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3 Inhoudsopgave 1 Faculty of Sciences General 11 2 Artificial Intelligence (MSc) Knowledge Technology and Intelligent Internet Applications First year Second year Strongly recommended optionial courses Recommended optional courses Cognitive Science First year Second year ( ) Organisation Dynamics and Self Organisation First year Second year Recommended optional courses Technical Artificial Intelligence First year Second year Recommend optional courses Interdisciplinary Applications AI and Law AI and Linguistics AI and Communication Artificial Intelligence part Communication part 21 3 Bioinformatics (MSc) Compulsory courses Optional courses Deficiency courses Traineeships 24 4 Business Mathematics and Informatics (MSc) Society oriented variant Compulsory courses Optional course Mathematics and BMI Research variant Communication variant The Dual Master's Programme Compulsory courses Optional courses Mathematics and BMI 26 5 Chemistry (MSc) Analytical Sciences Compulsory courses (Major) Optional courses (Major) 27 Inhoudsopgave 5

4 5.2 Biomolecular Sciences Biomolecular Sciences Systems Biology (topmaster) Physical Sciences Molecular Design, Synthesis and Catalysis Compulsory courses (Major) Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Communication variant (C-variant) Education variant (E-variant) 31 6 Computer Science (MSc) Internet and Web Technology Compulsory courses Compulsory choices Software Engineering Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science Compulsory choice Mathematics Optional choices Computer Science Optional courses High Performance Distributed Computing Compulsory courses Compulsory choices Software Engineering Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science Compulsory choice Mathematics Optional courses Software Engineering Compulsory courses Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science Compulsory choice Mathematics Optional courses Multimedia Compulsory courses Compulsory choice Mathematics Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science Optional courses Formal Methods and Software Verification Compulsory courses Compulsory choices Software Engineering Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science Other compulsory choice Compulsory choice Mathematics Compulsory choice Practical work Computer Science Optional courses Theoretical Computer Science Optional courses Technical Artificial Intelligence Compulsory courses Compulsory choices Software Engineering Compulsory choice Mathematics Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science Optional courses Information and Communication Technology (Society oriented variant) 39

5 6.7.1 Compulsory courses Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science Compulsory choice Mathematics Optional courses Minor Computer Science and Communication Computer Science: optional courses 41 7 Information Sciences (Msc) Compulsory courses Constrained choice of listed IS Master courses Optional courses 43 8 Mathematics (MSc) The joint national programme The local VU-UvA programme Communication variant (C-variant) Education variant (E-variant) Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences 48 9 Medical Natural Sciences (MSc) Biomolecular Sciences Compulsory courses Optional courses Medical Physics Compulsory courses Bioinformatics Compulsory courses Optional courses Molecular Medicine Compulsory courses Optional courses Communication variant (C-variant) Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Parallel and Distributed Computer Systems (MSc) Compulsory courses Compulsory optional courses theory Compulsory optional courses programming Optional courses Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSc) Master programme Compulsory courses Specialisation courses Other subject courses Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Communication variant (C-variant) 59 Inhoudsopgave 7

6 12 Physics (MSc) Particle and Astroparticle Physics Compulsory courses Optional courses and projects Physical Sciences Compulsory courses Advanced courses Specialization courses Condensed Matter Science Specialization courses Quantum Atom Optics Specialization courses Biophysics Specialization courses Biomedical Physics Theoretical Physics Deficiency course Compulsory courses Optional courses (2 out of 4 required) Other optional courses Communication variant (C-variant) Education variant (E-variant) Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Stochastics and Financial Mathematics (MSc) Courses Course Descriptions 69

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9 1 Faculty of Sciences 1.1 General The study guide information is restricted only to the study programmes and detailed course descriptions. Important information about education, for instance schedules, facilities, master coordinators, regulations and the Education Office can be found at the faculty's education website General information about the Faculty, for instance the organisation, Faculty Board and committees, can be found at the faculty's website A brief outline of frequently asked information and the corresponding webpages is listed below. Schedules of lectures and exams > Registration for exams or courses > Print- and copy facilities > Master coordinators > see the concerning programme > Application procedure for a Master degree > Academic schedule > Education Office > Faculty of Sciences 11

