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3 Inhoudsopgave 1 Artificial Intelligence (MSc) Knowledge Technology and Intelligent Internet Applications First year Second year Optional courses Cognitive Science First year Second year Optional courses Computational Intelligence and Selforganisation First year Second year Optional courses Technical Artificial Intelligence First year Compulsory optional course (Software Engineering) Second year Optional courses AI and Communication Artificial Intelligence part Optional courses Communication part 15 2 Bioinformatics (MSc) Compulsory courses Optional courses Deficiency courses Internships 18 3 Business Mathematics and Informatics (MSc) Society oriented variant Compulsory courses Optional courses Mathematics and BMI Research variant Communication variant The Dual Master's Programme Compulsory courses Optional courses Mathematics and BMI 20 4 Chemistry (MSc) Analytical Sciences Compulsory courses (Major) Optional courses Molecular Design, Synthesis and Catalysis At least four out of the following eight courses: Physical Sciences Programme for HLO-students 22 Inhoudsopgave 5

4 4.5 Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Compulsory courses Optional courses Science Communication (C-variant) Compulsory courses Optional courses Education variant (E-variant) Compulsory courses 24 5 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) Compulsory courses 32

5 5.7.2 Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science Compulsory choice Mathematics Optional courses Minor Computer Science and Communication Computer Science part Communication part 34 6 Drug Discovery & Safety (MSc) Master programme Compulsory courses for all the research variants Research variants Optional courses for all the research variants Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Compulsory courses Optional courses Science Communication (C-variant) Compulsory courses Optional courses Education variant (E-variant) Compulsory courses 39 7 Information Sciences (Msc) Compulsory courses Constrained choice of listed IS Master courses Optional courses 41 8 Mathematics (MSc) The joint national programme The local VU-UvA programme Science Communication (C-variant) Education variant (E-variant) Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Doorstroomvariant voor studenten van de Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim Verplichte vakken Keuzevakken 47 9 Medical Natural Sciences (MSc) Medical Physics Compulsory courses Compulsory choice of at least 12 cp Optional courses Physics of Life Compulsory courses Compulsory choice of at least 6 cp Optional courses Molecular Clinical Diagnostics Compulsory courses Compulsory choice of at least 6 cp 50 Inhoudsopgave 7

6 9.3.3 Optional courses Medical Physiology Compulsory courses Compulsory choice of at least 6 cp Compulsory choice of at least 12 cp Optional courses Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Compulsory courses Optional courses Science Communication (C-variant) Compulsory courses Optional courses Education variant (E-variant) Verplichte vakken Keuzevakken Parallel and Distributed CompSyst (MSc) Compulsory courses Compulsory optional courses Theorietical Computer Science of 6 cp Compulsory optional courses Programming of 9 cp Optional Master courses Computer Science Physics (MSc) Particle Physics and Astroparticle Physics Compulsory courses Optional courses and projects Compulsory Master Project Compulsory Seminar Physical Sciences Compulsory courses Optional Course (1 out of 2 required) Optional Courses (2 ot of 4 required) Specialization courses Condensed Matter Science Specialization courses Quantum Atom Optics Specialization courses Biophysics Specialization courses Biomedical Physics Specialization courses Simulation Compulsory Master Project Compulsory Seminar Theoretical Physics Compulsory courses Optional courses (3 out of 5 required) Other optional courses Compulsory Master Project Compulsory Seminar Science Communication (C-variant) Physics deel Communicatie deel Education variant (E-variant) 61

7 Physics deel Educatie deel Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences Physics deel Maatschappelijk deel Stochastics and Financial Math. (MSc) Courses Exam parts 67 Inhoudsopgave 9

