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faculty of geo-information science and earth observation itc degrees diplomas and certificates in geo-information science and earth observation at itc online or with partner institutes worldwide academic year 2011 2012

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why choose the faculty itc of the university of twente join a network of 20,000 alumni the faculty of geo-information science and earth observation itc of the university of twente is one of the world s foremost education and research establishments in the field of geo-information science and earth observation with a wide range of disciplines and activities in this field at the heart of itc s activities lies capacity building and institutional development the processes by which individuals groups and organizations strengthen their ability to carry out their functions and pursue their goals effectively and efficiently this dynamic setting offers attractive career perspectives enabling qualified personnel to put their skills and expertise to excellent use after completing a study at itc students now alumni will leave with a degree diploma or certificate but also with something more ­ a thriving network of international contacts the highly valued refresher courses that seek to update the knowledge and proficiency of alumni who graduated five or more years ago may also owe something of their popularity to the chance of renewing these contacts on a personal basis · dedicated staff with a diverse range of expertise · a unique programme structure · flexible modular educational programmes to meet your individual training needs · a personal approach · state-of-the-art computer facilities · inspiration and information from the library · modern comfortable accommodation · a multicultural environment with staff and students from over 175 countries · enschede a friendly atmosphere in a peaceful setting

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1 contents 2 courseoverview 4 what sitcallabout 6 educationatitc 8 programmesingeo-informationscienceandearthobservation 8 degreeprogrammes 8 masterofsciencemscdegreeprogramme 9 masterdegreeprogramme 9 diplomaprogrammes 9 postgraduatediplomaprogrammepgd 10 undergraduatediplomaprogramme 10 certificateprogrammes 10 certificateprogrammeandindividualmodules 11 distanceprogramme 11 jointcourses 11 graduateprogramme 12 courses domainsingeo-informationscienceandearthobservations 12 disastermanagement 17 earthsciences 24 geoinformatics 34 governance 37 landadministration 41 naturalresourcesandenvironment 48 urbanplanningandmanagement 51 waterresources 56 interdisciplinarycourses 61 admissionrequirements 63 applicationandregistration 64 financialmatters 65 fellowships 66 practicalinformationandfacilities 70 itcalumni,aworldwidenetwork

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2 courseoverview coursesbydomainsubjectarea disastermanagement geo-informationforspatialplanningandriskmanagement geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforappliedearthsciences withspecializationinnaturalhazardsanddisasterriskmanagement multi-hazardriskassessment naturalhazardandriskassessment naturalhazardsanddisasterriskmanagement remotesensingandgisfornaturalhazardassessment riskmanagementandenvironmentalassessmentforspatialplanning india 15 india 15 itc itc 16 16 indonesia itc 13 13 itc 13 online itc 14 15 msc location page master location page pgdiploma location page diploma location page certificate location page earthsciences appliedgeophysics geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforappliedearthsciences withspecializationinearthresourcesexploration geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforappliedearthsciences withspecializationinenvironmentalandengineeringgeology geophysicsandremotesensingforenvironmentalaspectsofengineeringgeology hyperspectralremotesensing remotesensingandgisforearthresourcesexploration remotesensingandgisforgeologicalexploration remotesensingandgisformineralexploration rockandsoilmechanicsinengineeringgeology itc itc 18 19 itc itc 18 19 itc online itc itc itc itc 20 21 21 22 22 23 online 18 geoinformatics cartographyandgeo-visualization geoinformatics geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforgeoinformatics geostatisticsandopen-sourcestatisticalcomputing gisdataquality gisoperation introductiontogeoinformatics principlesofdatabases principlesofgeographicalinformationsystems principlesofremotesensing remotesensinganddigitalimageprocessing iran india itc 25 25 26 itc 27 india itc 25 26 tanzania ghana itc 26 25 28 online online itc itc online online online itc 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 itc 25 governance geo-informationandgovernance concepts,approaches,researchmethodologiesandresearchpractice geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforgovernanceandspatialinformation management itc 35 itc 35 landadministration geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforlandadministration landadministrationsystems principlesoflandadministration itc china 38 39 itc 38 itc itc 39 40

