Informal Translation Examination regulations for the consecutive Master's program Geodetic Engineering in the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Bonn On September 11, 2017 47th issue No. 25 September 14, 2017 Official Notices published by: The Rector at the University of Bonn Regina Pacis Weg 3, 53113 Bonn
2 Examination regulations for the consecutive Master s program Geodetic Engineering in the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Bonn from September 11, 2017 Due to 2 clause 4 and 64 clause 1 of the law on universities in the state of North Rhine Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz HG) of September 16, 2014 (GV. NRW. p. 547), last amended by articles 3 and 4 of the law to reinforce the provision of a pension in the event of care and to amend further regulations from April 7, 2017 (GV. NRW. p. 414), the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Bonn has approved the following examination regulations:
3 Contents Section 1 Scope of validity... 4 1 Scope of validity... 4 Section 2 degree... 4 2 degree... 4 Section 3 Admission requirements and study structure... 4 3 Admission requirements for the course of study... 4 4 Study structure, scope of course, and start of studies... 5 Section 4 Resitting of examinations and passing of the Master's examination... 5 5 Resitting of examinations... 5 6 Passing of the Master's examination... 6 Section 5 Entry into force... 7 7 Entry into force and publication... 7 Appendix: plan
4 Section 1 Scope of validity 1 Scope of validity (1) Students who begin the course of study in the consecutive Master's program Geodetic Engineering at the University of Bonn after these examination regulations enter into force study according to these examination regulations. (2) The examination organization regulations of the Faculty of Agriculture (POO) in the respective valid version govern the technical and administrative organization of examination procedures in this course of study. Section 2 degree 2 degree Once the Master's examination is passed, the Faculty of Agriculture grants the academic degree Master of Science (M.Sc.) in the course of study Geodetic Engineering. Section 3 Admission requirements and study structure 3 Admission requirements for the course of study (1) The Master's program Geodetic Engineering is oriented towards applicants who provide evidence of a primary university degree qualifying for professional employment in the subject Geodesy or in a related subject. (2) The higher education certificate in accordance with clause 1 must demonstrate the following qualifications: a total of at least 24 from at least two of the following subjects Mathematics, Physics, Programming and a total of at least 48 from at least two of the following six subjects Subject area 1: Physical geodesy, space geodesy, geodynamics, and earth system research Subject area 2: Data analysis, modeling, and computational science in a geoscientific context, Subject area 3: Photogrammetry, remote sensing, computer vision, and robotics, Subject area 4: Geodetic surveying, engineering geodesy, and satellite measurement technology, Subject area 5: Subject area 6: Algorithms, spatial databases, geoinformation, and geoinformation systems, Urban development, land management, real estate valuation, and space management. (3) The mastery of the English language in accordance with a recognized language test at least at the level TOEFL 575 or Internet based TOEFL 90 (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS 6.5 (International English Language Testing System) is required. The Board of Examiners decides upon equivalent evidence.
(4) Capacity related admission restrictions (Numerus clausus) remain unaffected. 5 4 Study structure, scope of course, and start of studies (1) The course of study comprises modules 1. from the mandatory selection worth 60, of which 18 are in the general mandatory selection and 42 are in the profile related mandatory selection (24 of which are from project modules); 2. from the elective selection worth 30, and 3. the Master's thesis worth 30. The details for the modules, their admission requirements, and the number of credit points per module are governed by the module plan (appendix). (2) The modules in the profile related mandatory selection (including the project modules) and the modules in the elective selection are assigned to the study profiles Mobile Sensing and Robotics, Geodetic Earth System Science and Data Analysis, or Geoinformation and Spatial Development. (3) At the start of the first, the students must choose one of the study profiles stated in clause 2 as the major profile and one further of these study profiles as the minor profile. The students can only amend this selection once upon written request in the first before completing the first examination in a study profile. (4) In the profile related mandatory selection, the students must Acquire 36 in the major profile; 24 of these are covered by project modules; Acquire 6 in the minor profile. (5) In the elective selection At least 18 and at most 30 are to be acquired in the major profile; Up to 12 can be acquired in the minor profile. (6) The teaching and examination language is English. (7) The course of study can only be commenced in the winter. (8) A vocational internship is recommended to complement the academic education. Section 4 Resitting of examinations and passing of the Master's examination 5 Resitting of examinations (1) Every examination that is not passed or is not considered passed may be retaken a maximum of two times. The resitting of the Master's thesis is governed in 23 clause 7 of POO. (2) The registration to resit an examination that was not passed should take place on the next determined examination date by the student him/herself.
