msc applied earth sciences tu delft 2005-2006

Course Guide MSc Applied Earth Sciences 2005-2006

Course Guide

2005 - 2006

Master of Science

Applied Earth Sciences

Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences Engineering Geology Resource Engineering

Department of Geotechnology

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Contents 0. Academic calendar / lecture hours 1 1. Delft University of Technology 3

1.1 University facts & mission....................................................................... 3 1.2 Bachelor/Master system; a brief explanation............................................ 3 1.3 Study programme.................................................................................. 4 1.4 Research ............................................................................................... 4

2. Department of Geotechnology 5

2.1 The organisational position of the department ......................................... 5 2.2 Mission.................................................................................................. 5 2.3 The study programme............................................................................ 6 2.4 Organisation.......................................................................................... 6 2.5 Research ............................................................................................... 7

3. MSc Course Applied Earth Sciences 9

3.1 Goals of the MSc Course ........................................................................ 9 3.2 Structure of the MSc Course ................................................................... 10 3.3 MSc programmes and specialisations ...................................................... 11

Applied Geophysics Petroleum Engineering Reservoir Geology Engineering Geology Resource Engineering

3.4 Convergence Course .............................................................................. 15 4. Study information 21

4.1 Academic year ....................................................................................... 21 4.2 Student Administration........................................................................... 21 4.3 Schedules.............................................................................................. 21 4.4 Blackboard ............................................................................................ 21 4.5 Attendance............................................................................................ 21 4.6 ECTS credits and grading ....................................................................... 21 4.7 Examinations......................................................................................... 22 4.8 Graduation / Application for Masters examination.................................... 24 4.9 Honours track........................................................................................ 24 4.10 Graduation in Technology in Sustainable Development............................. 25 4.11 Programme evaluation ........................................................................... 25 4.12 Counsellor for harassment...................................................................... 25 4.13 Formal regulations ................................................................................. 26


5. Facilities 27 5.1 Student-information............................................................................. 27 5.2 Photocopy ........................................................................................... 27 5.3 Books and lecture notes ....................................................................... 27 5.4 Study places........................................................................................ 27 5.5 Computer facilities ............................................................................... 28 5.6 Libraries.............................................................................................. 28 5.7 Student Facility Centre ......................................................................... 28

The Front Office The Student Administration (CSa)

5.8 Student Associations ............................................................................ 29 VSSD (TU Delft's Student Union) Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging (MV)

5.9 Other facilities ..................................................................................... 29 Sport facilities Meals Medical care Insurance

6. Additional information for foreign students 31

6.1 General information ............................................................................. 31 6.2 Course administrations......................................................................... 31 6.3 Admission requirements ....................................................................... 32 6.4 Initial conditions .................................................................................. 32 6.5 Additional information.......................................................................... 35

7. MSc programmes and Course Descriptions 37

7.0 Overview of the changed course codes (old vs. new)............................. 36 7.1 Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, joint program............................. 38 7.2 Applied Geophysics (AG) ...................................................................... 37 7.3 Petroleum Engineering (PE).................................................................. 39 7.4 Reservoir Geology (RG)........................................................................ 40 7.5 Engineering Geology (EG) .................................................................... 41 7.6 Electives AG, PE, RG and EG ................................................................ 42 7.7 Course descriptions AG, PE, RG and EG................................................. 43 7.8 Resource Engineering, EMC.................................................................. 101 7.9 Resource Engineering, EMEC ................................................................ 102 7.10 Course descriptions RE (EMC & EMEC) .................................................. 103

8. Course and Examination Regulations MSc 135

8.1 Course and examination regulations Master's degree AES ...................... 135 8.2 Implementation procedures.................................................................. 142 8.3 Rules and guidelines of the Examining Board AES.................................. 144 8.4 Graduation phase rulings ..................................................................... 151 8.5 Graduation protocol ............................................................................. 153

Academic calendar / lecture hours 1

Academic calendar 2005-2006

1st semester 1st period 5/9/2005 - 21/10 education 24/10 - 28/10 lecture-free 31/10 - 4/11 examinations

2nd period 7/11 - 23/12 education 27/12 - 6/1/2006 Christmas-holidays 9/1/2006 - 13/1 lecture-free 16/1 - 3/2 examinations

2nd semester 3rd period 6/2/2006 - 24/3 education 27/3 - 31/3 lecture-free 3/4 - 7/4 examinations 10/4 - 28/4 education 14/4 Good Friday 17/4 Easter Monday 1/5 - 5/5 May-holidays

4th period 8/5 - 9/6 education 25/5 AscensionDay (and 26/5) 5/6 Whit Monday 12/6 - 16/6 lecture-free 19/6 - 7/7 examinations

18/8 (vr) - 31/8 (do) resit period

Lecture hours 1st hour 08.45 - 09.30 5th hour 13.45 - 14.30 2nd hour 09.45 - 10.30 6th hour 14.45 - 15.30 3rd hour 10.45 - 11.30 7th hour 15.45 - 16.30 4th hour 11.45 - 12.30

Academic calendar / lecture hours 2

Delft University of Technology 3

1. Delft University of Technology 1.1 University facts and mission

Founded in 1862, Delft University of Technology is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical university in the Netherlands. With over 13,000 students and 2,100 scientists (including 200 professors), it is an establishment of both national importance and significant international standing. Renowned for its high standard of education and research, the University collaborates with other educational establishments and research institutes, both in the Netherlands and overseas. It also enjoys partnerships with governments, branch organizations, numerous consultancies, the industry, and companies from the small and medium business sectors. Delft University of Technology has eight faculties offering a host of engineering programmes, many of them unique in the Netherlands. Working together with other educational establishments, various research institutes, international business partners and the industry,TU Delft aims to provide students with all the necessary tools for a successful career: an excellent education, relevant, practical experience, and the broadest possible knowledge base. Detailed information can be obtained from the website http://www.tudelft.nl/.

1.2 Bachelor/Master system: a brief explanation In the year 2000 29 Europe ministers of education have signed the "Bologna Declaration on the European Space of Higher Education": the first step towards implementation of the Bachelor/Master system in the Netherlands. The main targets of this system are: to stimulate international mobility of students development of international study paths an increase of the transparency and harmonisation of the educational system better international recognition of the Dutch educational programmes The system has been implemented in the Netherlands per September 2002. TUD is the first university in the Netherlands, which implements the system within all its study programmes. The traditional programme of 5 study years is divided in a BSc-programme of 3 years and a MSc programme of 2 years. The BSc-programme ends with a BSc-thesis. Only after completing the MSc-programme the education is complete. Features of BSc: selecting and orientating propedeutic exam collective courses in clusters BSc-thesis as an integral test of the study programme official language is Dutch Features of MSc: several variants and specialisations based on research better admittance of foreign students official language is English degree with the title 'Ingenieur' of 'Master of Science' The TU Delft emphasises that the implementation of this system should in no way interfere with the progress of students, wich started their study before 2002. If, however, this occurs it is recommended to consult the student adviser

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1.3 Study Programme

The two-year Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme aims at talented students who hold at least a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree, or an equivalent degree, in a relevant technical or engineering discipline. The M.Sc. Programme provides academic training with excellent perspectives for an international career. The working language of the programme throughout each course is English. Students from more than 30 countries in Asia, Africa, America and Europe participate in the TU Delft M.Sc. programme. The prime objective of the M.Sc. Programme is to offer a challenging high level education and research environment. The courses provide students with ample opportunities to analyse technical problems and develop innovative solutions. Furthermore, TU Delft, by virtue of its long tradition as an advanced learning centre and also by virtue of its broader setting in Europe, invariably stimulates the student's personal creativity, self-reliance and originality. The M.Sc. International Programme brings together bright young people and places them in an international and intercultural atmosphere, in which they will also discover a lot about each other and will learn from each other. The group members, sharing unfamiliarity with various new circumstances, are likely to develop a sense of solidarity and mutual understanding, respect and appreciation. This not only has a meaningful effect on the student's own personal and professional growth and awareness, but also contributes to a better future world. Depending on the course, the first year comprises theoretical study, assignments and laboratory work. The second year is largely devoted to the final thesis work, which involves participation in the university's advanced research or design projects or development work in a company. All courses devote ample attention to a broadly based general development of the prospective engineer. As such, the student may also acquire knowledge of business economics, economics, and law, and will develop considerable social and communicative skills. A traineeship, which can be done at a scientific institute or company in the Netherlands or abroad, may be a component of the study programme. Continuous attention is devoted to the university's educational system. In addition to the lectures, tutorials, and practicals, new educational forms and methods are introduced when necessary and desirable. From the first year on, students learn to work in project groups. Tutors counsel students throughout the first phase of their study, and students can ask for advice and guidance from counsellors throughout their study at TU Delft.

