica.ewi.tudelft.nl

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Study area

Thereisastudyareaonthesecondfloorofthehigh-risebuilding.Studentsarewelcome to come and use this facility which has more than 100 work-spaces. There are workplaces with desktop computers and workplaces where they can plug in their own laptop, lounge workplaces, laptop chairs, seating in the read-ing area and workspaces in two closed project rooms.

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Books and Lecture Notes

Most lecturers provide students with a list of books and supplementary reading; this information is also posted on Blackboard. Almost all textbooks are available in the Central Library. The faculty library also holds copies of the more com-monly used textbooks. Reasonably priced textbooks and other materials (e.g. calculators, disks, printer suplies) can be purchased from the umbrella student society (VSSD). The student associations ETV and CH also sell the most popular, subject-specifictextbooksatreducedprices.

Ordering study materials through BlackboardAt the Delft University of Technology, readers and lecture notes can be ordered on the Internet. One direct advantage is that you can order your study materials at any time, wherever you may be, and have them delivered to your home after payment. It is also possible to pick up your order on the campus. The site for ordering readers is located within the Delft University of Technology Blackboard system (http://blackboard.tudelft.nl). You will automatically receive a NetID and password after you have registered at the Delft University of Technol-ogy.

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Computing Facilities

All new students are automatically registered to use the university’s computing facilities. The faculty provides each student with an e-mail account. We will send new students a letter containing additional information about these matters. The



university facilitates the use of computers by supplying software, low-cost cam-pus-licensed software and fast network connections in student houses.Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89803E-mail: [email protected]: http://servicepunt.tudelft.nl.You can use the workstations provided in the main hall and the faculty library, or bring a laptop and use the Wireless network all over the campus. The central library of Delft University of Technology and Building 35 at Cornelis Drebbelweg 5 also offer many computer work stations.

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/Pub

/Pub is the place where students and staff of the faculty meet at the end of the day for drinks and small talk. Besides social events, such as parties, movies, watching soccer matches, herring parties and the Beaujolais party in November, it is possible to book the /Pub for e.g. graduation parties during the week, excluding weekends.

Location: EEMCS basementOpening hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 16:00-19:00 hrsTel: +31 (0)15 27 84854

Contact: [email protected]: +31 (0)15 27 85365www.etv.tudelft.nl/pub/

2.1.18

Prayer Room

A prayer room is located in Room LB00.501, in the basement of the low-rise building.

2.1.19

Lecture and Examination Timetables

Lecture timetablesThe lecture timetable lists all educational activities such as lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes for each hour of the day. They also give the locations and the name of the teacher. The timetables are available online at roosters.tudelft.nl or https://mytimetable.tudelft.nl/



Examination timetablesThe examination timetables list the dates, times and locations of all the written examinations for each examination period. Please note: the location will be announced 1 week beforehand via OSIRIS. The examination timetables are also available online at roosters.tudelft.nl or https://mytimetable.tudelft.nl

Registering for an examination1. Registration to take part in a written examination is done by entering the

required data into the examination registration system no later than 14 cal-endar days (that is, not working days) before the examination.

2. Students may submit a request to register for an examination after the deadline mentioned in subsection 1 has passed but no later than two work-ing days before the examination in question, at the central examination desk. The request will be honoured providing that places are available at the time of registration in the room or rooms where the examination is sched-uled to take place.

3. In the case of circumstances beyond a student’s control, whereby the stu-dent is unable to register for the examination, the Board of Examiners can still permit the student to participate in the examination.

4. The following applies upon entering the examination room:a. only students with valid proof of identity will be admitted to the exami-

nation. The following will be accepted as proof of identity: campus card, passport, identity card or driving licence.

b. students will only be admitted to the examination with a valid examina-tion ticket and/or if they are included in the list of participants.

5. In the case of wrongful participation in an examination, in principle the examination work will be considered to be invalid and the work will not yet be evaluated.

6. The Board of Examiners can decide to declare invalid examination work to be valid and to have it evaluated.

There is a central desk for questions regarding on registering and unregistering for exams:[email protected]. On the website www.examdesk.tudelft.nl stu-dentcanfindtheinformationaboutwhattodowhentheyaretoolatetositintheexamorhowtofindtheirexamticket.



Registering for practicals1. Registration for practicals will take place in the manner and by the deadline

indicated in the study guide or on Blackboard for the practical in question.2. In special cases the Board of Examiners may deviate from the period of reg-

istration referred to in subsection 1, however only in favour of the student.3. Students who do not register for a practical on time may not participate in

that practical. In exceptional circumstances the Board of Examiners may allow the student to participate in the practical.

4. If a student participates in a practical for which the student was not properly registered, the Board of Examiners will declare the results of the practical to be invalid.

Withdrawal or absence1. It will be possible to withdraw from an examination via the examination reg-

istration system up to 14 working days before the examination takes place. It is also possible to withdraw from participation in an examination after this deadline has passed, but no later than three working days before the exami-nation in question, at the central examination desk.

2. Any student who has withdrawn from an examination should re-register on a subsequent occasion.

2.1.20

Notice boards

There are a number of LCD screens at the entrance to buildings and by the lab-oratory class administration, which display the most up-to-date information regarding lectures, laboratory courses, exam results etc. You should consult these regularly.

2.1.21

Rules and Regulations

RegulationsThere are a number of regulations containing rules pertaining to the organisa-tion of the faculty and its programmes. These are:• The Faculty Regulations.• The Teaching and Examination Regulations (TER) and its Implementation

Regulations (IR).• The Rules and Regulations for the Board of Examiners (RRE).• The programme-related part of the Student Charter.



These regulations are published annually on the Student portal: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/regulations/If you have any queries, please contact the Service Desk (Tel: +31 (0)15 2789803, E-mail: [email protected]), your Director of Studies or your academic counsellor (http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-academic-counsellors/).

2.1.22

Academic Integrity and Code of Conduct

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) pursues an active policy against academic misconduct, failure to con-tribute to group assignments, copying from the Internet and plagiarism.

The EEMCS Faculty’s Academic Integrity procedureAll aspects of academic misconduct are treated under the faculty’s Academic Integrity procedures. Cases of academic misconduct (including suspected cases) are always reported to the Board of Examiners. More information about the sub-sequent action is available on the Student portal EEMCS.

PenaltiesIf it is proven that a student has breached the code of conduct, the Board of Examiners can decide to exclude him or her from some or all examinations and degree audits at TU Delft for a maximum of one year.

The various possible rulings are listed below, by way of example:If the case of academic misconduct or plagiarism against the student is proven, a penalty will be imposed: from a minimum of exclusion from the course in question for the duration of one academic year (the student is therefore given a second chance) up to a maximum of a one-year exclusion from all courses at TU Delft.

No academic misconduct can be proven against the student but the suspicion remains.Insuchcases,thematterisincludedinthestudent’sfilebytheaca-demic counsellors as a means of establishing any repeat offences.

The student is found not to have committed academic misconduct and the case isclosed.Nothingisincludedinthestudent’sfile.

The student receives a letter containing the ruling and the lecturer receives a copy of the Board’s decision.



Reporting Academic MisconductThe Board of Examiners reports all cases of academic misconduct to the aca-demic counsellors and archives this information in a database of academic mis-conduct to give the faculty a good impression of the numbers involved and the effectiveness of the measures taken.

2.1.23

Cultural Aspects

ACADEMIC ATTITUDEIn the Netherlands, the objective of higher education is to produce graduates whoarecritical,independentthinkers.Thisisreflectedinboththecurriculumand the way in which knowledge and skills are transferred to students. To pro-mote an autonomous attitude, the academic curriculum focuses largely on ana-lysing and problem solving in groups, and on the preparation of papers. Rela-tively little attention is paid to the simple reproduction of information. Students areexpectedtoknowwheretofindtheinformationtheyneedandtomakecriti-cal use of it. The university is no longer the ivory tower it once was. There are nowmanylinksbetweenuniversityresearchandsociety.Scientificresearchisbecomingincreasinglyfocusedontheneedsofsociety.Thisisalsoreflectedinthe academic programmes; students carry out practical work assignments as part of their studies, and they receive practical, on-the-job training at compa-nies. Many university programmes aim to develop creative thinking and prob-lem-solving skills in students from the start, and this is especially true of engi-neering programmes.In general, a Master’s degree programme requires students to be independent learners and use their own initiative. You will do much of your learning alone. Lectures are alternated with group work; the average group meets for two hours each week. Lecturers assemble material into readers, which form the backbone ofmostcourses.Inaddition,however,youwillneedtofindmaterialinlibraries.You are expected to use your own initiative if any problems arise, whether they involvetheorganisationoftheprogramme,thesubjectmatteroraspecificlec-turer. You should talk with someone about the problem; you can always turn to your coordinator or the academic counsellors, who will listen and do their best to help.



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Useful Web Addresses EEMCS:

• Website EEMCS: www.eemcs.tudelft.nl• Student Portal EEMCS: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/

• Timetables: roosters.tudelft.nl or https://mytimetable.tudelft.nl/• Examendesk: www.examdesk.tudelft.nl• Laboratory Classes: http://practica.ewi.tudelft.nl

• Faculty Student Council (FSR): http://fsr.ewi.tudelft.nl/• Christiaan Huygens (CH): ch.tudelft.nl/• Electrotechnische Vereeninging (ETV): http://www.etv.tudelft.nl/

• Academic Counsellors: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-academic-counsellors/

• InternationalandInternshipOfficeEEMCS: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/ewi/international-and-internship-office-eemcs/

• International Exchange EEMCS: http://Internationalisation.ewi.tudelft.nl

• EEMCS Graduate School: http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/en/research/welcome/• TU Delft Graduate School: graduateschool.tudelft.nl

• /Pub: www.etv.tudelft.nl/pub/

• Service Desk: http://servicepunt.tudelft.nl.

• Rules and Regulations: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-regulations/

• Harassment:www.confidentialadvisor.tudelft.nlor www.tudelft.nl/ongewenstgedrag

• Examdesk: www.examdesk.tudelft.nl

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3.1

General

3.1.1

Study load and duration

Each master’s degree programme has a duration of two years (120 EC) and starts annually in September. It is also possible to start the Master’s degree pro-gramme in the second semester, but students are advised that there might be dependenciesonfirstsemestercourses.Thiscouldlimitthechoiceofcoursestobe followed by students who start the master’s’ programme in the second semester.

3.1.2

Programme structure

Each master’s degree programme comprises the following compo-nents:a The Master Kick-Off (EWI4000), which provides an introduction to the Mas-

ter’s programme and prepares students to work in a multicultural environ-ment. The Master Kick-off is a compulsory off-campus event comprising of social activities, lectures, an interdisciplinary project and a workshop on cul-tural differences.

b. Core courses, which provide the basic knowledge required for all students in the master’s degree programme or in one of its tracks. Core courses are pre-scribed by each master’s degree programme.

c. Specialisationcourses,whichprovidedomainspecificknowledge.d. (Free) elective courses, which provide opportunities for students to broaden

their knowledge, gain work or research experience.e. Athesisprojectthatservesasfinalassessmentofthestudent.

Each semester the dean issues lists of the core and specialisation courses offered in the faculty. The lists with these courses are published in the digital study guide.


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3.1.3

The thesis project

1. The thesis project is the last study unit of the programme and serves to prove that the student acquired the academic competencies of a Master of Science.Theprojectinvolvesaresearchordesigntaskwithsufficientaca-demic level. The project may be executed within a research programme at Delft University of Technology, or in a suitable research institute or company. The project must be executed with a systematic approach and should include all phases of a research or design project: analysis, modelling, imple-mentation/construction and validation/evaluation. The student executes the thesis project independently, with guidance of one or more thesis supervi-sors,atleastoneofthemfromthescientificstaffofDelftUniversityofTech-nology.

2. Students must pass the Master’s degree course work as stated in their indi-vidual exam programme (IEP) to within 3 outstanding courses (with a maxi-mum total of 12 EC) before embarking on the thesis project and have to obtain a Thesis Entrance Permit (TEP). The process is described in the EEMCS Graduation Policy (MSc).

3. The thesis project and resultant thesis report should comprise original work carried out by the student as part of the master’s programme.

4. With regard to the thesis project, the thesis supervisor may impose addi-tional conditions for starting the thesis project.

5. Studentscanpresentanddefendtheirthesisworkonlyaftertheyhavefin-ished all courses as stated in their approved IEP.

3.1.4

Individual exam programme (IEP)

1 Students draw up their individual exam programme (IEP) according to the Programme structure, in consultation with the master coordinator and the prospective thesis advisor.

2 Students must submit their IEP for approval by the board of examiners beforethestartofthefourthquarterofthefirstyear.

3 If the contents of a compulsory course corresponds to the course contents of an education course(s) followed in a prior study programme, a student can apply for exemption from the compulsory course. It must be replaced by a specialisation course, with at least the same number of credits (EC’s).


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3.1.5

Examination requirements

From Rules and Guidelines of the Board of Examiners (art. 7.12 W.H.W.), Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science: The student meets the requirements for the degree audit once the following have been met:1. a. a results has been earned for all subjects: a mark, a pass (v) or an

exemption (vr):b. none of the marks may be lower than 6.0

2. The method of assessment will be transparent so that the student can ascer-tain how the result was reached.

3. In special cases the Board of Examiners may deviate from the provisions of subsection 1. It will stipulate additional requirements if necessary.

3.1.6

Language

CoursesaretaughtandexaminationsandfinalexaminationstakeplaceinEng-lish.The dean can give permission for classes to be taught in Dutch if the particular nature of the subject, the organisation, the quality of the education or the origin of the students gives cause for this.

Should a student request permission to complete one or more parts of the examinationorthefinalexaminationinalanguageotherthanEnglish,thiswillbe subject to the stipulations of the board of examiners in this regard, as laid downed in the Rules and Guidelines of the board of examiners.

3.1.7

Composition of the study programme and the final examination

1. The composition of the study programme and the relevant transitional regu-lations are laid down in the Implementation Regulations.

2. TheMaster’sfinalexaminationformspartoftheprogramme.Thepro-gramme has a total study load of 120 credits.

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completed in the aforementioned Bachelor’s degree programme, the board of examiners will designate an alternative course in its place.

3.1.8

Examinations

Number, times and frequency of examinations1. There are two opportunities in each academic year for written examinations:1. thefirstopportunityisimmediatelyaftertheteachingperiodforthecourse

to which the interim exam in question relates,2. the second opportunity is at the end of the subsequent teaching period dur-

ing the same academic year, or else during the resit period in August.2. The frequency of interim examinations is laid down in the Implementation

Regulations. A timetable of all the opportunities for sitting written interim examinations is drawn up on an annual basis and distributed before the start of each semester.

3. If absolutely necessary, changes can be made to this interim examinations’ timetable but only with the approval of the Board of Examiners and if the changesarecommunicatedtostudentsthroughtheofficialmeansofcom-munication at least 4 weeks in advance. In case of force majeure, deviation from this period is allowed, only by decision of the Board of Examiners.

4. If an interim examination is part of a course not offered by the faculty of EEMCS the relevant stipulations in the Teaching and Examination Regulations of the relevant programme will apply. The Board of Examiners reserves the right to make decisions that deviate from the norm regarding this matter.

5. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1, there will be at least one chance in a year to sit examinations relating to courses not taught in a given academic year.

6. In exceptional cases, the Board of Examiners may permit a deviation from the standard number of times that certain examinations can be taken, as long as the deviation is in favour of the student.

Sequence of examinations1. Ifthereisafixedsequenceinwhichstudentsarerequiredtositinterim

examinations and participate in practicals, this will be laid down in the Implementation Regulations.

2. Ifthereareentryrequirementsforacoursethesearespecifiedinthedigitalstudy guide before the start of the education period in which this course is offered.

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audit and/or, if applicable, prior to completing the bridging programme. This permission is valid for a maximum of one calendar year.

The order of interim examinationsIfthereisaspecificorderinwhichtheinterimexaminationsaretobetaken,this shall be published in the digital study guide.

Validity of interim examinations1. The result of an interim examination is valid for an unlimited period. How-

ever, in cases where the interim examination result dates from over six years ago, the Board of Examiners may impose an additional or substitute exami-nation.

2. The terms of subsection 1 likewise apply to component examinations, unless the validity of the component examination is linked to a period of time in the study guide.

The form of examination and method of assessment1. The interim examinations are set as described in the study guide. Practical

skills are tested during the hours allocated for practical training.2. Theformoftheinterimexaminationsisspecifiedinthestudyguidebefore

the start of the concerned semester.3. If there is no indication as to the way an examination is to be set because it

relates to a course not taught by the programme itself, the relevant stipula-tions in study guide of the relevant programme will apply.

4. The Board of Examiners may, if it so wishes, deviate from the provisions of subsections 1 and 2, in favour of the student.

Oral examinations1. Only one student at a time will sit an oral examination, unless the examiner

inquestionspecifiesotherwise.2. Oral examinations will be held in public, unless determined otherwise by

either the Board of Examiners or the individual examiner or unless the stu-dent has formally objected to the public nature of the examination.

3. Prior to an oral examination, the examiner must ask the student to provide proof of identity.

Determining and announcing the results1. The examiner is required to determine the result of an oral examination as

soonasitisfinishedandtosupplythestudentwithawrittenstatementofthe result.

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working days at most. The examiner forwards the necessary details to the student administration. Taking due account of the student’s right to privacy, the student administration then ensures that the results are registered and published within 20 working days of the examination date. If the examiner is not able to meet these requirements due to exceptional circumstances, he or she must inform the Board of Examiners, stating the reasons for the delay.

3. Regarding any examinations that are not taken orally or in writing, the Board of Examiners shall determine beforehand precisely how and within which periodoftimethestudentwillbenotifiedoftheresults.

4. When receiving the result of an examination, the student will be made aware of his or her right to inspect the results as referred to in “Discussing the examination results”, as well as the opportunity to lodge an appeal with the Examination Appeals Board.

The right to inspect the results1. Foraperiodofatleast20workingdaysafternotificationoftheresultsof

any written examination, the student has the right to inspect his or her marked work. On request students will be supplied with a copy of the marked work.

2. During the period referred to in subsection 1, all interested individuals may acquaint themselves with the questions and assignments set in the examina-tion, as well as with the criteria used for marking.

3. The Board of Examiners may determine that the right to inspection or perusal referred to in subsections 1 and 2 will take place at a location speci-fiedbeforehandandatnolessthantwospecifictimes,alsodecidedonbeforehand. If the student can prove that he/she is or was unable to be present at the location at the set time due to circumstances beyond his or her control, then another opportunity will be provided, if possible within the periodstatedinsubsection1.Thelocationandtimesmentionedinthefirstsentence will be announced well in advance.

Discussing the examination results1. As soon as possible after the results of an oral examination have been

announced, an opportunity can be arranged to discuss the results, either at the student’s request or at the instigation of the examiner. At this meeting, the reasons behind the marks awarded will be explained.

2. For a period of 20 working days after the results have been announced, stu-dents who have taken a written examination may submit a request to dis-cuss the results with the relevant examiner. This discussion will take place within a reasonable time span and at a place and time determined by the examiner.


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3. In cases where a collective discussion is organised by or on the instructions of the Board of Examiners, a student may only submit a request, as described in the preceding subsection, if he/she was present at the collective discussion and if he/she provides a good reason for the request or if, due to circumstances beyond his/her control, he/she was unable to attend the col-lective discussion.

4. The provisions of subsection 3 are similarly applicable if either the Board of Examinersortheexaminerfirstgivesthestudenttheopportunitytocom-pare his/her answers with model answers.

5. The Board of Examiners may permit departures from the provisions of sub-sections 2 and 3.

Adaptations to help students with a disabilityStudents who have a physical or sensory disability are entitled to adaptations in teaching, examinations and practicals, on written request. These changes will be geared as much as possible to a student’s individual needs, but they must not affectthequalityorthedegreeofdifficultyofacourseoranexaminationpro-gramme. The facilities provided to this end may involve adapting the form or duration of examinations and/or practicals to the student’s individual situation or making practical aids available.The request referred to in subsection 1 should be accompanied by a recent medicalcertificatefromadoctororapsychologist.Ifthereisevidenceofdys-lexia, the request should be accompanied by a document issued by a recognised dyslexia-testing bureau (i.e. registered with BIG, NIP, or NVO). If possible, this certificateshouldalsoestimatetheextenttowhichthedisabilityformsanobsta-cle to study progress.Requests for the adaptation of teaching facilities will be decided upon by the dean or by the director of studies acting on the dean’s behalf. The Board of Examiners will decided on requests for adaptations to examinations.

Exemption from examinations or practicals1. After having been advised by the relevant examiner, the Board of Examiners

may decide to exempt students from an examination or practical on the grounds of:a. an interim examination involving a unit of study that, in terms of content

and study load, was equivalent to a comparable university course in the Netherlands or beyond, or

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c. proof of knowledge and/or skills acquired outside the higher education system.

2. If the relevant examiner has made a fully motivated proposal to this effect, the Board of Examiners may grant exemption from an interim examination.

3.2

Entry requirements for courses

Ifthereareentryrequirementsforacoursethesearespecifiedinthedigitalstudy guide before the start of the education period in which this course is offered.

3.3

Contravention, changes and implementation

3.3.1

Contravening the regulations

If the (digital) study guide and/or any other regulations relating to the study programme and/or the examination programme prove to contravene the Teach-ing and Examination Regulations and the accompanying Implementation Regula-tions, precedence will be given to the provisions of these Teaching and Examina-tion Regulations in combination with the Implementation Regulations.

3.3.2

Changes to the regulations

Any changes made to these regulations will be made by special resolution of the dean.No changes made will affect the current academic year unless it is reason-able to suppose that the interests of students will not be adversely affected.No change made to these regulations may negatively affect any previous deci-sions concerning a student that are made by the board of examiners on the basis of these regulations.


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3.3.3

Transitional regulations

1. If the composition of the exam programme undergoes intrinsic changes or if these regulations are amended, the dean will draw up transitional regula-tions that will be incorporated into the Implementation Regulations. Such transitional regulations are required to include:– a provision concerning the exemptions that can be given on the basis of

interim examinations already passed;– a provision specifying the period of validity of the transitional regulations.

2. If a course is removed from the exam programme, e.g. due to a new pro-gramme, four opportunities to sit an examination in this course will be granted after the last classes have been taught: an examination in the last teaching period of the course, a resit in the same academic year, and two resits in the subsequent academic year.

3. If a new exam programme is drawn up for a certain year of study, students that started before that year may change their individual exam programme with the understanding that they include either all compulsory parts of the old programme or all compulsory parts of the new programme. Any change in the individual exam programme (IEP) needs the approval of the Board of Examiners.

4. Students with an approved IEP may complete this programme, in so far as courses are available. In the case where courses are no longer available, they may be substituted by existing courses according to the relevant pro-gramme transitions as stated in Part 2. However, the total number of EC of the IEP must be at least 120 EC.

5. If it is no longer possible to complete a exam programme, students must submit a new individual exam programme according to the exam pro-gramme described in the current implementation regulations.

The Teaching and Examination Regulations, together with the accom-panying Implementation Regulations The Teaching and Examination Regulations, together with the accompanying Implementation Regulations, will always be published on the programme’s web-site.Go to: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/ Direct to: Regulation


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3.4

Study progress checks and reporting

3.4.1

Study progress checks

The student administration is responsible for ensuring that each student is able to see and check his/her own results via the electronic learning environment. It is also possible to obtain the results at the Servicepoint of the faculty of EEMCS.

3.5.1

TU Delft Repository

Students are expected to make their Master’s thesis report available online at the Repository at least 5 working days before graduation! You can do this at http://repository.tudelft.nl

What is the TU Delft Repository?TUDelftRepositoryisthecentraldigitalsourceofpublicscientificpublications(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: http://www.library.tudelft.nl/ws/search/publications/theses/index.htm

3.6

Useful Web Addresses General

• Regulations: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-regulations/ • Forms: http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-forms/ • Graduation policy (chapter 9):

http://studenten.tudelft.nl/en/eemcs/eemcs-graduation-policy-msc/• Schedules: roosters.tudelft.nl or https://mytimetable.tudelft.nl/• TU Delft Repository: http://repository.tudelft.nl• Digital study guide: studiegids.tudelft.nl


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4MSc Applied Mathematics


MSc Applied Mathematics4

4.1

The Master of Science programme in Applied Mathematics

4.1.1

Composition of the Master’s degree programme 2009

The Master’s Degree Programme has only one track: Applied Math-ematics. Within this track there are two specialisation options: 1. Computational Science and Engineering2. Probability, Risk and Statistics

An individual exam programme consists of the following parts:1 A common core worth 21 EC2 Orientation courses worth 12 EC3 A compulsory internship worth 12 EC or 18 EC4 Courses chosen from one of the lists of the specialisation options worth

18 - 30 EC5 An elective part that the student can spend on units of study that are not

part of the Applied Mathematics curriculum, such as a work experience, international exchange programme, courses offered by other disciplines, a minor,coursestofulfiltherequirementsofSEC,languagecourses(maximal6 EC), the Christiaan Huygens study trip (3 EC), etc. The elective part consti-tutes 15 - 27 EC.

6 A thesis project worth 42 EC WI5005INT (with internship Intern) or WI5005EXT (without internship Extern).

4.1.2

Common core courses (21 EC)

The common core consists of the following courses:

The common core consists of the following course:EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 ECWM0935TU Modelling for Sustainable Development 3 EC

And three of the following courses:WI4201 ScientificComputing 6 ECWI4202 Stochastic Processes 6 ECWI4203 Applied Functional Analysis 6 ECWI4227 Discrete Optimisation 6 EC



4.1.3

Orientation courses (12 EC)

Orientation courses are chosen from the following courses:

WI4204 Advanced Modeling 6 ECWI4205 Applied Finite Elements 6 ECWI4206 Applied Statistics 6 ECWI4129 Stochastic Differential Equations 6 ECWI4207 Continuous Optimization 6 ECWI4219 Discrete Optimization* 6 ECWI4209 Systems and Control 6 ECWI4052 Risk Analysis 6 EC

May not be chosen if WI4227 is part of the exam programme.

The course on Risk Analysis is offered in Delft. The other orientation courses are part of the 3TU Mathematics Electives, offered by the Dutch Technical Universi-ties in cooperation with the ‘Dutch Mastermath Program’. They are offered at a central location in the Netherlands to students of the three technical universities (as well as to interested students from other universities). The exact schedules will be announced on the Mastermath website, www.mastermath.nl

4.1.4

Internship (12 or 18 EC)

During their study students are required to gain experience as a mathematician outside the institute. For students who perform their thesis project at the Delft InstituteofAppliedMathematicsthisrequirementmustbefulfilledthroughacompulsory internship as part of the non-mathematical electives.Exceptions:• Studentsthatfollowabridgingprogrammetocompensatedeficiencies,

follow the Teacher degree programme (SEC) or the TIDO programme;• Students with legitimate reasons can submit a request at the Board of

Examiners to be released from the compulsory internship.

One out of two possible internships be chosen:

WI5012 Internship 12

WI5018 Internship 18



Students that intend to carry out an internship should contact the internship coordinator:Prof.dr.ir. A.W. HeeminkPhone: +31 (0)15 27 85813E-mail: [email protected]

4.1.5

Courses in Computational Science and Engineering

Students in this specialisation may choose the mathematics electives from the following list of courses. It is also possible to choose courses from the specialisa-tion ‘Probability, Risk and Statistics’, from the orientation courses, from the mas-ter Mathematics at Leiden University and from the Master-math programme.

AM Specialisation options CSE (at least 18 EC) WI4005 Wavelets ** 6 EC

WI4006 Special Functions * 6 EC

WI4011 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 EC

WI4019 Non-linear Differential Equations 6 EC

WI4046 Spectral Theory of Linear Operators * 6 EC

WI4054 Environmental Simulation and Data Assimila-tion 6 EC

WI4055 Computational Aspects of Stochastic Differen-tial Equations 6 EC

WI4154 Computational Finance 6 EC

WI4210 Partial Differential Equations and Functional Analysis ** 6 EC

WI4211 Advanced Topics in Analysis 6 EC

WI4212 Advanced Numerical Methods 6 EC

WI4226 Advanced System Theory 6 EC

WI4320 Measure Theory and Integration 6 EC

WI4221 Control of Discrete-Time Stochastic Systems 6 EC

WI4224 Special topics in Financial Engineering 6 EC

Courses marked with * or ** are not offered every year.Courses marked with * are offered in 2014/2015, and courses marked with ** are not offered in 2014/2015



4.1.6

Courses in Probability, Risk and Statistics

Students in this specialization choose their mathematics electives from the fol-lowing list of courses. It is also possible to choose courses from the specializa-tion, ‘Computional Science and Engineering’, from the orientation courses, from the master Mathematics at Leiden University and from the Mastermath pro-gramme.

AM Specialisation options PRS (at least 18 EC) WI4042 Dynamical Systems * 6 EC

WI4050 Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis 6 EC

WI4320 Measure Theory and Integration 6 EC

WI4079 Financial Mathematics 6 EC

WI4138 Decision Theory/Expert Judgement 6 EC

WI4139 Advanced Topics in Decision Theory ** 6 EC

WI4614 Stochastic Simulation** 6 EC

WI4220 Bio Environmental Statistics 6 EC

WI4224 Special topics in Financial Engineering 6 EC

WI4225 Interacting particle systems: theory and applications* 6 EC

WI4228 Credit Risk Modeling and Management 6 EC

WI4230 Time Series & Extreme Value Theory 6 EC

WI4231 Mathematical Data Science 6 EC

WI4156(TU) Game theory** 6 EC

Courses marked with * or ** are not offered every year.Courses marked with * are offered in 2014/2015, and courses marked with ** are not offered in 2014/2015



4.2

Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme in Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE)Students in the Erasmus Mundus master’s Programme in Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering (COSSE) follow the programme required by Eras-mus Mundus. This programme requires that students attend different universi-tiesinthefirstandthesecondyear.However,bothuniversitiesmustberepre-sented by full professors of the Mathematics departments of these universities in the committee in charge of the examination of the thesis.

