Institute of Engineering - Assen
Industrieweg 34A
9403 AB ASSEN
Tel.: +31-(0)50-595 7600
www.hanze.nl/sensortechnology
Practical Information
Bachelor Electrical and Electronic Engineering –
Major Sensor Technology
2015 2016
Institute of Engineering Assen
2015 2016
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Contact details
Institute of Engineering Assen
Institute of Engineering Assen
Frontdesk
Industrieweg 34A, 9403 AB Assen
The Netherlands
Opening hours: Mon–Fri: 8.00 – 18.00
General enquiries
Groundfloor entrance
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fax +31 (50) 595 7676
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General questions and
programme related
questions
Room 1.10
International Student Office
(ISO)
For international students
Zernikeplein 7, Groningen, room
A0.19; iso@org.hanze.nl
Ans Heiting
Applications, enrolment,
insurance, etc
tel. +31 (50)595 4756,
j.f.heiting@pl.hanze.nl
Corine Venema
Visa
tel. +31 (50)595 4032,
c.d.venema@pl.hanze.nl
Student housing
Contactperson for Actium,
housing cooperation
Groningen
tel. +31 (50)595 4528,
j.mooiweer@pl.hanze.nl
Questions about
enrolment
Zernikeplein 7, Groningen, office
A0.19, tel. +31 (50)595 2750
studentadministration@org.hanze.nl
Janine Fokkens
Robert Wielinga
Institute of Engineering Assen
Administrative support
Trea Christoffers
Yteke Noordhof
Jaap Mooiweer
STudent ADministration (STAD)
tel. +31 (0)50 595 7610,
t.r.christoffers@pl.hanze.nl
tel. +31 (0)50 595 7675,
h.y.noordhof@pl.hanze.nl
Willy Wiersma
tel. +31 (50) 595 2813,
w.wiersma@pl.hanze.nl
Financial administration (FEZ)
Payment tuition fee
Groningen
tel +31 (50)595 5300 (2nd option)
fa.studenten@org.hanze.nl
Reimbursement of project
and travel expenditures
tel. +31 (50) 595 6180.
salarisadministratie@org.hanze.nl
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Index
CONTACT DETAILS ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
THE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING ASSEN .......................................................................................................... 5
B ACHELOR E LECTRICA L AND E L ECTRONIC E NGINEERI NG – M A JOR S EN SOR T ECHNOLOGY ............................5
A BIT OF HISTORY ...........................................................................................................................................5
M ASTER OF S CIENCE ......................................................................................................................................5
C ENSI .............................................................................................................................................................6
H ONOURS PRO GRAMME .................................................................................................................................6
THE CONTENT OF SENSOR TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME ............................................................................. 7
O UR PHILOSOPHY ...........................................................................................................................................7
O UR APPROACH TO EDUCATION .....................................................................................................................7
T HE COURSE BREAKDOWN ..............................................................................................................................7
D IRECT ADMI SSION YEAR 2 ............................................................................................................................8
P ROFESSIONAL SKIL LS .....................................................................................................................................8
E VALUATING AND I MPROVING THE PROGRAMME ...........................................................................................8
SCHEDULES AND OVERVIEWS ................................................................................................................................ 9
Y OUR SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................................................9
A CADEMIC C ALENDA R 2015-2016 .............................................................................................................10
C URRICULUM O VERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................11
MENTORING / COUNSELLING .............................................................................................................................. 14
M ENTORSHIP ................................................................................................................................................14
S TUDENT COUNSELLORS ...............................................................................................................................14
S TUDYING WITH A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL D ISORDER .....................................................................................15
H ANZE S UCCES S C ENTRE ..............................................................................................................................15
C ONFIDENTIAL AD VISORS .............................................................................................................................15
ORGANISATION WITHIN THE INSTITUTE ....................................................................................................... 16
H EAD OF E DUCATION ...................................................................................................................................16
L ECTURERS ...................................................................................................................................................16
T HEME C OORDINATORS ................................................................................................................................16
C OMPLAINTS ................................................................................................................................................16
S CHOOL P ARTICIPATION C OUN CIL ................................................................................................................16
EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING .......................................................................................................................... 17
E XAMS ..........................................................................................................................................................17
R EGISTRATION FOR EXAMS ...........................................................................................................................17
C OMPULSO RY ATTENDANCE ..........................................................................................................................17
W HEN ILL DURI NG AN EXAM ( OR COMPULSO RY LAB , LECTURE OR EXCURSIO N ) ...........................................17
G RADI NG AN D THE D UTCH G RADING SY STEM ..............................................................................................17
P ROCEDURE I N CASE OF SUSPI CION OF PLAGIARI SM AND OTHER FRAUD ......................................................18
E XAM RESULTS .............................................................................................................................................18
E XAMINATION B OARD – E XEMPTIONS , O BJECTIONS , A PPEALS AND R EQUESTS ..........................................19
(N EGATIVE ) B INDIN G S TUDY A DVICE (BSA) I N THE PROPAEDEUTIC PHASE ................................................19
A GUIDE TO THE BUILDING OF THE INSTITUTE ........................................................................................... 20
O PENING HOU RS FOR THE SCH OOL ...............................................................................................................20
M IJNHAN ZE ..................................................................................................................................................22
H OW TO PRINT , SCAN O R COP Y ....................................................................................................................22
L OCKERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
T HE H ANZE M EDIA C ENTRE .........................................................................................................................23
H ANZE S CHOLARSHIP ...................................................................................................................................23
WELCOME TO ASSEN .............................................................................................................................................. 24
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A SSEN ...........................................................................................................................................................24
S ENSE T ECH S OCIETY .....................................................................................................................................24
M EDICAL AS SISTANCE IN A SSE N FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDE NTS .................................................................24
F URNITU RE AND BICYCLES ............................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX 1
CODE OF CONDUCT .................................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX 2: PROCEDURES PAYMENT/REIMBURSEMENT TO STUDENTS:..................................... 28
APPENDIX 3: STUDENT CHARTER CHAPTER 4 AND 5 ............................................................................. 30
APPENDIX 4: FORMS-REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION EXAMINATION BOARD ...................................... 41
APPENDIX 5: ASSEN – BASED STAFF - ALPHABETICAL LIST ................................................................. 42
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The Institute of Engineering Assen
Bachelor Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Major Sensor Technology
The Institute of Engineering, part of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences (UAS) offers
several engineering Bachelor and Master programmes. Some are based in Groningen, others
in Assen.
The programme you have selected is the Bachelor Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This
Bachelor has three majors: Sensor Technology, Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering. The
major Sensor Technology is the only international English-taught bachelor programme of
the Institute. This programme is located in Assen.
The major Sensor Technology (ST) focuses on the application of sensor technology. Creativity
and innovation are an important feature of the programme. Students learn to develop new
sensor applications, making use of existing sensors. It is a combinations of Electrical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Business Administration
and Human Technology.
The ST programme lasts four years, but talented students may be eligible for admission
directly into the second year, thereby reducing study time by one year. After successful
completion of the course graduating students receive a Bachelor of Science diploma, plus an
international diploma supplement describing the programme you have completed. This
diploma allows admission to several relevant Master courses, such as the Master Sensor
Systems Engineering (SSE). For certain masters graduates may have to do an entry
assessment, but not for the Master SSE.
A bit of history
In order to contribute to the development of The Netherlands, the Province of Drenthe has
embraced Sensor Technology as its focal point for investments in knowledge and innovation.
For this reason the Institute of Engineering Assen receives strong support from the Province
of Drenthe, as well as from the Municipality of Assen. This is one of the reasons that we are
based in Assen.
