Master s Programs of Council Division (Fachbereich) V Thursday, 26th of November 2015, 12.15, G19 Table of Content Part I (lecture hall) - Your motivation? - Master s Program in Council Division V - Questions Part II (outside, one level above Cafeteria Brunnenhof) - Poster session (Presentation soon on www.geo.uzh.ch) 1
Master s in Council Division V - Why study at MNF Goal of my presentation To provide some background & thoughts on how to choose a Master program Master in the same subject at MNF Master in the same subject somewhere else Master in another subject at UZH or somewhere else 2
Why do a Master at MNF? because that is what comes after the Bachelor degree because I am already in Zurich because my friends do Check your motivation! Do I want to do a master? In the same subject? Which spezialisation? At MNF? In Zurich? Consider possibilities to study abroad, do an internship,.! 3
What can I do with a Master s diploma? Bachelor s diploma: basic education broad thematic focus degree does not contain professional qualifications Master s diploma: advanced level of specialization advanced level of scientific knowledge precondition for: Teaching Diploma for Upper Secondary Education PhD What changes? self-reliance think critically and self-critical be creative be curious passion for research less lectures, more active work 4
Why studying here? Master Programs at Council Division V - Master in Geography - Master in Geography with Major s - Specialized Master s Program in Geography - Master in Earth System Science - Specialized Master s Program in Environmental Sciences - Master Thesis Topics in Science Education 5
Master s Program in Geography The Master in Geography builds on Allows thematic focus or more generalistic study, Offers core courses from all three thematic areas of geography human geography physical geography GIScience and remote sensing Trains in inter- and transdisciplinary thinking and in the methods of selected research fields Is main route to Teaching Diploma for Upper Secondary Education Master s Program in Geography Core curriculum Core courses and excurisions Master dissertation and examination Majors (Vertiefungen) - Physical Geography - Human Geography - Remote Sensing - Geographic Information Science 6
Specialized Master s degree in Geography Four study programmes! Remote Sensing! Physical Geography! GIScience! Geographies of Global Change Why the Specialized Master s program? Future PhD Profound interest in research High interest in a specific topic Entrance Requirements: - very good BSc - high motivation - special requirements depending on specialisation Spec MSc 7
What is offered? Mentor Selected coursework focusing on your master project Extended Master thesis Consecutive Master Specialized Master Total 90 ECTS 90 ECTS Minor subject (+30 ECTS) Master thesis possible 30 ECTS possible GIS/GGG: 45 ECTS RSL/PHYS: 60 ECTS Application BSc in Geography application process Mentor No (yes for MSc Thesis) Yes (for whole studies) Coursework free joice in agreement with the mentor Title awarded MSc UZH in Geography with Major in Physical Geography Remote Sensing Geographic Information Science Human Geography General Geography MSc UZH in Geography Physical Geography (a, b, c or d) Remote Sensing Geographic Information Science Geographies of Global Change: Resources, Markets and Development 8
Geographical Information Science (Specialized Master in Geography) Target audience: Students with profound interest in the science and technology of GIScience aimed at those intending a research or industry career specifically related to GIScience We offer: Minimum of 30 credits of GIScience courses (12 common to all students and 18 from a broad range of options); up to 15 credits electives, 45 credits MSc thesis Geographies of Global Change: Resources, Markets, Development (Specialized Master in Geography) Target audience: Students with profound interest in questions of globalization, development, conflict, global markets and the link between Global north and Global south We offer: 2 core courses with intensive mentoring, a broad range of specialized course options, options for elective courses; integration into the research community, 45 credits MSc thesis 9
