Hydrographic surveying and marine geodesy

Course structure Hydrographic surveying and marine geodesy

Modules 

Different topics might be interesting or relevant for participants from different backgrounds. Therefore, the course is set up so that all participants will at least study the general module ‘Operations and Applications’ (including a simulation game and field work at the end of the course), and in addition choose at least 4 out of 6 elective modules which can be studied at two levels: 

  • Bathymetric and geophysical systems; 
  • Positioning systems; 
  • Oceanography, 
  • Tides and Geology;  
  • Land surveying and Geodesy; 
  • Data acquisition and processing; · 
  • Management of Hydrographic Data. 

Participants may choose to study all 6 modules. Participants wishing to apply to the internationally recognized Hydrographic Professional Accreditation Scheme will always need to present the competencies from all 6 modules from either prior education or this course.

Course programme 

The course starts with an introductory period of 2 weeks at Terschelling in the Netherlands. During this period participants do an aptitude test to determine current levels and preferences, as input for a personal learning plan. In this period also the ‘tender game’ will start, which leads to the practical project (field work) at the end of the course.

Next is a distance learning period where the participant can study from any location with a decent internet connection. Lectures will be taught online or the participants will learn through E-learning / self-guided work with frequent (bi-weekly) meetings with a lecturer for questions, feedback, or obtaining additional (theoretical) knowledge. In this period participants also work on their practical project as a survey team, discussing requirements and writing (tender) documentation. Half way the period there is an individual feedback session to discuss the progress of work and give the participant feedback, feed-up and feed forward on their specific work and study track. 

At the end of the course the participants return to Terschelling for 3 weeks of practical work and tests. This includes a (short) practical surveying project. At the end of the practical work there will be a series of tests. During the practical work the participants will bring into practice all the topics / modules they have covered during the distance learning period. Where possible practical tasks build on assignments completed during the distance learning period or are a repeat with ‘real’ data of those tasks.