The Bachelor programme Sensor Technology was launched in September 2008. Between 2008
to 2013, the ST bachelor programme was part of the Hanze Institute of Technology (HIT) of
the Hanze UAS. HIT merged in 2012 with the Institute of Engineering of the Hanze UAS.
The former name of the bachelor programme Sensor Technology was Advanced Sensor
Applications (ASA). In some places you might still see references to the institute's and the
programme’s former names.
Master of Science
Besides this Major, the Institute of Engineering Assen offer a (matching) one-year Master
Programme Sensor Systems Engineering. Graduates of the Bachelor Electrical and Electronic
Engineering are directly admissible to this one year Master.
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Censi
Next to these educational programmes, the Institute of Engineering Assen is hosting CENSI
(Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Sensor Innovations), where applied research in sensor
applications is conducted. CENSI facilitates the Minor “Technology to Create”, available to
4th year Sensor Technology students, but also to students from other study programmes.
Students work in multidisciplinary groups, enabling group members to share their own
expertise, as well as interact and learn from students from other backgrounds. CENSI
focusses on healthcare, sport & leisure and robotics.
The ground floor of our institute has been laid out as entrepreneurs’ area where starting
entrepreneurs in sensor technology can set up businesses. The objective of this is to
connect Education, Research and Entrepreneurship, and to form an interactive melting pot
of knowledge sharing and development. We welcome (student) start-ups.
Honours programme
Talented students in the Sensor Technology Programme can enter the Honours Talent
Programme in the second year, after obtaining all 60 EC in the first year. Honour students
undertake a number of additional assignments that broaden, deepen and enhance their
education programme. The Honours aspect will be mentioned on the diploma.
Dutch Higher Education System
In the Netherlands there are two main types of higher education institutions. The Hanze
University of Applied Sciences is an HBO institution.
1. Universities of applied sciences (in Dutch: HBO or hogescholen)
- Focus on the practical application of knowledge, preparing students for specific
professions.
- A bachelor programme at a university of applied sciences lasts four years of full-time
study and results in a degree indicating the field of study, for example; Bachelor of
Engineering.
- A master programme at a university of applied sciences lasts one, two or sometimes
three years and results in a degree indicating the field of study, for example: Master
of Architecture.
2. Research or academic universities (in Dutch: WO)
- Train students in academic study and research, although many study programmes
also have a professional component.
- PhD degrees are only offered by research universities.
- A bachelor programme at a research university lasts three years of full-time study
and results in the degree Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (Bsc)
- A master programme at a research university takes one, two or sometimes three years
and results in the degree Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (Msc)
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The content of Sensor Technology programme
Our philosophy
The institute has the following core values:
- Innovative - we want to be the inventors of the future. We do that by offering inspiring,
state-of-the-art real-life education and applied research involving external companies.
- Involved in society - we aim at improving the quality of life and the environment. We
do so by applying technologies that can benefit society.
- Interdisciplinary - providing technical solutions to socially relevant problems requires us
to interact effectively with people from different backgrounds to see things from
different perspectives.
- Entrepreneurial - we strive to enhance the valorisation of the developed technology. We
do so by encouraging and facilitating students to set up their own company and by
creating business opportunities for existing companies.
- International - the sources and the benefits of technology are worldwide. We achieve this
by working with international students, staff and partners.
- Excellence - we continuously strive for excellence in our education and applied research
by challenging ourselves, setting high standards and encouraging a pro-active attitude.
Our approach to education
The Programme is not only demanding a considerable amount of effort, time and endurance
from its students, but also initiative and independence. The teaching style at the Institute of
Engineering Assen can be described as interactive and student-oriented, providing students
with the attention and freedom they need to develop their own initiative and creativity in
applying their newly acquired knowledge and skills. A large portion of the study
programmes is dedicated to working in groups to analyze and solve specific problems,
acquiring practical experience through conducting experiments in laboratories.
The Institute of Engineering Assen is expecting students to take control of their studies, in
the sense that students should (learn how to) plan ahead, to reflect upon their future
profession and the state of their own competencies. The Institute of Engineering Assen is
offering an outstanding programme and it is the responsibility of the student to ensure they
benefit from it. Of course the lecturers and mentors are available for any questions or
problems students may have.
The course breakdown
Students' workload is determined using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), with
one credit representing 28 hours of work. Students must attain 240 ECTS (or EC or credits),
divided into 60 credits each year, in order to graduate.
The Sensor Technology programme consists of two phases: the propaedeutic phase (the first
year) and the main phase (year 2,3 and 4).
The first, third and fouth year are divided into two semesters (or themes), totalling 42 weeks
for the year. The second year is divided into four blocks (or themes or study modules) of 11
or 10 weeks each (7 or 8 weeks classes and 2 or 3 weeks exams), with a total of 42 weeks.
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Students are taught through theoretical classes and practical labs. Project group work is an
intrinsic part of each theme, whereby small groups of 4-6 students work together on a task.
Next to the theoretical classes and the labs, also the results of the groupwork (working
prototypes, demonstrations and presentations) are graded. How does the student perform in
the team, what is his contribution to the result and what is the quality of the final result.
Students are graded as individuals based on the result of the project and their role in it.
Most of the themes in the first, second and third year are adopted by external companies.
They provide cases for the project, help developed the education material and provide
lecturers within the theme.
More information on the content and methods of assessment in each theme can be found in
the curriculum overview and the academic calendar elsewhere in this document and the
theme guides that can be found on Blackboard under ‘courses’.
Direct admission year 2
Talented students may be eligible for admission directly into the main phase, thereby
reducing study time by one year. To be eligible, you need to apply to the admission
committee before or on the first day of the academic year. You will then take part in a two
week assessment programme that takes place at the beginning of the academic year. During
these weeks you will complete a number of assessments and a science knowledge test, which
will demonstrate whether you possess all the competencies needed to be admitted into the
main phase. If you pass this assessment you will be admitted directly into the three year
programme.
Professional skills
An important aspect that makes the ST programme different from other technical
programmes, is the focus on Professional skills. You will develop your skills in, amongst
others, time management, project management, cooperation, you will learn how to plan you
study programme, to reflect on your own competencies as a student and as a young
professional. The process of acquiring and developing competencies plays an important role
throughout the duration of the course and receives extra attention during Professional skills
classes.
Evaluating and improving the programme
The Institute of Engineering Assen works with a cycle for quality assurance in which
evaluations lead to adjustments in the content of the educational programme and its set-up.
Students will be asked every theme to join a mid-theme evaluation (with the theme
coordinator) and an end-of-theme evaluation (with the head of education) to provide
feedback on the course. Once a year, the programme participates in the nationwide National
Student Survey, carried out by the ministry of OC&W, and all students are asked for their
feedback on the programme. So far we have received hig rating from students: 8,1 in 2014
and 8,0 in 2015.
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Schedules and overviews
Your schedule
Your schedule will be published about one or two weeks before the start of each semester or
theme. However, do take note: it can be adjusted at any time, so please consult your
schedule regularly for update. Classes take place any time between 8.30 am and 17.30 pm
Schedules can be accessed https://digirooster.hanze.nl or via MijnHanze.
Select on the left-hand menu: to find schedule of your programme. Please choose School
SITE, your year (e.g. 1) and then your group number (e.g. ELV1A1).