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9 1 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 at the faculty s website Knowledge Technology and Intelligent Internet Applications First year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 31 cp Intelligent Web Applications 8 1 and Knowledge Management and Modeling 6 1 and Information Retrieval Qualitative Research Methods for the 3 3 Information Sciences Ontology Engineering Scientific Writing in English 3 Various dates around the year, see timetable masters - 1 course in period 3 parttime (mai) - 1 course in period 3 fulltime (mmns) Second year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 18 cp Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and Optional courses Bedrijfsmodellering en requirements 6 1 engineering Multimedia Authoring Kwaliteitszorg van de 3 1 informatievoorziening Inleiding wetenschapsfilosofie Management en organisatie 1.1: Strategie 3 1 en besluitvorming E-Business Innovation 7 1 and Protocol Validation 6 1 and Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Formele talen Kwaliteitszorg van de informatievoorziening Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 11

10 Inleiding besliskunde Voortgezette logica Inleiding besliskunde Logical Verification 6 4 and Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Inleiding wijsgerige antropologie Automated Reasoning in AI 6 5 and Project Websystemen Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year 1.2 Cognitive Science First year Instroomeis is bachelor AI of bachelor Psychology. Compulsory courses Knowledge Management and Modeling 6 1 and Special Topics Cognitive Science 9 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Behavioral Methods Brain Imaging Perception Seminar Attention (Seminar Attention) 6 5 and Human Information Processing 6 5 and 6 (Informatieverwerking) Neural Models of Cognitive Processes 6 2 (in 09/10; not in 10/11) Scientific Writing in English 3 Various dates around the year, see timetable masters - 1 course in period 3 parttime (mai) - 1 course in period 3 fulltime (mmns) Second year Compulsory courses Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and 2 Compulsory choice master thesis 1 out of 2 Course Course name Cr. Period Master Thesis: Research Project Cognitive 30 4, 5 and 6 Science Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and Optional courses Course Course name Cr. Period 12 Exact Sciences

11 Design of Multi-Agent Systems Advanced Selforganisation Machine Learning Memory and Memory Disorders 6 2 (in 10/11; not in 09/10) Review Paper Advanced Statistics for Experimentation Perception Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year 1.3 Computational Intelligence and Selforganisation First year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 37 cp Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Advanced Selforganisation Design of Experiments and Analysis of 2 2 Variance Qualitative Research Methods for the 3 3 Information Sciences Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Second year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 15 cp Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Knowledge Management and Modeling 6 1 and Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and Scientific Writing in English 3 Various dates around the year, see timetable masters - 1 course in period 3 parttime (mai) - 1 course in period 3 fulltime (mmns) Optional courses Business Intelligence Intelligent Web Applications 8 1 and Computational Genomics and Proteomics 6 1 and Statistical Data Analysis 6 1 and Distributed Systems Distributed Algorithms 6 4 and Cluster and Grid Computing 6 4 and Inleiding wijsgerige antropologie Bioinformatic Data Analysis and Tools Ontology Engineering Evolutionaire genetica Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 13

12 1.4 Technical Artificial Intelligence First year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 18 cp Neural Networks Knowledge Management and Modeling 6 1 and Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Distributed Systems Machine Learning Qualitative Research Methods for the 3 3 Information Sciences Scientific Writing in English 3 Various dates around the year, see timetable masters - 1 course in period 3 parttime (mai) - 1 course in period 3 fulltime (mmns) Compulsory optional course (Software Engineering) 1 out of 2. Course Course name Cr. Period Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and Second year Students must also follow optional courses for a total of 16 cp Intelligent Web Applications 8 1 and Master Project Artificial Intelligence 30 4, 5 and Literature Study 6 Variable Optional courses Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Formele talen Information Retrieval Voortgezette logica Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Automated Reasoning in AI 6 5 and Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year 14 Exact Sciences

13 1.5 AI and 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. Course Master Project AI for the Communication Variant Course name Cr. Period Optional courses to complete 60 cp Behaviour Dynamics 6 1 and Formele talen Information Retrieval Voortgezette logica Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Automated Reasoning in AI 6 5 and Mini Master Project AI 6 Throughout the year 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. Compulsory courses An individual Internship of 21 cp. and an individual Thesis of 9 cp. are also compulsory Wetenschapsjournalistiek (science journalism) Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Individual Internship/Research Project, 21 cp. Artificial Intelligence (MSc) 15

