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Welcome in Wageningen MSc Animal Sciences
Study day, August 19, 2014
Dr. René P. Kwakkel, Programme Director
Dr. Wouter Hazeleger, Study Advisor
Where are we?
Animals that have a function for humans
● Food (meat, milk, eggs, …)
● Companionship (cats, dogs, rabbits, …)
● Sports and recreation (horses, pigeons, angling …)
● Education (zoo animals)
● Help (dogs for help, guiding, tracking, …)
Different from Biology and Veterinary Sciences
Various other disciplines (sciences)
Domain of Animal Sciences
To advance your knowledge in Animal Sciences
To explore modern approaches in scientific research
To develop a critical attitude towards scientific results
To train yourself in asking the “why-question”
To become a specialist in a particular field!
A ‘tailor-made’ and ‘thesis-oriented’ approach !
Why are you here for a Master course?
Specialisations: on both farm and companion animals
See leaflet ‘Aid to choose your MSc-courses for 2014/2015’
MSc Animal Sciences: specialisations
specialisation Major thesis at:
Animal Breeding & Genetics ABG
Animal Nutrition ANU
Animal Production Systems APS
Animal Health & Behaviour ADP, BHE
Animal Health Management QVE, HMI
Applied Zoology CBI, EZO, HAP
Enrollment of about 120 students each year
Courses in morning and afternoon
In general two courses per period (= 8 wks)
28 hours per credit
Each course is 6 credits
Four periods of 12 credits + two periods of 6 credits
each per year (incl. preparation + written exam)
All classes in English
Intercultural communication
Basics of the programme (≥120 credits)
Lectures
● active participation (English !!)
● teacher uses beamer: make additional notes
● exams (written)
Practicals / Excursions
● be on time (or they leave without you…)
● don’t miss the instructions
● always compulsory
Project Oriented Education
● often group work - rely on each other
● common responsibility; divide tasks
Grading: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10
Types of courses (1)
Study handbook:
CS = compulsory;
RO = restricted optional
Check the academic calendar and study handbook for
classes, preparation and exam
Books, readers, planning will be announced during
the first class
Types of courses (2)
1st year
1 out of 2 courses (decided upon by your study advisor):
Academic Master Cluster (12 cr; professional skills training)
for all students that got their (academic) BSc-degree quite recently
and have no job experience
Scientific Skills Training (3 cr) + two skills modules (3 cr)
for all (HBO)-students who have consultancy group work
competences and lack academic skills
Outline of the programme (1)
Outline of the programme (2)
1st year (continued)
Deficiency courses (≤18 cr): Advanced Statistics (CS) + max. two Animal Science BSc-courses
Advanced (thesis-preparing) courses (≥ 12 cr)
Optional courses (as preparation for your minor thesis)
2nd year
Major thesis (36-39 credits; where to perform ?)
Minor thesis (24 credits) Please consult your study advisor and the new study handbook (also on internet) as official references concerning your programme !
Courses
● Register or withdraw (≥ 4 weeks in advance)
● Registration for a course = registration for the exam
● Course evaluation (by email): DO NOT FORGET !
Exams
● In week 8 of each period (some periods may be different)
● Three options/year (same period, re-sits in Feb and Aug)
● Register or withdraw (≥ 2 weeks in advance)
You forgot to register or withdraw ? Send email to teacher.
Courses and Exams
Professional Tracks
● Research Master: PhD, institutes
● Education: Teaching, education
● Communication and Policy: Organisations, NGO’s
● Business and Management: Industry, commercial
A ‘professional track’ will appear on your degree, but ask
your supervisor to inform the Examining Board !!
Special options in the MSc programme
International European double degree programmes
● EURAMA: Focus on chain management and food quality
and safety
● Erasmus Mundus ABG: Focus on quantitative and
molecular breeding and genetics
● Erasmus Mundus SANF: Focus on nutrition and
environment
● SLU-WELFARE: Focus on assessment of animal welfare
in EU
Two semesters abroad
Or just: Individual (summer) courses
Special options in the MSc programme
Consult our website: http://www.wageningenur.nl/en.htm
MSc programmes Animal Sciences (www.mas.wur.nl)
Current MSc-students student information
● Scheduling - general updated schedule of all courses (‘planning booklet’)
● Study Handbook – update of all contents and detailed schedules
● Student charter – students’ rights and obligations; plagiarism
Education Team info: leaflet and booklet
(‘Getting started’)
How to get the right information (1)
MyPortal (www.myportal.wur.nl)
Gateway to all education applications from Wageningen University:
Corporate and education news;
Messages from your lecturers;
Links to web sites with course content (Blackboard);
Update of your planning and progress (exam results)
List of your courses;
Lecture time table.