Time of the Class: Classes
are scheduled on the half hour
Your subject:
International Marketing
Your Classroom: room
2.02 (on 2nd floor)
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Academic Calendar 2015-2016
Academic Calendar 2015 2016
Month
Aug 15
Sep 15
Oct 15
Nov 15
Dec 15
Jan 16
Feb 16
Mrh 16
Week
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Period Mo
24
1.1
31
1.2
7
1.3
14
1.4
21
1.5
28
1.6
5
1.7
12
1.8
19
1.9
26
1.10
2
1.11
9
2.1
16
2.2
23
2.3
30
2.4
7
2.5
14
21
28
2.6
4
2.7
11
2.8
18
2.9
25
2.10
1
3.1
8
3.2
15
3.3
22
3.4
29
Tu
25
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
1
We
26
2
9
16
23
30
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
2
Th
27
3
10
17
24
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
3
Fr
28
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
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Month
Apr 16
May 16
Jun 16
Jul 16
Aug 16
Sep 16
Week
Period
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
10
11
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20
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36
3,5
3,6
3,7
3,8
3,9
3,10
4,1
4,2
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
5
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
30
6
9
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6
13
20
27
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8
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22
29
6
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31
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10
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24
31
7
14
21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
30
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
1
8
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
2
9
4,3
4,4
4,5
4,6
4,7
4,8
4,9
4,10
4,11
1,1
Academic year is from August 31, 2015 until August 31, 2016
National Holidays/School Closed
Leave for
Staff
Christmas
Dec. 25 and 26, 2015
Collective leave for teaching staff
Newyear
January 1, 2016
Collective leave for all staff
Good Friday/Easter
March 25 - 28, 2016
Kingsday
April 27, 2016
Liberationday
May 5, 2016
Ascension
May 5, 2016
HG Education free periods:
Whitsun
May 24 and 25, 2015
Christmas
21-12-2015 until 01-01-2016
May
02-05-2016 until 06-05-2016
Summer
18-07-2016 until 02-09-2016
Start academic year 2016-2017 Monday 5th Sept. 2016
Compensatory leave lecturers /
Unscheduled time students
Working week for lecturers / Vacation
for students
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Curriculum Overview
year 1
Year 1
Semester 1
Health
1.1 Analogue Electronics & Physics 1
1.2 Analogue Electronics & Physics 2
1.3 Fundaments of Programming
1.4 Digital Electronics
1.5 English 1
1.6 Mathematics 1
1.7 Professional Skills 1
1.8 Project Semester 1
Total
PC
EC
ELVP15AAEPH1
ELVP15AAEPH215
ELVP15AFPRO
ELVP15ADIGE
ELVP15AENG1
ELVP15AMATH1
ELVP15APFS1
ELVP15APROJ1
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
5
15
T
8
11
Semester 2
Energy
2.1 Analogue Electronics & Physics 3
2.2 Professional Skills 2
2.3 Mathematics 2
2.4 Project Semester 2
2.5 Chemistry 1
2.6 Biology 1
Total
PC
EC
ELVP15AAEPH3
ELVP15APFS2
ELVP15AMATH2
ELVP15APROJ2
ELVP15ACHEM1
ELVP15ABIOL1
5
4
4
5
5
3
15
T
6
year 2
Year 2 (Please note that this is the curriculum for the current second year students – next year this curriculum will be subject to revision)
Theme 5
Sensing
5.1 Professional Skills 5
5.2 Electronics and Sensors
5.3 Electronics Practical
5.4 Mathematics 2
5.5 Programming Java 1
5.6 Sensing Project
PC
EC
SAV29PFSP1
SAVH3ELS1
SAV29ELPT1
SAVH3MATH2
SAV20PRJ1
SAV20SEP
2
3
2
2
2
4
Year 2
Total
Theme 7
Sensor Networks
8.1 Professional Skills 7
8.2 Databases
8.3 Statistics 1
8.4 Digital Signal Processing
8.5 Data Analysis
8.6 DSP Practical
8.7 Visualisation Practical
8.8 Meaningful Data Project
Total
PC
SAV20PFS7
SAV21DB
SAV21STA1
SAVH2DSP
SAVH2DAN
SAV29DSPT4
SAV29VIST4
SAV20PRM
T
15
6
EC
T
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
15
8
Theme 6
Systems & Control
6.1 Professional Skills 6
6.2 Introduction to Control
6.3 Control Systems Practical
6.4 Robotics & Physics
6.5 Biology 3
6.6 Programming Java 2
6.7 Systems & Control Project
PC
EC
SAV29PFSP2
SAV29ICLC2
SAV29CSPT2
SAV29RPHC2
SAV21BIO3
SAV20PRJ2
SAV29PRRI2
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
Total
Theme 8
Meaningful data
7.1 Professional Skills 8
7.2 Biology and Chemistry
7.3 Sensor Networks 1
7.4 Programming Java 3
7.5 Entrepreneurship 1
7.6 Sensor Networks Project
Total
12
T
15
7
PC
EC
T
SAV20PFS8
SAV21BCH
ELVH15ASNW1
SAV20PRJ3
SAVH2ENS1
SAV20PRN
3
2
3
2
2
3
15
6
Year 3
Year 3 (Please note that this is the curriculum for the current third year students – next year this curriculum will be subject to revision)
Theme 9 & 10
Research and Development
9.1 Professional Skills 9
9.2 Project R&D
9.3 Research Skills
9.4 Intelligent Sensors
9.5 Connectivity
9.6 Sensor data
9.7 Statistics 2
9.8 Embedded systems
9.9 Sensor Networks 2
PC
EC
SAVH2PFS9
SAVH2PRRD
ELVH15ARESS
SAVH4ISE
ELVH15ACON
ELVH15ASEND
ELVH15ASTA2
ELVH15AEMB
SAVH2SNW2
5
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
Total
T
30
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Theme 11 & 12
Business and Entrepreneurship
11.1 Professional Skills 10
11.2 Project Business & Entrepreneurship
11.3 User Interface Development
11.4 Methodical Design
11.5 Entrepreneurship 2
11.6 Reliability Engineering 1
11.7 Reliability Engineering 2
11.8 Operations Requirements
11.9 Material Science
PC
EC
SAVH2PFS10
SAVH2PRBE
SAV31UID
SAVH2MDD
SAVH3ENS2
SAVH2REN1
SAVH2REN2
SAVH4OPR
SAVH1MSC
6
9
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
Total
T
30
9
T
Year 4
Year 4
Entrepreneur
ship
Research &
Development
Year 4: A student chooses one of the two graduation profiles: ‘Research and Development’ or ‘Entrepreneurship’
Theme 13+14
Minor options / specialisation
13/14.1 Technology to Create
PC
EC
ELVH15ATTC
30
Total
Theme 13+14
Minor options / specialisation
13/14.2 Minor Entrepreneurship
Total
T
30
PC
EC
30
30
T
Theme 15+16
Graduation
15/16.1 Graduation project Research and
Development
Total
PC
EC
SAV41RD
30
Theme 15+16
Graduation
15/16.2 Graduation project
Entrepreneurship
Total
PC
EC
SAV41SUWS
30
13
30
30
T
Mentoring / counselling
Mentorship
A mentor (one of your lecturers) will be assigned to you in the beginning of your first year.
He/she will play an important role in your own personal and professional development.
During individual meetings your mentor will discuss your progress, will inform you about
the options you will have during your studies and about the organisation of the
programme. You may always ask your mentor questions about your study. This also applies
for any personal problems or circumstances influencing your study programme, such as
lengthy absence due to illness, family circumstances, or other matters might have a
detrimental effect upon your study. The mentor may decide, depending on the nature of
the problem, to refer you to the student counsellor or to the team leader.
Regularly you will meet with your mentor individually for a study progress meeting. This
discussion will focus on the factors behind your successes, possible reasons for any poor
performances (along with possible solutions), and any further details such as resits. If you
are worried about your study progress, you can always make an appointment with your
mentor to discuss this.
You will first meet your mentor during the introduction week. The mentor will invite you
to a meeting at the end of each theme. The mentor will also discuss the Negative Binding
Study Advice (BSA) regulations. If you are worried about your study progress, you can
always make an appointment with your mentor anytime during the theme to discuss this.