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11 2 Artificial Intelligence (MSc) The information presented here concerns the structure of the MSc programme in Artificial Intelligence and detailed course information. More detailed and general information about the master programme - for instance the master coordinator, schedules, etcetera - can be found at the faculty's website. 2.1 Knowledge Technology and Intelligent Internet Applications This Master programme contains elements so that the graduate student has a good overview of the contemporary literature regarding applications of intelligent websites and intelligent agents on the Internet. Furthermore, the student learns techniques and methods from Artificial Intelligence that are used in Internet applications. The master graduate student is a capable designer of intelligent websites, and applications based on intelligent agents. The student ensures that his/her designs respect the needs of the company for which the design is meant. An increasingly number of companies starts to document knowledge in the company with the use of knowledge acquisition and knowledge modelling techniques from AI. By doing this, the conduct of business is being simplified. Also with change processes in companies, automated knowledge intesive methods can be used, togehter with elemnts from economics and organisation psychology. For graduates, this is a multi-disciplinary field of labour. Via company internships and company funded resarch projects there is a good contact with the industry First year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 25 cp Knowledge Management and Modeling 6 1 and Bedrijfsmodellering en requirements 7 1 en 2 engineering Intelligent Interactive Distributed Systems 8 2 and Qualitative Research Methods for the 3 3 Information Sciences Intelligent Web Applications 8 4 and Ontology Engineering Second year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 18 cp Evolutionary Computing Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and Strongly recommended optionial courses Information Retrieval Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Automated Reasoning in AI 6 5 and 6 Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 13

12 2.1.4 Recommended optional courses Multimedia Authoring Inleiding wetenschapsfilosofie Management en organisatie E-Business Innovation 7 1 and Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Logical Verification 6 1 and Kwaliteitszorg van de 5 1 en 2 informatievoorziening Inleiding besliskunde 6 1 en Intelligent Multimedia Technology Voortgezette logica Network Programming 9 4 and Computernetwerken 5 4 en Inleiding wijsgerige antropologie Protocol Validation 6 5 and Project Software Engineering 8 5 en Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year 2.2 Cognitive Science Cognitive Science is the multi-disciplinary study of mind and cognition. Researchers in Cognitive Science come from a wide range of backgrounds -- including psychology, computer science, artificial intelligence, philosophy, mathematics, neuroscience, and others -- but share the common goal of a better understanding of the human mind. The programme focuses around two main areas of study, the areas behavior and brain, and two research perspectives: empirical work and computational modelling. The underlying philosophy of the programme is to challenge students to be knowledgeable in and sympathetic to a wide variety of fields and techniques. For example, there are courses in experimentation, computational modelling, and the neurobiological basis of cognition. More specifically, the curriculum includes lectures and practical work (some of which are subject to choice) on subjects such as Vision, Attention, Neural Models of Cognitive Processes, Dynamics of Behavior, Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Brain Imaging, Emperical Method, Statistics, Cognitive Neuroscience, Multi-Agent Systems, and Psycholinguistics First year Psychology (BSc) students must also follow optional courses for a total of 5 cp and also deficiency courses for a total of 31 cp. AI (BSc) students must also follow optional courses for a total of 18 cp and also deficiency courses for a total of 18 cp. Compulsory courses Behavioral Methods Human Information Processing 6 4 (Informatieverwerking) Perception (Perceptie) Seminar Attention (Seminar Attention) Exact Sciences

13 Deficiency courses for Psychology (BSc) students (31 cp) Neural Networks Design of Multi-Agent Systems 6 1 and Logische taal en redeneermethoden 5 1 en Kennissystemen Programmeren in Prolog Project Knowledge Systems 6 5 and 6 Deficiency courses for AI (BSc) students (18 cp) Cognitive Neuroscience and 6 1 Neuropsychology Designing Research Applied Cognitive Psychology 6 5 Recommended optional courses Recommended optional courses Memory and Memory Disorders 6 1 (not in 06/07) Scientific Writing and Presenting 6 1 (not in 06/07) Machine Learning 6 1 and Brain Imaging 6 2 (not in 06/07) Programming (Programmeren) 6 2 (not in 06/07) Organisational Dynamics Seminar Cognitive Neuroscience Advanced Statistics for Experimentation Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year Second year ( ) Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 12 cp. Compulsory courses Evolutionary Computing Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Master Thesis: Research Project Cognitive 30 4, 5 and 6 Sciense Perception (Perceptie) 6 5 Recommended optional courses Recommended optional courses Memory and Memory Disorders 6 1 (not in 06/07) Scientific Writing and Presenting 6 1 (not in 06/07) Machine Learning 6 1 and Brain Imaging 6 2 (not in 06/07) Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 15