1.4 Research Well over 2300 scientists and 650 Ph.D. researchers at TU Delft contribute to the technological innovations which are so characteristic to the present era. The researchers conduct both fundamental theoretical research and practical research. The fundamental research is financed by the Ministry of Education and Science and by foundations for fundamental and pure scientific research, such as the NWO (The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research). Thesis work of M.Sc. and Ph.D. researchers is an important element of the research programmes.

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2. Department of Geotechnology 2.1. The organisational position of the department

Delft University of Technology has eight different faculties. The faculty within the university that is responsible for the Applied Earth Sciences degree course is the one known as the Civil Engineering and Geosciences faculty. Apart from being responsible for the Applied Earth Sciences studies, the faculty is also responsible for Civil Engineering affairs and for Geodesy (a degree course that is being phased out). It is also the general secretariat for the interfacultative masters degree courses in Offshore Engineering and for TIL (i.e. Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics). The Civil Engineering and Geosciences faculty comprises a number of different departments. Up until recently Applied Earth Sciences was just one of those departments and, as such, it was responsible for all degree courses of the same name. At the beginning of 2004, however, the facultys departments underwent a reorganisation so that the Applied Earth Sciences department was merged with the Geo-engineering section within the Civil Engineering branch and given the new departmental name of Geotechnology. Since this merger the Geotechnology department has become responsible for the Applied Earth Sciences degree courses. The Geotechnology department consists of the following sections: Geo-engineering Resource Engineering Petroleum Engineering Applied Geophysics & Petrophysics Applied Geology

2.2 Mission The judicious use of the sub-surface of the Earth, and the sustainable exploration, exploitation and use of raw and recycled materials, are central themes to the research conducted at the Department of Geotechnology. Our Department, therefore, endeavours to: investigate, describe, and predict those natural systems and processes that define

the characteristics and distribution of earth materials; provide relevant and beneficial approaches to geological and engineering aspects

of the exploitation, use and reuse of the Earth's surface and subsurface, ant its raw materials;

evaluate the entire material cycle (raw materials, use, waste, reuse of material) by considering the impacts of infrastructure on environment and economics, and the required technology to minimise these impacts.

The Department exploits the synergy between the research groups covering, geotechnology, geology and exploration of the sub-surface, geophysics, petrophysics, petroleum engineering, mining, metal production, and material recycling. The mineral and material properties and the dynamics of the Earth (including the mineralogy of waste and products) link these disciplines and therefore form the golden thread of our Department. Within the national and international societal context, physical and chemical properties of earth materials and systems, and their relationships to material and


energy flows, are investigated and assessed in geological, engineering, environmental, and economic terms. Therefore, this Department contributes to the sustainability of modern society. Concisely stated our mission is: "Revealing and explaining the Earth's resources and supporting their sustainable use in an environmentally conscious manner for the benefit of society"

2.3 The study programme The community of Geotechnology is small, which has the advantage of flexibility and to 'knowing each other". The broad and internationally oriented courses make it possible that graduates find employment in a wide range of businesses, both inside and outside the disciplines offered at Geotechnology. Three major directions are distinguished within Geotechnology: Resource Engineering (which includes mining, processing, metallurgy and

recycling); Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences (which includes reservoir engineering,

petrophysics, production geology, drilling technology, applied geophysics and reservoir geology);

Engineering Geology (which includes tunnelling, the use of underground space, rock mechanics, ground stability and site investigation);

2.4 Organisation

Chairman of the department Geotechnology is prof.dr. S.M. Luthi. He has the final responsibility for the education. Within de Department there are a number of people and committees responsible for educational matters. They are: The Director of Education The Director of Education, dr. R. Weijermars (room 139, telephone 015-2787801) is responsible for, among other things, the organization, content and quality of the education and the development of policies and plans related to future developments in the field of education The Education Committee (Opleidingscommissie/OC). Dutch law requires each 'study' to have an Education Committee, advising the Director of Education on educational matters. Half of its members are students, the other half is made up of scientific staff. The Committee advises the Dean and the Director of Education on education matters. The Examination Committee (Examencommissie/EC) This Committee is responsible for the organisation and co-ordination of all examinations and the assignment of examiners. It provides instructions and guidelines for student assessment. The Committee is authorised to approve educational programmes, which have been compiled by individual students.


The regulators (regelaars) of the MSc-programmes For each programme there is a different regulator: Applied Geophysics: dr.ir.E.C. Slob Engineering Geology: Ms. dr.ir.D.M.J. Ngan-Tillard Petroleum Engineering: dr.ir.W.M.G.T. van den Broek. Resource Engineering; ir. J.J. de Ruiter Reservoir Geology: dr.G.J. Weltje The Education Co-ordinator Mrs.drs. M.M.M Draijer Mijnbouwstraat 120, room 107, tel. (015) 278 7401, e-mail [email protected]. Monique Draijer is the Education Co-ordinator of the Department. She is responsible for assisting and guiding students in the planning of their M.Sc. programmes. The Student Advisor Drs. P. (Pascal) de Smidt Mijnbouwstraat 120, room 107 tel (015) 278 1068 e-mail [email protected]. The student advisor advises students on all study related affairs. This may vary from information to pre-university students, students of other institutes of higher education, but also can help you if there are family circumstances or other confidential affairs which affect your study. The faculty (and the student counsellor) guarantee that all the private information you have discussed about will be treated confidentially. Examples of student question are generally related to: the programme and regulations illness and private matters study support (planning and how to study) appeal against assessment results University and Faculty Student Councils There is a University Student Council and there is a Faculty Student Council. Both have yearly elections. The University Student Council is elected by all students, while the Faculty Student Council elects only candidates from a degree programme offered by the faculty.These councils have some formal rights, for example approval of the programmes. Ask your Student Association for details.

2.5 Research The Department carries out a wide range of research in which the linking or earth sciences, raw materials and technology constitutes a common denominator. The research is concerned with exploration, winning and processing of solid, fluid and gaseous mineral resources, other utilisation and uses of the subsurface, resource consumption and recycling of recourses, and the associated engineering, energy and economic aspects. The research is mainly on practical subjects with a distinct relevance for the industry of for society at large.

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3. MSc Course Applied Earth Sciences 3.1 Goals of the MSc course

Applied Earth Sciences stand central to the interaction of man with Earth. This interaction takes the form of exploration, extraction, processing and utilization of raw materials, engineering and construction projects, and the impact of these activities on the environment. As a consequence of new technologies, geological subsurface characterization has led to completely new concepts and insights. Industry realises that integrating geology with engineering is vital for optimising recovery of underground resources, since the reality of the geological setting determines the dominant processes. In civil engineering, groundwater and mining activities it is essential to incorporate geological characterization and modelling into the design. Education and research linking applied sciences with geology is, therefore, at the core of our department. The department is by nature strongly multi-disciplinary. Research in the department focuses on long-term fundamental issues of interest for industrial application. The department exploits the synergy between research groups working in the areas of geophysics, geology, petroleum engineering, engineering geology and resource engineering. This synergy between the disciplines is also a characteristic of the MSc courses. The MSc course encourages an interdisciplinary approach, while giving considerable opportunities to go deeply into the chosen specialisation. Students can choose to specialise in one of the following areas: Applied Geophysics, Reservoir Geology, Petroleum Engineering, Engineering Geology, Mining Engineering, Minerals Engineering. The course has a strong international character, reflecting the professions which the students generally enter after graduation. Academic staff have strong international networks, both in industry and universities. Strong links exist with highly respected foreign universities in the form of joint degrees and student exchange programmes. The quality of the MSc course is internationally recognised by these universities and industrial companies. General goals of the MSc course The Dublin Descriptors describe the qualities that any academic courses must fulfil. The department has expanded the Dublin Descriptors to the following general goals for graduates from its MSc course:

Knowledge and Understanding be capable of drawing on a broad and deep scientific knowledge to perform

their work in an analytical fashion; Applying Knowledge and Understanding

be able to synthesise knowledge and to solve complex problems in a creative way;

Making Judgements have the qualities needed for employment in circumstances that require sound

judgement, personal responsibility and initiative, in complex and unpredictable professional environments;

have an awareness of any possible ethical, social, environmental, aesthetic and economic implications of their work, to which they will act appropriately;

Communication


be able to assume leading roles (including management roles) in companies and research organisations, and be able to contribute to innovation;

be able to work in an international environment, showing social and cultural sensitivity and demonstrating language and communication abilities, which will in part have been acquired through experience of team work and any study periods abroad;

Learning Skills be able to work and learn independently and have an awareness of their need

to update their knowledge and skills. Specific goals of the MSc course Within the general goals listed above, the department has the following specific goals, in terms of the students that it wishes to attract and the competencies of its graduates: The MSc course should be open to all students that obtain a BSc of sufficient

standard in a relevant technical or engineering, or natural sciences discipline in any country.