4.2.1

First year

An individual exam programme of students in the programme at Delft University ofTechnologyintheirfirstyearconsistsofatleast7corecourses,atleast3preparatory courses

4.2.2

Core courses (42 EC)

The core courses consist of:TW3530COSSE Numerical Methods II 6 EC

Wi4019 Non-linear Differential Equations 6 EC

WI4201COSSE ScientificComputing 6 EC

WI4204 Advanced Modeling 6 EC

WI4205 Applied Finite Elements 6 EC

And two of the following courses:WI4202 Stochastic Processes 6 EC

WI4203 Applied Functional Analysis 6 EC

WI4227 Discrete Optimisation 6 EC



4.2.3

Preparatory courses (18 EC)

The preparatory courses may be chosen from the following list:WI4011 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 EC

WI4055 Comp Aspects of Stoch Diff Eqns 6 EC

WI4220 Bio Environmental Statistics 6 EC

WI4223COSSE Advanced Modelling Methods 6 EC

IN4049 Introduction to High Performance Computing 6 EC

IN4177 Math Biology: the Virtual Cell 6 EC

IN4307 Medical Visualization 5 EC

4.2.4

Second year

An individual exam programme of students in the programme at TU Delft in their second year consists of :1 Specialisation courses worth at least 18 EC2 A Seminar/Literature Study worth 12 EC (WI5001)3 The thesis project worth 30 EC (WI5000)

4.2.5

Computational Fluid Dynamics

The specialisation courses for Computational Fluid Dynamics may be chosen from the following list:WI4011 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 EC

WI4054 Environmental Simulation and Data Assimilation 6 EC

WI4212 Advanced Numerical Methods 6 EC



4.2.6

Numerical Linear Algebra

The specialisation courses for Numerical Linear Algebra may be chosen from the following list:WI4017 Parallel Computing 6 ECIN4049TU Introduction to High Performance Computing 6 EC

4.2.7

Elective courses

Elective courses can be chosen to broaden the knowledge in Computer Simula-tion but can also be used to add up to the total of 90 EC of courses stipulated in the two year programme.

They may be chosen from the following list:WI4055 Computational Aspects of Stochastic Differential Equations 6 EC

WI4154 Computational Finance 6 EC

IN4049TU Introduction to High Performance Computing 6 EC

4.2.8

Thesis project

A thesis project worth 30 EC. Approval of the IEP by the thesis professor and the Board of Examiners is required before the thesis work starts.

The Delft University of Technology Applied Mathematics Master’s degree will be awarded if a student has earned a ‘V’ (passed) or a mark that is greater than or equal to 6, for all study units of his or her individual exam programme of the COSSEMaster’sprogrammeatDelftUniversityofTechnologyinthefirstyearand has passed all study units of the second year of the COSSE Master’s pro-gramme at one of the other COSSE universities;

orifastudenthaspassedallstudyunitsofthefirstyearoftheCOSSEMaster’sprogramme at one of the other COSSE universities and has earned a ‘V’ (passed) or a mark that is greater than or equal to 6 for all study units of his or her indi-vidual exam programme at Delft University of Technology in the second year of his or her COSSE Master’s programme.



4.3

Bridging programmes for professional education graduates

There are no bridging programmes.

4.4

Programme transitions

Therearenospecificprogrammetransitionstipulations.

4.5

Exit Qualifications of the Master’s programme in Applied Mathematics

1. Isfamiliarwiththeexistingknowledgeinthefieldofmathematicsanditsapplications, and is competent to extend and develop this independently by means of study.

2. Is able to develop his or her own mathematical knowledge and insights in a focused and methodological fashion.

3. Is able to develop and analyze mathematical models for problems from other disciplines and assess their usefulness.

4. Has a systematic approach, characterized by the application of mathematical theories and development of mathematical methods and models, has a criti-cal attitude, and has insight in the role of mathematical modeling.

5. Has knowledge and understanding of mathematical and deductive reasoning necessary for and present in rigorous mathematical proofs and is able to apply this kind of reasoning generically.

6. Can work in a team and is able to communicate mathematical knowledge verbally and in writing to specialists and non-specialists.

7. Is aware of the relation between mathematics and its role in society and is able to integrate this awareness while considering technological and societal problems.



4.6

MSc programme coordinator AM

Dr.ir. M.B. van Gijzen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 82519E-mail: [email protected]

4.7

Useful Web Addresses AM:

• Master programmes: http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/en/study/master-programmes/

• Mathematics electives at Leiden University: http://www.mastersinleiden.nl/programmes/mathematics/en/introduction

• Dutch Master’s programme in Mathematics: http://www.mastermath.nl/

• DIAM: http://math.ewi.tudelft.nl

• COSSE: www.kth.se/cosse

5MSc Computer Engineering


MSc Computer Engineering5

5.1

The Master of Science programme in Computer Engineering

5.1.1

Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Computer Engineering

An individual exam programme consists of the following parts:1 Compulsory courses worth 33 EC.2 Specialisation courses worth at least 27 EC. At least 17 EC need to be taken

from the list of specialisation courses. The remaining specialisation courses can be chosen from other master programmes offered by EEMCS.

3 Free elective courses worth 15 EC that the student can spend on study units offered within another curriculum, work experience or an international exchange programme. This space can also be used for homologation courses.

4 A thesis project worth 45 EC.

The compulsory courses are:EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 EC

ET4054 Methods and Algorithms for System Design 5 EC

ET4074 Modern Computer Architectures 5 EC

ET4246 Introduction Computer System Engineering 2 EC

IN4303 Compiler Construction 5 EC

IN4026(-12) Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Computers 6 EC

ET4170 Computer Arithmetic 5 EC

ET4171 Processor Design Project 5 EC



At least 17 EC need to be taken from the following list of specialication courses:ET4034 Telecom, Architectures & Business models 4 EC

ET4076-11 VLSI Test Technology & Reliability 5 EC

ET4235 Digital Signal Processing 4 EC

ET4247* High-Tech Start-ups 5 EC

ET4285 Measuring and Simulating the Internet 4 EC

ET4293 Digital IC Design 4 EC

ET4310 Supercomputing for Big Data 5 EC

ET4340 Electronics for Quantum Computing 6 EC

ET4351 VLSI Systems on Chip 4 EC

ET4359 Advances in Networking 5 EC

ET4362 High Speed Digital Design for Embedded Systems 5 EC

ET4370 ReconfigurableComputingDesign 5 EC

ET4381 Network Advanced Multicore Systems 5 EC


IN4073 Embedded Real-Time Systems (not in 2014 2015) 6 EC

IN4150 Distributed Algorithms 6 EC

IN4341 Performance Analysis 5 EC

IN4343 Real-Time Systems 5 EC

IN4398 Internet of Things seminar 5 EC

* ET4247 is not an option for students who took ET3605 High-Tech Start-ups in their BSc degree programme at Delft University of Technology.In case of a complex thesis project, carried out by a team of students, individual contributions should be distinguishable.

You are strongly recommended to choose one of the following three specialisa-tions: Embedded Systems; General Purpose & High Performance Computing; or DistributedSystems&Networks.Thesespecialisationprofilescontainthefollow-ing courses.

Embedded Systems:IN4073 Embedded Real-Time Systems (not in 2014 2015) 6 EC

IN4342 Embedded Systems Laboratory 5 EC

IN4343 Real-time Systems 5 EC



General Purpose and High Performance Systems:ET4351 VLSI Systems on Chip 4 EC


Distributed Systems and Networks:ET4359 Advances in Networking 5 EC



5.1.2

General Electives and Laboratories

General Elective CoursesThis section contains a non-exhaustive list of elective courses that may be cho-sen in the free elective space. In this space students are free to choose any study unit like a research task, an international exchange programme, an intern-ship,aninterfacultyspecialisationprofileorcoursesofferedbyotheruniversitiesor by the Delft University of Technology

It is possible to choose:• courses that are suggested as ‘general elective courses and laboratories’ in

this chapter of the Study Guide.• compulsory courses or specialisation courses in any of the other EEMCS MSc

programmes• courses that are part of EEMCS BSc-minor programmes• courses that are offered by other TU Delft faculties or other universities;

It is not allowed to include:• Courses that are part of the compulsory part of the TU Delft BSc programme

that was taken previously, or courses that are very similar in content• more than 6 EC of language courses and skills• more than 12 EC of homologation courses Please note that courses from this

list of general electives can only be included as a specialization course in an individual exam programme for a track or a programme if the course is explicitly listed as a specialization course for that track or programme.

TheMScdegreeprogrammeasawholemustbeofsufficientqualityaccordingto the Board of Examiners.



General Elective Courses and Academic SkillsET4399 Extra Project max. 15 EC

ET5S Internship 12-20 EC

WM0203TU Oral Presentations 2 EC

WM0203TU-Eng Oral Presentations 2 EC

WM1102TU Written English for Technologists-2 3 EC


Laboratories 2013ET4icp IC-Technology Lab 2 EC

Business Engineering & Management 2013SPM9310 E-business 6 EC

SPM9624 Information Security 4 EC

WM0516TU Turning Technology into Business 6 EC

Courses in Control Systems Engineering 2013SC4040 Filtering&Identification 6 EC

SC4060 Model Predictive Control 4 EC

SC4070 Control Systems Lab 4 EC

SC4081-10 Knowledge Based Control Systems 4 EC

SC4091 Optimization in Systems and Control 4 EC

SC4092 Modelling and Nonlinear Systems Theory 4 EC

SC4160 Modelling and Control of Hybrid Systems 3 EC

WB2414-09 Mechatronic System Design 4 EC

Language courses and skills 2013WM1101TU English for Academic Purposes-3 3 EC

WM1112TU Spoken English for Technologists-2 2 EC

WM1115TU Elementary Course Dutch for Foreigners 3 EC

WM1116TU Elementary Course: Dutch for Foreigners, Follow Up 3 EC

WM1135TU English for Academic Purposes-4 3 EC



Homologation courses are courses that students can take to acquire knowledge missing from their previous BSc degree programme.ET4272*** System Design with HDLs 2 EC

ET8030 Operating Systems Project 3 EC

Signaalverwerking 5 EC

Operating Systems 5 EC

Digitale Systemen 5 EC

Embedded Software 5 EC

Software Engineering Methods 5 EC

Algorithms and Datastructures 5 EC

EE2S21 Control Systems 5 EC

EE2S31 Signal Processing 5 EC

EE3D11 Computer Architectuur en Organisatie 5 EC

Profile Biomedical Engineering 2011 Coordinator: Dr.ir. W.A. Serdijn E-mail:[email protected]

BM1107 Anatomy and Physiology 5 EC

BM1109 Medical Technology I (Diagnostic Devices) & Health Care Systems 5 EC

BM1120-13 Medical Instruments B: Quality Assurance in Design 3 EC

ET4127 Themes in Biomedical Engineering 4 EC

ET4130 Bioelectricity 3 EC

5.2

Adjusted Programmes

5.2.1


Students having obtained a relevant ‘HBO degree’ from a Dutch institute of pro-fessional education in Electrical Engineering (Elektrotechniek), Embedded Sys-tems or Computer Science (Technische Informatica) can gain access to the Mas-ter’s degree programme via a bridging programme. The bridging programme consistsofaminimumof35ECinthefieldofcalculus,mathematicalmodellingand computer engineering.



The bridging programme consists of:12 EC Mathematics (Calculus and Lineair Algebra) 15 EC Computer Systems 3 EC Academic skills5 EC Courses depending on prior education direction (ET or TI)

All students must include the following compulsory courses in their individual bridging programme:WI1708TH1 Analysis 1 3 EC

WI1708TH2 Analysis 2 3 EC

WI1807TH1 Linear Algebra 1 3 EC



EE2S31 Signal Processing 5 EC

EE3D11 Computer Architectuur en Organisatie 5 EC


For students with an HBO degree Computer Science (Technische Informatica):

Digitale Systemen 5 EC

For students with an HBO degree Electrical Engineering (Elektrotechniek):

Algoritmen en Datastructuren 5 EC

Students will gain access to the Master’s degree programme if they have their HBO diploma and if they have obtained at least 30 EC and include at least WI1708TH1, WI1708TH3, WI1807TH1, WI1807TH2. The study units of the bridging programme that are not included in this set of 30 EC must form part of the Master’s degree programme and will be considered compulsory ‘homologa-tion courses’ in the free elective space, which is restricted to 15 EC.

A student who is enrolled on a Bachelor’s degree programme with the aim of fol-lowing a bridging programme prior to the degree programme must complete this bridging programme within one academic year, or within the period of study that has been agreed with the student by the Bachelor’s degree programme, extended by twelve months.



In the case that the student fails to complete the bridging programme within the specifiedperiod,hisenrolmentwillbecancelledasofthefirstdayofthemonthfollowing the month in which the student would have had to complete the bridg-ing programme. The exclusion from the bridging programme and from the Bach-elor’s programme applies to the four academic years subsequent to the aca-demic year in which the enrolment is cancelled.

5.3

Exit Qualifications of the Master programme in Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering is the discipline that embodies the science and technol-ogy of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of software and hardware components of modern computing systems and computer-controlled equipment. CE is solidly grounded in the theories and principles of computing, mathematics, science, and engineering and it applies these theories and prin-ciples to solve technical problems through the design of computing hardware, software, networks, and processes.1. Knowledge. The CE graduate has general knowledge of mathematics, electri-

cal engineering, and computer science and has a profound and broad under-standing of computer engineering disciplines, including but not limited to programming, hardware description languages, state-of-the-art computer architectures, methods and algorithms for computer system design, com-puter arithmetic, compiler construction and code generation, and parallel computers and algorithms.

2. Design. The graduate possesses the ability to design computers and com-puter-based systems that include both hardware and software to solve novel engineering problems, subject to trade-offs involving a set of competing goals and constraints. He/she is capable of utilizing a variety of computer-based and laboratory tools for the design and analyses of computer systems.

3. Research. The graduate is able to develop new knowledge and understand-ing through systematic research. He/she has a creative mindset, which enables him or her to achieve an objective following other than conventional paths. He or she can study recent advances in CE, classify recent research articles, and report about it, both verbally and in writing. He or she can defineaCEresearchproblem,chooseaspecificapproach,andcompleteaComputer Engineering related research project.

4. Collaboration. The graduate is able to work and cooperate in an international and multidisciplinary team. He/she can take on all roles in a project team and handle social dynamics.



5. Communication. The graduate can communicate his or her conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-spe-cialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. He/she can do this both verbally andinwriting,inthelanguage(English)andterminologyofthefield.

6. Learning.Thegraduatecanreflectandhasthelearningskillstoallowhimorher to continue to study in a manner that is largely self-directed or autono-mous.

7. Context. The graduate understands the professional, societal and ethical context in which engineering is practiced, as well as the effects of engineer-ing projects on society. He/ she can take part in debates related to these contexts.

5.4

MSc programme coordinator CE

MSc programme coordinator is:Dr.ir. A.J. van Genderen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86217E-mail: [email protected]

5.5

Useful Web Addresses CE:


• Master of science Computer Engineering: http://tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropl/masteropleidingen/computer-engineering/

• The Delft Institute of Microsystems and Nanoelectronics (DIMES): http://www.dimes.tudelft.nl/

6MSc Computer Science


MSc Computer Science 6

6.1

The Master of Science programme in Computer Science

6.1.1

Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Computer Science

The master’s degree programme in Computer Science has four tracks called Bio-informatics (BI), Information Architecture (IA), Media and Knowledge Engineer-ing (MKE) and Software Technology (ST), respectively. The programmes of the tracks are different.