Student counsellors
If you get stuck in your private life or in your study do not hesitate to talk to a counsellor.
Your student counsellor is there to listen and, at your request, will give you information,
advice and a second opinion about subjects connected to your study programme, your
choice of study or your personal circumstances.
Meetings with a student counsellor are confidential. No information will be communicated
to others without your consent or knowledge. Student counsellors are centrally based at
Student Services so they are not attached to a school or study programme and thus operate
independently.
Student Counsellors should be able to help you in matters, such as:
study proficiencies;
disability / illness / special circumstances;
psychological problems;
fear of failure;
assertiveness (a lack thereof);
dyslexia;
stress;
professional sports.
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To arrange a meeting with a student counsellor, make an appointment through the secretarial
office, phone: 050-5954028 or just go to their desk at Zernikeplein 11, Van DoorenVeste, room
A1.05 ( first floor ). E-mail: studentendecanen@org.hanze.nl
Studying with a physical or mental disorder
If you are studying with a physical or mental function disorder, the student counsellor is
your first point of contact. Provisions can be made for many of the obstacles on your path,
such as: extending examination times, alternative types of assessment, additional tutoring,
proper work placement, technical adaptations etc.
Make an appointment with the student counsellor (see contact details above) as early as
possible, preferably before starting your studies.
Hanze Success Centre
Hanze Succes Centre provides courses or training that can help you get a better grip on your
studies or help you direct you towards a different study programme. Courses range from
Effective Studying, Study Programme Choice, Dutch language support, training sessions on
dyslexia and a study coaching group for AD(H)D.
Offered in English: Effective Studying for International Students (open to international
students of all years). This course is about: How do you memorise and recall information?
How do you handle time? How do you stay motivated? Basically: how do you study
efficiently and effectively?
Visit and enroll: www.hanze.nl/hanzesuccesscentre
Confidential advisors
If you are confronted with unwanted and annoying behaviour (bullying, aggression,
unwanted sexual behaviour), you can contact the “student confidential advisor”. In utter
discretion and only after your permission, the “confidential advisor” will investigate the
situation and take action to halt the unwanted behaviour.
The student confidential advisor is Ms. Charisma Bijlefeld and can be reached from Monday
to Friday at studentvertrouwenspersoon@org.hanze.nl or at telephone number 050 5954028.
You can also make an appointment through the desk of the Student Counsellors – see above.
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Organisation within the Institute
Head of Education
The ST programme is lead by, Ms. Joke Bruining, Head of Education. The Institute of
Engineering as a whole is lead by the (temporary) Dean, Mr. Ronald Aerts, based in Groningen.
Lecturers
Students can approach lecturers with queries directly related to the modules they are responsible
for. To see a lecturer outside classes, students need to make an appointment. You can find a list
of all lecturers and staff member in the appendix.
Theme Coordinators
The educational format of the Sensor Technology programme is structured around themes. Each
theme has its own coordinator.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Theme 5
Theme 6
Theme 7
Theme 8
Theme 9 & 10
Theme 11 & 12
Health
Energy
Sensing
Systems & Control
Meaningful Data
Sensor Networks
Research and Development
Business and Entrepreneurship
Minor Options / Specialisation
Graduation Process
Magdalena Kozielska
Julian Wilson
Fenna Feenstra
Corina Vogt
Ronald van Elburg
Corina Vogt
Paco Guzman
Fenna Feenstra
Bryan Williams
Esther Vertelman
Complaints
When you feel the need to discuss educational matters, there are the first ‘stops’:
Lecturer
Theme coordinator
Your mentor
Head of education
School Participation Council
School Participation means having a say in the policy or your school. For general policy matters
which concern the complete Hanzehogeschool there is the Central Participation Council (HMR).
For matters concerning one specific school, there is the School participation Council (SMR /
SPC). There is one for the Institute of Engineering (Assen and Groningen programmes
combined). A School Participation Council focuses on various matters, like educational and
student affairs, staff and organisation, and finance. The work consists of reading memorandums,
preparing questions and attending meetings. The time needed for this is about two or three
hours a week. The School participation Councils exist of an equal number of staff and students.
The staff members are being elected each two years, the students each year (in May). If you want
to stand as a candidate for these elections you can apply in March. Student members receive a
monthly tuition fee.
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Examinations and grading
Exams
Each exam is held at least twice per year: a regular exam and a resit. The regular exam take
place during the block wherein the student (as a member of a class) actively participates. The
resit is in often in the next block. A grade will always be registered in Osiris.
Know your rights and obligations! Read appendix 3 ‘Hanze University Examination
Regulations and the Examination Protocol’.
Before the last class:
Ask the lecturer for a sample exam so that you have an idea what type of questions could be
asked. Ask the lecturer what items you are expected to take to the exams (e.g. calculator,
dictionary, etc.)
Registration for exams
From 1 September, 2015 onwards students have to register in Osiris for the exams and the
resits. If students have not registered, they are allowed to take part in the exam, but the
exam result (the actual papers) will not be graded by the lecturer. It is only after sending a
request to the examination board (eie@org.hanze.nl) that the examination board can ask the
lecturer to grade the exam.
Compulsory attendance
Professional skills: students must be present at the classes Presentation Skills and Theatre
Sports, both part of Professional Skills.
Practicals: students can miss one lab session per study unit per theme. There is an
opportunity to catch up at the end of the theme.
Excursions: students must be present during excursions. Additional assignments can be given
in case of absence.
When ill during an exam (or compulsory lab, lecture or excursion)
When a student is ill during an exam or a compulsory lecture, lab or excursion he or she
should report by email to the lecturer for that particular subject prior to the start of the
exam/session. When this is not possible the student can report ill by phoning the Assen
administrative office at +31 50 595 7610 or 7675.
Grading and the Dutch grading system
Dutch grades range from 1 (very poor) to 10 (outstanding). Sometimes no grades are given,
only a P (Pass) or F (Fail). If an exam grade needs to be rounded off, the following applies:
• the grade will be rounded up if the decimal is higher than, or equal to 5
• the grade will be rounded down is the decimal is lower than, or equal to 4
A 6 (or 5.5) is required to pass; it should be noted that grades above 8 are rarely given. Dutch
assessment scales are generally absolute, as opposed to systems where students are graded
relative to each other. In order to receive the EC 5.5 or more needs to be obtained.
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Grades for exams
10
9
8
7
6
1-5
Explanation
Pass: outstanding performance (very seldom given)
Pass: excellent, above the average standard
Pass: good, sound work
Pass: satisfactory
Pass: sufficient
Fail: performance does not meet the minimum criteria
Grades for Labs
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor
Explanation
Equal to 9 (equal to 10, if ONLY very good)
Equal to 8
Equal to 6
Redo part
Redo everything
The additional demands for exams include that written exams must be in grammatically-correct
English, with a clear lay-out. Work that is clearly lacking in this demand will not be graded.
Study units may also have additional demands that need to be met in order to pass them –
these may include compulsory attendance, giving a presentation, etc. Any additional demands
will be mentioned in the theme guides of each course, found on Blackboard.
Group work cannot be substituted by individual assignments, nor can be taken as individual
resits.
Procedure in case of suspicion of plagiarism and other fraud
Plagiarism is copying of another person’s work and passing it off as one’s own. In all cases where
academic fraud is suspected, the Examination Board will be notified.
In case there of suspicion of plagiarism or fraud, the lecturer will initiate a meeting with the
student. If the lecturer is convinced that plagiarism or fraud has been committed, he will report
the incident to the Examination Board. The Examination Board will decide on the case and the
follow-up, including sanctions.