6 (3) If an examination in a module from the mandatory selection is assessed as insufficient and there is no further opportunity to resit it in accordance with clause 1, the module and the Master's examination are ultimately not passed. The ultimate failing of the Master's examination results in the loss of the examination claim and leads to unenrollment by the Student Office according to the enforceability of the corresponding decision by the Board of Examiners. (4) If an examination in a module from the elective selection is assessed as insufficient and there is no further opportunity to resit it in accordance with clause 1, the module is ultimately not passed. If a module from the elective selection is not or ultimately not passed, the examinees have the opportunity to select another, as yet not selected module from the elective selection for their major or minor profile as compensation. Such compensation is possible a total of four times. If all compensations have been exhausted without success, the Master's examination is ultimately not passed. The ultimate failing of the Master's examination results in the loss of the examination claim and leads to unenrollment by the Student Office according to the enforceability of the corresponding decision by the Board of Examiners. (5) An examination assessed as at least sufficient cannot be retaken. (6) In modules with examinations that are distributed throughout the and are associated with a class, it is not possible to resit the examination in the same. The module examination can only be discarded in such modules by repeating the entire module. 6 Passing of the Master's examination (1) The Master's examination is passed if all modules required in accordance with 4 clause 1 including the Master's thesis have been passed with at least sufficient and thus 120 have been earned. (2) The Master's examination is ultimately not passed if The examinee has completed the module examination in accordance with 5 clause 3 three times without success; The compensation opportunities for the modules from the elective selection in accordance with 5 clause 4 are exhausted or The retaken Master's thesis has been graded with insufficient.
7 Section 5 Entry into force 7 Entry into force and publication These examination regulations enter into force on the day following their publication in the Official Notices of the University of Bonn Announcements. P. Stehle The Dean in the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Bonn Universitätsprofessor Dr. Peter Stehle Issued based on the ruling of the Faculty Council in the Faculty of Agriculture on July 12, 2017, and the resolution of the rectorate on August 22, 2017. Bonn, September 11, 2017 M. Hoch The Rector at the University of Bonn Universitätsprofessor Dr. Michael Hoch
8 Appendix: plan for the consecutive Master's program Geodetic Engineering Explanatory notes for the module plan: Abbreviations for the class forms: gs = Guided self study; E = Excursion; I = Internship; Ep = Exercise, practical; S = Seminar; T = Tutorial; Es = Exercise, scientific; L = Lecture. Indicated with an asterisk (*): es for which the Board of Examiners can set down compulsory participation as a prerequisite for participation in module examinations (excursions, language courses, internships, practical exercises and comparable classes) in accordance with 13 clause 6 of POO. The obligation to participate then also applies to any other academic listed. The class(es) in the module is/are listed in the column. The duration of the module (in s) and the location within a are listed in the column. Exclusively academic as a prerequisite for examination participation as defined by 11 clause 4 of POO and criteria for the awarding of credit points for modules without examinations are listed in the column. The details about the modules, in particular for the classes offered for a module and to be attended in a module, are determined in the respective module descriptions; these are announced by the Board of Examiners before the start of the in accordance with 8 clause 12 of POO. A.1 General mandatory selection (18 ) name MGE 01 Coordinate Systems L, Es 1st In depth understanding and use of various 3D coordinate systems. Test 3 MGE 02 Global Navigation Satellite Systems L, Ep* 1st In depth knowledge of physical, functional and stochastic properties of satellite supported positioning techniques and systems. Test 3 MGE 03 Statistics and Adjustment Theory L, Es 1st In depth understanding of concepts for parameter assessment and hypothesis testing. Test 3
9 name MGE 04 Geoinformation Systems L, Es 1st In depth understanding of the handling of geoinformation systems for the analysis of spatial data. Handling and drafting of various data formats for spatial databases. Oral examination 3 MGE 05 Geodetic Earth Observation L, Es 1st In depth understanding of the concepts of global geodesy and geodetic earth observation. Oral examination 3 MGE 06 Profile Fundamentals gs 1st Supplementary learning goals in accordance with skills of the students with regard to the desired profile. The credit points are awarded for completed exercise tasks. 3
10 A.2 Profile related mandatory selection (42, of which 36 are in the major profile including 24 from project modules and 6 are in the minor profile) Study profile Mobile Sensing and Robotics a) as a major profile (project modules: MGE MSR P S and MGE MSR P W ) name MGE MSR 01 Sensors and State Estimation L, Ep* 1st Comprehensive, detailed and specialized knowledge at the cutting edge of understanding in geodesy and robotics. Methods of state estimation, smoothing, and filtering for the determination of movements and poses. MGE MSR 02 Advanced Techniques for Mobile Sensing and Robotics L, Ep* 2nd Specialized technical skills to also solve strategic problems in the field of geodesy and robotics. Expanded methods of state estimation, smoothing, and filtering for motion estimation and mapping of the observed environment.