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course overview 3 coursesbydomainsubjectarea naturalresourcesandenvironment assessmentoftheeffectofclimatechangeonagro-ecologicalsystemsusingopticalandsar remotesensingandgis climatechangeimpactsandadaptation:analysisandmonitoringtechniquesforclimate change distributeddataaccesstechnologiesfornaturalresourcesmonitoring environmentalimpactassessmentandstrategicenvironmentalassessmentusingspatial decisionsupporttools geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforenvironmentalmodellingandmanagement geo-informationscienceandearthobservationfornaturalresourcesmanagement geo-informationscienceandearthobservationintwotopics specializationlandresourcesinformationforregionalplanning gisandnaturalresourcemanagement,withknust,kumasi,ghana principlesandapplicationsofremotesensingandgisinnaturalresourcesmanagement atknust,kumasi,ghana spatialmodellingofbiologicalecosystemproperties strategicenvironmentalassessmentseaandenvironmentalimpactassessmenteia applyingsystemsanalysisandspatialdecisionsupporttools msc location page master location page pgdiploma location page diploma location page certificate location page itc itc itc online europe itc 44 44 bolivia ghana 45 ghana itc itc 45 itc 44 42 42 43 43 46 46 47 urbanplanning analysingandmonitoringurbandevelopment geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforurbanplanningandmanagement spatialinterventionsinurbanplanningandmanagement itc 49 itc 49 itc 50 itc 49 waterresources applicationsofearthobservationandgisinintegratedwaterresourcesmanagement digitalterrainmodelextraction,processingandparameterizationforhydrology earthobservationandquantificationofwatercyclecomponents geo-informationscienceandearthobservationforwaterresourcesandenvironmental management geo-informationscienceandearthobservationintwotopics:specalizationwatersurvey remotesensingmethodsforderivinggeo-biochemicalpropertiesofaquaticecosystems retrievaloflandsurfacehydrologicalparameters itc 53 bolivia 54 itc itc 55 55 itc 53 kenya online itc 52 52 53 interdisciplinary large-scaleprocessmodellinganddataassimilation learningidlforbuildingexpertapplicationsinenvi participatorygis:principlesandapplications principlesofgeo-informationscienceandearthobservationfromasystemperspective programmingskills scenariodevelopment,spatialplanningsupportsystemsandcollaborativedecisionsupport spatialchangeandspatialinteractionmodelling spatialdecisionsupportsystems itc online itc itc online itc itc online 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60

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what sitcallabout introducing the university of twente integrating social and engineering sciences developing high tech with a human touch this is what the university of twente ut is committed to through teaching and research at the highest level and through the innovations launched on the market by over 700 spin-off companies the university offers degree programmes in fields ranging from engineering and natural sciences to behavioural and management sciences ut provides an excellent learning environment within its six faculties · education and behavioural sciences · engineering design and applied sciences · geo-information science and earth observation · information technology · management and governance · medical and health sciences for more information about the university of twente www.utwente.nl/en on 1 january 2010 the international institute of geo-information science and earth observation itc became a faculty of the university of twente the merger has been implemented in a way that preserves the distinctive character and mission of itc as a university faculty itc will be more firmly embedded in the dutch academic education system furthermore the integration with the university of twente will lead to innovative research and education in areas such as energy environment climate change water geo-information and earth observation and disaster management the faculty of geo-information science and earth observation one of humankind s greatest challenges is to achieve an appropriate balance between developing natural resources and maintaining an optimal natural environment to meet this challenge we need detailed and reliable geo-information and geo-information management tools at the faculty of geo-information science and earth observation itc knowledge of geo-information management is readily available and is continually being developed and extended itc is engaged in three core activities education research and project services by means of these activities we contribute to capacity building in developing countries and countries in transition it can be seen at a glance that our core activities will frequently touch and interact ­ indeed must if itc s exceptional in-house expertise is to be put to optimal use and consistently maintained at the forefront of technological development at itc considerable attention is paid to the development and application of geographical information systems gis and remote sensing tools for solving problems such problems can range from determining the risks of landslides mapping forest fires planning urban infrastructure and implementing land administration systems to designing a good wildlife management system or detecting environmental pollution the key words characterizing our activities are geo-information management worldwide and innovative we concentrate on earth observation the generation of spatial information and the development of data integration methods furthermore we provide tools that can support the processes of planning and decision making for sustainable development and the alleviation of poverty in developing countries and countries in transition more than 20,000 students from over 175 countries have followed itc courses since 1950 with more than 60 years of extensive experience and a dedicated scientific staff with a wide range of expertise itc is one of the world s foremost professional training establishments in the field of geo-information science and earth observation the main entrance of the itc building