Exam results
The grading of any form of exam, assignment and the publication of its results must be
completed by the lecturer within a period of no more than 15 working days after the exam or
after the handing in of the assignment. The provisional results of the exams can be
communicated by email. These results are NOT technically valid. The actual results of an exam
can be viewed in Osiris within 15 working days after the completion of an exam.
If students notice an error in the overview of their grades, or that a grade has not yet been
registered in Osiris, they need to contact the relevant lecturer within the period of three
months. After this three month period, students may not appeal or object anymore.
Students always have the opportunity to inspect their graded exams and assignments. You can
make an individual appointment with the lecturer.
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Examination Board – Exemptions, Objections, Appeals and Requests
If you have a complaint about an exam or with the grading of an exam, discuss it first with your
lecturer. If this does not bring a solution, discuss with your mentor. If things cannot be resolved,
you may contact the Examination Board (eie@org.hanze.nl). This body also decides on exemptions
based on written requests (see form in appendix). The Examination Board is responsible for
dealing with irregularities during, and complaints about, exams (in all forms). Appeals, objections,
and other requests should be emailed to the Chair at eie@org.hanze.nl, clearly stating:
name and student number
a description of the problem or the question;
a description of how you have attempted to solve the problem.
The Examination Board will try to handle requests within one month (30 days).
(Negative) Binding Study Advice (BSA) in the propaedeutic phase
Your mentor will discuss the BSA procedure with you during the first period. At the end of the
first year the minimum number of EC that students need to have accumulated in order to be
allowed to continue their study is 48 out of 60 EC.
All students need to have acquired all of the 60 credits of the first year by the end of their second
year of enrolment. Otherwise they will also receive a negative advice and will still be expelled at
the end of the second year.
The BSA will be preceded by a warning which gives the student a reasonable amount of time to
improve his results. A BSA warning is sent:
After 2 periods of enrolment to all students regardless of the number of credits acquired;
After 4 periods of enrolment to those students receiving a semester retention;
After 6 periods of enrolment to those students receiving a provisional pass or block retention.
If the student has not successfully completed at least 48 credits of the first year, he will receive a
negative BSA and the student will be expelled and cannot re-enrol for the same course the next
year, or enrol into any course which overlaps with the original course at the particular school.
They may also not enrol for any other variant of the course (part-time, etc).
Before issuing a definite BSA, the dean will invite the student to a hearing so that they may state
their case. The dean will give the Examination Board the mandate to carry out the hearing.
Personal or special circumstances are only taken into consideration if they are reported BEFORE a
BSA is issued. These circumstances include:
Illness or physical, mental or psychological problems
pregnancy
family circumstances
membership of the School Participation Council or of a board/committee of an organisation.
If any of the above circumstances apply, the student must immediately (and before BSA has been
issued, otherwise they will not be heard) report this in writing (or have someone report it for
them if they are unable to do so themselves) to the Student Counsellors and the mentor. The
student notifies the Examination Committee in writing (eie@org.hanze.nl) that personal
circumstances have been discussed with the Student Counsellor and the mentor. After receiving a
BSA, it is no longer possible to introduce (new) personal circumstances.
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A guide to the building of the institute
Opening hours for the school
Mon – Fri: 08.00 – 18.00 hours
Institute plan – Assen
Front Office / Service Desk / Media Centre: at main entrance
Telephone
+31 (0)50 – 595 7600
Fax
+31 (0)50 – 595 7676
email servicepunt.hit@org.hanze.nl
Canteen: 2nd floor
opening hours Mon to Fri 10.00 – 14.00
Audio-visual-media ST: room 3.01
Johan Hekman
tel. +31 (0)50 – 595 76 07
Smoking area: outside on the parking lot behind the school.
Rules for maintaining a comfortable and healthy study environment at the Institute:
• It is not permitted to eat and drink in the classrooms.
• Keep the class rooms tidy. Clean up when you leave.
• Keep the canteen tidy. Leave a clean table and make use of the rubbish bins.
• The same goes for toilets, cloakroom, main hall, corridors, etc.
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Zernike Campus plan – Groningen
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Facilities
Mijnhanze
A very important source of information during your studies is www.mijnhanze.nl.
Mijnhanze is the central portal giving you access to your Hanze webmail account,
Blackboard, lecture and exam schedules (digirooster), school announcements, the Hanze
University news, the university calendar, etc.
Every student receives an Hanze email account: ....@st.hanze.nl. This is the address the
school will use for emailing you. Please use your account for all matters related to school.
Blackboard is a digital and interactive system which you can log on to using your password
and username. Blackboard offers you information on the courses offered, on specific classes,
homework, etc.
Osiris is the registration system for all your exams and results. You need to register for
exams in Osiris, otherwise you will not be allowed to take them. https://osiris.hanze.nl/student .
Here you will also find the results of your exams.
How to print, scan or copy
Please type Print, scan and copy in search line on
instructions:
1.
www.hanze.nl
click the link and follow the
Make sure you have print credit/Buy print credit via
HG Workstation: Pre-installed printer
Go to the nearest Multifunctional Cannon printer and follow instructions for printing
Laptop: Install printer first, connect to Hanze network, select printer in print menu
Go to the nearest Multifunctional Cannon printer and follow instructions.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Log in with your NAW number/ password
Retrieve your print job OR: Place original on glass plate
Follow instructions for “printing” or “copying”
Don’t forget to log out!
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Lockers
You can rent a small locker to store your personal belongings on the ground floor. Please ask
for conditions and availability at the front desk.
The Hanze Media Centre
Media Centre Assen
Servicedesk the Institute of Engineering Assen
tel. +31 (0)50 - 595 76 00
Opening hours Mon to Fri: 08.00 - 18.00
Email: servicepunt.hit@org.hanze.nl
Hanze Media Centre Groningen
E-building
Zernikeplein 7, Groningen, phone: 050 595 2730
Hanzemediatheek@org.hanze.nl
Opening hours: Mo - Th 09.00 - 19.00; Fri – Sat 09.00 - 17.00
The Hanze Media Centre is the multimedia library for all schools and staff offices of the
Hanze University Groningen. Use of the extensive collection at all locations of the Hanze
Media Centre is free for all students.
www.hanze.worldcat.org is your one direct access point to the whole collection of the Hanze
Media Centre. Many e-books, including many studybooks, can be found here.
If you want to borrow books (in Assen or Groningen), you need to present your student IDcard.
Hanze Scholarship
If you are a non-EU student and you have successfully completed your Propedeuse within
one year, you might be eligible for the Hanze scholarship programme. Only the most
talented and excellent bachelor students will be awarded a Hanze scholarship. If there are
more candidates than scholarships, the grade point average will be taken into account to
determine who will receive the scholarship. If you are granted a Hanze scholarship you will
receive it for the rest of the official duration of your bachelor studies. This scholarship, of
€3500,- per year, will be paid each year after successfully completing your re-enrolment.
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Welcome to Assen
Assen
The Institute of Engineering Assen is located in Assen, the capital of the province of Drenthe, in
the north of the Netherlands. Assen provides a friendly and safe living environment and pleasant
surroundings to study and relax. A variety of shops, bars and public transport are located in
Assen’s city centre, which is a short walk (or bicycle ride) from the institute. The Drents Museum
is well respected in The Netherlands, hosting many sought-after and popular exhibitions and
cultural events. Assen is also home to the world famous Dutch TT Circuit, with 150,000 spectators
visiting the area for the annual motorsport event!
SenseTech Society
SenseTech Society (formerly known as HIT Society) is run by Sensor Technology students, for
Sensor Technology students! SenseTech Society organises social events in Assen and provides
support in additional educational and cultural activities. This helps new students enjoy life at the
Institute of Engineering Assen and become acquainted with the local area. Regular activities
include the school’s annual introduction camp, end-of-term parties, meeting new students at the
airport and the promotion of ST to prospective students. The institute invites students to become
involved.