Graduates should have an awareness of the connections between their field and other disciplines, and the ability to engage in interdisciplinary work.

Graduates will have a command of the following competencies: o Domain and subject-specific skills and competencies that include the core

knowledge and understanding required in the field of Applied Earth Sciences;

o knowledge of the methods and technical practice in this field of study; o relevant theoretical knowledge and methods, including modelling; o advanced knowledge of specific areas, depending on their chosen

specialization; o the specific attitude and way of thinking required in the subjects of their

field of specialization; Graduates will have extended the understanding or application of this knowledge

in original thesis work, integrated into the research activity of the department. 3.2 Structure of the MSc course

To achieve the above goals, the MSc course in Applied Earth Sciences has been evolving since the introduction of the Bachelors/Masters structure in the Netherlands. The department officially introduced the MSc course in 2002, although earlier informal arrangements existed for foreign students to follow an MSc course. As explained below, the structure will evolve further, but the final form is clear. Two alternative structures have been chosen for the different Programmes of the MSc course. Both guarantee interdisciplinary awareness and avoid over-specialisation. 1. A programme provided fully by TU Delft, consisting of a backbone of common

courses, given principally in the first year, complemented by specialised courses and thesis work in the second year. This structure exists for the Masters Programme in Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences, which offers specialisations in the areas of Applied Geophysics, Reservoir Geology and Petroleum Engineering. It is planned that a similar structure will be developed for the Programme Engineering Geology, within the broader framework of Civil Engineering.


2. An international programme, involving cooperation between different European universities. Students take courses at different universities throughout the first year, returning to Delft for their thesis work. This structure exists for Programme Resource Engineering with the specialisations Mining Engineering (with Aachen, Exeter and Helsinki) and Mineral Engineering (with Aachen, Helsinki and Exeter), and may evolve in the future for Applied Geophysics (with Aachen and Zurich) and potentially for Engineering Geology (with Aachen, Barcelona and Zurich).

Both programmes have a strong international character. In the first programme (provided fully by TU Delft), the proportion of foreign students is high, In addition, the courses are attended by students from respected foreign universities who spend a short period at Delft under exchange programmes (University of Texas at Austin, Colorado School of Mines, NTNU in Norway, Leoben University in Austria, Madrid University Programmes of the MSc-course Applied Earth Sciences

3.3 The MSc programmes and specialisations As mentioned in 3.4 the department of Geotechnology offers in 2005-2006 three MSc programmes with the following specialisations: MSc in Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences with specialisations in Applied

Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering and Reservoir Geology MSc in Engineering Geology MSc in Resource Engineering A short description of each specialisation follows:

Applied Geophysics Course objective The goal of the Applied Geophysics course is training students to understand the existing seismic imaging and characterisation methods (including their role and position in the whole petroleum engineering cycle) for deep subsurface investigations. The final research project will bring our student to the level where they can work in acquisition, processing and interpretation of seismic data at the operational level as well as in R&D.

MSC-course Applied Earth Sciences

Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences Applied Geophysics Petroleum Engineering Resource Engineering

Engineering Geology Resource Engineering

EMC EMEC


Focal points in research and education Time lapse or 4D seismic imaging, linking 4D geophysical parameters to dynamic

reservoir parameters Seismic structural characterisation of migrated seismic data, improving facies

analysis Imaging and characterisation in complex media, incorporating small-scale effects

in imaging, multi-scale analysis, imaging techniques for multi-valued arrivals The first year consists of basic disciplines like complex functions, fundamentals of borehole logging, rock-fluid interaction and subjects like seismic data acquisition, processing and interpretation, petroleum geology and. The second year includes, geophysics special subjects, fundamentals of bore-hole logging and a field development project. The thesis research work of 32 credits is the last part of the course. Employment Our graduates work in a wide range of companies related to the petroleum industry such as oil and gas companies, contractors, engineering companies, operators and financial institutions, others enrol in Ph.D.-programmes around the world. Some find employment outside the petroleum industry, e.g. in consulting companies. Contact For further information on course content contact dr.ir. Evert Slob, telephone +31 15 2788732 or e-mail [email protected].

Petroleum Engineering Course objective The Petroleum Engineering course includes all aspects of the upstream petroleum industry from reservoir engineering to drilling techniques and economical evaluation of projects. The main objective of the course is for students to integrate knowledge of the different areas in petroleum engineering (reservoir technology, petrophysics, production technology, production geology) and enable them to manage the development of an oil or gas field and to do research. Focal points in research and education Fluid flow modelling honouring multi-scale geological heterogeneity Conformance control, inflow performance and smart wells Placement and injectivity of fluids and chemical treatments Hydraulic fracturing Groundwater flow and subsurface environmental control The first year consists of fundamental subjects (hydrocarbon properties, rock-fluid interaction, numerical mathematics), basic disciplines (drilling and production technology, petrophysics) and 6 credits in a module on technology and society. The second year includes the final thesis work. Furthermore it consists of a field development project of 6 credits and 6 credits for electives. The course programme puts great emphasis on multi-disciplinary work, integrating engineering and geosciences. Moreover, a significant fraction of the programme is dedicated to the underlying fundamentals, ensuring that our alumni will be equipped


to solve not just the problems of today but also those arising in the future. Employment Our graduates work in a wide range of companies related to the petroleum industry such as oil and gas companies, contractors, engineering companies, operators, financial institutions across the world. A number of them enrol in PhD programmes, again all over the world. Contact For further information on course content contact prof.dr. P.K.Currie , telephone +31 15 2786033 or e-mail [email protected]

Reservoir Geology Course objective: The Reservoir Geology course trains students to use modern measurements, computational methods and new geological concepts to obtain a quantitative understanding of the processes that laid down reservoir rocks. These skills are not highly useful in the petroleum industry but also in other, related branches such as hydrogeology and the search for some emerging new energies. The course meshes closely with the courses in petroleum engineering and geophysics. This course offers a very solid basis to work for companies in the energy sector, above all in the oil and gas industry, but also engineering companies and new venture companies in the energy and natural resource sector. It trains the graduate to think critically and innovatively and it forms therefore also a good basis to continue in a PhD program. Focal points in research are: Quantative reservoir characterization Process-based modelling at reservoir and grain scale Analog field studies of recent and ancient deposits The first year consists of fundamental subjects (rock-fluid interaction, properties of hydrocarbons & oilfield fluids, reservoir sedimentology,) and basic disciplines (exploration geology, production geology, advanced seismic interpretation, log analysis, reservoir characterization and development). The second year consists of a field development project, the thesis work and 6 credits for electives. The course program puts great emphasis on multi-disciplinary work, integrating engineering and geosciences. Moreover, a significant fraction of the program is dedicated to the underlying fundamentals, ensuring that our graduates will be equipped to solve not just the problems of today but also those arising in the future. Contact For further information on course content contact prof.dr. S.M. Luthi , tel (015) 27 86019 or [email protected]

Engineering Geology Course objective Engineering Geology uses geological, geophysical and geotechnical methods to investigate the sub-surface for civil engineering projects. The complexity of many


projects requires a sound assessment of ground conditions and environmental implications. The course provides students with clear conceptual understandings of the mechanical and hydromechanical interactions between sub-surface materials and designed structures. Focal points in research and education Soil and rock mechanics and hydro-mechanics Prediction and assessment of spatial-temporal variability of sub-surface materials Integration of sub-surface investigation methods (geological, geotechnical and

geophysical) Appropriate engineering geology design and practice procedures The first year has two semesters of practical and theoretical subjects. Core engineering geology subjects, directed to the development of basic engineering geology skills, are followed by more specialised topics including environmental geotechnics, subsidence and rock mechanics. The first year modules culminate in a field work period that includes engineering geological mapping, field data acquisition, feasibility assessments, preparation of tender documents, and expert assessment for potential damage claims. The second year includes courses like Site Investigation II and Geohydrology, the thesis research work of 44 credits. The study combines classroom lectures, instruction at field locations, and individual research to provide both practical and theoretical experiences so that graduates can immediately practice engineering geology. Employment Engineering geologists are employed word-wide by engineering consultants, contractors, municipalities, national and international governmental ministries, and financial institutions to assess engineering challenges and risks. Contact For further information on course content contact Mrs. Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard, telephone +31 15 2786843/83325 or e-mail [email protected].