An individual exam programme (IEP) consists of the following parts:a The general part b The specialisationc The thesis project (IN5000) (45 EC).

6.1.2

Composition of the track Bioinformatics (BI)

The general part (at most 38 EC) consists of the following compulsory courses

(28 EC)IN4085 Pattern Recognition 6 EC

IN4170 Databases and Datamining 6 EC

IN4173 Molecular Computational Biology 6 EC

IN4176 Functional Genomics and Systems Biology 6 EC

WM0332IN Methodology of Science and Engi-neering 4 EC

Homologation courses or free electives (at most 10 EC): Homologation courses are courses that students can take to acquire knowledge missing from their previous bachelor programme. Free electives should be cho-sen from master programmes from Delft University of Technology or other uni-versities.If the contents of a compulsory course correspond to the course contents of a preliminary education course(s), the compulsory course has to be replaced by a course, with at least the same amount of credit points, from the specialisation part.



The specialisation (at least 37 EC) consists of:a BI Specialisation courses worth at least 15 ECb Additional courses from the BI specialisation or courses from other master

programmes offered by the faculty of EEMCS, the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) or the master Life Science and Technol-ogy (LST) (at least 5 EC)

c Research assignment, IN5010 (15 EC)

The following EEMCS specialisation courses are offered for the BI-track:ET4283 Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 EC

IN4086 Data Visualization 6 EC


IN4174 Multimedia Information Retrieval 3 EC

IN4177 Mathematical Biology, Virtual cell 6 EC

IN4178 Optimization (Swarm-based Computation with Applications in Bioinformatics)

6 EC

IN4329 Advanced Bioinformatics 4 EC

IN4322 Mathematical Biology, Metabolic Network (not in 2013 2014) 6 EC

IN4395 Image analysis in microscopy 6 EC

IN4396 Bio-modeling and Petri nets 6 EC

IN4306 Literature Survey 10 EC

Other courses will be considered by the Board of Examiners if and when requested.

6.1.3

Composition of the track Information Architecture (IA)

The general part consists of the following compulsory courses:EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 EC

WM0332IN Methodology of Science and Engineering 4 EC

IN4252 Web Science & Engineering 5 EC

And two of the following courses: IN4150 Distributed Algorithms 6 EC

IN4301 Advanced Algorithms 5 EC

IN4315 Software Architecture 5 EC



The CS-IA specialisation consists of the following compulsory course:IN4325 Information Retrieval 5 EC

IN4331 Web Data Management 5 EC

The SEPAM-IA specialisation SEPAM-IA consists of the following compulsory courses:SPM4110 Designing Multi-actor Systems 6 EC

SPM4340IA Design of Innovative ICT-infra-structures & Services 6 EC

SPM4450 Fundamentals of Data Analytics 5 EC

The compulsory IA Design Project:SPM5920IA Information Architecture Design Project 6 EC

The elective part consists of courses offered by EEMCS or SEPAM. In the elective part at least one of the following units is included:IN4326 Seminar Web Information Systems 5 EC

IN4306 Literature Survey 10 EC

Additionally, at least 13 EC worth elective course may be chosen. A maximum of 10 EC of this amount may be spent on homologation courses. Homologation courses are courses that students can take to acquire knowledge missing from their previous bachelor programme. Free electives should be chosen from mas-ter programmes from Delft University of Technology or other universities.

6.1.4

Composition of the track Media and Knowledge Engineering (MKE)

The general part (at most 45 EC) consists of the following compulsory courses:EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 EC


WI4301IN(-13) Statistical Multivariate Data Analysis 4 EC

IN4319 MKE colloquium 0 EC



And four of the following courses:IN4010(-12) ArtificialIntelligenceTechniques 6 EC

IN4085 Pattern Recognition 6 EC

IN4309 Random Signal Processing 5 EC

IN4086 Data Visualization 6 EC

IN4304 Empirical Research Methods 5 EC

Homologation courses or free electives (at most 9 EC): Homologation courses are courses that students can take to acquire knowledge missing from their previous bachelor programme. Free electives have to be cho-sen from master programmes from Delft University of Technology or other uni-versities.

The Specialisation Part (at least 30 EC) consists of: Specialisation courses worth at least 10 EC from the chosen specialisation The offered specialisations are• Computer Graphics• Intelligent Information Processing• Interactive Intelligence

Courses from other specialisations within the master programme or courses from other master programmes within the faculty of EEMCS (at least 5 EC) If the specialisation Technology in Sustainable Development is chosen, the courses of this specialisation (15 EC) can be taken as ‘Courses from other spe-cialisations’

Seminar from the chosen specialisation (at least 5 EC) or IN4306 Literature Sur-vey (10 EC)

The following EEMCS specialisation courses are offered by the specialisation:Computer Graphics

IN4302 Building Serious Games 6 EC


IN4310 Seminar Computer Graphics and CAD/CAM 5 EC

IN4152 3D Computer Graphics and Anima-tion 5 EC

IN4255 Geometric Modeling 5 EC



Intelligent Information Processing

IN4191 Security and Crypthography 5 EC

IN4144 Multimedia Data Management 4 EC

IN4182 Digital Audio and Speech Processing 6 EC

IN4320 Machine learning 5 EC

ET4283 Seminar Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 EC

IN4314 Seminar Selected Topics in Multi-media Computing 5 EC

IN4393 Computer Vision 5 EC

Interactive Intelligence

IN4179 Intelligent User Experience Engi-neering 6 EC

IN4354 Seminar Human-Agent/Robot Team-work 5 EC

IN4015 Seminar Neural Networks 6 EC

IN4338 Natural Intelligence / Engineering Experience 5 EC

IN4188 Seminar Affective Computing 5 EC


6.1.5

Composition of the track Software Technology (ST)

The general part (at most 35 EC) consists of the following compulsory courses (24-25 EC):EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 EC


And four of the following courses:IN4150 Distributed Algorithms 6 EC





Free electives courses or homologation (at most 10 EC). Homologation courses are courses that students can take to acquire knowledge missing from their previous bachelor programme. Free electives have to be cho-



sen from master programmes from Delft University of Technology or other uni-versities.

The specialisation (at least 40 EC) consists of: a Courses worth at least 10 EC from the chosen specialisation (ref. article

1D.4). The offered specialisations are:– Algorithmics– Parallel and Distributed Systems– Software Engineering– Web Information Systems

b Courses from other specialisations within the master programme or courses from other master programmes within the faculty of EEMCS (at least 5 EC)

c Seminar from the chosen specialisation (at least 5 EC) or IN4306 Literature Survey (10 EC)

The following EEMCS specialisation courses are offered by the specialisation:Algorithmics

IN4026 Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Computers 6 EC

IN4335 Seminar Algorithms: Economics and Computation 5 EC

IN4336 Combinatorial Solvers 5 EC

IN4337 Randomized Algorithms 5 EC


Parallel and Distributed Systems

ET4389 Complex Networks from Nature to Man-made Networks 4 EC

IN4026(-12) Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Computers 6 EC


IN4073 Embedded Real-Time Systems 6 EC


IN4253ET “Hacking Lab”-Applied Security Analysis 5 EC

IN4254 Smart Phone Sensing 5 EC


IN4398 Internet of Things seminar 5 EC

IN4391 Distributed Computing Systems 5 EC

IN4392 Cloud Computing 5 EC



Software Engineering

IN4185 Globally Distributed Software Engi-neering 5 EC

IN4189 Software Reengineering 5 EC

IN4190 Seminar Software Evolution 5 EC


IN4333 Language Engineering Project 5 EC

IN4334 Mining Software Repositories 5 EC

IN4313 Seminar Program Transformation & Generation 5 EC


IN4355 Functional Programming 5 EC

IN4387 System Validation 5 EC

IN4389 Reactive Programming 5 EC

IN4400 Programming and data science for the 99% 5 EC

Web Information Systems


IN4325 Information Retrieval 5 EC

IN4326 Seminar Web Information Systems 5 EC

IN4331 Web Data Management (or IN4332): 5 EC


6.1.6

Composition of the EIT master’s programme in ICT Innovation-Digital Media Technology (DMT)

Students in the EIT master’s Programme in ICT Innovation, major Digital Media Technology (DMT) follow a two-year master programme offered by a consortia of universities organized in EIT ICT Labs. This programme requires that students areenrolledatdifferentuniversitiesinthefirst(entrypoint)andthesecond(exit point) year. The programme is described on the website of the EIT ICT Labs Master school: http://www.masterschool.eitictlabs.eu/programmes/dmt/.

The Delft University of Technology Computer Science Master’s degree will be awarded if a student has earned for all study units of his or her individual exam programme of the EIT Master’s programme at Delft University of Technology in thefirstyeara‘V’(passed)oramarkthatisgreaterthanorequalto6,has



passed all study units of the second year of the EIT Master’s programme at one of the other EIT ICT Labs universities;orifastudenthaspassedallstudyunitsofthefirstyearoftheEITMaster’sprogramme at one of the other EIT ICT Labs universities and has earned for all study units of his or her individual exam programme at Delft University of Tech-nology in the second year of his or her EIT Master’s programme a ‘V’ (passed) or a mark that is greater than or equal to 6.

BothdegreeswillbecertifiedwithanEITlabel.Toreceiveadoubledegree,bothuniversities(firstandsecondyear)mustberepresentedbyfullprofessorsof the ICT departments of these universities in the committee in charge of the examination of the thesis.

6.2

Adjusted Programmes

6.2.1


Students having obtained a relevant bachelor’s degree from a Dutch institute of professional education (HBO) can, dependent on the programme, gain access to the Master’s degree programme via bridging programmes. Relevancy is deter-mined by the Board of Examiners. The bridging programmes consist of a mini-mumof45ECinthefieldofcomputerscienceandmathematics.A bridging programme consists of two parts: a generic part (30 EC) and a track specificpart(minimum15EC).

The generic part (30 EC) consist of the following courses:Calculus 5 EC

Redeneren & Logica 5 EC

Algoritmiek 5 EC

Informatie- en data-modellering 5 EC

Lineaire Algebra 5 EC

Bachelor seminarium 5 EC

Thetrackspecificpartiscomposedinconsultationwiththemastercoordinatorof the track and should be submitted for approval to the Board of Examiners before start of the programme. Depending on prior knowledge, and intended area of specialization three of the following courses will be included in the bridg-ing programme:



Variable part 15 EC to be agreed upon by the master coordinator:Algoritmen en Datastructuren 5 EC

Concepten van programmeertalen 5 EC

Datamining 5 EC

Automaten, Talen en Berekenbaarheid 5 EC

Softwarekwaliteit en testen 5 EC

OOP 5 EC

Computer organisatie 5 EC

Kansrekening & Statistiek 5 EC

Web en database tech 5 EC

Students will gain access to the Master’s degree programme in Computer Sci-ence when they have earned a ‘V’ (passed) or a mark greater than or equal to 6 for all the courses in their bridging programme.

1. A student who is enrolled on a Bachelor’s degree programme with the aim of following a bridging programme prior to the degree programme must com-plete this bridging programme within one academic year, or within the period of study that has been agreed with the student by the Bachelor’s degree programme, extended by twelve months.

2. In the case that the student fails to complete the bridging programme within thespecifiedperiod,hisenrolmentwillbecancelledasofthefirstdayofthemonth following the month in which the student would have had to com-plete the bridging programme. The exclusion from the bridging programme and from the Bachelor’s programme applies to the four academic years sub-sequent to the academic year in which the enrolment is cancelled.

6.3

Programme transitions

6.3.1

Course substitution list

The table below lists valid course substitutions. Substitutions according to this list do not require the approval of the Board of Examination, while all other sub-stitutionsdo.Substitutionsaretrackspecific.

[There are currently no valid course substitutions.]



6.4

Exit Qualifications of the Master’s programme Computer Science

TheexitqualificationsforthemasterComputerScienceare:

1. The master Computer Science has a general knowledge of computer science and the relevant issues of mathematics and computer engineering. He or she has in-depth knowledge in one of the particular domains of computer science mentioned below and the associated area of application and has shown to be able to apply it by means of a Master’s thesis– Bio-Informatics: Computational biology; Machine learning; Algorithms for

systems biology; heterogeneous database technologies; Swarm-based computation; Image analysis in microscopy; algorithms for inference, enhancing, executing and mining biological networks; visualizing com-plex and heterogeneous data ; mathematical modeling; analysis and simulation of biochemical processes.

– InformationArchitecture:Specificfields:informationsystems;informa-tion architecture; data management; business process management; service architecture; enterprise architecture; business-service alignment.

– Media & Knowledge Engineering: processing, analysis, indexing and retrieval of text, speech, audio and visual data; computer graphics; machine learning; interactive intelligence in the form of decision support systems; agent-based modeling; training & exposure therapy through virtual gaming environments; quality of experience; affective computing and robotics; security and privacy aspects of modern ICT.

– Software Technology: distributed systems; grid and cloud computing; high performance computing; p2p systems; algorithmic game theory; mechanism design; coordination algorithms; distributed planning and scheduling; diagnosis and repair; web-based systems; web engineering; semantic web; social web; web science; software testing; software archi-tecture; collaborative development; model-driven engineering.

2. The master Computer Science is able to identify, analyze, model and solve problems and to implement and test solutions in his or her chosen domain for a broad range of application areas. He or she knows how to work indi-vidually or in teams. He or she is able – to analyze and conceptualize on a formal and abstract level– tounderstandthefundamentalissuesofthisfieldandtocontributeto

researchandthefurtherdevelopmentofthefield– to place his or her contribution within the wider scope of the overall

development of science and technology and within industry and society



– to communicate, verbally and in writing, on results and methodology, both tohisorhercolleaguesintheprofessionalfieldaswellastolaymen.

6.5

MSc programme coordinator CS

BioinformaticsProf.dr.ir. M.J.T. Reinders, Tel. +31 (0)15 27 86424E-mail: [email protected]

Information ArchitectureDr.ir. A.J.H. Hidders, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 89504E-mail: [email protected]

Media and Knowledge EngineeringDr. E.A. Hendriks, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86269E-mail: [email protected]

Software TechnologySee: http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropleidingen/ or the digital study guide http://www.studiegids.tudelft.nl/.

EIT Master’s Programme In ICT Innovation – Digital Media Technology Prof.dr.ir. F.W. Jansen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85517E-mail: [email protected]

6.6

Useful Web Addresses CS:

• Master programmes: http://www.ewi.tudelft.nl/en/study/master-programmes

• Master of Science Computer Science: www.cs.msc.tudelft.nl• The Media and Knowledge Engineering Track: www.mke.msc.tudelft.nl• The Bioinformatics Track: http://bio.leidendelft.nl/ • The Software Technology Track:

http://home.tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropl/masteropleidingen/computer-science/the-softwaretechnology-track/

• The Information Architecture Track: http://www.ia.msc.tudelft.nl/• Digital Media Technology (DMT):

http://www.masterschool.eitictlabs.eu/programmes/dmt/

7MSc Electrical Engineering


MSc Electrical Engineering7

7.1

The Master of Science programme in Electrical Engineering

7.1.1

Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Electrical Engineering

The master’s degree programme in electrical engineering has four tracks. The tracks are:• Telecommunications & Sensing Systems (TSS)• Microelectronics (ME)• Electrical Sustainable Engineering (ESE)• Signals and Systems (S&S).