Remote Sensing (Specialized Master in Geography) Target audience: Highly motivated students with profound interest in Earth observation methods, techniques and experiments. We offer: Individual course program (30 ECTS), tailored to your interest and needs, 60 credits MSc thesis Physical Geography (Specialized Master in Geography) Target audience: Highly motivated students with deep interest to engage in the complexities of the processes and patterns in the natural environment. Glaciology & Geomorphodynamics Hydrology & Climate Soil Science & Biogeochemistry Geochronology We offer: Individual course program (30 ECTS), tailored to your interest and needs, 60 credits MSc thesis 10
Specialized Master in Geography Entrance requirements: Good GPA in BSc, motivation statement, reference letters => admission committee Application deadline for fall term 2016: 31.01.2016 Program responsible: - RSL: Michael Schaepman - PHYS: Samuel Abiven - GIScience: Robert Weibel - Geographies of Global Change: Benedikt Korf Master s Program in Earth System Science The Earth System Science (ESS) Master builds on Contemporary Earth-system dynamics in the anthropocene Inter- and trans-disciplinary thinking across Earth spheres Fundamental natural sciences and expands into new aspects such as simulation and modelling, as well as feedback mechanisms and human impact Chose focus on at least 2 of: atmosphere hydro-/cryosphere biosphere lithosphere anthroposphere 11
MSc Earth System Science MSc ESS total credits: 120 ECTS (4 semesters) 15 CP Skills (Remote Sensing, GIS, programming) 10 CP free choice 32 CP MSc thesis 15 CP Internship (industry or academic) 48 CP Modules in focus spheres (UZH,ETH) Possibility to study a semester abroad Geography / Earth System Science / Earth Science UZH MSc Geography Spezialisierungen: Humangeographie Physische Geographie Fernerkundung GIScience UZH BSc Geographie Fokus Inter- und transdisziplinär Welt-Erde Beziehung Option Lehrdiplom * * Studiengang am Institut für Gymnasialund Berufspädagogik (IGB): Lehrdiplom für Maturitätsschulen UZH ETH MSc Earth System Science Specializations: Biosphere Hydrosphere/Cryosphere Lithosphere Human Sphere UZH BSc Erdsystemwissenschaften Fokus Inter- und transdisziplinär Interaktionen & Rückkoppelungen Human Sphere mit Option Lehrdiplom * ETH MSc Earth Science Majors: Geophysics Mineralogy & Geochemistry Engineering Geology Geology ETH BSc Earth Science Fokus Feste Erde 12
You want to become a teacher? " Lehrdiplom für Maturitätsschulen (IfE) Target audience: Students who like to impart knowledge and to work with young people Content: General education (28 ECTS), Fachdidaktik (9 ECTS), Practical training (19 ECTS), Exam (4 ECTS) " minimum study period: 4 semesters Entrance Requirements: Bachelor degree in Geography; before the final exam the Master s degree is required. Further information: http://www.ife.uzh.ch/llbm/ lehrdiplomfuermaturitaetsschulen.html fotosearch.de Specialized Master s in Environmental Sciences Target audience: Highly motivated students with profound interest in dependencies among humans, society, and animate and inanimate nature.. Content: Selection of coursework, field trips and seminars (30 ECTS), tailored to your interest and needs, 60 credits MSc thesis Entrance Requirements: Students with a bachelor s degree from a Swiss university or equivalent, sufficient knowledge in natural sciences and, preferably, attendance of courses in environmental sciences during bachelor education can apply 13
Examples for Master Thesis Topics in Science Education Development of interventions on the greenhouse Effect Students conceptions of soil degradation Analogies of climate change Public understanding of the concept of energy Educational reconstruction of biodiversity Understanding of change on a large time scale Students understanding of the history of the planet Job Opportunities 14
Monika Hess: Msc at GIUZ -> research assistant at GIUZ -> coordinator of NGO (vivamos mejor) Florian Frank: Msc at GIUZ -> PhD student at WSL 15
