Language
This program will be in English. Dit programma is alleen in het Engels.
Summary
In this specialisation, you will learn to analyse and integrate geological and geophysical data to identify areas of mineral resources and geothermal fields which are essential sources of clean renewable energy. You will learn methods and strategies to investigate the science relating to geology and mineral resources focusing on the application of multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing, optical and thermal infrared spectroscopy, geophysics, geochemistry, and advanced image analysis. By the end of the specialisation, you will know how to integrate remote sensing data with laboratory and field measurements and extract information from these datasets in digital workflow environments to explore essential Earth resources.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
- You have an in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art geologic remote sensing and geophysical concepts and methods as well as their application to Earth as a complex system;
- You have a comprehensive understanding of integrating and leveraging multiscale, multitemporal, and multisource data from geospatial technologies to improve knowledge and insight into physical and earth sciences;
- You have a solid knowledge of geodynamics, hydrothermal and geothermal systems, mineralisation systems and ore deposits, including the associated impacts and availability of resources for achieving sustainable development goals.
Skills:
- You can capture and generate geophysics, remote sensing, and laboratory data following best practices;
- You can analyse and interpret captured multi-variate datasets to gain applicable geological, geospatial, mineralogical, and spectral information and insights;
- You can contribute to specialist teams in developing innovative approaches for the exploration and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and geothermal resources.
Values:
- You are capable of objective, independent, and critical thinking;
- You have developed an interest in responding to changing demands and opportunities from society and industry, both in scientific and technical terms;
- You recognise the role of geological remote sensing and geophysics in providing solutions to global challenges and development goals regarding raw material supply.
Entry requirements
Applicants for the Master’s Programme Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (MSc) should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university in a discipline related to the course, preferably combined with working experience in a relevant field.
The following average scores apply to the Master’s programme:
- A 3.0 or higher Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a 4.0 scale, or
- Upper Second Class standing or higher
NOTE: a Lower Second Class standing may be accepted based on evidence of relevant professional experience and/or other further academic development.
Who is this offered to?
To (international) students who want to achieve a MSc degree in GIS and EA, with a specialization in applied remote sensing for earth sciences.
Note: the programme is not funded by the state, thus