11 name MGE MSR P S MGE MSR P W Mobile Sensing and Robotics Part I Mobile Sensing and Robotics Part II Es, Ep*, Es, Ep*, 4 modules from the mandatory selection, must include MGE 06 MGE MSR P S 2nd 3rd Definition of aims for new researchand application oriented tasks in the fields of geodesy and robotics, application of suitable methods and independent acquisition of the knowledge required for this. Analysis, concretization, and processing of specific interdisciplinary researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of the mobile sensing and robotics profile. Responsible leadership of groups as part of complex tasks from the fields of geodesy and robotics and representation of their working results. Holding of area specific and multidisciplinary discussions. Deepening of the analysis, concretization, and processing of specific interdisciplinary researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of the mobile sensing and robotics profile. Project work 12 Project work, report (Weighting: 1:1) 12
12 b) as a minor profile name MGE MSR 01 Sensors and State Estimation L, Ep* 1st Comprehensive, detailed and specialized knowledge at the cutting edge of understanding in geodesy and robotics. Methods of state estimation, smoothing, and filtering for the determination of movements and poses.
13 Study profile Geodetic Earth System Science and Data Analysis a) as a major profile (project modules: MGE GES P S and MGE GES P W ) name MGE GES 01 MGE GES 02 Satellite Geodesy and Earth System Advanced Data Analysis L, Es, Ep* 1st L, Es 2nd Comprehensive, detailed and specialized knowledge at the cutting edge of understanding in physical geodesy and geostatistics. Methods of satellite and space geodesy, application of the most important satellite techniques for earth system research. Specialized technical skills to also solve strategic problems in the field of physical geodesy and geostatistics. Deepening of the methods of physical geodesy, application of the most important methods of data analysis to problems within physical geodesy; method of geostatistics with a focus on deterministic and stochastic approaches.
14 name MGE GES P S Geodetic Earth System Science and Data Analysis Part I Es, Ep*, 4 modules from the mandatory selection, must include MGE 06 2nd Definition of aims for new researchand application oriented tasks in the fields of physical geodesy and geostatistics, application of suitable methods and independent acquisition of the knowledge required for this. Analysis, concretization, and processing of specific interdisciplinary research related topics and research questions in the field of the geodetic earth system science and data analysis. Project work 12 MGE GES P W Geodetic Earth System Science and Data Analysis Part II Es, Ep*, MGE GES P S 3rd Responsible leadership of groups as part of complex tasks from the fields of physical geodesy and geostatistics and representation of their working results. Holding of area specific and multidisciplinary discussions. Deepening of analysis, concretization, and processing of specific interdisciplinary research related topics and research questions in the field of the geodetic earth system science and data analysis. Project work, report (Weighting: 1:1) 12
15 b) as a minor profile name MGE GES 01 Satellite Geodesy and Earth System L, Es, Ep* 1st Comprehensive, detailed and specialized knowledge at the cutting edge of understanding in physical geodesy and geostatistics. Methods of satellite and space geodesy, application of the most important satellite techniques for earth system research.
16 Study profile Geoinformation and Spatial Development a) as a major profile (project modules: MGE GSD P S and MGE GSD P W ) name MGE GSD 01 Urban Development L, Es 1st MGE GSD 02 Spatial Decision Support Systems L, Ep* 2nd Comprehensive, detailed and specialized knowledge at the cutting edge of understanding in geoinformation and urban development. Current trends, drivers and problems of urban development, theory and models of urban development. Specialized technical skills to also solve strategic problems in the field of geoinformation and urban development. Theory of decision making for planning decisions. Abstraction and solution of spatial data problems. Test 6 MGE GSD P S Geoinformation and Spatial Development Part I Es, Ep*, 4 modules from the mandatory selection, must include MGE 06 2nd Definition of aims for new researchand application oriented tasks in the fields of geoinformation and urban development with reflection on the possible societal and cultural effects, application of suitable methods and independent acquisition of the knowledge required for this. Analysis, concretization and processing of specific interdisciplinary researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of the geoinformation and spatial development. Project work 12
17 name MGE GSD P W Geoinformation and Spatial Development Part II Es, Ep*, MGE GSD P S 3rd Responsible leadership of groups as part of complex tasks from the fields of geoinformation and urban development and representation of their working results. Holding of areaspecific and multidisciplinary discussions. Deepening of the analysis, concretization, and processing of specific interdisciplinary researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of the geoinformation and spatial development. Project work, report (Weighting: 1:1) 12 b) as a minor profile name MGE GSD 01 Urban Development L, Es 1st Comprehensive, detailed and specialized knowledge at the cutting edge of understanding in geoinformation and urban development. Current trends, drivers and problems of urban development, theory and models of urban development.