Resource Engineering Course objective Resource Engineering is concerned with the knowledge about the total Materials cycle, from Mining and Mineral Processing to Extractive Metallurgy and Recycling. Goal of the course is that students achieve a clear conceptual understanding of the technical, design and economical aspects of the processes, which are part of the Materials Cycle Graduates are employed worldwide by resource-based industries (mining, processing, metallurgy, recycling) and both resource and not resource related manufacturers, financial institutions, and consultants. A number of them enroll in Ph.D. programs in various parts of the world. Focal points in research are: All aspects of the life cycle of mineral resources. Optimization of the exploitation of resources by modelling and simulation Design of metallurgical and recycling processes


The first year consists of practical and theoretical subjects in which the fundamentals of particulate systems, unit operations, the metal cycle and sampling and statistics. Specialized topics like mineral economics, geostatistics, extractive metallurgy, recycling, flow sheets and mass balances are covered as well as modelling and simulation of mining and process control. A number of case studies are carried out covering the entire resource cycle from mine planning, reactor/plant design to recycling product design. Also a mining business plan is Included, as well as a module on Technology and Society. The second year includes the main part of the thesis work and room is left for a number of elective courses. The course program puts great emphasis on all technical, design and economical aspects of the total Resource cycle. Parts of the first year consist of the TU Delft modules of the European Mining Course (EMC) and European Minerals Engineering Course (EMEC). During these 5 months students will be joined by EMC and EMEC students, who originate from various countries inside and outside Europe. Contact For further information on course content contact ir.J.J. de Ruiter, tel (015) 27 85001 or [email protected]

3.4 Convergence course In the first period of the MSc-programmes a convergence course is offered for those students who did not have these classes in their bachelor program. For each individual student will be decided which parts of the convergence course ha to be taken. This depends on their background. The parts are: 1. Introduction to Geology (4 ECTS) 2. Petroleum geology (3 ECTS) 3. Introduction to reflection seismics (1 ECTS) 4. Geological excursion (1 ECTS) 5. Besides this every student with a NON-AES BSc needs to take the 3 afternoon

basic course Image Analysis (AES 0101) In case students have a good background on Geology, the credits mentioned for convergence course/electives in the program-tables can be spent on mathematics, physics or elective courses in or outside the department. Each student has to agree with the regelaar how these credits will be filled in. For students who hold a BSc-degree from AES, the credits for convergence course can be spent as follows: 1. choose electives within AES 2. choose electives outside AES (for e.g. at Civil Engineering, TBM) 3. add these credits to your BSc-thesis 4. save these credits for an internship (Please note that you have to agree on this with the regelaar of your specialisation) Introduction In this part of the document, we will explicitly inform you about the convergence courses during the first period of your study. For your convenience we have extracted the convergence courses, the courses during the first period.


The convergence courses handle subjects that are supposed to be basic knowledge for the rest of your study. We do not expect you to know about these subjects in advance, therefore we have the convergence courses. At the end of the first period, these convergence courses will be examined in a written examination. Convergence Course (AES1000)

credit points: ECTS 9 Contact person: dr.ir. W.M.G.T. van den Broek, room 205, tel 86065 e-mail: [email protected] Contents For MSc-students Petroleum Engineering this course consists of the following parts: 1. Introduction to Geology

Credit points: ECTS 4 Lecturer: dr. H. Frikken, tel 06-10123393; e-mail: [email protected] Prerequisites

This course is intended for students with no background in Earth Sciences Course Material

Handouts and textbook Reference literature: Nichols, G. (1999) Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Blackwell Science, Oxford

Contents The course is designed to provide MSc students of petroleum engineering without a geological background with a basic knowledge of sedimentary geology. The course is at a beginners level, but it is assumed that the student be familiar with general scientific and engineering concepts. The students are expected to do considerable self study to prepare for the lectures. The geology lectures will be followed by a field trip to the Ardennes. The course comprises the following topics: Introduction:

Global tectonics and the rock cycle Origin and types of sedimentary basins

Structural geology: faults and folds

Sedimentology: Origin, erosion, transport and deposition of sediments Selected depositional environments (deltas and turbidite systems)

Stratigraphy: lithostratigraphy, chronostratigraphy correlation, subsurface stratigraphy (seismic, logs)

Goals To attain a basic level of knowledge in Earth Sciences

Organization Self study, lectures (+ assignments)

Examination Written examination


2. Petroleum Geology Credit points: ECTS 3

Lecturer: prof.dr. S.M. Luthi, room 260, tel 86019 e-mail: [email protected] Prerequisites

General Geology and Sedimentology Books that cover the prerequisite knowledge:

General Geology: Skinner, B.J., Porter, S.C. and Park, J.: Dynamic Earth An introduction to physical geology, Wiley International edition (is used during the convergence course of general geology). Sedimentology: Nichols, G.: Sedimentology and stratigraphy, Blackwell Science.

Online exams and information to test prerequisite knowlegde: http://blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl

Course Material Gluyas, J. and Swarbrick, R.: Petroleum Geoscience, Blackwell Publishing. Lecture notes on blackboard: http://blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl.

Contents This course gives an overview of the conditions that are necessary for oil and gas to accumulate in reservoirs. This is first illustrated in concepts and then in a few relevant case studies. The life of a reservoir is discussed from initial basin studies to exploration, appraisal development and finally abandonment. The task of the petroleum geologist during these various phases is illustrated, as well as his interaction with other disciplines such as reservoir engineering, geophysics, and petrophysics. Material onhand includes among others cores, logs and seismic lines.

Goals The objective of this course is to give the student a thorough introduction into petroleum geology.

Organization The course consists of 14 hours of lectures. Some exercises and hand-on practicals may be included.

Examination Written examination together with the other convergence courses. An example can be found on blackboard: http://blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl

3. Introduction to reflection seismics

Credit points: ECTS 1 Lecturer: dr.ir. G.G. Drijkoningen, room 224b, tel 87846 e-mail: [email protected] Prerequisites

Signal analysis (Fourier analysis), complex numbers and functions Books that cover prerequisite knowledge:

Signal Analysis: Bracewell, R.N.: The Fourier Transform and its applications, McGraw-Hill Education, 1978. Signal Analysis: Oppenheim, A.V. and Wilsky, A.S.: Signals and Systems, Prentice-Hall. Complex numbers: any analysis book, e.g.: Wylie, C.R. and Barrett, L.C.: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, McGraw-Hill.

Online exams and information to test prerequisite knowlegde: http://blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl first year BSc course Analyse, wi1266ta (in Dutch) second year BSc course Systemen en Signalen, tn4560tu (in Dutch)


Course Material Lecture notes: Introduction to Reflection Seismology, G.G. Drijkoningen (chapters 2, 4 and 5)

Contents Seismic data acquisition Interpretation of raw seismic data Processing of seismic data (stacking and migration) Velocity analysis

Goals This course is designed to show the applications of signal processing in the seismic method and to discuss the most important basic processing steps to come from raw seismic data to a migrated seismic reflection image of the subsurface.

Organization 7 lectures of 2 hours each and 1 afternoon practical on the beach in Wassenaar.

Examination Written examination together with the other convergence courses. Examples can be found on blackboard: http://blackboard.icto.tudelft.nl, in ta3630 (only questions handling chapters 2, 4 and 5).

4. Geological Excursion

Credit points: ECTS 1 Lecturer: drs. J.C. Blom, room 231, tel 83628 e-mail: [email protected] Prerequisites

Basic geological knowledge from earlier convergence courses. Course Material

Excursion guidebook will be handed out during the excursion. Contents

During a three-day excursion in the Belgian Ardennes we will show basic rock types and different forms of rock deformation.

Goals Gain understanding of real-life geological phenomena.