The individual exam programmes (IEP’s) for the master’s degree in Electrical Engineering have to adhere the following minimum requirements, as indicated per track:

TSS ME(option 1)

ME(option 2)

ESE S&S

Core courses, worth 22 EC 25 EC 25 EC 26 EC 20 EC

Specialisation courses, worth at least

35 EC 25 EC 35 EC 34 EC 37 EC

Free Elective courses*, worth at least

18 EC 10EC 15 EC 15 EC 18 EC

Thesis project, worth 45 EC 60 EC 45 EC 45 EC 45 EC

7.1.2

Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Telecommunications & Sensing Systems

The core courses for the track in Telecommunications & Sensing Systems consist of a compulsory course and a set of courses from which a student has to choose a subset.

The following courses are compulsory for the track TSS is:ET4385 Introduction to Telecommunications & Sensing Systems 2 EC

EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 EC



From the following set, 4 courses have to be selected:ET4358 Wireless Communications 5 EC

ET4359 Advances in Networking 5 EC

ET4386 Estimation and Detection 5 EC

ET4356 (-13) Electromagnetics 5 EC

ET4169 Microwave, Radar & Remote Sensing 5 EC

ET4394 Wireless Networking 5 EC

The list of suggested specialisation courses for the track TSS is:ET4010 WavefieldImaging 4 EC

ET4014 Propagation of Radio Waves 3 EC

ET4015 Antenna Systems 4 EC

ET4030 Error Correcting Codes 4 EC

ET4034 Telecom, Architectures & Business models 4 EC

ET4147 Signal Processing for Communications 4 EC

ET4164 Information Theory 4 EC

ET4173 Introduction to UWB Technology, Systems and Applications 4 EC

ET4175 Radar Systems 4 EC


ET4285 Measuring and Simulating the Internet 4 EC

ET4288 Applied Electromagnetic Analysis in Wire-less, Microwave and Radar Engineering

4 EC

ET4387 Passive Components for Microwave Systems 5 EC

ET4388 Ad-hoc Networks 5 EC

ET4389 Complex Networks - from Nature to Man-made Networks 4 EC

ET4395 Advanced Electromagnetics 4 EC

ET4396 Advanced Topics in Mobile Communications 4 EC

ET4397IN Network Security (most likely not in 2014-2015) 4 EC


IN4398 Internet of Things 5 EC

AP3701 Submm and terahertz physics and applications 3 EC

CIE4608 Atmospheric Observation 4 EC



Suggested profiles in preparation of the MSc thesis work different research directions:

Network Architectures and SystemsET4359 Advances in Networking A 5 ECET4285 Measuring and Simulating the Internet 4 ECIN4341 Performance Analysis 5 ECET4389 Complex Networks - from Nature to Man-made Networks 4 ECET4397IN Network Security (most likely not in 2014-2015) 4 EC

Signal processing for CommunicationsET4386 Estimation and Detection 5 EC

ET4358 Wireless Communications 5 EC


ET4014 Propagation of Radio Waves 3 EC

ET4147 Signal Processing for Communications 4 EC

Tera-Hertz SensingET4356 Electromagnetics 5 EC


ET4387 Passive Components for Microwave Systems 5 EC


ET4395 Advanced Electromagnetics 4 EC

AP3701 Submm and Terahertz Physics and Applications 3 EC

Microwave Technology and Systems for RadarET4014 Propagation of Radio Waves 3 EC





ET4356 Electromagnetics 5 EC





Geoscience & Remote Sensing (CiTG)ET4386 Estimation and Detection 5 EC

ET4356 Electromagnetics 5 EC



CI4608 Atmospheric Observation 4 EC

CI4611 Geo-measurement processing 4 EC

CI4604 Simulation and visualization 4 EC

Embedded SoftwareET4359 Advances in Networking 5 EC

ET4388 Ad hoc networks 5 EC


IN4398 Internet of Things 5 EC

ET4394 Wireless Networking 5 EC

ET4396 Advanced Topics in Mobile Communications 4 EC

Free elective courses. Suggested courses for the Free Electives offered by the faculty Technical Policy and Management:SPM5430 Service System Engineering 5 EC

SPM4430 ICT Infrastructures Architectures 3 EC

SPM4440 (R)evolution in ICT infrastructures 4 EC

SPM5440 Cyber Security and Warfare 5 EC

SPM9310 E-Business Strategy & Technical Implementation 6 EC

TSS Refresher courses (only for international MSc students):ET8002-A Telecommunications Techniques 3 EC

EE8001 Telecommunication Networks 2 EC

Other courses from the MSc curriculum of Electrical Engineering (including the other tracks) may be chosen as well.



7.1.3

Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Microelectronics

The compulsory core for the track in ME consists of the following courses: EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 EC

ET4248 Introduction to Microelectronics 3 EC

ET4289 Integrated Circuits and MEMS Technology 4 EC

ET4293 Digital IC Design 4 EC

ET4295 Introduction to Analog CMOS Design 4 EC

ET4392 Physics of Semiconductor Devices 5 EC

ET8017 Electronic Instrumentation 5 EC

The list of specialisation courses for the track ME is:ET4010 WavefieldImaging 4 EC

ET4054 Methods and Algorithms for System Design 5 EC

ET4076-11 VLSI Test Technology & Reliability 5 EC


ET4147 Signal Processing for Telecommunication 4 EC


ET4171 Processor Design Project 5 EC


ET4252 Analog Integrated Circuit Design 4 EC

ET4253 Nanoelectronics 4 EC

ET4254 RF Integrated Circuit Design 5 EC

ET4257 Sensor and Actuators 4 EC

ET4260 Microsystem Integration 4 EC

ET4272 System Design with HDLs 2 EC

ET4277 Microelectronics Reliability 4 EC

ET4278 Analog -to-digital-conversion 4 EC

ET4294 Microwave Circuit Design 5 EC

ET4311 Applied optimization methods 4 EC

ET4351 VSLI Systems on Chip 4 EC

ET4369 Nyquist-Rate Data Converters 4 EC

ET4371 Digital RF 4 EC



ET4376 Photovoltaic Basics 4 EC

ET4377 Photovoltaic Technologies 4 EC

ET4378 Photovoltaic Systems 4 EC

ET4379 Photovoltaic Lab Course 4 EC

ET4382 Introduction to Power Conversion Tech-nology 3 EC

ET4387 Passive Components for Microwave systems 5 EC

ET4390 Imaging sensors 5 EC

ET4391 Advanced Microelectronics packaging 3 EC

ET4393 Medical Imaging 5 EC

ET4340 Electronics for Quantum Computing 6 EC

ET4icp IC-Technology Lab 2 EC

ET8011 Structured Electronic Design Laboratory 3 EC

ET8016 Structured Electronic Design 5 EC

ET8027 Solid State Physics 3 EC


BM1108 Physiology and Engineering 3 EC

Suggested Profile ME Digital System Design:ET4054 Methods and Algorithms for System Design 5 EC



ET4351 VSLI Systems on Chip 4 EC


Suggested Profile ME Microsystem Design:ET4277 Microelectronics Reliability 4 EC

ET4257 Silicon Sensors & Systems 4 EC


ET4260 Microsystem Integration 4 EC

ET4278 Over-Sampled Data Converters 4 EC





Suggested Profile ME RF Analog Circuit Design:ET4235 Digital Signal Processing 4 EC

ET4252 Analog Integrated Circuit Design 4 EC

ET4254 RF Integrated Circuit Design 5 EC

ET4278 Over-Sampled Data Converters 4 EC

ET4387 Passive Components for Microwave systems 5 EC

ET4294 Microwave Circuit Design 5 EC



ET8016 Structured Electronic Design 5 EC

Suggested Profile ME Technology:ET4257 Silicon Sensors & Systems 4 EC

ET4icp IC-Technology Lab 2 EC



For the track in Micro Electronics the possibility exists to choose a thesis project worth 60 EC or 45 EC. The study load of the thesis may not be changed without approval of the IEP by the board of examiners. The ECs required in the specialisation and free elective parts of the IEP, depend on the size of the thesis project.

7.1.4

Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Electrical Sustainable Engineering

The compulsory core for the track in ESE consists of the following courses: EWI4000 Master Kick-Off 0 EC

ET4003 Power Electromagnetics 4 EC

ET4103 High Voltage Constructions 4 EC

ET4108 Transients in Power Systems 4 EC

ET4117 Electrical Machines and Drives 4 EC

ET4119 Electronic Power Conversion 4 EC

ET4376 Photovoltaic Basics 4 EC



The list of specialisation courses for the track ESE is:ET4107 Power Systems Analysis II 3 EC

ET4111 High-Voltage DC 3 EC

ET4113 Power System Dynamics 4 EC

ET4114 Power System Grounding and Protection 3 EC

ET4116 Power Electronics 4 EC

ET4121 A.C. Machines 4 EC



ET4291 Control of Electrical Drives 5 EC

ET4145 Power Electronic components 4 EC

ET4375 Finite Element Modeling for Electrical Energy Applications 4 EC

ET4377 Photovoltaic Technologies 4 EC



ET4384 Design of low-power power supplies 3 EC


ET8017 Electronic Instrumentation 5 EC

ET8020 Diagnostics for High Voltage Assets d Lab 4 EC

AE3W02TU Introduction to Wind Energy 4 EC

AE4W09 Wind Turbine Design 4 EC


SC4070 Practical Control Systems 4 EC


SET3012 Renewable Energy 4 EC

SPM9534 Technology and Economy of Futute Energy Systems 3 EC

SPM9534SET Economy of Future Energy Systems 3 EC

WB2414-09 Mechatronical Design 4 EC

WB4438-11 Technology and Sustainability 3 EC

WI4052TU Risk Analysis 6 EC

WM0601TU Algemene economie voor ingenieurs 6 EC



Suggested Profile ESE Asset Management & Reliability of the Electricity Grid:ET4107 Power Systems Analysis II 4 EC

ET4111 High-Voltage DC 3 EC



ET8020 Diagnostics for High Voltage Assets 4 EC


SPM9534SET Economy of Future Energy Systems 4 EC

Suggested Profile ESE Control & Operation of Power Systems:ET4107 Power Systems Analysis II 4 EC

ET4113 Power System Dynamics 4 EC


ET4121 AC-Machines 4 EC



Suggested Profile ESE Power Electronics & Electromechanics:ET4114 Power System Grounding and Protection 3 EC






Suggested Profile ESE Sustainable Electrical Power Components & Sys-tems:ET4111 High-Voltage DC 3 EC



SET3012 Renewable Energy 4 EC

WB4438-11 Technology and Sustainability 3 EC



Suggested Profile ESE Photovoltaic Technology & Systems:ET4377 Photovoltaic Technologies 4 EC




Suggested Profile ESE Generator Systems for Renewable Energy:ET4116 Power Electronics 4 EC



ET4145 Power Electronic components 4 ECET4375 Finite Element Modeling for Electrical Energy Applications 4 EC

AE3W02TU Introduction to Wind Energy 4 EC

AE4W09 Wind Turbine Design 4 ECSC4070 Practical Control Systems 4 EC


7.1.5

Composition of the Master’s degree programme in Signals and Systems

The compulsory core for the track in S&S consists of the following courses: EWI4000 Master Kick-off 0 EC

ET4235 Statistical Signal Processing 4 EC


IN4085 Pattern Recognition 6 EC

SC4040 FilteringandIdentification 6 EC



The list of specialisation courses for the specialisation in S&S is:AP3231TU D Medical Imaging 6 EC

BM1109 Medical Technology I (Diagnostic Devices) & Health Care Systems

5 EC

BM1220-13 Medical Instruments B: Quality Assurance in Design 3 EC

ET4030 Error Correcting Codes 4 EC

ET4147 Signal Processing for Communication 4 EC


ET4169 Microwave, Radar and Remote Sensing 5 EC

ET4173 Introduction to Ultra-Wideband Systems and Appl. 4 EC


ET4257 Sensors and Actuators 4 EC

ET4283 Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 EC



ET4393 Medical Imaging 5 EC

ET4398 Distributed Signal Processing 3 EC

SC4010 Introduction Project Systems and Control 3 EC

SC4015 Robust and Multivariable Control Design 5 EC

SC4025 Control Theory 6 EC

SC4050 Integration Project Systems and Control 5 EC




SC4120 Special Topics in Signals, Systems and Control 3 EC

SC4160 Modeling and Control of Hybrid Systems 3 EC

SC4210 Vehicle Mechatronics 4 EC

IN4015 Neural Networks 6 EC


IN4191 Security and Cryptography 5 EC


IN4314 Seminar Selected Topics in Multimedia Computing 5 EC

WI4005 Wavelets 6 EC

WI4007TU Fourier and Laplace Transformation 4 EC



Suggested Profile S&S Multimedia Signal Processing and Analysis:ET4164 Information Theory 4 EC

ET4283 Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 EC

IN4191 Security and Cryptography 5 EC


ET4398 Distributed Signal Processing 3 EC

Suggested Profile S&S Signal Processing for Communications:ET4147 Signal Processing for Communication 4 EC





ET4010 Wavefieldimaging 4 EC

Suggested Profile S&S Biomedical Signal Processing:BM1107 Anatomy and Physiology 4 EC

BM1108 Physiology and Engineering 3 EC


AP3231TU D Medical Imaging 6 EC


Suggested Profile S&S Signal Processing for Remote Sensing and Radar Systems:ET4147 Signal Processing for Communication 4 EC

ET4169 Microwave, Radar and Remote Sensing 5 EC

ET4173 Introduction to Ultra-Wideband Systems and Appl. 4 EC


Suggested Profile S&S Systems and Control:ET4283 Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 EC

IN4314 Seminar Selected Topics in Multi-media Computing 5 EC

SC4025 Control Theory 6 EC


SC4210 Vehicle Mechatronics 4 EC



Suggested Free electives (at least 18 ECTS) :ET5S Internship 12 - 20 EC

Thesis Project:ET4300 Thesis Project 45 EC


7.1.6

General Electives and Laboratories

General Elective CoursesThis section contains a non-exhaustive list of elective courses that may be cho-sen in the free elective space. In this space students are free to choose any study unit like a research task, an international exchange programme, an intern-ship,aninterfacultyspecialisationprofileorcoursesofferedbyotheruniversitiesor by the Delft University of Technology

It is possible to choose:• courses that are suggested as ‘general elective courses and laboratories’ in

this chapter of the Study Guide.• compulsory courses or specialisation courses in any of the other EEMCS MSc

programmes• courses that are part of EEMCS BSc-minor programmes• courses that are offered by other TU Delft faculties or other universities;

It is not allowed to include:• Courses that are part of the compulsory part of the TU Delft BSc programme

that was taken previously, or courses that are very similar in content • more than 6 EC of language courses and skills• more than 12 EC of homologation courses Please note that courses from this

list of general electives can only be included as a specialization course in an individual exam programme for a track or a programme if the course is explicitly listed as a specialization course for that track or programme.

TheMScdegreeprogrammeasawholemustbeofsufficientqualityaccordingto the Board of Examiners.