Medical assistance in Assen for international students
If you are international student living in Assen you are advised to register at a General
Practitioner (GP) (huisarts in Dutch). In the Netherlands a GP is the first point of contact for
medical advice. The GP is the person who after consultation refers you to a specialist should this
be necessary.
If you are a Dutch student living in Assen and you did not yet register at a local GP, the
information below might be relevant for you as well.
Should you be in need of a General Practitioner during your stay in the Netherland you can go
to:
Gezondheidscentrum Assen Noord
Molenstraat 262, Assen
Phone 0592 376666.
For a map please see the link: http://www.assennoord.nl/.
Register first
You can register yourself as a temporary patient by reporting at the front office of the GP’s
secretary. Please mention that you are a student of the Hanze Institute of Technology. It is
possible to speak in English. You will need to hand in a copy of your insurance as well as a copy
of your passport or drivers license. You can also download the form called ‘inschrijfformulier’
from the above mentioned site. It can be found under the heading “Inschrijven nieuwe
patiënten”. The form is in Dutch so you will probably need assistance to fill it out.
Should you change address within your stay in Assen, please pass this on the GP’s secretary.
Should you move within the Netherlands the Doctors secretary will gladly pass on your medical
file to your new GP if you give them his/her name. We advise you to first make a introductory
appointment with your GP, preferably before a medical issue occurs.
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Make a medical appointment?
First phone in advance to make an appointment. It is custom in the Netherlands to tell the
Doctors secretary/ assistant what your complaints are when you phone to make an
appointment.
It is normal in the Netherlands to discuss all medical/psychological issues with your GP,
whether the Doctor is a male or female. Should you specifically want a male or female
Doctor, please mention this to the secretary, but no promises can be made that you will get
what you request as this depends on availability.
Most likely you will need to pay the bill first and declare the bill to your insurance company
later. Please check the conditions of your insurance policy.
Outside office hours?
In urgent cases outside normal opening hours of your GP, if the medical issue is so urgent
that it can’t wait till the following morning (but does not require an ambulance), you can go
to:
‘Huisartsenspoedpost Assen”
Europaweg Zuid 1, Assen (located within the Wilhelmina Hospital)
Phone: 0900-1120112.
You need to phone in advance to make an appointment.
If you have an emergency that requires an ambulance immediately, the telephone number is
112 (this is also the telephone number to dial to contact the fire brigade or the police).
Furniture and bicycles
•
Het Goed (sometimes they have bicycles as well and they have a delivery service)
Blokmakerstraat 4, 9403 VD Assen
•
Meubelhal – Snuffelschuur (closed on Monday), Ketellapperstraat 13, 9403 VS Assen
•
Het Struunhuus (open Wed. to Sat. 09.30 - 17.00), A.H.G. Fokkerstraat 24, 9403 AP Assen
•
De Kiekshop (open Wed. and Sat. from 10.00 to 16.00), Witterstraat 62A, 9401 SJ Assen
Where to find bicycle shops (also second-hand):
•
Fietspoint Assen (station), Stationsplein 1, 9401LB Assen, 0592-310424
•
Fietsen en Koffie B.V., Groningerstraat 17-A, 9401BG Assen, 0592-312068
•
Franke Tweewielers, Groningerstraat 266, 9402LR Assen, 0592-344237
•
Anjo Jager Fietsen, Zendmastweg 1, 9405CD Assen, 0592-356757
•
Fietswereld Grootjans, Ketellapperstraat 4, 9403VR Assen, 0592-371311
•
Fietsshop Vredeveld, Brunelstraat 3, 9404KA Assen, 0592-331710
• Klaucke Tweewielerhuis, Venestraat 95, 9402GK Assen
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Appendix 1
Code of Conduct
This is a general guideline for behavior that is expected within the Institute of Engineering
Assen. We expect all to support this Code and that the principles are clear and available to
all: staff, students, guests of the institute.
The Code of Conduct is based on core values of the institute. It it is important to translate
these values into actual and visible behavior and is expected of students and staff alike.
Values
We are,
people who demonstrate integrity, respect and team spirit;
people with energy, enthusiasm and the courage to innovate;
partners in education: lecturers, students and the professional field;
people who contribute to an effective learn and work environment;
people who value diversity.
Integrity, respect and team spirit
- Commitment to communicating openly and honestly
- Treating others the way one expect others to treat them
- Respecting others opinions and culture
- Valuing persons and their thoughts, feelings, needs, thoughts, ideas and preferences;
acknowledging them, listening and being truthful to them and accepting their individuality
and idiosyncrasies.
- Expecting and delivering feedback regularly, candidly and constructively
- Teamspirit
- Unacceptable behavior, such as bullying, harassment or (physical) intimidation will not be
tolerated under any circumstances.
Energy, enthusiasm and the courage to innovate: staff
- Devoted to education and improvement of it
- Actively developing oneself and encouraging and supporting the professional development of
colleagues
- Encouraging and invite students to rise above expectations
- Striving to make positive changes
Partners in education: lecturers, students and the professional field
- Recognizing the responsibility as an organization in playing an active and positive role in
supporting a successful and sustainable society.
- Taking good care of guests to the Institute and make them feel welcome.
An effective learn and work environment: staff and students
- Dressing suitably. Clothing items with hateful images or symbols are not allowed.
- Students address teachers formally during classes.
- Contributing to a clean environment and making responsible use the facilities (no eating and
drinking in labs and classrooms).
- The labs (integral lab included) are not meant for playing games, loud talking and loud
music. Use earphones to prevent disturbing others who wish to work. If you want to do
project work, please find a place where you can talk out loud without disturbing others.
Playing games and listening to music can be done in the HIT society room or the canteen.
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People who value diversity: staff and students
Embracing multicultural experience and diversity as strengths of the institute. Cultural diversity
is broader than ethnic diversity. It also includes people from different social and economic
backgrounds.
Students
- Believe in a yet-to-be-made future that can substantially be shaped by human action.
- Are pro-active and are responsible to gather solutions for their needs.
- Formulate goals and actively find people who are engaged in decision taking and in
implementating actions.
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Appendix 2: Procedures payment/reimbursement to students:
Procedures for payment to ST students:
ST students can receive payment for work they have done for the Institute of Engineering Assen upon
request of a staff member, provided the following procedure is considered:
1. Before starting any work assignment, a clear verbal or written agreement (see example below)
between the staff member and the student has to be made about the nature of the assignment and
the number hours can spend on the assignment.
The following hourly rates are applied:
S 6.00/hour for first year students
S 6.50//hour for second year students
S 7.00/hour for third year students
S 7.50/hour for fourth year students
Before starting the assignment it has to be clarified to the student whether travelling cost from/to
home will be compensated. If agreed that travelling costs will be reimbursed, this will be done on
the basis of the cheapest (public) transport available and only upon submission of tickets/receipts.
When using a OV-chipcard, a downloaded overview from http://www.ov-chipkaart.nl/ needs to be
submitted to specify your travel cost. Without tickets or OV-chipcard-overview, travel cost will not
be reimbursed.
The reimbursement of the use of a private car can only be effected when prior permission has been
given by the authorising ST staff member.
2. After completing the assignment the student fills out a declaration form (‘declaratie beloning aan
derden’), see attachment (do make your own copies before using it).
3. After completing the form, the student asks the staff member to place his/her signature at the
lower right corner, indicating that the work has been carried out to satisfaction.
4. The form can be handed over to Yteke Prak, or in her absence, to Trea Christoffers, both in room
1.10, who will take care of obtaining the remaining authorising signatures, as well as forwarding it
to the Finance Department in Groningen. Only fully completed forms will be processed.