Organization Three-day excursion.

Examination Written report.

5. Introduction to Quantitative Image Analysis

Credit points: ECTS 0 Lecturer: drs. K.H.A.A. Wolf, room 334, tel 86029, J. van Meel, room 336, tel 83220,R. Ephraim, room 336, tel 81946 e-mail: [email protected] Prerequisites

Basics in geology. Course Material

handout Introduction to Quantitative Image Analysis. Contents

Explanation of image analysis principles and techniques; practical exercises using applications from applied earth sciences, by means of a specialised computer program.


Goals The goal is that after the course the student - becomes aware of the possibilities of Image Analysis as universal technique for solving various technical and scientific problems, - is able to insert this technique in the list of possible solutions to problems during his graduate research work and in a future job, - understands and is able to apply the typical image analysis way of thinking.

Organization One and a half day computer aided practical exercises, two students share one computer

Examination Attendance compulsory of the complete course..

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4. Study information 4.1 Academic year

The student year officially starts on September 1st, and ends on August 31st of the following year. The academic year 2005-2006 starts on September 5, 2005 In the Department of Geotechnology, the academic year is divided into four blocks. Each block consists of around seven weeks of education, followed by exam periods of various lengths. August is the month in which exams can be repeated: re-sits for the June exams can take place in the first week of January. There are vacations at Christmas, Easter and in the summer.

4.2 Student Administration The student administration provides students with their list of grades, and information about class schedules and exam dates. This is also the place to submit forms, recently acquired grades and changes of address.

4.3 Schedules

All Schedules (lectures, exams) are published on our website: http://www.ta.tudelft.nl/education

4.4 Blackboard Information about the courses can be found on: http://blackboard.tudelft.nl When you are registered at the university, you will get an account to log in at the blackboard site. All the professors use this site for announcing details about the courses, adding additional information or their course documents and giving example exams. The site also provides you the marks from your exams.

4.5 Attendance During periods of education you are required - but not compelled - to attend lectures, group tutorials, etc. You must, however, attend all laboratory practicals. In view of the intensity of the M.Sc. course, we strongly recommend that you do not take leave of absence during these periods, as you run the risk of missing essential tuition or practical work. The Department is not responsible for delays in your study progress resulting from such actions, and will not initiate remedial action.

4.6 ECTS credits and grading

ECTS credits The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme, objectives preferably specified in terms of learning outcomes and competences to be acquired. The key features of ECTS are:


The workload of a full time student during one academic year is 60 credits. The student workload of a full time study programme in the Netherlands amounts 1680 hours per year, which implies that one credit stands for 28 working hours.

Student workload in ECTS includes the time spent in attending lectures, practical work, independent study, assignment work, preparation for examinations, etc.

Credits are allocated to all educational components of a study programme (such as modules, courses, placements, dissertation work, etc.) and reflect the quantity of work each component requires in relation to the total quantity of work necessary to complete a full year of study in the programme considered.

Credits in ECTS can only be obtained after completion of the work required and appropriate assessment of the learning outcomes achieved.

The two-year MSc course comprises 120 ECTS in total. You can find details about the modules available for each MSc course - and their values in credit point - in a next chapter in this course guide. Grading scale and grades The performance of the student is documented by an ECTS grade. The ECTS grading scale ranks the students on a statistical basis (see also Table). The Dutch grading system has marks ranging from 1 (nil) to 10 (excellent). The mark 6 is a pass and 5 and lower is considered as a fail. For practical work sometimes no numerical mark is given, but a description in words. The following ECTS grading scale has been proposed, but this scale is not yet accepted at the TU Delft. However, it gives you a good indication of the mark obtained and your mark can be translated into many other grading scales in Europe. Grades in the Dutch university education (Grades can be given on a scale from 1 to 10.)

Delft University of Technology ECTS American Definition

10/9 A A Excellent / Very good

8 B A- Good

7 C B+ More than satisfactory

6.5 D B Satisfactory

6 E C Sufficient

5 or lower FX-F F Fail

4.7 Examinations Examination registration The Examination Registration System TAS (Tentamen Aanmeld Systeem) permits on-line registration and cancellation of registration for scheduled written examinations. You


should register at least 10 working days before the examination (called tentamenin Dutch). Registration is obligatory. All new students receive a password by e-mail. Once you have a password, you may register or cancel your registration for exams from any PC with the internet. You can log in in the TAS-system using your password at www.tas.tudelft.nl. There is also a special TAS-computer available in the central hall of the AES-building. If you are unable to show up at the examination, then you should cancel your registration at least five working days before the examination. When attending an exam, you must show your college/campus card (or other proof of admission) - make sure you take this with you! At every exam, you must fill in your name and student number. Examination regulations can vary. In some cases, you are permitted to take books, notes and calculators into the examination room. If English is not your mother language you may also take a dictionary. Announcement and validity of results Grades for written exams are made known as soon as possible, but always within 15 working days after the examination. The results are published on the Internet. You can obtain an overview of all your grades to date on Blackboard if you are a registered member. In cases of doubt you should consult the Course Administration. The validity of grades for parts of your programme is ten years. Having completed your programme your degree is valid forever. Note that the validity of assessments of parts of modules, such as quizzes, (computer) tests, sub-examinations, homework, exercises, etc.may be quite limited! Exam results in Blackboard To check your exam results in Blackboard, http://blackboard.tudelft.nl , you should click on the Volg+ grades button on the top right of the portal page. Here you can find the official grades as they are known by the student administration. The grades menu at the bottom of the portal page is Blackboards own grade-system and is most of the time not used) Right of review and appeal After the exam results have been published, you have at least 20 working days in which to review your work.You are permitted to make a copy of the work. During this period you may also make an appointment with the lecturer to discuss the work. In many cases the lecturer will hand out answer sheets or publish these on Blackboard. Sometimes a class is organized to discuss the exam. If, after discussion with the lecturer, you wish to appeal against a given grade, you must do so within 10 working days following receipt of the result. You can send your written appeal to the following address: College van Beroep voor de examens, P.O. Box 5, 2600 AA Delft.


4.8 Graduation / Application for Master's examination When you have fulfilled all obligations of your MSc-programm, you may participate in one of the diploma session held during the year. For international students this will be at the end of the academic year, normally at the end of August. A few weeks before the session you must register yourself at the Student Administration (see schedule below) Applying for a Master's examination has to be done by filling in an Exam Application Form; www.ta.tudelft.nl/onderwijs, choose: Student Forms. The Student Administration will check if you are entitled to get your degree. The session itself is a formality. The only thing you have to do is to show up, to sign your diploma, to listen to some speeches and to receive well deserved congratulations. It is a public affair, so your family and friends are welcome! For the academic year 2005-2006 the following dates have been determined:

Apply before Meeting Examiniaton committee

Graduation ceremony

October 11, 2005 October 25, 2005 November (10 and) 11, 2005

February 14, 2006 February 28, 2006 March (9 and) 10, 2006

May 15, 2006 May 30, 2006 June (8 and) 9, 2006

July 15, 2006 End of July, 2006 End of August 2006

4.9 Honours track

An honours track is a special individual programme, in addition to the regular master programme, of about 800 hours (30 credits) and is related to the discipline of the master and/or to the role of technology in society. It may offer more depth, for example a preparation for a PhD programme or a wider orientation, for example in the field of sustainability or another science subject. All honours track students of TUD follow a specially developed course of 160 hours. This course is interdisciplinary and focuses on academic competences such as communication skills, philosophy of science, methodology and ethics. The extra programme has to be completed during the duration of the master programme of the student. Students who have successfully completed their honours track receive a special certificate from the university. Motivated students, who have finished their bachelor programme with a weighted averaged mark of 7.5 or higher and students who have shown an excellent performance during the first semester (no fails and 7.5 or higher), are eligible to follow an honours track in their master programme. Students who would like to follow a honours track have to contact the director of education, dr. R. Weijermars. Students who fulfill (or will fulfill) the above-mentioned requirements and are interested in a honours track may apply by means of an essay. The English language essay of the


student contains the students motivation and a proposal for an honours track programme. The content of the honours track programme should be consistent around a certain theme and must be approved by the director of education.