Seraina Kauer: Until 2011: Msc thesis at GIUZ -> Kt. Schwyz - Grundwasserschutz GIUZ -> Mittelschule 16
Environmental Sciences: The MSc in Environmental Sciences from UZH is a widely recognized, professional qualification for academic jobs in environmental sciences and is a basis for continuing studies at the PhD level. Graduates have become lecturers research assistants environmental engineers public administrators etc. Further information Geography and Earth System Science Tu/We 13.00 16.30, 25-K-10 (Uni Irchel), 044 635 51 18 beratung.lehre@geo.uzh.ch, www.geo.uzh.ch, Curricular issues Earth System Science, ess@geo.uzh.ch, Prof. Dr. M. Schaepman Environmental Sciences sara.petchey@ieu.uzh.ch www.ieu.uzh.ch Science Education kai.niebert@uzh.ch Eckursion Yellowstone NP, Sept. 2011 17
Poster Session Posters: Master in Geography - Each unit - GTT - ESS - URPP Global Change and Biodiversity Spec. Master in Geography - Physical Geography - Remote Sensing - GIScience - Geographies of Global Change: Resources, Markets, Development Spec. Master in Environmental Sciences 18
Thank s for your attention! Presentation: up from tomorrow on www.geo.uzh.ch Questions? Poster session with small Apéro, one level above Cafeteria Brunnenhof Anhang I: Administratives - Antrag Bachelordiplom - Anmeldung Masterstudium - Pflichtmodule: Masterarbeit und -prüfung 19
Erwerb des Bachelor-Diploms Antrag Formular auf Homepage Geographie: http://www.geo.uzh.ch/en/studying/downloads/ Abgabe auf dem Studiendekanat der MNF mind. 3 Wochen vor Validierungssitzung der Studienkommission Termine: http://www.mnf.uzh.ch/services/veranstaltungen.html# Verleihung provisorisches Diplom (brauchbar für Bewerbungen, Immatrikulation an anderen Unis etc.) auf Anfrage beim Dekanat Offizielles Diplom durch Studienkommission ausgestellt, mit: Diplomurkunde Academic record Diploma supplement Anmeldung zum Masterstudium - Bei der Neueinschreibung für das kommende Semester - Übertritt vom BSc zum MSc ist ein Studiengangwechsel - Vertiefungsrichtung angeben falls bekannt - Vertiefungsrichtung muss spätestens im letzten Semester des MSc bei der Einschreibung vermerkt werden falls Zusatz... Spezialisierung in XY gewünscht wird - Besuch von Mastermodulen ohne BSc Abschluss möglich, bei Überbuchung jedoch 2. Priorität (Formular) - Ausnahme: Masterarbeit kann nur nach vollständig abgeschlossenem BSc- Studium begonnen werden 20
GEO 511: Masterarbeit Themenauswahl muss vor Beginn abgesprochen und bewilligt werden. Vorgegebene Themen; Betreuung meist schon gegeben Frei gewähltes Thema; Betreuungsperson auf Eigeninitiative suchen In beiden Fällen ist Fakultätsvertretung am GIUZ erforderlich MSc-Arbeit darf nur im MSc begonnen werden. Vorausgesetzte Module werden von den Abteilungen / Betreuenden formuliert. Beginn an vier vorgegebenen Terminen möglich: 1. Februar, 1. Mai, 1. Juli, 1. Oktober Umfang: 30 (-60) KP. Entspricht einem halben Personenjahr. Die Arbeit muss mindestens ein halbes Jahr dauern und darf insgesamt die Dauer von einem Jahr (resp. 1.5) nicht überschreiten. Merkblatt: http://www.geo.uzh.ch/en/studying/downloads/ Masterarbeitsvereinbarung GEO 512: Masterprüfung - öffentlicher Vortrag (30 Min.) und Disputation vor dem Prüfungskomitee (20 Min.) - Es gibt vier Termine im Jahr: Ende Februar, Ende Mai, Ende September, Ende Oktober - Die Arbeit muss mindestens 3 Wochen vor der Prüfung abgegeben werden. - Die Anmeldung erfolgt bis 1 Monat vor der Prüfung (abmelden kann man sich bis 2 Wochen vor der Prüfung). Die genauen Daten sind auf dem Merkblatt zu finden. 21
Erwerb des Master-Diploms Antrag Formular auf Homepage Geographie: http://www.geo.uzh.ch/en/studying/rules-forms-leaflets/master/ Abgabe kann gleichzeitig mit der Abgabe der Masterarbeit auf dem Institutssekretariat eingereicht werden. Verleihung Das Diplom wird an der Promotionsfeier vergeben. Termine: http://www.mnf.uzh.ch/services/veranstaltungen.html?l=1 Ein provisorisches Diplom kann nach der Validierung der Studienkommission verlangt werden. Anhang II 22
Example Climate change / and conflict http://www.geo.uzh.ch 23
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