Please take note of the following general Hanze rules:
• A work activity may not exceed 8 hours per contract.
• A work activity is only allowed 20 times an academic year.
• A student needs to deliver a copy if his identification and work permit (if applicable) with the first
declaration of every academic year.
• Declarations have to be made on the correct declaration form.
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Procedures for reimbursement of other expenses to ST students:
1. If a student needs to make direct purchases for project work for which they intend to
claim reimbursement from the Institute of Engineering Assen, prior permission from
your project supervisor or another authorising staff member.
2. After purchasing the required items the students fills out a declaration form (‘declaratie
algemene kosten student’) – see attachment (do make your own copies before using it).
After this you follow step 3 and 4.
Please note:
1. It is not possible to receive (advance) cash payment from the the Institute of Engineering
Assen front desk.
2. Payment into your bank account may take up to 6 weeks. Declaration forms received by
the Finance Department before the 10th of the month will be paid before the end of the
month. If they are received after the 10th of the month will be paid the month after.
Example of work agreement ST student:
First Name:
Last Name:
Student number:
Date(s) of work:
Starting time and end time of work: from ……….. until ……….
Total number of working hours:
Agreed payment: …………….. per hour
……………… in total
Name staff member responsible:
Name student:
Signature:
Signature
Date signature:
Date Signature:
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Appendix 3: Student Charter Chapter 4 and 5
Chapter 4 Examination Regulations Regarding Bachelor and Associate Degree
Programmes at Hanze University Groningen
Article 4.1 General Provisions
4.1.1 These Examination Regulations have been drawn up in conformity with Section 7.13
of the WHW Act (the Higher Education and Research Act) and apply to all Bachelor
degree programmes and Associate degree programmes provided by Hanze UAS.
4.1.2 These Examination Regulations, in conjunction with the Teaching Regulations as
published on the intranet of the study programme, form the Teaching and
Examination Regulations for the study programme in question, as referred to in
Section 7.13 of the WHW Act.
4.1.3 Besides the provisions in these Examination Regulations, the rights and
responsibilities described in the Student Charter and in the Teaching Regulations
referred to under article 3.11.1, also apply to enrolment in Bachelor’s or Associate
Degree programmes offered by Hanze UAS.
4.1.4 In these Regulations, examination means an investigation of the student’s knowledge,
understanding and/or skills. Examinations can be in the form of written, oral or
computer examinations, interim examinations by means of practicals, practical
examinations, in-term assessments, (project) assignments, group assignments, or any
other form of assessment approved by the Examining Board. Students are always
assessed individually; this includes work which is carried out as a group assignment.
Examinations may also be referred to as tests.
(NB: ‘Examination’ or ‘interim examination’ (Dutch: tentamen) in this Student Charter
means any examination except an examination which concludes a phase of study
(examen), i.e. the propaedeutic examination (propedeutisch examen) or the final examination
(afsluitend examen.))
4.1.5 For the purposes of these Regulations, a written request or a written communication
has the same status as a request or communication made by electronic means.
4.1.6 Where these Examination Regulations refer to credits, European Credits are meant.
One credit represents 28 hours of study.
4.1.7 If any serious inequity arises in the application of these Examination Regulations or
the Examinations Protocol contained in Chapter 5 of this Charter, the Examining
Board may deviate from this rule.
4.1.8 In cases for which the Examination Regulations or the Examinations Protocol
contained in Chapter 5 of this Charter do not provide, the Examining Board decides.
Article 4.2 Educational Programme
The academic year is comprised of 42 weeks of study, divided into two terms
(semesters) which are each further divided into two study periods. Each study period
includes an examination period. The annual timetable for the study programme is
published on the University’s intranet and in the Teaching Regulations of the
individual programmes.
4.2.2 ‘Academic year’ means the period starting on 1 September and ending on 31 August
of the next calendar year. For students whose enrolment begins in February, however,
the academic year starts on 1 February in respect of the binding study advice, which
cannot be issued before 31 January of the following calendar year.
4.2.3 Programmes are divided into units of study. The study load of these units is expressed
as whole-number credits. The study load of a whole study programme is 240 credits,
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4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
divided into 60 credits in the propaedeutic phase and 180 credits in the postpropaedeutic phase of the programme. If the total course load is 180 credits, the
volume of the post-propaedeutic phase is 120 credits.
Notwithstanding the provisions of article 4.2.3, the study load of Associate degree
programmes is 120 credits.
The units of study of a programme are included in a curriculum overview. The
number of credits allocated to the units of study in the curriculum overview
correspond to the study load of the units. The curriculum overviews are published on
the individual programmes’ intranets.
If any prerequisites apply to a unit of study, this is stated in the Teaching
Regulations.
Article 4.3 Propaedeutic and Final Examinations
4.3.1 Both the Bachelor degree programme and the Associate degree programme are divided
into a propaedeutic phase and a post-propaedeutic or main phase, each of which is
concluded by an examination.
4.3.2 To pass the propaedeutic examination or the final examination of a Bachelor or
Associate degree programme, a student has to pass all the interim examinations
[tentamens] of each of the units of study that make up the propaedeutic study
programme or the complete study programme.
4.3.3 At the written request of a student, the Examining Board may allow a student to take
one or more of the examinations that form part of the final examination before the
student has passed the propaedeutic examination of the study programme in which
he/she is enrolled; these examinations to be determined by the Examining Board.
4.3.4 Unless the Examining Board decides differently, a student, who has achieved 40 credits
or more after four study periods of the first year of his/her enrolment in the
propaedeutic phase of his /her study programme including the examination period, is
considered to have permission from the Examining Board to take examinations in
subjects that are part of the final examination.
Article 4.4 Ordinary Examinations
4.4.1 Each unit of study has one or more examinations attached to it.
4.4.2 Examination results are recorded in Osiris. Credits are awarded each time a student
passes an examination. No compensation is possible between examination results. If a
unit of study has more than one examination attached to it, the student must pass all
the examinations to complete the unit successfully. The Dean may lay down in the
Teaching Regulations that students forfeit their examination results if they do not
pass all the examinations attached to the unit by the end of the academic year. The
Dean will give an explanation of the educational reasons.
Article 4.5 Resit Examinations
If a student retakes an examination, the highest result achieved is entered into the
records. Resitting an examination after obtaining a pass is allowed once as long as the
resit is taken within one calendar year of the date of the pass. For students who are
abroad during the year referred to in the previous sentence for reasons connected with
their studies, the term within which the resit must take place is extended by the time
of their stay abroad. No resit can be taken of a passed competence-based test, group
test, placement or final thesis. In exceptional cases the Examining Board may, in
derogation from the provisions above, allow an additional resit.
4.5.2 If it is decided during an academic year that a certain unit of study, or part of it, will
no longer be offered in the following years or will be substantially revised, then the
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students concerned will be given at least one extra opportunity to take the relevant
examination(s) before the academic year in which the unit is no longer offered or is
offered in its amended form. Such resit opportunities are announced at least three
months before the resit, but no later than by 1 May of the current academic year.
Article 4.6 Exemptions
4.6.1 The Examining Board, on the written application of a student, may grant the student
exemption from one or more (interim) examinations on the grounds of an in-term
assessment or a certificate, testimonial, diploma or other document which proves that
the student has complied with the requirements of the examination in question. The
application may also be submitted electronically. Exemptions are referred to by the
abbreviation ‘VR’ (for vrijstelling).
4.6.2 If an Examining Board, after consultation with the examiner concerned, grants the
exemption applied for, the Board sends the applicant a certificate of exemption within
four weeks of the day that the application was received. The certificate must state the
date on which the exemption was granted and the examination(s) to which the
exemption applies. The certificate is signed by the Chair of the Examining Board.