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5 un our hope for humankind associated institution of unu itc is an associated institution of the united nations university unu the cooperation between itc and unu is directed at developing and carrying out a joint programme on capacity building in disaster management and in land administration and at disseminating knowledge of these and directly related issues the programme activities are accommodated in two schools · school for disaster geo-information management · school for land administration studies both schools offer courses in the degree diploma and certificate programmes for more information www.itc.nl/unu remote sensing and gis remote sensing is the collection and analysis of scientific data about phenomena at above or below the earth s surface without coming into physical contact with them there are a variety of ways of collecting such data for example by using conventional aerial photography radar and airborne electronicscanning devices and naturally satellites have been playing an increasingly significant role over the last few decades such remote sensing techniques and the images they produce can be used for example to monitor environmental changes and meteorological disturbances determine the existence of certain mineral deposits and detect the build-up of pressure along the faults in the earth s crust the uses are many and various and to some extent have already unobtrusively entered our daily lives with such huge quantities of data involved some help is needed at ground level and this is where the geographical information systems gis come in central to every gis is the database which stores the data on which the eventual output depends the application of thess data to real-world problems is a function of the specific software designed to manipulate the data the software enables the database to be accessed transformed and manipulated for such purposes as studying trend patterns examining environmental issues or simulating the outcomes of project proposals or planning procedures skilled personnel with the appropriate expertise are needed to effectively manage the information and opportunities provided by these new technologies exciting prospects for those willing to take up the challenge.

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6 educationatitc over the years itc has developed a wide selection of courses in its degree diploma and certificate programmes in geoinformation science and earth observation these courses are offered in the netherlands online and abroad by itc itself or by itc in collaboration with reputable qualified educational organizations joint courses programmes in geo-information science and earth observation degreeprogrammes · master of science msc degree programme · master degree programme diplomaprogrammes · postgraduate diploma programme pgd · undergraduate diploma programme certificateprogrammes · certificate programme and individual modules · distance programme jointcourses graduateprogramme origins and backgrounds of course participants the origins and backgrounds of itc course participants have a significant influence on the educational processes the majority of these participants are professionals in their respective fields with prior academic training and often professional experience consequently professional relevancy and problem orientation are important factors in designing itc s training courses with the emphasis on the application of concepts and skills our courses aim at providing in-depth study of a particular set of problems in developing countries and countries in transition they attract young and midcareer professionals with an interest in developmentrelated issues the origins and backgrounds of itc course participants have a significant influence on the educational processes

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education at itc 7 workshops case studies project assignments and simulations are included to strengthen the practical nature of the course programme structure itc s degree and diploma programmes are divided into blocks facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving for development purposes and considerable emphasis is placed on remote sensing and gis the blocks vary in length and are divided into three-week modules a module deals with one subject or related subjects all blocks and appropriate modules are open to individual subscription provided the applicant has the right entry level educational methods workshops case studies project assignments and simulations are included to strengthen the practical nature of the courses study trips excursions form an integral part of some teaching modules and provide participants with the opportunity to see relevant applications in the netherlands to be instructed in ground data acquisition and to visit companies or government offices involved in geo-information and earth observation fieldwork is an option in most courses and is carried out in areas that reflect problems clearly related to the application domain during fieldwork course participants are responsible for a field data acquisition assignment usually part of the postgraduate final assignment the master individual final assignment or the msc research besides the direct input into assignments fieldwork offers participants first-hand insight into current practices as well as the opportunity to assess through ground verification and validation the impact and value and limitations of gis and remote sensing technology study load and ects the european union eu has developed a european credit transfer system ects to allow easy comparison of the study loads of courses within europe itc has adopted this system as a means of improving academic recognition for study abroad the study load for each course is expressed in credits ecs the number of credits applicable is specified in the individual course descriptions at itc 144 hours of study is equivalent to five ecs ble for legislation pertaining to education the master and master of science degrees are formally recognized by the ministry of ocw based on accreditation of the programmes by the netherlands-flemish accreditation organisation nvao and are listed in the central register of higher education programmes croho code of conduct itc complies with certain minimum conditions that are laid down in a general code of conduct this code of conduct is an initiative of institutions independent educationrelated organizations and the dutch government and defines the values guiding those who recruit and educate international students more information on the code of conduct can be found at www.itc.nl study study at itc code of conduct language of study english is the first language for both staff and students at itc thus the language of instruction is english and all courseware is in english participants are obliged to fulfil the minimum requirements for english as specified in the admission requirements page 61 recognition of degrees higher education in the netherlands enjoys a worldwide reputation for high quality this is achieved through a national system of regulation and quality assurance the ministry of education culture and science ocw is responsi-