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15 2 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 Compulsory courses Computational biology Bioinformatics and large data sets Bioinformatic Data Analysis and Tools Structural Bioinformatics 6 December and January Sequence Analysis 6 October and November Seminar series and writing a research 6 Variable proposal Writing M.Sc.thesis 6 Variable 2.2 Optional courses Optional courses (at least 18 cp has to be choosen) Neural Networks Parallel Programming Statistical Genetics 6 1 and Statistical Models 6 1 and Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Computational Genomics and Proteomics 6 1 and Machine Learning Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Molecular Cell Physiology and Function Genomes and Gene Expression Protein Science Principles of Neuroscience Deficiency courses A selection (up till 12 cp) of the courses below will be determined to address deficiencies identified upon enrolling in the master's programme Biochemie Inleiding bioinformatica I Inleiding programmeren 6 4 Bioinformatics (MSc) 17

16 2.4 Internships The first internship (Major) can consist of 30 till 42 ects in steps of 3 ects. The second internship (Minor) can consist of 18 till 30 ects in steps of 3 ects. Your internships will account for a total of 60 cp of your credits. Fore more information see the faculty s website Second internship (Minor) 30 Variable Second internship (Minor) 27 Variable Second internship (Minor) 24 Variable Second internship (Minor) 21 Variable Second internship (Minor) 18 Variable First internship (Major) 42 Variable First internship (Major) 39 Variable First internship (Major) 36 Variable First internship (Major) 33 Variable First internship (Major) 30 Variable 18 Exact Sciences

17 3 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 Society oriented variant Compulsory courses Applied Analysis: Financial Mathematics 6 1 and ICT in a Social Context 4 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 Throughout the year Optional courses Mathematics and BMI At least 5 courses have to be chosen from this list Neural Networks Business Intelligence Combinatorial Optimization Performance Analysis of Communication 6 1 and 2 Networks Stochastic Optimization 6 1 and Stochastic Processes for Finance 6 1 and Statistical Models 6 1 and Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Numerical Methods 6 1 and Discrete wiskunde 6 1 en Caput Optimization of Business Processes Services Logistics Investments Corporate Financial Management Mathematical System Theory 6 4 and Optimization of Business Processes 6 4 and Research variant The compulsory and optional courses are as in the Society oriented variant. Business Mathematics and Informatics (MSc) 19

18 3.3 Communication variant The compulsory and optional courses are as in the Society oriented variant. In the remainder of the programme, one has to do an individual short internship (18 cp) and an individual thesis (9 cp) and also the both courses: 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 Applied Stochastic Modeling 6 1 and Applied Analysis: Financial Mathematics 6 1 and ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Data Mining Techniques 6 4 and Master Project Business Mathematics and 36 Variable Informatics BWI werkstuk 6 Throughout the year Dual Workperiod Master 18 Variable Optional courses Mathematics and BMI At least 4 courses have to be chosen from this list Neural Networks Business Intelligence Combinatorial Optimization Performance Analysis of Communication 6 1 and 2 Networks Stochastic Optimization 6 1 and Stochastic Processes for Finance 6 1 and Statistical Models 6 1 and Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Numerical Methods 6 1 and Discrete wiskunde 6 1 en Caput Optimization of Business Processes Services Logistics Investments Corporate Financial Management Mathematical System Theory 6 4 and Optimization of Business Processes 6 4 and 5 20 Exact Sciences