14 Programming (Programmeren) 6 2 (not in 06/07) Organisational Dynamics Seminar Cognitive Neuroscience Advanced Statistics for Experimentation Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year 2.3 Organisation Dynamics and Self Organisation In this multi-disciplinary programme, elements from biology, social sciences, economics and computer science are integrated. By continuously generating new and diverse variants, organisms of increasingly large complexity are realised during biological evolution. Methods have been developed in AI (evolutionary methods, genetic algorithms), with which these evolution processes can be simulated. In nature, evolution leads to organisms that have such adapted to their environments that they can survive; in AI, evolution leads to acceptable solutions for problems. These methods turn out to be well applicable for the dicovery of structure in large quantities of data (datamining). In biological populations, the interaction between organisms can also be further analysed, determining largely how successfully an organism can function; this is the subject of ecology and population dynamics. Concerning social sciences, models have been developed with which dynamic organisation can be described and simulated. Such methods are used in organisation theory to analyse large organisation and analyse and support processes of change within such organisations. In economics, simulation models are being developed in the area of merket mechanisms, in shich the behaviour of individuals leads to patterns in the economics as a whole First year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 30 cp Evolutionary Computing Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Organisational Dynamics Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Evolutiebiologie Second year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 16 cp Knowledge Management and Modeling 6 1 and Intelligent Interactive Distributed Systems 8 2 and Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and 6 16 Exact Sciences

15 2.3.3 Recommended optional courses Advanced Methods for Applied Economic 6 1 Research Advanced Selforganisation Qualitative Research Methods for the 3 3 Information Sciences Inleiding wijsgerige antropologie Dynamic Energy Budgets Organisatiewetenschap 2006/ e semester Evolutionaire genetica Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year 2.4 Technical Artificial Intelligence This programme is for students having a Bachelor in Computer Science. The objective of the programme is to endow the student with the developments on the area of artificial intelligence and computer science, and to prepare for a profession as researcher or expert in a company. The curriculum must give a good preparation on PhD research. It is expected from the graduate to be critical in a scientific manner, te be aware of societal aspects of information technology and of the creation of intelligent systems. The graduate student of this Master programme is capable of applying techniques from Computer Science to problems of an Artificial Intelligence nature, e.g., designing knowledge-based systems or multi-agent systems. This technically adapt graduate, furthermore, has learned proven AI techniques in the areas of mahine learning, neural networks, knowledge representation, and evolutionary computing. Graduate students are well equiped for work in companies that create intelligent applications First year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 8 cp Evolutionary Computing Neural Networks Design of Multi-Agent Systems 6 1 and Machine Learning 6 1 and Design of Multi-Agent Systems Practical 7 3 and Web-gebaseerde kennisrepresentatie 6 4 en Facets of AI 8 5 and Project Knowledge Systems 6 5 and Second year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 11 cp Inleiding in de Psychologie voor AI Intelligent Interactive Distributed Systems 8 2 and Intelligent Web Applications 8 4 and Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and 6 Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 17

16 2.4.3 Recommend optional courses The course Dutch for foreigners is also an option Knowledge Management and Modeling 6 1 and Information Retrieval Organisational Dynamics C/C Functieleer (Experimental Psychology) Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Automated Reasoning in AI 6 5 and Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year 2.5 Interdisciplinary Applications This variant allows students to integrate Artificial Intelligence intensively with another discipline, like Law or Linguistics. Graduates will work in a company, for a research institute or a governmental institute in close cooperation with others of the chosen discipline. This variant is intended for those students that like to specialise in one of the mentioned disciplines AI and Law In the research area AI and Law two main streams can be recognised. The first is practical or applied AI and Law, aiming to develop proper legal applications. Examples are legal databases, automated role management and legal advisory systems. The second is theoretical AI and Law or computational theory of law. This second stream is interested in foundations of and insights into Law and legal reasoning, as well as in testing AI-techniques within the legal domain. Recent research thems are validation of legal kowledge-based systems, dialogue models of legal reasoning, distributed applications. In legal practice gradually more computer applications are being realised. The judicaiary and police automate their administraion. Lawyer's offices develop knowhow-systems to manage the vailable knowledge and improve their market position. The government develops systems to aid civil servants in the drafting of legislation and the execution. These systems vary from administrative systems and databases to knowledge-based systems. Programme for students having a Bachelor in AI Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 30 cp. Besides these, students must also choose two courses from the compulsory optional courses. Compulsory courses Internet: juridische toepassingen 9 06 / Evolutionary Computing Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and E-Business Innovation 7 1 and IT, internet en recht (B3/M) 6 16 / Exact Sciences