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8 programmesin geo-informationsciencean when you are selecting a programme it is important to find a programme based on research the right level whichever programme you decide to take you the msc degree programme is based on research the development of research skills is given attention throughout the entire course each msc will receive full support from our academic staff and access to candidate is required to design undertake and report on research where the best modern resources and information all within a truly geo-information science and earth observation is used to develop techniques and/or deal with a specific application problem connected with the field of international environment where you will be able to meet interest of the course the precise focus of the research will be determined by colleagues from all over the world master of science msc degree programme in geo-information science and earth observation for whom is this programme relevant this 18-month programme 118 ecs leading to an msc degree in geo-information science and earth observation is designed for young and mid-career professionals who perform or aspire to perform tasks predominantly in applied research or who require academic knowledge and skills to enhance the execution of their work successful completion of the msc degree programme provides graduates with a qualification that enables them to continue to phd level either in the netherlands or abroad the candidate and supervising staff in dialogue and will fall within the scope of the research themes of the faculty more information about the itc research programme can be found on our website at www.itc.nl/research where relevant msc research topics are related to the topics of candidates following other courses the msc research phase six months concludes with the presentation and defence of the msc thesis distance supervision there is an option whereby msc programme participants can spend five months of the six-month thesis period in their home country under distance supervision the tuition fee for the total programme remains the same participants have to meet the requirements set by the itc programme management and are selected on an individual basis courses in the msc degree programme eight courses are offered in the msc degree programme in geo-information science and earth observation · applied earth sciences · environmental modelling and management · geoinformatics · governance and spatial information management · land administration · natural resources management · urban planning and management · water resources and environmental management what will you learn important elements of the programme include academic skills such as developing a critical understanding of appropriate tools exposure to new methods and techniques gaining competence in developing tools for the acquisition processing transformation analysis modelling storage and presentation of spatial data using geo-information in identifying and responding to development problems and in drafting development policies and developing research skills what is the programme structure the msc programme consists of four distinct blocks block 1 modules principles of geo-information science and earth observation 1-3 introductionandprinciplesofremotesensing,gisanddatabases application of geo-information science and earth observation in the field of interest 2 4-10 task-supportedlearninginthetechnicalorapplicationdomain research orientation 3 4 11-15 16-23 researchmethods,advancedsubjectsofchoice,engagementinaresearchteam,andproposalwriting individual research executingresearchandwritinganmscthesis

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education programmes 9 ndearthobservation master degree programme in geo-information science and earth observation for whom is this programme relevant this 12-month programme 77 ecs leading to a master degree in geo-information science and earth observation is designed for young and mid-career professionals and managers with overall responsibility for projects in the relevant fields of interest postgraduate diploma programme pgd in geo-information science and earth observation for whom is this programme relevant the nine-month postgraduate diploma programme 62 ecs caters for young and mid-career professionals who need to be proficient in applying geo-information science and earth observation in their field of interest analysing problems and applying new methods and techniques as well as managing multidisciplinary scientific teams what will you learn the programme focuses on the application of appropriate existing tools in the planning and execution of problem-driven projects what will you learn important elements of the programme include developing a critical understanding of appropriate tools exposure to new methods and techniques gaining competence in developing tools for the acquisition processing transformation analysis modelling storage and presentation of spatial data and using geo-information in identifying and responding to development problems and in drafting development policies what is the programme structure the master programme consists of three distinct blocks block 1 2 modules 1-3 4-12 principles of geo-information science and earth observation introductionandprinciplesofremotesensing,gisanddatabases application of geo-information science and earth observation in the field of interest what is the programme structure the postgraduate diploma programme consists of three distinct blocks block 1 2 modules 1-3 4-10 principles of geo-information science and earth observation task-supportedlearninginthedomain 3 13-15 individual final assignment individualproduction-orientedprojectleadingtoareport introductionandprinciplesofremotesensing,gisanddatabases application of geo-information science and earth observation in the field of interest a programme based on coursework the master degree programme is based on coursework the individual final assignment at the end of the master programme involves working on practical applications related to the chosen field of interest in this project participants can demonstrate proficiency in applying the methods and techniques addressed throughout the programme to specific problems encountered in professional practice 3 11-12 task-supportedlearninginthetechnicalorapplicationdomain final assignment individualliteraturestudyorlimitedprojectleadingtoareport a programme based on the first part of the msc programme the postgraduate diploma programme will have the same end qualifications as the first part of the msc programme successful completion of the postgraduate diploma programme modules 1-12 serves as a basis for entering the second part modules 11-23 of the msc programme course in the master degree programme one course is offered in the master degree programme in geo-information science and earth observation · geoinformatics courses in the postgraduate diploma programme six courses are offered in the postgraduate diploma programme · applied earth sciences · geoinformatics · land administration · natural resources management · urban planning and management · water resources and environmental management.