19 4 Chemistry (MSc) This programme is offered jointly with the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA). 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 the faculty s website Analytical Sciences Compulsory alongside the below mentioned courses, are a Research project (Major) including report (42 cr), Colloquium and literature thesis (12 cr) and Ethics and portfolio academic skills (6 cr) Compulsory courses (Major) Separation Sciences Mass Spectrometry Fundamentals of Analytical Sciences (Bio)Molecular Spectroscopy Optional courses Bio-Analytical Strategies High-Throughput Screening Analytical Raman Spectroscopy Protein Analysis (Bio)Analytical Luminescence 6 6 Spectroscopy Protein Spectroscopy 6 Not scheduled. 4.2 Molecular Design, Synthesis and Catalysis Compulsory alongside the below mentioned courses, are a Research project (Major) including report (42 cr), Colloquium and literature thesis (12 cr) and Ethics and portfolio academic skills (6 cr) At least four out of the following eight courses: Physical-Organic Chemistry Coordination and Organometallic 6 1 Chemistry Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Synthetic Organic Chemistry Molecular Computational Chemistry Bio-Organic Chemistry Homogeneous Catalysis Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanomaterials 6 Semester 2 Chemistry (MSc) 21

20 4.3 Physical Sciences Compulsory alongside the below mentioned courses, are a Research project (Major) including report (42 cr), Colloquium and literature thesis (12 cr) and Ethics and portfolio academic skills (6 cr). Compulsory courses Basic and Applied Statistical Physics Basic and Applied Quantum Mechanics 6 Semester 1 block 1 Optional courses Minimum two of the following courses Soft Condensed Matter and Biological 6 2 Physics Theory, Computation and Spectroscopy Lasers in Physics and Chemistry Protein Spectroscopy 6 Not scheduled Advanced Solid State Physics 6 Semester 1 block Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanomaterials 6 Semester Programme for HLO-students For HLO-students two options exist. The student has followed a so-called 'academic internship/minor', which includes obligatory courses. This option depends on the specific Master's programme and provides direct access to some specific MSc-Chemistry specializations. For more information please contact the mastercoordinators of the respective MSc-chemistry specialization programmes. If not, the Master Coordinator will determine an additional programme depending on the respective HLO background and the chosen Master's specialization. For the MScprogrammes Analytical Sciences and Molecular Design Synthesis & Catalysis (Organic Chemistry) a joint HLO-programme (minimal 15 ects) is run with obligatory courses in fixed periods. For detailed information contact the mastercoordinators of these tracks (AS, dr. Henk Lingeman, lingeman@few.vu.nl; MDSC, prof.dr.ir. Romano VA Orru, orru@few.vu.nl). The Examination Committee formally has to approve the composition and extent of the additional programme. The following Courses are part of the 15 ects HLO-programme Chemical Bonding Thermodynamics and Kinetics Anorganische chemie voor HLO-instroom Exact Sciences

21 Organische chemie voor HLO-instroom Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences More information about the Society oriented variant Compulsory courses M-variant compulsory courses Also compulsory is an internship (30 cp) Analysis of Governmental Policy Communication, Organization and Management Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Optional courses M-variant optional courses At least 12 cp are required. Recommended courses: Caput Criteria for Corporate Social Responsibility 3 In consultation, contact the co-ordinator Clinical Development and Clinical Trials Policy, politics and participation Business Management in Health and Life Sciences Caput Success factors in sustainable innovations by SME's 3 In consultation. 4.6 Science Communication (C-variant) More information about the Communication variant Compulsory courses Communication part: compulsory courses Also compulsory is a individual internship (21 cr.) and a individual thesis (9 cr.) Course Course name Cr. Period Science and Communication Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Optional courses Communication part: optional courses At least 12 cr. are required Course Course name Cr. Period Chemistry (MSc) 23

22 Interactive Communication Museologie en buitenschoolse educatie Wetenschapsjournalistiek (science journalism) Interpersoonlijke communicatie Communication, Organization and Management Gezondheidscommunicatie Education variant (E-variant) More information about the Education variant Compulsory courses Educatie variant (scheikunde) Tevens 4 sp aan verdiepingsmodulen 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 grootste deel van het praktijkonderzoek vindt plaats in het tweede semester 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. 24 Exact Sciences