General Elective Courses and Academic Skills:ET4399 Extra Project max. 15 EC

ET5S Internship 12-20 EC

WM0203TU Oral Presentations 2 EC

WM0203TU-Eng Oral Presentations 2 EC



Laboratories:ET4icp IC-Technology 2 EC

Business Engineering & Management:SPM9310 E-business 6 EC

SPM9624 Information Security 4 EC

WM0516TU Turning Technology into Business 6 EC

Courses in Control Systems Engineering:SC4040 Filtering&Identification 6 EC


SC4070 Control Systems Lab 4 EC



SC4092 Modeling and Nonlinear Systems Theory 4 EC

SC4160 Modeling and Control of Hybrid Systems 3 EC

WB2414-09 Mechatronic System Design 4 EC

Language courses and skills:WM1101TU English for Academic Purposes-3 3 EC

WM1112TU Spoken English for Technologists-2 2 EC

WM1115TU Elementary Course Dutch for Foreigners 2 EC

WM1116TU Elementary Course: Dutch for Foreigners, Follow Up 3 EC

WM1135TU English for Academic Purposes-4 3 EC



Profile Biomedical Engineering 2013 Coordinator: Dr.ir. W.A. Serdijn


ET4130 Microtechnologies and bioelectricity 5 EC

BM1109 Medical Technology I (Diagnostic Devices) & Health Care Systems

5 EC

BM1120-13 Medical Instruments B 3 EC


7.2

Adjusted Programmes

7.2.1


Students with a bachelor’s degree (HBO diploma) from a Dutch institute of pro-fessional education in Electrical Engineering can gain access to the Master’s degree programmes in Electrical Engineering (as described in Article 2) via a bridging programme. Thebridgingprogrammeconsistsof40ECinthefieldofcalculus,mathematicalmodelling, electrical engineering and academic skills; the precise composition depends on the track or the specialisation that the student intends to follow.The bridging programmes are composed of:15 EC Mathematics (Calculus and Lineair Algebra) 15 EC Fundamental electrical engineering knowledge 5ECTrackspecificknowledge5 EC Academic skillsDepending on the track chosen and the prior education of a student, the respec-tive admissions committees can require additional compulsory homologation courses to e followed as part of the master’s programme.

The bridging program is comprised of the following study units, where the track-specificcoursesarecompulsoryforthestudentsthatwillenrolinthegiventrack:



All students, irrespective of the track that will be chosen, must add the following study units to their individual bridging programme:Wiskunde (15 EC)






Academic skills (5 EC)

StudentsareexpectedtoreachasufficientlyhighlevelofEnglishforAcademicPurposesin order to be able to enter the master’s programme. The English courses are offered at different levels and it is the student’s responsibility to reach the entry requirements for EE8002.WM1101TU English for academic purposes-3 3 EC

EE8002 Literature Study for Electrical Engineering

Students who opt for the track Telecommunications & Sensing Sys-tems must extend this programme with the following study units: Fundamental electrical engineering (15 EC)3 out of the following courses (choice to be determined in consultation with the master coordinator):ET8040 Signaaltransformaties HBO 5 EC

EE2S31 Signaalbewerking 5 EC

EE3P11 Elektromagnetisme 5 EC

EE2S21 Systeem- en regeltechniek 5 EC

Track specifiek (5 EC)

EE8001 Telecommunications Networks 2 EC

EE8002A Telecommunication Techniques 3 EC

Students who opt for the track Microelectronics must extend this pro-gramme with the following study units:Fundamental electrical engineering (15 EC)3 out of the following courses (choice to be determined in consultation with the master coordinator):ET8040 Signaaltransformaties HBO 5 EC



EE2S21 Systeem- en regeltechniek 5 EC




EE3C11 Elektronica 5 EC

Students who opt for the track Electric Sustainable Engineering must extend this programme with the following study units:Fundamental electrical engineering (15 EC)

ET8040 Signaaltransformaties HBO 5 EC




EE2E11 Elektrische Omzettingen 5 EC

Students will gain access to the Master’s degree programme if they have their HBO diploma and if they earned a mark greater than or equal to 6.0 for a set of study units that add up to at least 40 EC as described in the tables above. 1. A student who is enrolled on a Bachelor’s degree programme with the aim of

following a bridging programme prior to the degree programme must com-plete this bridging programme within one academic year, or within the period of study that has been agreed with the student by the Bachelor’s degree programme, extended by twelve months.


7.3

Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in European Wind Energy Master (EWEM), Electrical Sustainable Energy TrackStudents in the Erasmus Mundus master’s Programme in European Wind Energy Master (EWEM) follow the programme required by Erasmus Mundus.

This programme requires that students attend three of the four partner-universi-ties during the two years.



At least two universities must be represented by full professors of the involved departments of these universities in the committee in charge of the examination of the thesis.

AnindividualstudyprogrammeofstudentsintheEWEMelectiveprofileElectricPower Systems consists of: • Core courses worth 31.5 EC• Elective courses worth at least 43.5 EC• The thesis project worth 45 EC

The courses are followed at the University of Technology Denmark (DTU) in the firstsemester,atDelftUniversityofTechnology(TUD)thesecondsemesterandat Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU ) in the third semes-teroftheprogramme(firstsemesterofthesecondyear).

The complete programme is describe in http://ewem.tudelft.nl/

A minimum of 47 ECTS should belong to courses from an Electrical Engineering programme. Language and Communication skills (limited to between 3 and 5 ECTS) and an internship (limited to 6 ECTS) can be chosen as part of the elective space in any of the semesters at any of the participating partner universities.

In addition to the recommended electives, students can choose other courses from the total available list of the EWEM partner universities, in agreement with the local academic track coordinators.

The TU Delft Electrical Engineering degree will be awarded if a student has earned for all study units of his or her individual study programme of the EWEM programme at TU Delft a mark that is greater than or equal to 6, and has passed all study units of the EWEM programme at DTU and NTNU.

Thethesisprojectisthefinalstudyunitoftheprogrammeandservestoprovethat the student acquired the academic competences of a Master of Science. The student executes the thesis project independently, with guidance of at least twosupervisors,oneofthemfromthescientificstaffofTUDelft,andonefromthescientificstaffofNTNU.



7.4

Exit Qualifications of the Master’s programme in Electrical Engineering

1. Theelectricalengineerisabletocontributehisorherspecificcognitiveandintellectual skills in a multidisciplinary context for a desired external result:a. Heorsheisabletoidentifytechnical-scientificandelectricalengineering

problems arising in professional practice, to place them in context, to formulate them and to communicate about them.

b. He or she is able to analyse electrical engineering problems and to pro-vide suitable solutions.

c. He or she is aware of the place and the impact of his or her design activ-ities in respect to the life cycle of the designed product.

d. He or she is able to report on results and methodology in the language andterminologyoftheprofessionalfield,bothverballyandinwriting.

2. The electrical engineer has a creative mind-set and has the acquisitive and intellectualskillstoadapttoandfunctionwithinasubfieldoftheprofes-sional domain:a. He or she has insight into the nature of physics, so that he or she can

studyandunderstandtheknowledgegainedinthisfield,inparticularasit concerns possible electrical engineering applications.

b. He or she has deductive skills, gained from the study of mathematical analysis, algebra, and the laws of probability, which enable him or her to analyse problems and deduce new facts.

c. He or she has in addition the capacity for lateral thinking, which enables him or her to achieve a set goal following other paths than those that are familiar or even well-trodden.

d. He or she has a representative knowledge of the electrical engineering disciplines and methods, with a focus on mathematical modeling and systems.

e. He or she has an operational understanding of systems engineering, the discipline that addresses the transformation of an actual market need into a schedule of demands and subsequently into an adequate system configurationthroughaniterativeapplicationoffunctionanalysis,syn-thesis,optimisation,definition,construction,testing,andevaluation.



3. The professional activities of the engineer in the area of Electrical Engineer-ing are grounded in his or her personal and societal functioning:a. He or she has insight into both his or her aptitude and his or her inter-

ests, and in the effects of his or her actions on societal processes, so that when making choices in his or her professional domain, he or she can assess what consequences it will have for his or her own and the general well-being.

b. Through his or her actions he or she will promote the societal under-standing of the possibilities created by and the results of the practising of his or her profession.

7.5

MSc programme coordinator EE

Telecommunications & Sensing Systems Dr.ir. G.J.M. Janssen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86736E-mail [email protected]

MicroelectronicsDr. A. Bossche, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86049E-mail: [email protected]

Electrical Sustainable EngineeringL.M. Ramirez Elizondo, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 81848E-mail: [email protected]

Signals & SystemsDr.ir. R. Heusdens, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 83544E-mail: [email protected]

7.6

Useful Web Addresses EE


• MSc EE: http://www.tudelft.nl/studeren/masteropl/masteropleidingen/electrical-engineering/

• European Wind Energy Master: http://ewem.tudelft.nl/

• Dimes: www.dimes.tudelft.nl/

8MSc Embedded Systems


MSc Embedded Systems8

8.1

What is the 3TU.Federation?

The three leading universities of technology in the Netherlands - Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Twente - have joined forces in the 3TU.Federation (www.3tu.nl). This federation maximises innovation by combining and concentrating the strengths of all three universities in research, education and knowledge transfer.Withintheframeworkofthiscooperation,fivejointMScprogrammeshavebeendevelopedthataddresskeyissuesinengineeringandsociety.ThesefiveMScprogrammes are:• Construction Management and Engineering• Embedded Systems• Science Education and Communication• Sustainable Energy Technology• Systems and Control

The main advantages for studentsThe new 3TU MSc programmes have been developed as exclusive programmes of outstanding academic quality that enable you to study at three of the top uni-versities in the Netherlands. These programmes focus on areas of innovation developed with state-of-the-art engineering expertise. Youwillhavetheopportunitytoacquirequalificationsandcompetencesthatarein high demand. When you graduate you will have obtained an outstanding qualificationprofile.The 3TU masters combine excellent subject-based competences, research skills, the capacity for independent analysis and synthesis and an advanced capability to apply knowledge in practice.The core programmes of the 3TU masters are largely identical and you can take classes at any of the three locations. The admission procedures, teaching and examination regulations and academic calendars at all three universities have been carefully matched. Youbenefitfromthespecialstrengthsofthethreeuniversitiesbychoosingaspecialisation at any of the three locations. You are registered at the location of your choice, but you are automatically co-registered at the other two locations to ensure access to the facilities of all three.



Universities of Technology in the Netherlands

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)TU Delft (www.tudelft.nl) is an enterprising university at the forefront of techno-logical development. The university trains the engineers of tomorrow by means of its fundamental and applied research and educational programmes. With its broad knowledge base, worldwide reputation and successful alumni, TU Delft contributessignificantlytothedevelopmentofresponsiblesolutionstourgentsocietalproblemsworldwide,especiallyinthefieldsofenergy,infrastructures,health and environment. The university offers 14 BSc and 40 MSc programmes. With approximately 15,000 students, TU Delft is the largest Dutch university of technology with the most comprehensive range of engineering courses.

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)Eindhoven University of Technology (www.tue.nl) offers high-quality education and research for the advancement of engineering science, the development of societal and technological innovations, and the growth of welfare and prosperity.The Eindhoven region has a global reputation in top technology with a strong concentration of high-tech companies (including electronics giant Philips), R&D and higher education institutes. As a main driving force behind the region’s internationally-oriented knowledge economy, TU/e focuses on innovation and cutting-edge research. TU/e currently offers 11 BSc programmes and 22 MSc programmes.

University of Twente (UT)Based in the Eastern part of the Netherlands, in the city of Enschede, the Uni-versityofTwente(www.utwente.nl)isoneofEurope’sfinesteducationalestab-lishments encouraging research and entrepreneurship in both technology and social sciences. As a young and innovative institute, UT is internationally respected in a broad range of engineering sciences as well as societal and management disciplines, including cross-disciplinary programmes on e.g. health and technology. UT offers 21 BSc programmes and 32 MSc programmes. Because there is more to life than studying, the Netherlands’ only university with a residential campus also offers many sports, cultural and training facilities.

More information?For more information visit www.3tu.nl



8.2

The Master of Science programme in Embedded Systems

8.2.1

Composition of the Master’s degree programme in

The programme has a duration of two years (120 EC) and starts each year in September. It is also possible to start the Master’s degree programme in the second semester. In that case, however, students might experience some prob-lemsduetodependenciesbetweensomeofthecoursestaughtinthefirstsemester and some of the courses in the second semester. Nevertheless, the courses in the master programme will be scheduled in such a way that it is pos-sible to compose an individual exam programme consisting of a limited choice of courses in which the successor relation-ships are almost not violated. Students should realize, however, that starting in the second semester could take some extra effort.

Each year the dean issues a list of courses that belong to the list of specialisa-tion courses. This list is published in the digital study guide and in the Master’s Study Guide.

Students must submit their individual exam programme for approval by the boardofexaminersbeforethestartofthefourthquarterofthefirstyear.

The composition of the study programme is as follows:a. Core programme worth 25 credits,b. Specialisation subjects worth at least 15 credits, c. Homologation courses worth at most 20 credits,d. An optional internship worth at most 20 credits or a multi-disciplinary design

project worth 10 credits, but not both, e. A graduation work (40 EC), further, comprising preparation for the gradua-

tion project worth 10 credits, and the graduation project worth 30 credits.

Specialisation courses may also be selected from the list of specialisation courses of the Embedded Systems programmes of the TU/e (http://www.tue.nl/en/education/tue-graduate-school/masters-programs/embedded-systems/mas-ters-program/) or the UT (http://www.utwente.nl/master/ems/programme/)



The compulsory part consists of the following courses (courses):IN4340 Embedded Computer Architecture 5 EC

IN4390 Quantitative Evaluation of Embedded Systems 5 EC

IN4342 Embedded Systems Laboratory 5 EC


IN4387 System Validation 5 EC

If the contents of a compulsory course correspond to the course contents of a preliminary education course(s), the compulsory course has to be replaced by a course with the same amount of credit points from the specialisation part.