17 Inleiding (B1) 5,8 35 / IT Analyse jurisprudentie internetrecht 6 36 / Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and Rechtzoeken (B2/BN2) 2,9 Rechtzoeken wordt tweemaal per jaar gegeven: direct na de zomervakantie en direct na de kerstvakantie. Let goed op de collegeroosters voor de precieze datum van het hoorcollege. Compulsory optional courses Select two courses from te following Beginselen privaatrecht II (B1) 6 02 / Beginselen bestuursrecht (B1) 6 14 / Beginselen staatsrecht (B1) 6 40 / Beginselen privaatrecht I (B1) 6 41 / Beginselen strafrecht (B1) 6 41 / 52 Recommended optional courses Encyclopedie der rechtswetenschap I (B1) 8,6 06 / Management en organisatie Logical Verification 6 1 and E-Business Innovation 7 1 and Inleiding wijsgerige ethiek Encyclopedie der rechtswetenschap II 8,6 39 / 51 (B2/BN2) Voortgezette logica Protocol Validation 6 5 and Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year Programme for students having a Bachelor in Law Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 23 cp. Compulsory courses Internet: juridische toepassingen 9 06 / Evolutionary Computing Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and E-Business Innovation 7 1 and Design of Multi-Agent Systems 6 1 and Logische taal en redeneermethoden 5 1 en IT, internet en recht (B3/M) 6 16 / Human-Computer Interaction 6 2 and IT Analyse jurisprudentie internetrecht 6 36 / Kennissystemen Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and Project Knowledge Systems 6 5 and 6 Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 19

18 Recommended optional courses Encyclopedie der rechtswetenschap I (B1) 8,6 06 / Management en organisatie Logical Verification 6 1 and Inleiding wijsgerige ethiek Encyclopedie der rechtswetenschap II 8,6 39 / 51 (B2/BN2) Voortgezette logica Protocol Validation 6 5 and Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year AI and Linguistics An important aspect of intelligent behaviour is the ability to use language to communicate. Natural languages are highly symbolic, thightly structured communication systems. Linguistic research focuses on the methods and techniques needed to analyse the structure of natural languages and to use natural language in computer systems. Such linguistic knowledge can be applied to the creation of user interfaces to knowledge-based systems, automated support in the writing of technical manuals, and automated information retrieval from huge text sources. There is a growing demand for supporting linguistic technology in the development of intelligent spelling checkers, thesauri,a nd knowledge representaion of terms and concepts in domains of application. Artificial Intelligence techniques are, in turn, put to good use in linguistics. for example in the development of an extended electronic corpus of spoken and written Dutch, or in the maintenance of a knowledge-base of Dutch an Belgian governmental terminology. Retrieving information from such large databases requires a good conceptual model, and a suitable format for the lexicon. Teaching of courses in the Faculty of Arts cannot be guaranteed to be in English. Compulsory courses Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 48 cp Inleiding syntaxis, Evolutionary Computing Describing Morphosyntax, MA 10 1 and Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Werkcollege terminologie, Ma Semantiek, Semiotiek van woord en beeld, Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and 6 Recommended optional courses (48 cp) Taalgebruikstheorie, Anthropological Linguistics: an overview, 5 5 MA Psycholinguïstiek, Exact Sciences

19 2.6 AI and Communication This variant is intended for students in Artificial Intelligence who want to specialize in communication. The programme consists of two parts of 60 cp each, both including their own project with master thesis: one part is dedicated to training in Artificial Intelligence at the master level, the other part is dedicated to communication and is shared with students with other BSc degrees. It focuses on science communication theory and research as well as on science communication in practice. This includes science journalism as well as museology. the use of internet for science communication and health communication Artificial Intelligence part This part consists of optional courses and a research project, including a master thesis. The project and thesis are 21 cp. For the choice of the optional courses, students should consult the master coordinator of the section where they plan to do their project Master Project CS for the Communication Variant Communication part This part of the programme consists of 60 cp. and is dedicated to Science Communication. Three courses, one internship or research project and a thesis are compulsory. The rest of the programme can be filled in with optional courses. In research projects students will focus on an aspect of science communication, while in internships students will work on a project at a trainee post in a museum, editorial office of a newspapaer etc. There they will lso do a small research project. The thesis sonsists of a study of literature on an aspect of science communication. This part of the programme is coordinated by prof. dr. Jaap Willems. Adress: Faculty of Earh and Life Science, Dept. of Science Communication, De Boelelaan 1087, room B0.29, jaap.willems@falw.vu.nl. Teaching in this part of the programme is mainly in Dutch. Compulsory courses An individual Internship of 21 cp. and an individual Thesis of 9 cp. are also compulsory Communicatiewetenschappen Research Methods Wetenschapsjournalistiek (science journalism) Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 21