23 5 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. 5.1 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 Parallel Programming ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Distributed Systems Network Programming 9 4 and Computer and Network Security 6 4 and Operating Systems Practical 9 4, 5 and Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Literature Study 6 Variable Compulsory choices Software Engineering 1 out of 4 Course Course name Cr. Period Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and Software Testing 6 4 and Software Configuration Management 6 4 and Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Protocol Validation 6 1 and Distributed Algorithms 6 4 and 5 Computer Science (MSc) 25

24 5.1.4 Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Coding and Complexity 6 1 and Probability and Statistics Optional choices Computer Science at least 9 cp, recommended Computer Networks Practical 9 1, 2 and Parallel Programming Practical 6 2 and Optional courses Other courses from computer science and related fields, in consultation with the individual mentor for a number of cp such that the total Master program must comprise at least 120 cp. 5.2 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 Parallel Programming ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Distributed Systems Parallel Programming Practical 6 2 and Cluster and Grid Computing 6 4 and Operating Systems Practical 9 4, 5 and Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Literature Study 6 Variable Compulsory choices Software Engineering 1 out of 4 Course Course name Cr. Period Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and Software Testing 6 4 and Software Configuration Management 6 4 and 5 26 Exact Sciences

25 5.2.3 Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Protocol Validation 6 1 and Distributed Algorithms 6 4 and Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended (1 out of 2) Coding and Complexity 6 1 and Probability and Statistics Optional courses Other courses from computer science and related fields, in consultation with the individual mentor for a number of cp such that the total Master program must comprise at least 120 cp. Recommended optional courses The UvA also provides some recommended courses. The facultary website provides more information on these courses Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Performance Analysis of Communication 6 1 and 2 Networks Computer Graphics 6 2 and Network Programming 9 4 and Computer and Network Security 6 4 and 5 Option minor in Bioinformatics Compulsory for this option Bioinformatic Data Analysis and Tools Structural Bioinformatics 6 December and January Sequence Analysis 6 October and November Compulsory optional course Bioinformatics Choose one of Computational Genomics and Proteomics 6 1 and Genome Analysis 6 October 5.3 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 Computer Science (MSc) 27

26 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 Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Asset Management 6 1 and ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Distributed Systems Software Architecture 6 2 and Software Configuration Management 6 4 and Project Informatiekunde 9 5 en Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Literature Study 6 Variable Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Protocol Validation 6 1 and Distributed Algorithms 6 4 and Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Coding and Complexity 6 1 and Probability and Statistics Optional courses at least 25 cp, recommended Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Performance Analysis of Communication 6 1 and 2 Networks Computer Graphics 6 2 and Network Programming 9 4 and Computer and Network Security 6 4 and 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 28 Exact Sciences

27 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 ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Intelligent Multimedia Technology Distributed Systems Software Architecture 6 2 and Computer Graphics 6 2 and Visual Design 6 4 and Programmeren in Prolog Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Literature Study 6 Variable Project Multimedia 6 any Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Coding and Complexity 6 1 and Probability and Statistics Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Distributed Algorithms 6 4 and Logical Verification 6 4 and Optional courses Other courses from computer science and related fields, in consultation with the individual mentor for a number of cp such that the total Master program must comprise at least 120 cp. A recommended optional course is Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Performance Analysis of Communication 6 1 and 2 Networks Computer Graphics 6 2 and Network Programming 9 4 and Computer and Network Security 6 4 and Formal Methods and Software Verification The specialization FMSV is concerned with formal methods for the specification and verification of software systems and communication protocols. At the theory side, Computer Science (MSc) 29