The homologation part consists of the following courses:For a student with a Computer Science bachelor degree of TUD, track Software Technology, the homologation courses are:

Signaalverwerking 5 EC

Digital Systems 5 EC


SC2531EE Dynamic Systems 3 EC

SC3542EE Control Systems 3 EC

For a student with an Electrical Engineering bachelor degree of TUD the homologation subjects are:

Software Engineering Methods 5 EC


Softwarekwaliteit en Testen 5 EC


Specialisation courses may in any case be chosen from the following lists:SuggestedprofileEmbeddedCircuitsandSystems:ET4054 Methods and Algorithms for System Design 5 ECET4293 Digital IC Design 4 ECET4351 VSLI Systems on Chip 4 ECIN4026 Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Computers 6 ECSuggestedprofileEmbeddedComputerArchitecture:IN4026 Parallel Algorithms and Parallel Computers 6 ECET4170 Computer Arithmetic 5 ECET4171 Processor Design Project 5 EC



SuggestedprofileEmbeddedControlSystems:SC4025 Control Theory 6 ECSC4045 Control for High Resolution 3 ECSC4060 Model Predictive Control 4 ECSC4081-10 Knowledge Based Control Systems 4 ECSC4091 Optimization in Systems and Control 4 ECSC4160 Modelling and Control of Hybrid Systems 3 ECWB2414-09 Mechatronical Design 4 ECSuggestedprofileEmbeddedNetworking:ET4285 Measuring and Simulating the Internet 4 ECET4359 Advances in Networking 5 ECIN4341 Performance Analysis 6 ECIN4150 Distributed Algorithms 6 ECSuggestedprofileEmbeddedSoftware:IN4027 Seminar Algorithms 5 ECIN4073 Embedded Real-Time Systems 6 EC

IN4397 Combinatorial Solvers 6 ECIN4315 Software Architecture 5 ECIN4254 Smart Phone Sensing 5 ECOther ES-specialisation courses:ET4076-11 VLSI Test Technology & Reliability 5 ECET4147 Signal Processing for Telecommunication 4 ECET4164 Information Theory 4 ECET4235 Digital Signal Processing 4 ECET4277 Microelectronics Reliability 4 ECET4257 Sensor and Actuators 4 ECET4260 Microsystem Integration 4 ECET4283 Advanced Digital Image Processing 6 ECET4370 ReconfigurableComputingDesign 5 ECET4381 Advanced Multicore Systems 5 ECET4390 Imaging sensors 5 ECIN4015 Neural Networks 6 ECIN4049TU Introduction to High Performance Computing 6 ECIN4085 Pattern Recognition 6 ECIN4182 Digital Audio and Speech Processing 6 ECIN4191 Security and Cryptography 5 ECIN4314 Seminar Selected Topics in Multi-media Computing 5 ECIN4315 Software Architecture 6 ECIN4398 Internet of Things seminar 5 ECIN4341 Performance Analysis 5 ECIN4350 Embedded Computer Architec-tures 2 (Telecollege) 5 ECIN4351 Real-Time Software Development (Telecollege) 5 ECIN4354 Seminar Human-Agent/Robot Teamwork 5 EC



SC4092 Modeling and Nonlinear Systems Theory 4 ECSC4040 FilteringandIdentification 6 ECSC4050 Integration Project 5 ECSC4070 Practical Control Systems 4 ECWM0201TU_Eng Technical Writing 2 ECWM0203TU_Eng Oral Presentation 2 ECWM0781TU Patent Law and Patent Policy 3 ECWM1101TU Upper-intermediate English 3 ECWM1102TU Written English for Technologists 3 ECWM1112TU Spoken English for Technologists 2 ECWM1115TU Elementary Course Dutch for Foreigners 3 ECWM1116TU Elementary Course: Dutch for Foreigners, Follow Up 3 ECWM1135TU English for Academic Purposes-4 3 EC

Internship and projectsET5S Internship 12 – 20 12 - 20 EC

ET4399 Extra Project max 15 EC

ET4380 Multi-Disciplinary Design Project 10 EC

ES MSc Thesis (40 ec)

IN4600 Final project 30 ECIN4610 Research project 10 EC

The Thesis project is the last study unit of the programme and serves to prove that the student acquired the academic competencies of a Master of Science. Theprojectinvolvesaresearchordesigntaskwithsufficientacademiclevel.The project may be executed within a research programme at TU Delft, or in a suitable research institute or company. The project must be executed with a systematic approach and should include all phases of a research or design proj-ect: analysis, modelling, implementation/construc-tion and validation/evaluation. The student executes the thesis project independently, with guidance of one or morethesissupervisors,oneofthemfromthescientificstaffofTUDelft.

The Master’s degree in Embedded Systems will be awarded if a student has earned for all courses of the programme a mark that is greater than or equal to 6.



8.3

Adjusted Programmes

8.3.1

Programme for Professional Education Graduates

Students having obtained a relevant ‘HBO degree’ from a Dutch institute of pro-fessional education in Electrical Engineering (Elektrotechniek), Embedded Sys-tems or Computer Science (Technische Informatica) can gain access to the Mas-ter’s degree programme via a bridging programme. The bridging programme consistsofaminimumof45ECinthefieldofcalculus,mathematicalmodellingand computer engineering. The bridging programme consists of:12 EC Mathematics (Calculus and Lineair Algebra) 20 EC Computer Systems and Fundamental Computer Science 3 EC Academic skills10 EC Courses depending on prior education direction (ET or TI)

The bridging programme consists of:WI1708TH1 Analysis 1 3 ECWI1708TH2 Analysis 2 3 ECWI1807TH1 Linear Algebra 1 3 ECWI1807TH2 Linear Algebra 2 3 EC

Redeneren en Logica 5 ECOperating Systems 5 EC

EE2S31 Signaalbewerking 5 ECEE3D11 Computerorganisatie en architectuur 5 ECWM1136TU Written English for Technologists-1 3 ECFor students with ‘hbo’ degree Technische Informatica:EE2S21 Systeem en regeltechniek 5 EC

Digital systems 5 ECFor students with an ‘HBO degree’ Elektrotechniek:

Algorithms and Data Structures 5 ECSoftware Engineering Methods 5 EC

Students will gain access to the Master’s degree programme if they have their HBO diploma and if they have obtained at least 30 EC and include at least WI1708TH1, WI1708TH3, WI1807TH1, WI1807TH2. The study units of the bridging programme that are not included in this set of 30 EC must form part of the Master’s degree programme and will be considered compulsory ‘homologa-tion courses’, which is restricted to 15 EC.



1. A student who is enrolled on a Bachelor’s degree programme with the aim of following a bridging programme prior to the degree programme must com-plete this bridging programme within one academic year, or within the period of study that has been agreed with the student by the Bachelor’s degree programme, extended by twelve months.


8.3.2

Composition of flexible study programmes

According to article 7.3d of the law on Higher Education and Research, students candrawupaflexibleIEPthatwillleadtoanexamination.

UnliketheIEPreferredtounderArticle1point3.2.theflexibleindividualexamprogramme referred to under Article 3 point 1 has to be submitted by the stu-dent for approval by the Board of Examiners in advance, that is, before com-mencement of the intended Master’s degree programme. (see Implementation Procedures ES)

8.4

Interim examinations; entry requirements

The order of interim examinationsIfthereisaspecificorderinwhichtheinterimexaminationsaretobetaken,this shall be published in the Master’s Study Guide.

The form of the interim examinationsTheformoftheinterimexaminationsisspecifiedinthedigitalstudyguideandin the Master’s Study Guide, before the start of the education period.

Entry requirements for the study units• Ifstudentshavetomeetaspecificrequirementbeforestartingaunitof

study, this requirement shall be published in the digital study guide and in the Master’s Study Guide.

• Students must pass the Master’s degree course work as stated in his individual exam programme to within 18 EC before embarking on the thesis project and have to show a Thesis Entrance Permit to their thesis supervisor.



With regard to the thesis project, the thesis supervisor may impose additional conditions for starting the thesis project.

8.5

Transitional ruling

8.5.1

Interim examinations for old study programme

If a new study programme is drawn up for a certain year of study, then interim examinations for the units of study of the old programme that are discontinued will be set twice in the academic year following the year in which the units were taught for the last time.

8.5.2

Transition to a new programme

If a new study programme is drawn up for a certain year of study, students that started before that year may have to change their individual exam programme with the understanding that they include either all compulsory courses of the old programme or all compulsory courses of the new programme. Any change in the individual programme needs the approval of the Board of Examiners.

8.6

Exit Qualifications of the Master’s programme in Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems graduates: 1. Have a holistic view on embedded systems, their development, and their

embedding in larger systems2. Are able to master complex embedded systems3. Can describe and study structure and behaviour of embedded systems4. Possess knowledge of contemporary techniques5. AreproficientintheDesignofembeddedsystems6. Possess knowledge of requirement engineering, modelling, testing and

implementation techniques7. Haveaflexibleandinquisitivemindwithregardtodevelopmentsinthefield8. Inventownspecifictools,theoriesandtechniquesifunavailable9. Are aware of their own position and that of embedded systems in society10. Can present and communicate their ideas and visions on embedded systems11. Can work in a multidisciplinary design team



8.7

MSc programme coordinator ES

Dr.ir. A.J. van Genderen, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 86217E-mail: [email protected]

8.8

Useful Web Addresses ES:

• 3TU Federation: http://www.3tu.nl• Delft: www.es.msc.tudelft.nl• Twente: http://www.utwente.nl/master/ems/ • Eindhoven http://www.tue.nl/studeren/tue-graduate-school/

masteropleidingen/embedded-systems/

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9.1

Flexible study programme

1 According to article 7.3d of the law on Higher Education and Research, stu-dentscandrawupaflexibleIEPthatwillleadtoanexamination.

2. UnliketheIEPreferredtounderPart1Article4,theflexibleIEPreferredtounder Part 3 Article 1 point 1 has to be submitted by the student for approval to the Board of Examiners in advance, that is, before commence-ment of the intended Master’s degree programme.

9.2

Honours programme Master

9.2.1

Honours programme

1. Students who meet the following criteria will be invited to register for the Delft University of Technology Honours programme for outstanding Master’s students who have:a. finishedtheirbachelorprogrammewithaweightedaveragedmarkof7.5

or higher and b. shownanexcellentperformanceduringthefirstsemester(nofailsand

7.5 or higher).2. Based on the above criteria, students will be selected and admitted to the

Honours Class programme by the director of studies or an Honours coordina-tor or Honours Class committee established by the director of studies.

3. The Honours Class programme will comprise 30 credits: a. At least 5 credits must be completed in the Delft University of Technol-

ogy-wide component of the Honours Class programme, which consists of: –thesubject“CriticalReflectiononTechnology” – playing an active role within the Honours Class community

b. A maximum of 15 credits may be completed in the faculty component of the Honours Class programme, the composition of which (including its content and options) is described on the faculty website.

4. Any student selected for participation in the Honours Class programme must submit his or her options for the faculty component to the Board of Examin-ers and the director of studies studies or the Honours coordinator or the Honours Class committee for approval.

5. The Board of Examiners will be responsible for assessing whether all the requirements of the Honours Class programme have been met.



6. Any student who has successfully completed the Honours Class programme willbeawardedacertificatesignedbythechairoftheBoardofExaminersandtheRectorMagnificus.

If you wish to be invited for this meeting please mailto:[email protected]

9.3

Teaching degree (TULO)

A special programme is offered to students who wish to obtain a degree in teaching mathematics or computer science. This programme consists of two parts: a basic component (30 credits) and an advanced component (30 credits). The courses required for the basic part of this programme can be completed either as a minor within the BSc programme or for the non-mathematic electives or non-CS electives within the MSc programme in Applied Mathematics or Com-puter Science, or as a postgraduate programme. The advanced component is open only to stu-dents who have completed the basic part. Students who have completed the basic component within the BSc programme can use the advanced component for the non-mathematics electives within the MSc programme in Applied Math-ematics/ Computer Science or as a postgraduate programme. Because the programme focuses on teaching at Dutch educational institutions, it requires an excellent command of the Dutch language (both spoken and writ-ten). The working language for the teaching programme is Dutch.

Additional information is available on the following website (which also contains the course schedule): http://www.tulo.tudelft.nl

Students who are interested in this programme should contact: Drs. M.A.F.M. (Martin) Jacobs, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85594E-mail: [email protected]

9.4

Technology in sustainable development annotation (TiDO)

Students may choose to focus their Master’s Study on Technology in Sustainable Development. If this annotation on Technology in Sustainable Development is to be entered on a student’s diploma supplement, the following units of study must, at minimum, have been attended:



1. A colloquium in sustainable development (WM0922) worth 4 EC2. Four study units provided by the faculty or elsewhere within the Delft Uni-

versity of Technology, each representing no fewer than 3 EC and together worth at least 11 EC; these shall be chosen from the following clusters:a. Design, Analysis and Tools (at least 5 EC)b. Organisation, Policy and Society (at least 5 EC)

Further information on the available units of study can be obtained from the lecturer in sustainable development or the master coordinator.

3. ThethesisprojectasspecifiedintheImplementationRegulationsshouldbedevoted to sustainable development. The contact person shall supervise the problem formulation of the project, the execution of the project and the project report with respect to the topic of sustainable development.

For more information, contact: Prof.dr.ir. A.W. Heemink, Tel: +31 (0)15 27 85813 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.tbm.tudelft.nl/tdo

9.5

Master Annotation Entrepreneurship

Introduction Are you a master’s student with ambitions to start up your own business? Are you on the threshold of doing so, do you want to keep your options open or do you just want to learn more about entrepreneurship? The annotation entrepre-neurship on master’s level is developed to help you gain more knowledge in and prepare yourself for entrepreneurship. The annotation is an entrepreneurial accent of your regular Master program.

Program MSc students who are interested in entrepreneurship can opt for the new mas-ter annotation ‘entrepreneurship’, which trains students to be entrepreneurs, through a combination of modules and a graduation project that partly focuses on marketing a service or product. Entrepreneurship can mean starting up your own business, but can also stand for entrepreneurship in a more general con-text, such as innovation at existing companies, take-overs, spin-outs, etc. Stu-dents, who complete the annotation successfully, receive an annotation with their degree.

For more information on the annotation ‘entrepreneurship’ check out our website www.dce.tudelft.nl or the MSc-coordinator: Dr. Linda Kamp, E-mail: [email protected]



NB The annotation ‘entrepreneurship’ is developed by the Delft Centre for Entre-preneurship. The TU Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship (DCE) stimulates stu-dents and researchers from the TU Delft to become entrepreneurs or engage in entrepreneurial activity.

9.6

TUD Design Challenge

What is the TUD Design Challenge? The TUD Design Challenge offers second year Master’s students a unique oppor-tunity to demonstrate how innovative and creative they are. Inspired by Stan-ford University’s ‘design school’ formula, student teams combine their entrepre-neurial, engineering and design skills to develop practical solutions for the real world innovation problems of our business partners. This is your chance to solve challenging innovation problems in a multi-disciplinary team of the most moti-vated and talented students from various faculties. You will receive on the job training from a senior coach, plus weekly feedback and support from our ‘client’ partners.

The TUD Design Challenge is a project course developed for second year Mas-ter’s students just before their thesis work. It is open to students from all facul-ties across Delft University of Technology. We are looking for students with a background in science, engineering, design or management. Project teams of fourtofivestudentsstarteverySeptemberandFebruary.Theprojectslastfivemonths, requiring roughly a halftime commitment. There is a strong drive towards innovation. Project assignments encompass: opportunityidentificationandanalysis,designiterations,testinganddeliveringthefinalsolution(perhapsasaprototype)withabusinessplan.Thesolutioncan take many forms, such as a tangible product, software tool or service con-cept.

Assignments The assignments vary every half year. We have drawn interest from large busi-nesses(likeOcéTechnologies,Siemens,Rabobank,Ahold,Philips,KLM,Micro-soft, Sun Microsystems, TNO ICT, Randstad, Dura Vermeer, Imtech and Ecofys) and from smaller companies pursuing interesting innovations. For more informa-tion please check out www.DesignChallenge.TUDelft.nl for current projects and/or the digital study guide.



9.7

Foreign Exchange

You may consider doing a part of your individual exam programme abroad as a foreign exchange student. The contact person within your research group has many international contacts. If going abroad requires a change in your individual exam programme, you have to consult your MSc programme coordinator. The faculty’s Internationalisation and Practical Training department helps students who are interested in studying abroad.

