-Major in Soil Science
-Major in Engineering Geology
Programme content:
A country’s physical land resources are a fundamental pillar of support for human life and welfare. Worldwide population pressure and severe degradation, pollution and desertification problems are threatening this natural resource, which is relatively scarce for several countries,leading to competition between agricultural and industrial purposes, urban planning and nature conservation. To guarantee proper use and management of what is a basic commodity for a nation, well-trained specialists are given thorough knowledge of the properties and characteristics of this natural resource and solid insight into factors and measures that may alter its actual state and value.
The purpose of the major in Soil Science is to train researchers, academics and government staff in the inventory and detailed characterisation of land capacity, particularly soils. Graduates understand the development and evolution of soils under natural conditions or following human interference, using field, map, laboratory and remote-sensing data. They have the knowledge to use and manage soil and water in a sustainable way and optimise land use. The major in Engineering Geology offers training in non-agricultural use and application of soil, and includes geotechnical aspects (use of soil as building material or for foundations, slope stability and stability of excavations), the role of soil water and groundwater for water management and supply, and soil management in relation to environment and land use (erosion, sediment transport, coastal development and protection). The first year provides a general and comprehensive foundation in physical land resources and as such is accessible to students with a good (exact) scientific background that have a limited knowledge of physical land resources. The first semester courses are all general courses. In the second semester, there are majors in Soil Science or Engineering Geology, in addition to general courses and seminars. In the second year the student can continue the same major as in the first year. Some room for free choice of courses is provided within the major in Soil Science. The major in Engineering Geology offers a fixed package of courses, all organised at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The Master’s dissertation is very important. 50% of the credits (30 out of 60) are awarded for this research work and a full semester is accordingly provided for it. All courses have a theoretical and a practical part. Some courses include fieldwork and may be supplemented with excursions. The first year programme provides for informative and interdisciplinary seminars that allow students to participate actively and work independently. The thesis (second year) must be defended orally, in public before a jury.
Admission requirements
The two-year programme is open to holders of a degree in exact or applied sciences equivalent to at least four years’ university study (e.g. Bachelor of Science in agriculture, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental sciences, geography or geology), with an adequate background in chemistry, physics and mathematics.
Type of diploma
Upon the successful completion of the required examinations the programme leads to the degree of Complementary Studies in Physical Land Resources after the first year. After the second year the programme leads to the degree of Master of Science in Physical Land Resources.
Deadline of Application: February 1, 2007
Scholarship Coverage:
Monthly allowance of €919 (to cover room and board, individual transport and personal expenses);
Monthly allowance of €57 for the spouse/ official partner and per dependent child (whether they stay in Belgium or not)
Fee for educational materials: €275 (per academic year)
Settlement expenses: €500 (non-recurrent payment)
Fee covering postage costs of educational materials: €275 (non-recurrent payment)
One economy class return airline ticket (per academic year – arrangements for initial international travel to Belgium will be handled by VLIR; all other travel arrangements will be made by the host university)
Insurance (the host university provides medical, third party liability, accident, travel and repatriation insurance)
Annual tuition fees(the host university will cover the annual tuition fee,
up to €80)
Period: September 2007 - September 2009
Language: English
Number of VLIR scholarships: 16
Promoters: Prof. E. Van Ranst (UGent),
Prof. Dr. D. Gabriels (UGent),
Prof. F. De Smedt (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Contact
Mrs D. Langouche
Ghent University
Physical Land Resources Programme Secretariat
≈ + 32 (0)9 264 46 18
Δ + 32 (0)9 264 49 91
plrprog.adm@ugent.be
www.plr.ugent.be
Here are the links to download the Application form, and format of recommendation letter
-Major in Engineering Geology
Programme content:
A country’s physical land resources are a fundamental pillar of support for human life and welfare. Worldwide population pressure and severe degradation, pollution and desertification problems are threatening this natural resource, which is relatively scarce for several countries,leading to competition between agricultural and industrial purposes, urban planning and nature conservation. To guarantee proper use and management of what is a basic commodity for a nation, well-trained specialists are given thorough knowledge of the properties and characteristics of this natural resource and solid insight into factors and measures that may alter its actual state and value.
The purpose of the major in Soil Science is to train researchers, academics and government staff in the inventory and detailed characterisation of land capacity, particularly soils. Graduates understand the development and evolution of soils under natural conditions or following human interference, using field, map, laboratory and remote-sensing data. They have the knowledge to use and manage soil and water in a sustainable way and optimise land use. The major in Engineering Geology offers training in non-agricultural use and application of soil, and includes geotechnical aspects (use of soil as building material or for foundations, slope stability and stability of excavations), the role of soil water and groundwater for water management and supply, and soil management in relation to environment and land use (erosion, sediment transport, coastal development and protection). The first year provides a general and comprehensive foundation in physical land resources and as such is accessible to students with a good (exact) scientific background that have a limited knowledge of physical land resources. The first semester courses are all general courses. In the second semester, there are majors in Soil Science or Engineering Geology, in addition to general courses and seminars. In the second year the student can continue the same major as in the first year. Some room for free choice of courses is provided within the major in Soil Science. The major in Engineering Geology offers a fixed package of courses, all organised at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The Master’s dissertation is very important. 50% of the credits (30 out of 60) are awarded for this research work and a full semester is accordingly provided for it. All courses have a theoretical and a practical part. Some courses include fieldwork and may be supplemented with excursions. The first year programme provides for informative and interdisciplinary seminars that allow students to participate actively and work independently. The thesis (second year) must be defended orally, in public before a jury.
Admission requirements
The two-year programme is open to holders of a degree in exact or applied sciences equivalent to at least four years’ university study (e.g. Bachelor of Science in agriculture, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental sciences, geography or geology), with an adequate background in chemistry, physics and mathematics.
Type of diploma
Upon the successful completion of the required examinations the programme leads to the degree of Complementary Studies in Physical Land Resources after the first year. After the second year the programme leads to the degree of Master of Science in Physical Land Resources.
Deadline of Application: February 1, 2007
Scholarship Coverage:
Monthly allowance of €919 (to cover room and board, individual transport and personal expenses);
Monthly allowance of €57 for the spouse/ official partner and per dependent child (whether they stay in Belgium or not)
Fee for educational materials: €275 (per academic year)
Settlement expenses: €500 (non-recurrent payment)
Fee covering postage costs of educational materials: €275 (non-recurrent payment)
One economy class return airline ticket (per academic year – arrangements for initial international travel to Belgium will be handled by VLIR; all other travel arrangements will be made by the host university)
Insurance (the host university provides medical, third party liability, accident, travel and repatriation insurance)
Annual tuition fees(the host university will cover the annual tuition fee,
up to €80)
Period: September 2007 - September 2009
Language: English
Number of VLIR scholarships: 16
Promoters: Prof. E. Van Ranst (UGent),
Prof. Dr. D. Gabriels (UGent),
Prof. F. De Smedt (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Contact
Mrs D. Langouche
Ghent University
Physical Land Resources Programme Secretariat
≈ + 32 (0)9 264 46 18
Δ + 32 (0)9 264 49 91
plrprog.adm@ugent.be
www.plr.ugent.be
Here are the links to download the Application form, and format of recommendation letter
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