28 three disciplines play a central role: term rewriting, process algebra and co-induction. Tools based on process algebra are used for protocol validation. Term rewriting is used in the execution of equational specifications and lies at the basis of functional programming and proof checking. Co-induction is the prime method for analyzing infinitary processes. Furthermore, there are several verification methods originating from logic, like model checking, in which temporal logic is used, and type theory. At the more practical side, students are educated in the design and engineering of distributed systems Compulsory courses Term Rewriting Systems 6 1 and ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Distributed Systems Logical Verification 6 4 and Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Literature Study 6 Variable Compulsory choices Software Engineering 1 out of 2 Course Course name Cr. Period Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp Protocol Validation 6 1 and Distributed Algorithms 6 4 and Other compulsory choice 1 out of 2, recommended are the following two courses Quantum Computing Neural Networks Computer and Network Security 6 4 and Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Probability and Statistics Exact Sciences

29 5.5.6 Compulsory choice Practical work Computer Science at least 9 cp, recommended Performance Analysis of Communication 6 1 and 2 Networks Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Computer Graphics 6 2 and Computer and Network Security 6 4 and Network Programming 9 4 and Optional courses Theoretical Computer Science Recommended are two of the following courses: the UvA courses Automated Reasoning, Recursion Theory, Theory and Application of Multi-Threading, Distributed Programming Methods, Advanced Modal Logic, Lambda Calculus, Model Theory, Game Theory, Kolmogorov Complexity, Core Logic B or the following VU course Voortgezette logica Optional courses Other courses from computer science and related fields, in consultation with the individual mentor for a number of cp such that the total Master program must comprise at least 120 cp. 5.6 Technical Artificial Intelligence In this specialization the realisation of intelligent computer programs is the central subject. Artificial intelligence uses a great number of techniques from computer science and also plays a part in the development of these techniques, often inspired by human cognition. Analysing, modelling and implementing human knowledge, leading to a computer program that can reason with symbolic representations of this knowledge is the subject of Knowledge Technology. In Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining the computer is used for recognition of structures in raw data, from which conclusions can be drawn Compulsory courses Design of Multi-Agent Systems Neural Networks ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Evolutionary Computing 6 1 and Machine Learning Distributed Systems Programmeren in Prolog Project Kennissystemen 6 5 en Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Literature Study 6 Variable Computer Science (MSc) 31

30 5.6.2 Compulsory choices Software Engineering 1 out of 2 Course Course name Cr. Period Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Probability and Statistics Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science at least 6 cp, recommended Intelligent Interactive Distributed Systems 8 2 and Logical Verification 6 4 and Optional courses Other courses from computer science and related fields, in consultation with the individual mentor for a number of cp such that the total Master program must comprise at least 120 cp. 5.7 Information and Communication Technology (Society oriented variant) This is a variant of the Software Engineering specialization that is aimed at the education of computer scientists considering a career within companies or administrative institutions, rather than at being involved with research. Courses with a more applied character dominate in the curriculum and the final project is in the form of an internship in a professional context, typically a company or a government or non-profit organization. The Information and Communication Technology variant provides students with a broad overview of the field of ICT and a minor in at least one related area, such as economics or computer law Compulsory courses ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Knowledge Management and Modeling 6 1 and Software Asset Management 6 1 and Distributed Systems Software Architecture 6 2 and Project Informatiekunde 9 5 en Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Literature Study 6 Variable 32 Exact Sciences

31 5.7.2 Compulsory choice Theoretical Computer Science recommended Voortgezette logica Compulsory choice Mathematics at least 4 cp, recommended Probability and Statistics Optional courses Other courses from computer science and related fields, in consultation with the individual mentor for a number of cp such that the total Master program must comprise at least 120 cp Minor A minor of at least 16 cp compulsory, broadening the view with courses from, e.g., the economical sciences. The minor has to be discussed and agreed upon with the master coordinator or a personal mentor. 5.8 Computer Science and Communication This specialization is intended for students in Computer Science who want to specialize in communication. The programme consists of two parts: one part is dedicated to training in Computer Science at the master level, the other is dedicated to communication and is shared with students with other bachelor degrees. It focuses on science communication theory and research as well as on science communication in practice. <br><br> The Communication part is taught in Dutch Master Project Computer Science 36 Variable Computer Science part Compulsory courses ICT in a Social Context 4 1 and Distributed Systems 6 2 Compulsory choice 1 One of Course Course name Cr. Period Advanced Topics in Software Design 6 1 and Software Architecture 6 2 and 3 Computer Science (MSc) 33