4.10 Graduation in Technology in Sustainable Development The graduation specialisation 'Technology in Sustainable Development' was launched in September 2000. It fits into all Msc curricula at TU Delft. The specialisation is open to all TU Delft students who completed their Bsc program. The graduation specialisation covers both broader and deeper knowledge regarding Sustainable Development (SD) and technology. Sufficient depth is achieved by the demand that SD has to be a core issue in the graduation project. Within each department, a so-called SD referent with specific expertise will assess the graduation project regarding the way SD has been tackled in the problem definition, the actual work and in the conclusions of the project. The broadening of knowledge is guaranteed through a number of elective courses in the field of SD and the Colloquium Technology in Sustainable Development (wm0922TU). Another goal of this colloquium is to teach the students to apply a long term vision in determining their engineering priorities.

Demands:

o Graduation project focussed at SD (related) problem o Participation in Colloquium Technology in Sustainable Development (wm0922TU), 4

ECTS o 11 ECTS of SD electives, at least 5 ECTS technical and 5 ECTS non-technical, see

list: www.odo.tudelft.nl For more information www.odo.tudelft.nl or contact the referee Sustainable Development at our department: prof.ir. C.P.J.W. van Kruijsdijk, telephone (015) 27 86038, email: [email protected]

4.11 Programme evaluation The Faculty of Civil Engineering &Geosciences wants to improve its education continuously. Therefore we ask your opinion on the programme. This is done in a twofold way. Firstly the students associations organize lecture response meetings of groups of students to discuss running teaching activities. In a number of cases this will be done with the involved teachers and the Director of Education. The results are used to improve the quality of the modules. Secondly the faculty asks you to fill in questionnaires. These questionnaires contain standard questions and the results are made public in a statistical form. We urge you to participate in these evaluation activities, because we think the results are very important for the improvement of our programmes.

4.12 The Counsellor for harassment Harassment is inappropriate, unwanted behavior that disturbs someone. Teasing, mocking, gossiping, bullying, sexual or racial intimidation, violence and discrimination are all forms of harassment. The key component of undesirable behavior is that


(psychological) intimidation occurs repeatedly over time to create an ongoing pattern of harassment and abuse. If you are confronted with any kind of unwanted behavior, you should immediately consult the counselor for unwanted behavior, Mrs. M.M.M. Draijer, tel. +31 (0)15 27 87401, e-mail [email protected]. Together you will discuss how to act. Of course, she will consider all information strictly confidential. See also http:www.tudelft.nl/ongewenstgedrag.

4.13 Formal regulations There are a number of formal regulations that contain rules pertaining to faculty organization, the programmes and their execution. These are: The Course and Examination Regulations (Onderwijs- en Examenreglement); Implementation procedures and examination regulations (Uitvoeringsregeling); The Rules and Guidelines of the Examination Committee (Regels en Richtlijnen van de Examencommissie); The Student Statute (Studentenstatuut). The Course and Examination Regulations and the Regulations and guidelines for the Board of Examiners are published on the website: www.ta.tudelft.nl/ and can also be found in the last chapter of this course guide. Questions may be directed to the Director of Education, the Studens Advisor or the Course Administration.

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5. Facilities 5.1 Student-information

Monitor The monitors in the hallway display the most urgent notices about for

instance changes in the schedules or cancelled lectures. It is advisable to check the monitors every day.

Newsletter The Department also has its own newsmagazine, called 'Nieuwsbrief'.

This 'Nieuwsbrief' will be sent regularly (approx. every 2 weeks) by e-mail to all student of Applied Earth Sciences, and contains a variety of news and information submitted by students and staff from the department.

Website The website (www.ta.tudelft.nl) contains the most recent information.

Announcements, like changes in the schedules, are to be found on the homepage at 'Hot news'

Blackboard Information about the courses can be found on:

http://blackboard.tudelft.nl. When you are registered at the university, you will get an account to log in at the blackboard site. All the teachers use this site for announcing details about the courses, adding additional information or their course documents and giving example exams. The site also provides you the marks from your exams.

Delta TU Delft's newspaper, 'Delta', is published weekly. In it, along with all the

latest University news, there are interesting articles and interviews, job vacancies, film reviews, etc. 'Page 4' has been dedicated to English-speaking readers, and contains an overview of the main articles and latest news items.

5.2 Photocopy

Photocopies can be made at the copier on the ground floor, next to the stairs. Copy cards are for sale at the concierge.

5.3 Books and lecture notes Most lecture notes and handouts which are used, are for sale at the concierge. The student Union 'bookmart' (VSSD shop, Leeghwaterstraat 42, Delft, http://www.vssd.nl/winkel) is a good place to buy reasonably priced textbooks and other materials (calculators, floppy discs, printer supplies, etc.) Books can be bought (or ordered) at the bookshop ('Kooyker' Prometheusplein 1)

5.4 Study places There are a number of individual study places available within the department. Some of these study places are equipped with computers. Students can use the following faciliteits in the building: study places - study room on the second floor (room 233) - 12 individual study places in de library of de building;

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- Rooms 165a and 165b: small study/conference rooms (ask the concierge to open the door)

personal computers PC's are available at the following locations: - room 166, room 233 and room 235, if not in use for educational matters. - the student-PC-room on the second floor (room 304); - projectroom in de cellar (room 031) printers The printers in room 304 and 031 can be used freely by students. project room Room 031 in the cellar is available for students who want to work in small groups. The room has 2 conference tables, 5 computers and a printer. The room can be booked from 9.00 a.m. to 16.30 p.m. at the Student Administration (room 107). Notice that the door is locked; the key can be obtained from the Student Administration!

5.5 Computer facilities All new students are automatically registered to use the University's computing facilities. The department provides each student with an e-mail account.

5.6 Libraries The University's Central Library is located behind the Aula, at Prometheusplein 1, tel. 278 5678, e-mail: [email protected], website: http://www.library.tudelft.nl. De University of Technology Library exists primarily for the University. However, being so extensive, it is also responsible on a nation-wide level for providing government, education systems and business with technical and scientific information. The University's Library has the largest technical-scientific collection in the Netherlands, with around 900,000 books or monographs, 9,000 current serial publications/periodicals, 70 CD-ROM subscriptions, over 1,000 electronic periodicals, and over 1,200,000 microfiches (mainly of scientific reports). The library has 1,000 study places. 300 of these are equipped with PCs with Personal Composers (and advanced search system, with which retrieved information can be further manipulated using MS Office 97). The University's Library's opening hours (for studying and accessing books) are: Monday to Thursday 09:00-24:00 Friday 09:00-18:00 Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00 The Department of Geotechnology has its own library (room 152) offering its own specialised collection of data carriers, tel. 278 6014.

5.7 Student Facility Centre The Student Facility Centre (SFC) is meant for students of TU Delft who need help with respect to questions and problems in the field of student facilities. The SFC is also responsible for TU Delft facilities related to sports and culture. The Front Office The Front Office is the first contact address for the SFC and it can provide general information about enrolment, financial matters, international exchange programmes

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and other student facilities. For more specific questions the Frond Office will refer you to a specialist in the Office for International Programmes, the Student Administration or to organisations outside TU Delft in the field of, for instance, housing and student health care. The Front Office can be found in the main building of TU Delft, Julianalaan 134 and is open every workday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. telephone: (015) 27 8812 email: [email protected] The Student Administration (CSa) The Student Administration is responsible for the enrolment of students. This covers issues like registration, payment and restitution of tuition fees, financial aid, etc. The Student Administration is also responsible for the correspondence with the National Registration Bureau (IBG), the issuing of certificates of enrolment and the Campus Card. The Student Administration has it's own desk in de mail building (Julianalaan 134) and can also be contacted via telephone (015) 27 83249, email: [email protected].

5.8 Student Associations VSSD (TU Delft's Student Union) Leeghwaterstraat 42, Tel: 278 2050 , website: http://www.vssd.nl Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00. Shop: Tel: 278 4125, E-mail: [email protected], website: http://www.vssd.nl/winkel Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 17:00. The VSSD, Student Union, protects the interests of all students at Delft University of Technology and students in general. The union mainly focuses on areas such as education, income, legal status and housing. The VSSD also provides support and service to individual students by helping them with problems, and through the publication and sale of reasonably-priced textbooks. The VSSD represents the collective interests of student mainly through its participation in various committees; these critically examine the University's policies, interact with the municipality of Delft, and liaise with government ministers responsible for education.. Union membership costs 16,85. Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging (MV) student association Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging, room 360, tel. +31(0)1527 86039, [email protected]. http://www.mv.tudelft.nl The Mijnbouwkundige Vereeniging (MV) is the student association of Applied Earth Sciences. The MV plays an important role during the study, when it organizes, in cooperation with the staff, visits to companies, presentations by companies and career assistance. The MV also sells study books, which you can get with a discount when you are a member. Furthermore, the MV has a database with old exams, that you have access to, when you want to practice for your exams.