20 Recommended optional courses Interactive Communication Interpersoonlijke communicatie Gezondheidscommunicatie Museologie en buitenschoolse educatie Wetenschapscommunicatie via internet Exact Sciences

21 3 Bioinformatics (MSc) The information presented here concerns the structure of the MSc programme in Bioinformatics and detailed course information. More detailed and general information about the master programme - for instance the master coordinator, schedules, etcetera - can be found at the faculty's website. During the master bioinformatics you will be thoroughly trained in doing research and managing your own projects. In the compulsory courses you will carry out assignments that range from question sheets to complete mini-projects, while during your research internships you will work on larger chunks of new research within the IBIVU or its affiliated research centres. You can further choose a few optional courses according to your personal taste. Bioinformatics is a wide-ranging research area that integrates many neighbouring disciplines. This makes it important to be able to make your own choices and pursue your own interests. We help you in getting there by our teaching approach in which mentoring, an open-door policy and one-toone tuition are central. So, if you put in the interest and the work, you will be able to entertain a quite active, interdisciplinary and enjoyable master. 3.1 Compulsory courses Sequence Analysis DNA Protein Structure-Function Analysis 6 3 and Prediction Bioinformatic Data Analysis and Tools 6 5 and Intracellular Networks Genomics Optional courses Optional courses are provided by the IBIVU, and the Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science Departments and Institutes at the VU. The list below is not exhaustive Neural Networks Evolutionary Computing Genome Analysis Statistical Genetics 6 1 and Statistical Models 6 1 and Machine Learning 6 1 and Parallel Programming 6 1 and Computational Genomics and Proteomics 6 1 and Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Molecular Cellphysiology and Function Physics of Biological Systems Genomes and Gene Expression Modelling: Ab Initio Models Protein Science Principles of Neuroscience Statistics and Probability Seminar 4 not fixed Bioinformatics (MSc) 23

22 3.3 Deficiency courses Courses are provided by the IBIVU, and Biology and Computer Science Departments and Institutes at the VU. A selection of these courses can be used to address deficiencies identified upon enrolling in the master programme Inleiding programmeren I 4 1 en Inleiding programmeren II practicum Inleiding programmeren II Inleiding bioinformatica 6 4 en Portal Course Traineeships Your traineeships will account for 75 of your credits. You will complete two or three traineeships, one of which will be more extensive than the others (minimum of 30 credits). The IBIVU's broad, multidisciplinary structure allows you to work on a wide variety of subjects at the VU. External traineeships are also possible. Your third traineeship can also take the form of a literature survey. Projects can be chosen in fundamental bioinformatics research or more applied in the following associated areas: - Structural/functional genomics - Proteomics - Pharmaco-genomics - Biophysics - Systems Biology - Ecogenomics - Neuroinformatics - Genome mapping - Sequence analysis - Expression data (microarray) analysis - Protein structure prediction - Neural networks - Macromolecular crowding - Ion channel kinetics - Integrative cell modelling - Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging - Linking gene expression to Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) data 24 Exact Sciences

23 4 Business Mathematics and Informatics (MSc) The information presented here concerns the structure of the MSc programme in Business Mathematics and Informatics and detailed course information. More detailed and general information about the master programme - for instance the master coordinator, schedules, etcetera - can be found at the faculty's website. 4.1 Society oriented variant Compulsory courses Applied Stochastic Modeling 6 1 and ICT in a social context 4 1 and Applied Analysis: Financial Mathematics 6 1 and Project Optimization of Business 6 3 Processes Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Master Project Business Mathematics and 36 Variable Informatics BWI werkstuk 6 Variabel Optional course Mathematics and BMI At least 4 courses have to be chosen from this list Business Intelligence Neural Networks Evolutionary Computing Statistical Models 6 1 and Stochastic Processes for Finance 6 1 and Stochastic Optimization 6 1 and Caput Optimization of Business Processes 6 1 and Performance Analysis of Communication 6 1 and 2 Networks Discrete wiskunde 5 1 en Combinatorial Optimization Financial Risk Management Investments Logistics Optimization of Business Processes 6 4 and Mathematical System Theory 6 4 and Numerieke wiskunde I 6 4 en Research variant The compulsory and optional courses are as in the Society oriented variant. 4.3 Communication variant The compulsory and optional courses are as in the Society oriented variant. In the remainder of the programme, one has to do both courses and Business Mathematics and Informatics (MSc) 25