32 Compulsory choice 2 One of Course Course name Cr. Period Multimedia Authoring Human-Computer Interaction 6 5 Compulsory choice 3 One of Course Course name Cr. Period Design of Multi-Agent Systems Web-gebaseerde kennisrepresentatie Project Kennissystemen 6 5 en 6 Compulsory choice 4 One of Course Course name Cr. Period Protocol Validation 6 1 and Logical Verification 6 4 and Distributed Algorithms 6 4 and 5 Optional courses To be chosen; - Computer Science courses, 12 cp. - Other optional courses, 8 cp Communication part Compulsory courses Communication part: compulsory courses Also compulsory is a individual internship (21 cr.) and a individual thesis (9 cr.) Course Course name Cr. Period Science and Communication Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Compulsory choice At least 12 cp of Communication part: optional courses At least 12 cr. are required Interactive Communication Museologie en buitenschoolse educatie Wetenschapsjournalistiek (science journalism) Interpersoonlijke communicatie Communication, Organization and Management Exact Sciences

33 Gezondheidscommunicatie Optional courses To be chosen - Computer Science courses, 12 cp. - Other optional courses, 8 cp. Computer Science (MSc) 35

35 6 Drug Discovery & Safety (MSc) The information presented here concerns the structure of the MSc programme in Drug Discovery & Safety and detailed course information. More detailed and general information about the master programme - for instance the master coordinator, schedules, etcetera - can be at the faculty s website Master programme Compulsory courses for all the research variants Compulsory alongside the below mentioned courses, are a Research project (Major) including report (42 cr), Colloquium and literature thesis (12 cr) and Ethics and portfolio academic skills (6 cr) Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences / 6 1 Pharmacochemistry Computational Design and Synthesis of 6 2 Drugs Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology of Drugs Research variants Drug Design and Synthesis Physical-Organic Chemistry Synthetic Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry 6 4, 5 and 6 Drug Discovery and Target Finding (Mol. Pharmacology) Chemistry of Life Receptor Structure and Function 6 5 and 6 Computational Medicinal Chemistry and Toxocology Computational Medicinal Chemistry and 3 4 Toxicology I Computational Medicinal Chemistry and Toxicology II 6 4, 5 and 6 Drug Disposition and Safety Assessment (Mol. Toxicology) Drug Toxicity: Basic Concepts and Experimental Approaches 3 3 Drug Discovery & Safety (MSc) 37

36 Advanced Course on Drug Disposition & Safety Assessment (Molecular Toxicology) 6 4, 5 and 6 Biomolecular and Drug Analysis The subject Mass Spectrometry is compulsory; the student should choose at least one out of the three other mentioned subjects Bio-Analytical Strategies Mass Spectrometry High-Throughput Screening Protein Analysis Optional courses for all the research variants Capita Pharmacochemistry 6 Throughout the year Scientific Writing in English 3 Various dates around the year, see timetable masters - 1 course in period 3 parttime (mai) - 1 course in period 3 fulltime (mmns) 6.2 Society oriented variant for natural and life sciences More information about the Society oriented variant Compulsory courses M-variant compulsory courses Also compulsory is an internship (30 cp) Analysis of Governmental Policy Communication, Organization and Management Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Optional courses M-variant optional courses At least 12 cp are required. Recommended courses: Policy, politics and participation 6 38 Exact Sciences