5.9 Other facilities Sport facilities Sportcentrum TU Delft, Mekelweg 8, 2628 CD, Delft. Tel. +31 (0)15 278 2443, e-mail: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sc.tudelft.nl As well as academic activities, the university campus provides a focus for a range of social and cultural events. The Sportcentrum is a large sports complex located on

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the campus. In addition to a wide range of facilities for outdoor sports (12 tennis hard courts, a basketball hard court, 2 football fields, fields for beach volleyball, hockey, baseball and softball etc), the centre is also equipped with two sports halls, a hall for Eastern-based defence sports, a multi-functional gymnastics hall, cardio fitness and weight-training facilities, a large terrace, a large restaurant, bar, meeting room (also used for Yoga and Chinese disciplines like Tai Ji) etc. Its a great place to work off any stress, keep fit, or just unwind with fellow students. Student membership is about 60 per year. Sportcentrum TU Delft,Mekelweg 8, tel.:+31 (0)15 278 24 4, e-mail [email protected]; Meals There are many restaurants in Delft, from cheap to very expensive and of all styles. Some locations (called Eettafelsin Dutch) serve cheap meals, especially for students. These are: Sint Jansbrug, Oude Delft 50-52 Alcuin, Oude Delft 55-57 Tyche, Oude Delft 123 Koornbeurs,Voldersgracht 1 Delftsche Zwervers, Schiekade 3, last tower Kruithuisbuilding Wolbodo,Verwersdijk 102 The University newspaper Delta publishes menus weekly The Aula restaurant, Mekelweg 5, building 20 on map, also serves cheap meals. Medical Care The Foundation for Student Health,Stichting Studentengezondheidszorg (SGZ), offers health services for students, both medical and psychological. The address is: Stichting Studentengezondheidszorg, Surinamestraat 4, 2612 EA Delft. Website http://www.sgz.nl General practitioners: Tel. +31 (0)15 212 15 07, e-mail: [email protected] Vaccinations: Tel. +31 (0)15 212 15 07, e-mail [email protected]. Psychologists: Tel. +31 (0)15 213 34 26, e-mail [email protected]. As SGZ offers mainly preventative help, we advise you to register with your own general practitioner, who can visit you at home in case of illness. This can be one of the general practitioners of SGZ. Insurance Health insurance: According to Dutch law, everyone must be covered by adequate medical insurance, since the Dutch government does not accept any responsibility in the case of illness or hospitalisation. Add to this the high cost of all forms of medical treatment and you will see that it is absolutely that you should be insured. See for more information the Visiting Students Guide. Legal liability: If you are to blame for an accident that injures someone or damage another persons property, you are responsible in principle for paying all the costs that result from the accident. The resulting claim for damages could be very expensive. You are strongly urged to have liability insurance. TU Delft is in no way liable or responsible for any lack of insurance.

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6. Additional information for students with a non-AES BSc diploma

6.1 General Information

General information about the education can be found on: www.ta.tudelft.nl . Here, you can find information about the courses, the program, the schedules, the examination program, etc. The contacts for all your questions about the M.Sc. program are: Monique Draijer, room 106a, tel. +31(0)1527 87401, [email protected] and Pascal de Smidt, room 106 a, tel. +31(0)1527 81068, [email protected].

6.2 Course administrations Graduate Admissions Office Delft University of Technology Admissions Office P.O. Box 5, 2600 AA Delft, The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0)15 278 8012, Fax: +31 (0)15 278 5690, E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.tudelft.nl/msc Visiting address: Julianalaan 134, 2628 BL Delft, The Netherlands The Admissions Officers will usually be your first point of contact at the University. The staff at the Admissions Office handles the application procedure, financial and housing matters, and the distribution of student ID cards. Department M.Sc. Office Monique Draijer is the M.Sc. Programme Co-ordinator at the Department of Geotechnology (tel: 278 7401, e-mail: [email protected]). Monique will be another one of your first point of contact at the University. Once you have arrived, she will ensure that you are introduced to the relevant people - those in your respective Department, you mentor, etc. - as well as answering any questions you may have about the structure and organisation of your course. She is also there to look after your general welfare during your stay in Delft. Department Student Administration The student administration for all students Applied Earth Sciences is located in the Applied Earth Sciences building, Mijnbouwstraat 120, room 107, tel: 278 1072, fax: 278 4891, e-mail: [email protected]. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 h. The student administration is responsible for posting exam results on the notice board and provides students with their list of grades, and information about class schedules and exam dates. It is also the place to submit forms, recently acquired grades and changes of address.


Contact address for the MSc Programme and for applications TU Delft, Student Facility Centre P. O. Box 5, 2600 AA, Delft, The Netherlands Telephone +31 (0) 15 27 88012 Telefax +31 (0) 15 27 85690 E- mail [email protected] Internet www.tudelft.nl/msc Visiting adres: Julianalaan 134 (main building) The Student Facility Centre is responsible for the control and co-ordination of the University-wide M.Sc. programme. The SFC handles matters such as faculty and services co-ordination, promotions, finances, student selection and recruitment, social activities, programme development, reporting to sponsor organisations, graduations, housing, summer school, etc.

6.3 Admission Requirements Applicants for admission to the MSc programmes must possess a BSc degree in the same or a closely related discipline. Graduates with a bachelors diploma in a different discipline are eligible for admission if they fulfill additional requirements set by the department. Further information about the general admission requirements and the application procedure can be found on www.studyat.tudelft.nl The admission policy of TU Delft requires that the previous diplomas and additional skills and knowledge of applicants are of high quality and relevant. It is also required that students are highly motivated, strongly interested and have a good command of the English language. A programme selection committee will evaluate each applicant's capability to complete the M.Sc. study at TU Delft successfully in two years and will decide whether the applicant can be admitted.. The admission decision will be communicated to you in the admission letter.

6.4 Initial Conditions

Introduction When you start your MSc Petroleum Engineering we expect you to have some basic knowledge. This expected knowledge is mainly the technical knowledge, so the mathematic, physic and the chemic principles. These subjects will not be given during the courses of the MSc, but are used as basic principles on which the other courses are based. To give you a better idea of what we expect you to know, we have made this document. In this document, you can check what we expect to be basic knowledge. If you feel that you lack some of this knowledge, you can take action yourself, and use the books that are listed in this document. We strongly recommend you to read through these initial conditions carefully, since we expect you to master these subjects.


Initial conditions Mathematics

1. Analysis

Contents - Complex numbers, differential calculus, linearization, integral calculus, differential equations - Convergence of series, multivariate functions - Differentiability of multivariate functions, multiple integrals - Line integrals, surface integrals, integral theorems

Book(s) Stewart, J.: Calculus, Early Transcendentals, fifth edition, Brooks/Cole Publishing, 1999. Chapters: - App. G, 1.6 (p. 72-74), 3.6, 3.11, 4.2, 5.3, 5.5, 7.1, 7.4-7.6, 7.8, 9.1 (not Eulers Method), 9.3, 9.4, 9.6, 17.1-17.3 - 11.1-11.6 (not square root Cauchy), 11.8-11.12, 12.3, 13.1-13.3, 14.1-14.3 - 14.4-14.7, 15.1-15.5, 15.7-15.9, 12.7 - 16.1-16.9, 12.3, 12.4

Practice/ Exams

Blackboard, this is a first year B.Sc. course (wi1266ta).

2. Differential equations

Contents

First and second order differential equations Linear differential equations with constant coefficients Systems of first order linear differential equations Simple systems of first order non-linear differential equations Laplace transformations Fourier series Partial differential equations from mathematical physics (wave equation,

diffusion, potential, etc.) Book(s)

Boyce, W.E. and Diprima, R.C.: Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 7th edition 2001, John Wiley and Sons.

Practice/ Exams

Blackboard, this is a second year B.Sc. course (wi2034).

3. Linear Algebra

Contents

Systems of linear equations Matrix calculus Determinants Vector spaces Linear projections Eigenvalues and eigenvectors Scalar product (dot product) Vector product (cross product) Orthogonality

Book(s)

Lay, D.C.: Linear algebra and its applications, third edition, Addison Wesley. Chapters: 1.1-1.5, 1.7-1.9, 2.1-2.3, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.7, 5.1-5.4, 5.6, 6.1-6.7.