How to get the right information (2)
Discussions with fellow students (‘tutor-system’)
‘How to read’ study handbooks, schedules, etcetera
Living at dormitories; social interactions; choices to be made
Starts with meeting in Zodiac (Sept. 3rd; 12.30 h; C85)
Interviews with your study advisor
Tailor-made programme (e.g. topic of major thesis)
Time-management; individual problems (home-sickness, negative results)
Do not hesitate to ask for help !!!
How to get the right information (3)
Depending on your choice of specialisation:
Registration up to August 30 (for new MAS students).
If impossible: email lecturer
Discuss this with your study advisor !!
And what’s up coming Period 1?
Course specialisation
Animal Breeding & Genetics (ABG-20306) A (deficiency; only if necessary)
Health, Welfare & Management (ADP-30306) D (B)
Human and Veterinary Immunology (CBI-30306) F (optional)
Advanced Statistics (MAT-20306) A-F (deficiency => compulsory)
Scientific Skills Training (YMC-61303) A-F (compulsory? ask study advisor)
Grassland Science (CSA-31806) B, C (optional)
All MSc-students are advised to do the Oxford OOPT
You will be informed directly by Into’Languages
Already OOPT (< 6 months): not useful
You may do the test at the start of P1 at FORUM
It only takes 45 minutes
Programme Director and study advisors obtain all results
Students receive adequate advise to upgrade their English
Oxford Quick Placement Test (OOPT)
Choices of courses
Scheduling courses
Planning thesis
Study problems like progress, scheduling, changes in programs or other study related problems
Approval of your MSc programme: SPA !
Study advisor: role and function
Animal Production Systems (C)
Animal Health and Behavior (D)
Animal Health Management (E)
Study advisor: Dr. Wouter Hazeleger Tel. 0317-(4)83661 / 0317-(4)83120 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialisations C,D,E
Animal Breeding and Genetics (A)
Animal Nutrition (B)
Applied Zoology (F)
Study advisor: Dr. Sander Kranenbarg Tel. 0317-(4)84007 / 0317-(4)83509 E-mail: [email protected]
Specialisations A,B,F
Wednesday Aug 27th 13.30-16.00 h (A0108): WALK-IN
During period 1: introduction
● ask for an appointment by e-mail
● fill in the logbook that you will receive
1st year (optional): in case of problems
2nd year: approval of MSc programme (6 months ahead)
Contact by e-mail !!
Appointments will be made by secretaries:
[email protected] (Sander Kranenbarg)
[email protected] (Wouter Hazeleger)
When and how to contact your study advisor
Sometimes you may need ‘specialized’ guidance !
Student counseling and health service (DSB) consists of:
Student counsellors and Confidential advisor
Student psychologists
Student physician and Vaccination Centre
Don’t hesitate to visit them !!
Student counseling and health service
http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/Student-Service-Centre/Student-counselling-service.htm
Plan your two years NOW (….in the coming 2 months)
All communication is face-to-face or by e-mail
Computer skills are very important (statistics, graphs, reports, assignments, presentations, etc);
Don’t hesitate to ask (open communication) your study advisor, student tutor, teachers and other students !!
Complaints: Study Association (ROK)
Get your WUR-account as soon as possible
Interesting Major topics: see websites of chair groups !!
Tips
Thank you for your attention !!
Any questions ??
Programme Director :
Dr. René P. Kwakkel
telephone: 0317 – 482468 / 483147
where: Zodiac, wing E, room E0209
Appointment: contact secretary Ms. Francine Wartena ([email protected])
MSc programme Animal Sciences
Time Place Activity
11.00 Zodiac entrance hall
Brunch
12.15 Zodiac C85
Welcome (by education commissioner-II of study association “De Veetelers”)
12.20 Zodiac C85
Presentation on the MSc programme Animal Sciences (by the Programme Director Animal Sciences)
13.05 Zodiac entrance hall
Break
13.20 Zodiac C85
Presentation study association “De Veetelers” (by Marije van Tol)
13.40 Zodiac C85
Presentation Team International (by Lisanne Matena)
14.00 Zodiac C85
Presentation MSc-student (HBO) (by Wessel Theeuwes)
14.20 Zodiac entrance hall
Photos for the yearbook & subscription “De Veetelers”
14.40 Carus Zodiac
Excursion to Carus (Research accommodation Animal Sciences) and through the Zodiac building
16.00 End MSc-study day
Programme August 19 2014
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Credits obtained so far
Link to programme approval
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And look for specific periods