37 Caput Criteria for Corporate Social Responsibility 3 In consultation, contact the co-ordinator Clinical Development and Clinical Trials Business Management in Health and Life Sciences Caput Success factors in sustainable innovations by SME's 3 In consultation. 6.3 Science Communication (C-variant) More information about the Communication variant Compulsory courses Communication part: compulsory courses Also compulsory is a individual internship (21 cr.) and a individual thesis (9 cr.) Course Course name Cr. Period Science and Communication Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Optional courses Communication part: optional courses At least 12 cr. are required Interactive Communication Museologie en buitenschoolse educatie Wetenschapsjournalistiek (science journalism) Interpersoonlijke communicatie Communication, Organization and Management Gezondheidscommunicatie Education variant (E-variant) More information about the Education variant Compulsory courses Educatie variant (scheikunde) Tevens 4 sp aan verdiepingsmodulen Vak Vaknaam Stp. Periode Praktijk 30 Het vak beslaat 2 semesters, en loopt daarbij parallel aan de vakdidactiek en de Drug Discovery & Safety (MSc) 39

38 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 grootste deel van het praktijkonderzoek vindt plaats in het tweede semester 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. 40 Exact Sciences

39 7 Information Sciences (Msc) The information presented here concerns the structure of the MSc programme in Information Sciences 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 Compulsory courses Qualitative Research Methods for the 3 3 Information Sciences Master Project Information Sciences 30 Variable 7.2 Constrained choice of listed IS Master courses This list of IS Master courses is a 'live' list, reflecting ongoing developments and international IS research at VU. So, it may change over the years, including guest courses, SIKS PhD courses, or other new cursory topics taught by VU staff. Students need to select a total of 15 cp or more from the following list: E-Business Innovation 7 1 and Information Retrieval Design of Experiments and Analysis of 2 2 Variance Software Architecture 6 2 and Advanced Requirements Engineering Distributed Multimedia Systems Ontology Engineering Optional courses Beyond the compulsory and constrained choice courses, students are free to choose Master courses for a total of 12 cp. If your list of constrained choice courses encompasses more than 15 cp, these cp will count as part of the optional courses. Information Sciences (Msc) 41

41 8 Mathematics (MSc) This programme is offered jointly with the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA). The information presented here concerns the detailed course information of the MSc programme in Mathematics. More detailed and general information about the master programme - for instance the master coordinator, schedules, etcetera - can be found at the faculty s website The joint national programme The list below describes the information as on June Updates and more details appear on the Mastermath website which is dedicated to the joint programme in mathematics of the Dutch Universities. Courses of the joint national programme Systems and Control 6 Fall Advanced Modelling in Science 6 Spring Time Series 8 Spring Algebraic Geometry 8 Spring Applied Finite Elements 6 Spring Applied Statistics 6 Spring Queueing Theory 6 Spring Scheduling 6 Spring Stochastic Processes 8 Spring Stochastic Differential Equations 6 Spring Partial Differential Equations 8 Spring Advanced Linear Programming 6 Spring Riemann Surfaces 8 Spring Asymptotic Statistics 8 Fall Parallel Algorithms 8 Fall Invariant Theory with Applications 8 Fall Heuristic Methods in Operations Research 6 Fall C*-Algebras 8 Fall Analysis on Manifolds 8 Fall Dynamical Systems Generated by ODE 8 Fall and Maps Elliptic Curves 8 Fall Introduction to Stochastic Processes 4 Fall Continuous Optimization 6 Fall Discrete Optimization 6 Fall Numerical Linear Algebra 8 Fall Functional Analysis 8 Fall Measure Theoretic Probability 8 Fall Nonlinear Systems Theory 6 Spring Topics in Number Theory 8 Spring Numerical Methods for time-dependent 8 Spring PDEs Model Theory with non-standard Analysis 8 Spring Fourier Analysis and Distribution Theory 8 Spring Goedel's Incompleteness Theorem 8 Spring Mathematics (MSc) 43