18 B. Elective selection (30 ) s from up to two of the three study profiles are to be selected in the elective selection, namely from the major profile and minor profile chosen in accordance with 4 clause 3. s worth 18 to 30 are to be completed in the major profile, modules worth up to 12 can be completed in the minor profile. The Board of Examiners can approve further modules in the elective selection and announces these before the start of the in accordance with 8 clause 12 of POO. Study profile Mobile Sensing and Robotics name MGE MSR 03 MGE MSR 04 MGE MSR 05 Selected Topics of Robotics Selected Topics of Mobile Sensing Advanced Research Topics of Mobile Sensing L, Ep*, L, Ep*, L, Ep*, 2nd 2nd 3rd Critical understanding of the most important theories, principles, and methods of robotics; ability to independently deepen knowledge. Deepening of specific researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of robotics. Critical understanding of the most important theories, principles, and methods in the field of mobile sensing; ability to independently deepen knowledge. Deepening of specific researchrelated topics and research questions Ability to independently collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of mobile sensing; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of mobile sensing. Assignment, presentation (3:1) Assignment, presentation (3:1) 6 6
19 name MGE MSR 06 MGE MSR 07 Advanced Research Topics of Robotics Advanced Research Topics of Mobile Sensing and Robotics L, Ep*, L, Ep*, 3rd 3rd Ability to independently collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of robotics; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific research related topics and research questions in the field of robotics. Ability to independently collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of mobile sensing and robotics; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific research related topics and research questions in the field of mobile sensing and robotics. Assignment, presentation (3:1) 6
20 Study profile Geodetic Earth System Science and Data Analysis name MGE GES 03 MGE GES 04 MGE GES 05 Selected Topics of Geodetic Earth System Science Selected Topics of Data Analysis Advanced Research Topics of Geodetic Earth System Science L, Ep*, L, Ep*, 2nd 2nd L, 3rd Critical understanding of the most important theories, principles, and methods in the field of astronomical, physical and mathematical geodesy; ability to independently deepen knowledge. Deepening of specific research related topics and research questions in the field of astronomical, physical and mathematical geodesy. Critical understanding of the most important theories, principles, and methods in the field of statistics and data analysis; ability to independently deepen knowledge. Deepening of specific researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of statistics and data Ability to independently collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of astronomical, physical and mathematical geodesy; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific research related topics and research questions in the field of astronomical, physical and mathematical geodesy. Assignment, presentation (3:1) Assignment, presentation (3:1) 6 6
21 name MGE GES 06 Advanced Research Topics of Geodetic Earth System Science and Data Analysis L, Ep*, 3rd Ability to independently collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of astronomical, physical and mathematical geodesy, and statistics and data analysis; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific research related topics and research questions in the field of astronomical, physical and mathematical geodesy as well as statistics and data analysis. MGE GES 07 Advanced Research Topics of Data Analysis L, Ep*, 3rd Ability to independently collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of statistics and data analysis; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of statistics and data analysis.
22 Study profile Geoinformation and Spatial Development name MGE GSD 03 MGE GSD 04 MGE GSD 05 Selected Topics of Spatial Development Selected Topics of Geoinformation Advanced Research Topics of Spatial Development L, Es, 2nd L, Ep*, 2nd L, Es, 3rd Critical understanding of the most important theories, principles, and methods in the field of urban development; ability to independently deepen knowledge. Deepening of specific research related topics and research questions in the Critical understanding of the most important theories, principles, and methods in the field of geoinformation; ability to independently deepen knowledge. Deepening of specific research related topics and research questions in the Ability f ld fto independently f collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of urban development; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of urban development. Assignment, presentation (3:1) Assignment, presentation (3:1) 6 6
23 name MGE GSD 06 MGE GSD 07 Advanced Research Topics of Geoinformation Advanced Research Topics of Geoinformation and Spatial Development L, Ep*, L, Ep*, 3rd 3rd Ability to independently collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of geoinformation; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific research related topics and research questions in the field of geoinformation. Ability to independently collect, assess and interpret relevant information in the field of geoinformation and urban development; deriving scientifically substantiated assessments and independently shaping further learning processes. Further deepening of specific researchrelated topics and research questions in the field of geoinformation and urban development.
24 C. Master's thesis (30 ) name MGE MT Master's Thesis all modules in the mandatory selection, as well as at least 60 4th Analysis, concretization and solution of a complex task independently according to scientific methods in a specified processing time of at least four and a maximum of six months; depiction of the results in a form corresponding to the requirements. Master's thesis 30