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10 undergraduate diploma programme in geo-information science and earth observation for whom is this programme relevant the nine-month undergraduate diploma programme is designed for staff at technological level in geo-information production organizations whose prime concern is to execute daily operational tasks including acquisition analysis processing and dissemination of geographical data these technologists coordinate digital production processes implement work procedures and supervise groups of operators certificate programme and individual modules in geoinformation science and earth observation for whom is this programme relevant for candidates with a specific requirement for up-to-date education in applications of geo-information science and earth observation itc offers a number of short courses leading to a certificate furthermore those interested in the subject matter of one of itc s degree or diploma courses but not in the position to sign up for the entire duration of the course can enrol for the various certificate courses that suit their needs entry requirements vary and prospective candidates are requested to pay strict attention to the prerequisites concerning background in remote sensing and gis scientific discipline and level of english what will you learn the programme focuses on the concepts of digital geo-information production and the use of modern tools in the acquisition processing storage visualization and dissemination of spatial information participants acquire both practical skills and in-depth knowledge of the technical processes involved what will you learn certificate courses offer a wide choice of subjects and disciplines taught at itc level and orientation vary per course applicants are advised to consider their learning objectives carefully and match these with the course content please consult the relevant web pages www.itc.nl/study when making your selection in cases of doubt potential applicants are advised to contact itc education itc.nl enquiries concerning course content are passed on to the scientific staff member responsible what is the programme structure the undergraduate diploma programme consists of three distinct blocks block 1 2 modules 1-4 5-8 basic elements of geo-information production introductiontospatialdataacquisition,gisandcartography specialization in geoinformatics options:remotesensinganddigitalimageprocessing,gisoperations orcartographyandgeo-visualization 3 9 integrated group project courses in the certificate programme certificate courses vary in duration learning objectives educational methods and structure an overview of courses in the certificate programme can be found on pages 2 and 3 asmallmultidisciplinaryteamtakesonarealisticgeo-informationproductioncase 10-11 individual final assignment individual modules you can also create your own individual study programme by selecting one or more relevant three-week modules 5 credits or a block of connected modules from the degree and diploma programmes individualproduction-orientedproject a programme based on practical coursework the undergraduate diploma programme is based on coursework with an emphasis on the practical application of a number of hardware/software tools that are used for the production storage analysis visualization and dissemination of spatial data and geo-information the individual final assignment at the end of the undergraduate diploma course involves working on practical applications related to the chosen specialization of interest in this project participants can demonstrate skills in applying the tools methods and techniques addressed throughout the course course in the undergraduate diploma programme one course is offered in the undergraduate diploma programme · geoinformatics computers play an essential role in itc s courses

