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: wouter.hazeleger@wur.nl

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: sander.kranenbarg@wur.nl

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:

Annemarie.Hofs@wur.nl (Sander Kranenbarg)

Nanette.vanHapert@wur.nl (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 (francine.wartena@wur.nl)

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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And look for specific periods