24 also an individual short internship (18 cp) and an individual thesis (9 cp) Communicatiewetenschappen Wetenschapsjournalistiek (science journalism) The Dual Master's Programme Compulsory courses Both the 'BWI werkstuk' and the master project may be work-related. The work period consists of 18 cp, the total work related credit points has therefore a maximum of 60 cp ICT in a social context 4 1 and Applied Analysis: Financial Mathematics 6 1 and Applied Stochastic Modeling 6 1 and Project Optimization of Business 6 3 Processes Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Master Project Business Mathematics and 36 Variable Informatics BWI werkstuk 6 Variabel Optional courses Mathematics and BMI At least 4 courses have to be chosen from this list Business Intelligence Neural Networks Evolutionary Computing Statistical Models 6 1 and Stochastic Processes for Finance 6 1 and Stochastic Optimization 6 1 and Caput Optimization of Business Processes 6 1 and Performance Analysis of Communication 6 1 and 2 Networks Discrete wiskunde 5 1 en Combinatorial Optimization Financial Risk Management Investments Logistics Optimization of Business Processes 6 4 and Mathematical System Theory 6 4 and Numerieke wiskunde I 6 4 en 5 26 Exact Sciences

25 5 Chemistry (MSc) The information presented here concerns the structure of the MSc programme in Chemistry and detailed course information. More detailed and general information about the master programme - for instance the master coordinator, schedules, etcetera - can be found at faculty's website. Master programmes in Chemistry: - Analytical Sciences - Biomolecular Sciences - Physical Sciences - Molecular Design, Synthesis and Catalysis 5.1 Analytical Sciences The Master programme Analytical Sciences is the result of a unique collaboration of four strong analytical groups from the Vrije Universiteit (VU) and the University of Amsterdam (UvA). As these groups show complementary expertise, a broad range of analytical topics is covered. Students can acquire a fundamental understanding of theory and general concepts in Analytical Chemistry, they can study specialized topics in depth, and they can obtain practical experience in various research fields. Further information on the research groups participating in this track program can be found on the faculty's website Compulsory courses (Major) Mass Spectrometry Separation Sciences Fundamentals of Analytical Sciences (Bio)Molecular Spectroscopy Optional courses (Major) Molecular Photochemistry and 6 1 Photophysics Bio-Analytical Strategies Drug-Target Analysis Protein Analysis (Bio)Analytical Luminescence 6 4 Spectroscopy High-Throughput Screening Analytical Raman Spectroscopy Protein Spectroscopy 6 Not scheduled, can be taken by self-study under the supervision of the lecturer. Chemistry (MSc) 27

26 5.2 Biomolecular Sciences Chemistry students at the Vrije Universiteit may follow two different Biomolecular science programmes: the master programme Biomolecular Sciences and the separate programme Systems Biology (topmaster). The former programme is offered by the sections of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Toxicology. Further information on the research groups participating in this track program can be found on the faculty's website Biomolecular Sciences Compulsory Courses (Major) Chemistry of Life Biochemistry A: Metabolism and Energy 6 3 and 4 Production Biochemistry B: Genetic Information 6 by appointment Optional Courses (Major) Physical-Organic Chemistry Genome Analysis Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology 6 2 of Drugs Fundamentals of Analytical Sciences Molecular Biology Yeast Genetics 6 4 or Molecular Cellphysiology and Function Cell Structures and Functions Systems Biology (topmaster) The topmaster programme Systems Biology is a master programme for students following a research-oriented variant. It trains students with BSc ranging from biomedical sciences and biology to chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering, for a master's degree at the interface between these disciplines. The topmaster programme Systems Biology focuses on the issue of how a functioning living cell arises from the collaboration of inanimate molecules and herewith depends more on fundamental biophysics, biochemistry and biomathematics. Further information on the research groups participatint in this track programme can be found on the website of the Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences. 5.3 Physical Sciences The Vrije Universiteit (VU) and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) offer a combined master programme in modern physical science covering physics and chemistry aspects of systems at atomic, molecular and larger scales. Based on internationally high standing and active research programmes in the Amsterdam area, the master programme integrates teaching and research in: - Condensed Matter Sciences 28 Exact Sciences