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education programmes 11 distance programme in geo-information science and earth joint courses in geo-information science and earth observation observation for whom is this programme relevant this option is attractive to professionals interested in a short training course on a specific topic or those interested in a long training course postgraduate diploma or msc degree level but who are unable to leave their job for the full course duration up to 50 of an msc course the first four course modules plus five months of the thesis period can be done at a distance changes in world society have resulted in changes in the demand for itc s products and services particularly education client organizations have indicated that mid-career professionals in important decision-making positions or with the potential to grow into such positions have difficulty in sparing the time to be away from their work and home for extended periods to address the increasing demand for flexibility in courses itc has entered into partnerships with reputable qualified educational organizations for the purpose of providing joint courses in several countries under this arrangeitc offers several modules of their postgraduate diploma and msc degree courses as distance courses the six or eight-week distance courses 5 ecs ment part of a course leading to a recognized itc degree diploma or certificate can be conducted in the student s home country joint courses are have a weekly study load of 20 to 24 hours the courses combine self-study offered in bolivia china europe the netherlands poland sweden united with online support by itc staff the general approach is task-based learning that blends theory and practice participants access the course material throu kingdom ghana india indonesia iran kenya and tanzania gh internet all materials and most of the software will be provided online within itc s digital learning environment blackboard note the websites of our partners give more detailed information on the joint short distance courses those who later decide to follow a full postgraduate or msc programme at itc will be exempted from the modules they followed successfully as a distance course courses the information in this brochure does not always directly apply to all our joint courses courses in the distance programme courses in the distance programme can be found in the overview on pages 2 and 3 please consult our website www.itc.nl/study for exact dates new distance courses on offer and detailed course information although some courses are in high demand only a limited number of students can be admitted the rule is first come first served if the number of applications is extremely high the course may be offered again graduate programme research leading to the award of the degree of doctor of philosophy phd is pursued through registration in the itc graduate programme the research topic of each phd student constitutes a project under one of the 15 research themes of the itc research programme see below in this way the phd student benefits from membership of a research team as well as from receiving expert supervision and attending research-supporting advanced courses research leading to a phd thesis at itc normally takes about 3½ years the doctoral degree is granted by the university of twente or by one of the other affiliated dutch universities utrecht wageningen or delft the itc graduate programme also offers a limited possibility of internships for phd students registered and graduating in an overseas university research themes under each theme research is carried out by a group led by one of itc s professors each group typically comprises several expert staff members and a number of graduate students carrying out research for a phd degree within the framework of the graduate programme msc students are assigned to a research theme as apprentice researchers during their six-month thesis period furthermore the outcome of research activities is used to update the education in both degree and non-degree short courses the 15 research themes at itc are · biodiversity in fragmenting landscapes · carbon cycle and climate change · disaster management · earth systems science · food security and environmental sustainability · governance and integrated spatial assessment · informed multilevel governance of urban regions · land administration for informed governance · managing water scarcity · spatial data infrastructure technology · spatio-temporal data integration and visualization · stochastic methods for image mining and data quality · sustainable urban-regional dynamics · utilization of sensor developments for efficient topographic mapping · water cycle and climate more information for more information on the itc graduate programme including how to apply and the research themes visit www.itc.nl/research.

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12 courses un disastermanagement our hope for humankind beichuan city in china after the 2008 earthquake beichuan city will not be reconstructed and has been declared a monument site by the chinese government

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disaster management 13 geo-information for spatial planning and risk management geo-information science and earth observation for applied earth sciences withspecializationin natural hazards and disaster risk management degree europeancredits startdate enddate studymodeandduration tuitionfee nfpeligible mscdegree 118 28september2011 15march2013 full-timeatitc-18months euro7725 yes certification europeancredits startdate enddate studymodeandduration tuitionfee nfpeligible mscdegree 118 12september2011 8march2013 full-timeatitc-18months euro9500 yes postgraduatediploma 62 12september2011 8june2012 full-timeatitc-9months euro4800 yes joint course with gadjah mada university yogyakarta indonesia for more information e dr sudibyakto ­ sudibyakto@gmail.com ugm drs tom loran ­ loran@itc.nl itc i www.itc.nl/study the sustainable use of land and earth resources is a key factor in economic development in our daily life we are continuously confronted with situations that have a direct link with earth resources and related processes the buildings in which we live and work are constructed of materials from the earth the soil produces our daily food and mineral resources provide fuel for transport and cooking the course on natural hazards and disaster risk management analyses the processes within a landscape setting and the drivers behind them that lead to disasters gis and remote sensing are used in the analysis procedures the course concentrates more specifically on the assessment of geological and hydrological hazards and on the determination of the vulnerability of elements-at-risk for multidisciplinary disaster risk management for whom is the course relevant the msc degree course is designed for academicians while the postgraduate diploma course is designed for practitioners who are active in environmental engineering or planning organizations and who are dealing with hazard and disaster management participants of the postgraduate diploma course have a specific interest in the practical application of the tools and techniques taught in the course participants of the msc degree course have a specific interest in an academic career and in applied research concerning the tools and techniques taught in the course participants of both courses have a specific interest in spatial information and want to learn state-of-the-art gis and earth observation techniques they are mid-career professionals with a university background bsc or recent university graduates in a field relevant to earth sciences what is the course content the course will deal with the following topics among others · principles of gis and remote sensing techniques · image analysis for hazard monitoring susceptibility and assessment · spatial modelling of hazards · dynamic modelling concepts and software tools · mapping of elements at risk · vulnerability assessment · risk assessment and risk reduction planning · research skills and methodology thesis research msc degree course · project skills individual final project assignment postgraduate diploma course

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