9.8

Useful Web Addresses:

• Teaching degree (TULO): http://www.tulo.tudelft.nl• Technology in sustainable development (TiDO):

http://www.tbm.tudelft.nl/tdo• Master Annotation Entrepreneurship: www.dce.tudelft.nl• TUD Design Challenge: www.DesignChallenge.TUDelft.nl• Honours programme Master: http://honours.tudelft.nl/

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1 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY OF MSc GRADUATION POLICYThe MSc graduation policy concerns the preparation and examination of the masterthesisanddefinesafurtherspecificationofthearticles12,26–29ofthe ‘Rules and Guidelines (RG)1 laid down by the Board of Examiners of all EEMCS masters’ degree programmes. These procedures comply with the Teach-ing and Examination Regulations (TER)2 and the Implementation Regulations (IR)3, both issued by the dean of the faculty and approved by the Executive Board of the University, July 2012.

2 DEFINITIONSStudent, candidate Student taking part in master programmeMaster’s Thesis Project Research or design assignment that forms the

finalpartoftheEEMCSmaster’sdegreepro-gramme

Thesis report Written text that documents the results of the Master’s Thesis Project

Thesis defense Formal presentation and examination of the the-sis (afstudeervoordracht)

Specialisation Direction within variant or track of the master programmecoveringaspecificareaortopic

Thesis advisor Staff member (UD, UHD, or HL4) responsible for students’ guidance

Thesis tutor (daily supervisor) Staff member (e.g., PhD student or postdoc) or external expert from company, responsible for students’ daily guidance

MSc coordinator Staff member responsible for student intake in master programme, and for study advice (e.g., composing the individual exam programme)

Thesis committee Committee assessing the thesisBoard of Examiners Committee responsible for monitoring the exami-

nation regulations and execution. See TERIEP Individual Examination Programme (keuzevak-

kenlijst)TEP Thesis Entrance PermitGraduation Ceremony Formal graduation session, where the student

receives the master’s degree diploma

1 RG = Regulations and Guidelines = Regels en Richtlijnen van de examencommissie (art. 7.12 WHW)

2 TER = Teaching and Examination Regulations = Onderwijs en Examenregeling (art.7.13 WHW)

3 IR= Implementation Regulations = Uitvoeringsregeling (art.7.13 WHW)4 UD = assistant professor, UHD = associate professor, HL = full professor


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3 FORMAL PROCEDURES

1. TheMaster’sThesisProjectisthefinalpartoftheEEMCSmaster’sdegreeprogrammes and aims to show that the student has acquired the academic competences for the degree ‘Master of Science’.

2. The Master’s Thesis Project comprises 40 - 45 ECTS and should take a maxi-mum of nine months of work. In the programme Microelectronics explicit prototypingandfieldtestingtheperiodmaybelongerandistheprojectextended to 60 ECTS, i.e. a year.

3. The student can only start with his Master’s Thesis Project when he/she has an approved IEP and has successfully completed all of the compulsory courses of the master programme. Only 12 EC of elective courses may still be open. In order to show that the student meets the criteria, he or she should hand in a TEP (Thesis Entrance Permit, ask at Service desk) to the thesis advisor before starting the master thesis assignment.

4. The Master’s Thesis Project consists of a research or design assignment. The Master’s Thesis Project will be assessed on basis of a written report, an oral presentation and defense. The assessment will be done by a thesis commit-tee.

5. The Board of Examiners appoints the thesis committee. The professor responsible for graduation proposes a thesis committee more than 3 months before defense.(See R&G. art.27.2) (Use form: “Application form Members of MSc Thesis Committee”)

6. At least 3 months before defense, the thesis committee is installed by the Board of Examiners. The thesis committee is nominated by the responsible professor in whose area the Master’s Thesis Project has taken place.

7. A thesis committee will be appointed by or on behalf of the Board of Exam-iners for the supervision and assessment of Master’s Thesis Project. This committee will consist of a core of three members: 1) the chair (a full professor or associate 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. Oneofthecoremembersmustbefromadifferentfieldandisafullprofes-sor, associate or assistant professor of an university. There may be additional members from the ranks of researchers, PhD students and internal and


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external experts. The core members, appointed by the Board of Examiners, determine the thesis grade. (See also R&G art. 27.1)

8. StudentscanpresentanddefendtheirfinalthesisworkonlyaftertheyhavefinishedallcoursesasstatedintheirapprovedIEP.

9. The defense consists of a public session. During this session the student will give a presentation on the Master’s Thesis Project and will be questioned by the thesis committee, after which the thesis committee determines the grade.

10. Thirty working days before the defense (See R&G art. 12.1), the student appliesforthefinalexaminationbytheBoardofExaminersbysubmittingthe form “EEMCS MSc Final Examination” at the Service desk.

11.AtleastfiveworkingdaysbeforethedefensethestudentuploadsapdfofthefinalversionofthethesisreportintheelectronicTUDelftrepository.(http://www.library.tudelft.nl/collecties/tu-delft-repository/)

12. The Board of Examiners assesses whether the student has completed all partsofhismasterprogrammeandmayenterthefinalgraduationcere-mony.

13. At the graduation ceremony the student receives the Master diploma and has to sign it.

4 GETTING STARTED

1. Ultimately three months before starting the actual thesis work, the student should decide upon a specialisation. To start, the student shows his IEP and TEP to the thesis advisor. In consultation with the thesis advisor, the student will select a thesis topic. In addition, a daily supervisor (tutor) or an advisor, from the company where the thesis research is conducted, may be assigned. The thesis topic should comply with the research area of the thesis advisor.

2. The Master’s Thesis Project may be done within a research programme of the university, or within another suitable context, e.g. a research institute or enterprise. Companies should be aware that the Master’s Thesis Project may require some freedom for academic work which may not directly contribute to the company’s own business process.


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3. Thethesisshouldhavesufficientacademicdepth.Theproject,beingeithera research or design project should be performed by following a systematic approach, and the assignment should cover all phases of a research/design project including an explicit modelling/implementation/building phase, and a validation/evaluation of the results.

4. Withinthefirstmonthafterthestartoftheproject,thestudentshouldwritea short proposal with objectives and a planning of deliverables and mile-stones. (Use: “EEMCS Master’s Thesis Project Proposal Guidelines: Mile-stones, Deliverables and Phasing”). The thesis advisor assesses the proposal onfeasibilityandacademicdepth,andmaysuggestmodifications.

5. The student should indicate in advance whether he is available fulltime. If not, he has to make provisions with the research group or company to do the assignment part time.

5 GUIDANCE

1. The student should carry out the project autonomously under guidance of a thesis advisor. Each student carries out his or her own Master’s Thesis Proj-ect., even in case of a complex project carried out by a team of students.

2. The student and the thesis advisor (and the daily supervisor) meet on a two-weekly or three-weekly basis to discuss the progress. The student should provide an agenda and a written progress report for the meetings describing the progress and the main discussion items. In between the meetings the student may ask the daily supervisor for technical assistance.

3. Forthespecifiedmilestones(Use:“EEMCSMaster’sThesisProjectProposalGuidelines: Milestones, Deliverables and Phasing”), the student submits a progress report (a preliminary chapter of the thesis report) and describes (or demonstrates)theintermediateresultsandfindings.Thesupervisorswillgive feedback on the results and will indicate whether the project is still on track. In all cases, the student is assumed to take initiative and to guard the progress of the project.

4. The student should participate in the colloquia of the chosen specialisation. Halfway through the project, the student should give a midterm presentation on the project e.g. at a colloquium, in presence of his advisors.

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thesis advisor and daily supervisor. The thesis advisor should give feedback within reasonable time (within two weeks).

6. Forty working days before the planned defense, the student should hand in afinalversionofthethesisreportforapprovalbythethesisadvisor.

7. Thirty working days before the planned defense the thesis advisor gives approval (“green light”) to the student. With the green light the student can applyforthefinalexamination.Useform:“EEMCSMScFinalexamination”.

6 THESIS REPORT

1. The thesis report documents the results of the Master’s Thesis Project (Use: “Guidelines for writing a report”). It contains an account of the work, the followed procedure, intermediate milestones and the decisions taken.

2. The thesis report must be written in English.

3. The thesis report has a title page which contains the title of the thesis, the date of the thesis defense, the name and student number, the chosen spe-cialisation, the master programme, the faculty EEMCS, and TU Delft.

4. The thesis report contains a preface that explains the topic of the thesis, the context(instituteorcompany),themainfindingsinafewlinesandthenames of the members of the thesis committee. The preface may end with a few acknowledgements, and completed with name and date.

5. The thesis report contains an introduction chapter that introduces the main research themes and gives an overview of the report.

6. The thesis report contains a chapter with prior art that describes previous workandscientificpublicationsrelevantforthetopic.Thischapterreformu-lates the research questions in a form that complies with the state of the art inthefield.

7. The thesis report contains several chapters that describe the performed work.

8. The thesis report concludes with a concluding chapter with a discussion of the results, and recommendations and suggestions for future research.


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9. Thethesisreportmaycontainascientificpaperaboutthework,oftenwrit-ten together with the thesis advisor, added as an appendix.

10. The thesis report will be made public after the assessment by the thesis committee, unless the organisation in which the Master’s Thesis Project has taken place considers that its publication would harm its interests (e.g. pat-ents,knowledge,marketfigures).TheorganisationorthethesisadvisorcansubmitarequestconcerningconfidentialityforsomepartstotheBoardofExaminers. The members of the thesis committee, however, should have access to the full report.

11.AtleastfiveworkingdaysbeforethedefensethestudentuploadsapdfofthefinalversionofthethesisreportintheelectronicTUDelftrepository.(http://www.library.tudelft.nl/collecties/tu-delft-repository/)

7 DEFENSE

1. At the same moment of approval of the thesis report by the thesis advisor, the so called “green light”, a date for the defense is set (Use form: “EEMCS MSc Final examination” and count thirty working days for administration). The student will make a reservation for a room/lecture hall.

2. At least twenty working days before the date of the thesis defense the stu-dentwillsupplyadigitalorprintedcopyofthefinalthesisreporttothemembers of the Thesis Committee. Exceptions can be made upon agree-ment with the thesis advisor.

3. Ultimately after ten working days the thesis committee sends her reaction and eventually her request for completion to the student and thesis advisor. Thestudenthasfiveworkingdaystoincorporatetheremarksintothereport.

4. Ten working days before the defense the student sends a clear announce-ment of the thesis defense to the committee members, to the staff of the department of the chosen specialisation with the title of the thesis, the place of the defense, the date and time, the committee, and the abstract of his project (250 words). If the student desires, he or she may also invite family and friends.

5. Prior to the session, the student checks the room and the equipment (por-table, beamer). After the session the student takes care that the room is brought back in order.


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6. The public session starts with a short introduction by the chair of the thesis committee, introducing the candidate, the topic of the project, the members of the thesis committee and the examination procedure.

7. The student gives a 30-40 minutes presentation on the project. This should cover all aspects and phases of the project, starting with a clear problem definitionandendingwithconclusions.Thepresentationshouldbeonalevel that addresses the colleague students, i.e. it is not intended as a lay-man’s presentation. After the presentation 10 minutes are reserved for ques-tions from the audience.

8. After the presentation and discussion, the thesis committee examines the candidate about the thesis. This will take a maximum of one hour and each committee member must have the opportunity to discuss the work in detail with the candidate.

9. After the examination, the committee withdraws to make their conclusion upon the grade.

8 ASSESSMENT

1. The thesis committee assesses the thesis and the defense on the following criteria:– Quality of work: novelty, volume, grasp, methodology, publishable (40%)– Personal performance: autonomy, planning, creativity, attitude (30%)– Quality of thesis report: clarity, organisation, argumentation (20%)– Oral presentation and defense: clarity, focus, relevance, discussion

(10%) These criteria are published in the study guide and should be known to the

student beforehand. (Use “Thesis evaluation form”).

2. Thevotingmembersofthethesiscommitteedeterminethefinalgrade.Thegradeshouldreflectaweightedaverageofthefourscoresabove,butneednottobeanexactarithmeticalmean.Thefinalmarkstartsfrom5uptoand10. Marks ending in .5 may also be used.

3. If the student shows excellence (is nominated for a 10) the chair of the the-sis committee should consult the chair of the Board of Examiners, at least fiveworkingdaysinadvanceofthedefense.Thechairmayadvicetoaddanextra member to the thesis committee.


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4. The motivation for the grade at each of the four criteria as listed above is summarized on a form (Use: “Thesis evaluation form”) and signed by the chairman of the thesis committee. The candidate is given a short account of the assessment, either in private or in front of the audience.

9 DISPUTES

1. In case of disputes between the student and the daily supervisor or/and the thesis advisor, the student may consult the MSc coordinator. If this does not lead to a solution, disputes can be brought before the Board of Examiners.

2. The student may make an appeal against decisions of, and the treatment by the Thesis Committee, at the TUD’s Examinations Appeals Board, on the basis of article 7.60 of the WHW. However, there can be no discussion on the grade.

10 SUMMARY of PROCEDURE

1. After the start of the MSc programme and before the start of the Master’s Thesis Project, the student should get acquainted with the different speciali-sations within the master programme.

2. Before the start of the Master’s Thesis Project, the student shows his IEP and TEP to the thesis advisor and selects a thesis topic.

3. One month after the start of the project, the student writes a short proposal for thesis research with objectives, milestones and deliverables. The thesis advisor checks the proposal at: feasibility in time, academic level, research question, research methodology, suitable to the student.

4. Four months after start, the student should give a midterm presentation at a colloquium of the chosen specialisation.

5. Three months before the planned defense, the responsible professor com-piles a thesis committee and sends it for approval to the Board of Examiners

6. Forty working days before the planned defense the student hands in the finalversionofthethesisreporttothethesisadvisor.

7. Thirty working days before the thesis defense, the student should get “green light” from the thesis advisor and sets the date for the defense.


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8. Thirty working days before the thesis defense the student submits the exam-inationapplication.TheBoardofExaminerschecksfulfillmentofallrequire-ments.

9. Twentyworkingdaysbeforethethesisdefensethestudentsendsthefinalreport to the members of the thesis committee. He also sends an invitation to all people involved.

10. Ten working days before the thesis defense the thesis committee sends her remarks to the student and the thesis advisor.

11. Ten working days before the thesis defense the student sends a clear announcement of the defense.

12. Five working days before the thesis defense the student has incorporated the remarks into the report.

13.AtleastfiveworkingdaysbeforethedefensethestudentuploadsapdfofthefinalversionofthethesisreportintheelectronicTUDelftrepository.

14. At the defense the student gives a 40 minutes presentation and answers the questions of the thesis committee. The thesis committee determines the finalgrade.

15. After a successful defense the graduation ceremony will take place; the stu-dent receives the Master diploma and has to sign it.

Thesis Project Evaluation FormThe table below shows the thesis evaluation categories and criteria. The main elements of evaluation are quality of work, performance during the Master’s Thesis Project, quality of thesis report and quality of oral presentation and defense. Weights are indicative to each of these categories and may be subjec-tivelydecidedbythethesiscommittee.Thefinalgradecanbearrivedatbyaveraging out the partial grades allocated by each member of the thesis com-mittee.


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