Practice/ Exams

Blackboard, this is a second year B.Sc. course (wi2273ta).


4. Numerical Analysis

Contents

Introduction numerical analysis Interpolation Numerical differentiation Numerical methods for initial value problems Numerical methods for boundary value problems Numerical integration Non-linear equations

Book(s)

Burden, R.L. and Faires, D.: Numerical Analysis, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 7th edition, 2001.

Practice/ Exams

Blackboard, this is a third year B.Sc. course (wi3097ta).

Initial conditions Statistics

Contents

Variables and Graphs Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion Elementary Probability Theory The Binomial, Normal, and Poisson Distributions Elementary Sampling Theory Statistical Estimation Theory Statistical Decision Theory Small Sampling Theory The Chi-Square Test Curve Fitting and the Method of Least Squares Correlation Theory Multiple and Partial Correlation Analysis of Variance Nonparametric Tests

Book(s)

Spiegel, M.: Statistics, Schaums Easy Outline S.

Practice/ Exams

All chapters and exercises in the end of the book.

Initial conditions Thermodynamics

Contents

First and second law thermodynamics Thermodynamic equilibrium Chemical potential Vanderwaals equation, Z-factor

Book(s)

Abbott, M.M. and van Nes, H.C.: Theory and problems of thermodynamics, Schaums Outline Series, McGraw-Hill book company. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 (except 4.9) and 5.1 (only text, not problems .

Initial conditions Surface Chemistry

Contents

Youngs law Contact angle Laplace formula Capillary pressure Surface tension Vanderwaals attraction Double layer repulsion

Book(s)

Hunter, R.J.: Introduction to modern colloid science, Oxford Science publications. Chapter 5: 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.7.


Initial conditions Transport Phenomena / Conservation Laws

Contents

Laws of Newton, Fourier, Fick Laminar flow, turbulent flow, friction factor Velocity profiles, boundary layers Dimensionless numbers Conservation laws, Navier-Stokes equation

Book(s)

R.B. Bird, W.E. Stewart and E.N. Lightfoot, Transport phenomena (2nd ed.), John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2002. Chapters: 0, 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.5, 3.7, 4.4, 5.1-5.5, 6.1-6.3, 9.1, 17.1

Practice/ Exams

The book of Bird et al. contains a sufficient amount of questions and worked-out problems.

Initial conditions Computer Skills

Contents

Text processing (Word) Spreadsheets (Excel) Programming (in any programming language): if-then-else statements; for loops; do loops; use of subroutines (argument passing); concept of global/local variables; datatypes, integers, double types, real precision; flow charts

Book(s)

Hanselman, D. and Littlefield, B.: The Student Edition of MATLAB, version 5, users guide, The Mathworks, Inc, 1997. Griffiths, D.F.: An introduction to Matlab, version 2.2. Department of Mathematics, University of Dundee. http://www.maths.dundee.ac.uk/~ftp/na-reports/MatlabNotes.pdf

Note For the basic programming knowledge it does not matter in which programming language you learned programming. If you want to improve your programming, or if you want to learn extra skills, we advise you to use MATLAB, since we use it here at the university for programming and because the study book is not expensive.

6.5 Additional information

Visiting Students Guide The Student Facility Centre publishes a Visiting Students Guide, containing useful information for students from abroad. In addition to offering lots of practical information, this guide includes many tips to make your stay in Delft more comfortable and enjoyable. This guide can be asked for at the Student Facility Centre. Internet Delft University of Technology has an extensive internet site, which is also available in English. At http://www.tudelft.nl, you will find University news updates, and information about TU Delft and its history, the faculties and courses they offer, research programmes being carried out by the University, etc. Housing International MSc students will be informed about housing possibilities after being admitted through the Central TU DelftMSc Office. Other students may contact the housing company DUWO: Stichting DUWO, Marlotlaan 5, 2614 GV Delft; P.O. Box 54, 2600 AB Delft,Tel. +31 (0)15 219 22 00, e-mail: [email protected], website: http://www.duwo.nl The desk in the hall of the Aula building (number 20 on map) contains information on housing. Student associations can also inform you on housing possibilities.

7.0

Formerly code New code Name of the course ECTSta3000 AES0101 Basiscursus Beeldanalyse 0ta3410 AES1300 Properties of hydrocarbons & oilfield fluids 3ta3420-1 AES1310 Rock-fluid interaction, Part 1 4ta3420-2 AES1320 Rock-fluid interaction, Part 2 3ta3430 AES1330 Drilling & production Engineering 4ta3460 AES1500 Fundamentals of borehole logging 4ta3610-02 AES1510 Geological interpretation of seismic data, incl. Pract. 3ta3710 AES1600 Discontinuous rock mechanics 3ta3730 AES1610 Site investigation 4ta3740 AES1620 Engineering geological mapping (RS, GIS) 6ta4001 AES1000 Convergence coursesta4011 AES0404 Research traineeshipta4012 AES1304 Introduction to petroleum engineering (incl. NAM) 3ta4031 AES2009 Field Development project 9ta4051 AES1303 Company visits / excursion 1ta4130-03 AES1630 Engineering properties of soils & rocks 4ta4430, deel 1 AES1340 Applied reservoir engineering & simulation, part 1 2ta4430, deel 2 AES1350 Applied reservoir engineering & simulation, part2 2ta4480 Elective AES1390 Solution mining 2ta4490-01 AES1360 Production optimisation 3ta4500 Elective AES1470 Geothermics 2ta4520 Elective AES1580 Petrophysics, special subjects 2ta4530 Elective AES1590 Advanced Petrophysics 4ta4540 AES1800 Exploration geology 3ta4550-02 AES1810 Production geology 4ta4560 AES1820 Reservoir characterisation & development 3ta4570 AES1520 Log Evaluation 2ta4580 Elective AES1380 Reservoir and Production Technology, special subjects 3ta4590 Elective AES1490 System analysis 2ta4600 AES1530 Data acquisition and processing 3ta4601 AES1502 Fieldwork 6ta4610 AES1540 Electromagnetic exploration methods 5ta4620 AES1550 Geophysics, special subjects 4ta4650 AES1650 Shallow depth geophysics 6ta4660 Elective AES1480 Real-time decision-making 2ta4700 AES1660 Subsidence 2ta4710 AES1670 Site investigation II 3ta4750 AES1680 Engineering geology design practice 3ta4760 AES1640 Environmental geotechnics 3ta4771 AES1602 Engineering geological fieldwork 11ta4780 Elective AES1690 Flow and Transport in Fractured media (Rock Masses, 3ta4910 AES1830 Reservoir sedimentology 3ta4920 AES1840 Advanced Structural Geology 3ta4930 Elective AES1880 Subsurface Transport Phenomena 3ta4950 AES1850 Geological Modelling 4ta4960 AES1860 Image analysis on reservoir rock 3ta4970 AES1570 Advanced petrophysics 4ta4921 AES1902 Geologial fieldwork Huesca 6ta4981 AES1802 Field course Reservoir Geology of the Carboniferous to 3ta5071 AES2006 Graduation thesis 44ta5091 AES2005 Colloquium 1

Overview of the course codesthat have been changed (since 2004-2005)

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2005-2006

Period Code Subject ECTS Exams

2 AES1310 Rock fluid interaction, part 1 4 exercisesAES1510 Geologic interpretation of seismic data, incl. practical 3 . x . x .AES1870 Sequence stratigraphy 2 . x . x .

3 AES1320 Rock fluid interaction, part 2 3 exercisesAES1810 Production geology 3 . . x x .

4 AES1340 Applied reservoir eng. & simulation, part I 2 oralAES1802 Geological fieldwork (+ EM methods) 3 reportAES1820 Reservoir characterisation & development 3 . . . x x

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1 AES2009 Field development project 9 rep./pres.

4 AES2005 Colloquium 1AES2006 Graduation thesis 44

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Total joint-program 77

Petroleum Engineering

Program Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences

MSc programmes and Course Descriptions

Applied GeophysicsJoint program of the specialisations:

Reservoir Geology

Total 2nd year

Second year

Total 1st year

First year

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1 AES1000-7 Convergence courses / Electives 7 x x . . . AP3061 G Advanced wave propagation (1) 3 oral

2 AES1540 Electromagnetic exploration methods 5 oralAP3061 G A

msc applied earth sciences tu delft 2005-2006

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