27 - Quantum Atom Optics - Molecular Photoscience - Biophysics - Biomedical Physics - Computation Physics and Chemistry - Theoretical Chemistry This new combined master includes the previous master programmes: - Condensed Matter Science - Laser Sciences and Molecular Photoscience - Biophysics - Biomedical Physics - Computational and Theoretical Sciences Further information on the research groups participating in this track program can be found on the faculty's website. Compulsory courses Basic and Applied Statistical Physics Basic and Applied Quantum Mechanics 6 1 Optional courses 2 of 4 Advanced Courses Advanced Solid State Physics Lasers in Physics and Chemistry Theory, Computation and Spectroscopy Soft Condensed Matter and Biological Physics Molecular Design, Synthesis and Catalysis Scientific research and education in the field of molecular chemistry are of utmost importance to society and industry. This broad discipline aspires to understand and influence chemical and physical properties at the molecular level. The research training takes place in one of the six research groups at the Vrije Universiteit and the University of Amsterdam that shape this master programme. Students are urged to contact one of the Master coordinators of the MDSC programme as soon as possible with their choice of research group. Further information on the research groups participating in this track program can be found on the faculty's website Compulsory courses (Major) Physical-Organic Chemistry Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry 6 1 Chemistry (MSc) 29

28 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Synthetic Organic Chemistry Molecular Computational Chemistry Bio-Organic Chemistry Homogeneous Calatysis Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanomaterials Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Due to the growing complexity of technological and medical issues and the interaction with society, organisations working in this sector have a growing and urgent need for academic professionals in the natural and life sciences, who have knowledge of policy management and entrepreneurship. The variant offers students with a bachelor degree in the natural and life sciences the chance to combine a specialization in this field with a specialization in research, communication or education. This variant is coördinated by dr. M.B.M. Zweekhorst. Address: Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, Dept. Biology and Society, De Boelelaan 1087, room A-062, phone: +31 (0) , marjolein.zweekhorst@falw.vu.nl. The course language is English, unless all students participating in the course speak Dutch, the course language will be Dutch. <br> Further information on the research groups participating in this track program can be found on the faculty's website. M-variant compulsory courses Also compulsory is an internship (30 cp) Communication, Organization and Management Analysis of Governmental Policy M-variant optional courses At least 18 cp are required. Recommended courses: Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Business Management in Health and Life Sciences Interactive Health Technology Assessment Clinical Development and Clinical Trials Entrepreneurship in Health and Life sciences Caput Knowledge Integration and (patient) 3 In consultation Participation Caput Institutionalising Participatory Approaches in the South 3 In consultation 30 Exact Sciences

29 Caput Dilemmas in the Implementation of Public Health Programmes Caput Criteria for Corporate Social Responsibility Caput Success factors in sustainable innovations by SME's 3 In consultation 3 In consultation 3 In consultation 5.6 Communication variant (C-variant) This variant is intended for students with a BSc degree in any of the beta-studies who want to specialize in communication. The programme focuses on science communication theory and research as well as on science communication in practice. This includes science journalism as well as museology, the use of internet for science communication and health communication. The variant is coordinated by prof.dr. Jaap Willems. Address: Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, Dept. of Science Communication, De Boelelaan 1087, room S-552, e- mail jaap.willems@falw.vu.nl. Teaching in this variant is mainly in Dutch. Further information on the research groups participating in this track program can be found on the faculty's website. Communication part: compulsory courses Also compulsory is a individual internship/research project (21 cp) and a individual thesis (9 cp) Communicatiewetenschappen Research Methods Wetenschapsjournalistiek (science journalism) Communication part: optional courses At least 12 cp are required Interactive Communication Interpersoonlijke communicatie Gezondheidscommunicatie Wetenschapscommunicatie via internet Museologie en buitenschoolse educatie Education variant (E-variant) The teaching in this variant is mainly in Dutch. Therefore we also give the requirements in Dutch. De opleiding voor het behalen van de eerstegraads lesbevoegdheid start twee keer per jaar, in september en in februari. De opleiding wordt aangeboden in twee semesters. Uitgaande van de start in september duurt semester 1 tot en met januari en semester 2 tot juli. De opleiding is sterk praktijkgericht. De helft van de opleiding bestaat uit praktijk door werkervaring of stage (ook wel schoolpracticum genoemd) op een Chemistry (MSc) 31

30 school voor voortgezet onderwijs. Daarnaast kent de opleiding vier componenten: vakdidactiek, algemene didactiek/pedagogiek, praktijkonderzoek en keuzemodulen. Studenten die bij de Communicatie variant de vakken 'interpersoonlijke communicatie' en 'museologie en buitenschoolse educatie' volgen, krijgen bij de lerarenopleiding een vrijstelling voor keuzemodulen, een deel van het praktijkonderzoek en een deel van algemene didactiek. De lerarenopleiding wordt verzorgd door het Onderwijscentrum VU. Bij het Onderwijssecretariaat kan meer informatie worden gevraagd, tel.: (020) , e- mail: Further information on the research groups participating in this track program can be found on the faculty's website. Education variant (Scheikunde) Vak Vaknaam Stp. Periode Praktijk 30 Het vak beslaat 2 semesters, en loopt daarbij parallel aan de vakdidactiek en de algemene didactiek / pedagogiek. Zo is ook een goede wisselwerking mogelijk tussen theorie (colleges) en praktijk Vakdidactiek scheikunde 9 Het vak beslaat 2 semesters (een heel studiejaar). Startmomenten zijn aan het begin van de semesters: in september en in februari Praktijkonderzoek 8 Het praktijkonderzoek vindt plaats in de tweede helft van de lerarenopleiding Algemene didactiek / pedagogiek 9 Het vak beslaat 2 semesters (een heel studiejaar). Startmomenten zijn aan het begin van de semesters: in september en in februari. 32 Exact Sciences

31 6 Computer Science (MSc) The information presented here concerns the structure of the MSc programme in Computer Science and detailed course information. More detailed and general information about the master programme - for instance the master coordinators, schedules, etcetera - can be found at the faculty's website. Note: Every programme, including the choice of optional courses, has to be discussed and agreed upon with the master coordinator or a personal mentor and approved by the Examination Board. 6.1 Internet and Web Technology The Internet and the World Wide Web play an ever more central role in our society. The specialization Internet and Web Technology focuses on large-scale computer systems, especially computer networks and the Internet. Important topics are: Internet and Web protocols, distributed systems, network and computer security, development tools for network applications, peer-to-peer technology and large-scale decentralized solutions in general Compulsory courses Distributed Systems ICT in a social context 4 1 and Parallel Programming 6 1 and Computer and Network Security 6 4 and Network Programming 9 4 and Operating Systems Practical 9 4, 5 and Literature Study 6 Variable Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Compulsory choices Software Engineering 1 out of Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Protocol Validation 6 5 and 6 Computer Science (MSc) 33

32 6.1.4 Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Probability and Statistics Optional choices Computer Science at least 9 cp, recommended Principles of Programming Languages Parallel Programming Practical 6 2 and Optional courses at least 13 cp 6.2 High Performance Distributed Computing High performance computing seeks to solve computing problems as fast and as efficiently as possible. The most important approach is to use a (large) number of computers instead of one, and let these computers work together, in parallel. In clusters and grids, the computers are typically distributed across an organization (a university, for example), a country, or even the globe. This has led to the term "high performance distributed computing" Compulsory courses Distributed Systems ICT in a social context 4 1 and Parallel Programming 6 1 and Parallel Programming Practical 6 2 and Cluster and Grid Computing 6 4 and Operating Systems Practical 9 4, 5 and Literature Study 6 Variable Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Compulsory choices Software Engineering 1 out of Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and Software Configuration Management 6 4 and 5 34 Exact Sciences

33 6.2.3 Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Distributed Algorithms 6 4 and Protocol Validation 6 5 and Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended (1 out of 2) Coding and Complexity 6 1 and Probability and Statistics Optional courses at least 25 cp 6.3 Software Engineering Software engineering is often defined as: "the application of a systematic, quantifiable approach to the development, execution and maintenance of software". It is a broad and comprehensive field, in which engineering plays an important role, next to cognitive and managerial aspects. Keywords are evolution and complexity. The field continually evolves, as the type of systems as well as the world at large changes. New developments such as outsourcing, global system development, service-orientation and the incorporation of off-the-shelf software profoundly influence the field Compulsory courses Distributed Systems ICT in a social context 4 1 and Software Asset Management 6 1 and Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and Software Configuration Management 6 4 and Project Informatiekunde 9 4, 5 en Literature Study 6 Variable Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Protocol Validation 6 5 and 6 Computer Science (MSc) 35

34 6.3.3 Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Probability and Statistics Optional courses at least 25 cp 6.4 Multimedia Multimedia is a rapidly developing application and research area. Because of the arrival of broadband Internet we speak of digital convergence, the combination of formerly disjoint media, such as in interactive television. Connected with the efficient use of multimedia is the rich palette of research questions in the field of authoring, information retrieval, human-computer interaction, software architecture and 3Dgraphics. In the specialization Multimedia there is special attention for the use of 3D virtual environments for the disclosure of multimedia information Compulsory courses Multimedia Authoring Distributed Systems ICT in a social context 4 1 and Computer Graphics 6 1 and Intelligent Multimedia Technology Software Architecture 6 2 and Visual Design 6 4 and Programmeren in Prolog Project Multimedia 6 Any Literature Study 6 Variable Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Probability and Statistics Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Logical Verification 6 1 and Optional courses at least 18 cp 36 Exact Sciences