4.6.3 The Examining Board has the power to grant exemption from the obligation to
participate in practical exercises and may impose other requirements in their place.
4.6.4 No exemptions are possible for any units of study of minors taken outside the study
programme in which the student is enrolled.
4.7.1
4.7.2
Article 4.7 Term of Validity
The term of validity of examinations and examinations results is unlimited.
In respect of students who are enrolled in a study programme without interruption,
no limitations can be set to the credits awarded or exemptions granted, unless their
period of enrolment exceeds the normal length of study plus two years.
Article 4.8 Examination Procedures
4.8.1 The description of the units of a study programme on the intranet of the relevant
study programme also states the form or forms (of those mentioned in article 4.1.4) in
which examinations of units of study, or parts of those units, will be conducted, and
also by what method the examination result will be expressed, as referred to in article
4.9.4.
4.8.2 There will be the opportunity of taking examinations at least twice a year. The periods
in which resits can be taken are announced by the Dean at the beginning of the
academic year.
4.8.3 With due observance of the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Dean may lay
down in the Teaching Regulations that examinations in certain specified units of
study may only be taken a certain number of times. Limiting the number of
opportunities may not lead to greater severity of the standards that apply to the study
advice, as referred to in article 4.14. Further, the provisions of article 5.3.1, relating to
circumstances outside the student’s control, remain in full force.
4.8.4 The provisions of article 5.8 apply to participation in examinations by students with
functional limitations or a language deficiency.
Article 4.9 Examination Results
4.9.1 Examinations are graded by the examiner(s) who administered the examination. If an
examination is graded by more than one examiner, the examiners decide on the grade
in consultation. The Examining Board shall draw up guidelines for grading if two or
more examiners are involved; these guidelines may include rules for the appointment
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4.9.2
4.9.3
4.9.4
of a third examiner (why/when and how).
Examinations are graded and the results released to students as soon as possible, but
no later than fifteen working days after the examination was held, and no later than
five working days before any resit examination. The result of an oral examination is
announced on the same day as the examination was held, unless the Examining Board
decides otherwise.
The results of oral, written or computer examinations are released by electronic means.
The result of an examination is expressed as a number between 1 and 10 with no more
than one decimal after the point, or as ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. A grade of 5.5 or higher is
deemed a pass, a grade below 5.5 is deemed a fail. Participation in an examination is
awarded a minimum grade of a 1 or a fail.
Article 4.10 Viewing Examination Papers
4.10.1 The Examining Board ensures that students have the opportunity of viewing their
examination papers within twenty working days of the last day of the study period. If
a resit is offered, this term is shortened to up to five working days before the resit.
Students are also given the opportunity to take cognizance of the exam questions and
the assessment standards.
4.10.2 The place and time at which examination papers can be viewed are announced at least
five days in advance.
4.10.3 The Examining Board may set further rules such as a prohibition to carry switched-on
photographic or recording equipment during the viewing. Violation of these rules will
be considered an irregularity as referred to in Article 5.6.
Article 4.11 Recording of Study Progress
4.11.1 Students may view their updated study progress status in the student information
system, Osiris, for up to five working days after an examination result has been
released.
4.11.2 If, in a student’s opinion, the study progress status recorded in Osiris does not reflect
their examination results correctly, then the student should communicate this in
writing to the examiner concerned within twenty working days of the release of the
examination result referred to in article 4.9.2. The examiner then decides as soon as
possible, but no later than within ten working days, whether the record in Osiris has
to be corrected or not and informs the student accordingly in writing.
Article 4.11a Provision of Degrees
4.12.1 Any student who has successfully passed the final examination of a Bachelor’s degree
programme is granted the degree of Bachelor by the Dean. Likewise, a student who
has successfully passed the final examination of an Associate degree programme is
granted an Associate degree by the Dean. The Executive Board may authorise an
officer other than the Dean to award the degree.
4.12.2 A student to whom a degree has been granted pursuant to Article 4.11a.1, is entitled
to add the title associated with the degree to their name.
Article 4.12 Diplomas
4.12.1 The Examining Board determines the result of the final examination on the basis of
the records in the study progress recording system. If the result is positive, the
Examining Board awards the diploma. No diploma is awarded if the student has any
outstanding debts to Hanze UAS.
4.12.2 The diploma awarded for passing the final examination must always state:
- the name of the study programme;
- the examination subjects;
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- the qualifications attached to the diploma, if applicable;
- the degree awarded;
- the last date on which the study programme was accredited;
- if applicable: the successful completion of an Honours Talent Programme;
- if applicable: ‘Cum Laude’, as referred to in article 4.13 below.
4.12.3 The diploma is accompanied by a diploma supplement and a transcript of records.
The diploma supplement is drawn up in the English language.
4.12.4 At the student’s request, the Student Administration provides extra copies of the
diploma supplement including a transcript of records, and the diploma, for a charge
of S 25.
Article 4.13 Cum Laude
4.13.1 The Examining Board awards a student the classification ‘cum laude’ for their
propaedeutic or post-propaedeutic examination if their overall achievement within the
examination curriculum meets the following requirements:
a. No more than one-third of the total number of examination credits has been
obtained in the form of exemptions;
b. All units of study have been completed within the nominal length of time;
c. The student has made no more than two attempts at any examination;
d. Where a numerical scheme is applied, the average of all the results is at least 8.0,
no grade is below 7.0 and the student has completed their studies within the
nominal length of time.
The average referred to in the preceding paragraph under (d) is calculated using a
Weighted Grade Point Average system, where the weighting factor used in calculating
the weighted average is the number of ECTS credits the unit of study is worth.
4.13.2 Supplementary to the preceding paragraph, the Dean may set out in the Teaching
Regulations that a final grade of 8.0 or higher is required for a certain unit of study.
4.13.3 A student against whom the Examining Board has taken a measure which deprives
him or her of the right to take one or more examinations at Hanze UAS, is not
entitled to the classification ‘cum laude’.
4.13.4 In special cases the Examining Board may grant exemption from the provisions of the
first paragraph under (b) and/or (c).
Article 4.14 Study Advice in the Propaedeutic Phase
4.14.1 The Examining Board reports to every student in writing on the advisability of
continuing their studies, whether inside or outside their department, no sooner or
later than at the end of the student’s first year of enrolment in the propaedeutic
phase of a full-time, part-time or dual study programme.
4.14.2 The Dean can decide to reject a student on the basis of the study advice, but may
allow the student a period of time to meet the programme requirements. This
recommendation can only be given if the student has not yet passed the propaedeutic
examination.
4.14.3 A student is rejected if he/she has not yet completed the propaedeutic phase or if
he/she, with due consideration to his/her personal circumstances, must be considered
unsuitable for the study programme because his/her academic performance does not
meet the requirements stated in article 4.14.4. The kinds of personal circumstances
that are taken into consideration are described in article 4.16.1.
4.14.4 In the case of a full-time, dual or part-time bachelor’s programme with a total study
load of 180 credits or an Associate degree programme with a total load of 120 credits,
the study advice will be negative if the student has achieved fewer than 48 credits
after four study periods including the examination period regardless of whether the
credits were wholly or partly obtained through exemptions. Without prejudice to the
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provisions of the first sentence of this paragraph, a negative study advice may be
given at any time while the student has not yet completed the propaedeutic
programme.
4.14.5 If, and in so far as a programme offers resits following the last examination period, a
student who, in their first year of enrolment, enrolled in the propaedeutic phase in
September of the academic year, and who should be rejected on the grounds of the
study advice pursuant to the provisions of article 4.14.4, shall be given the
opportunity to take the resit if this could prevent a negative binding study advice,
taking into consideration the maximum number of credits the student can achieve in
the resit.
4.14.6 No binding study advice can be given to a student who was no longer enrolled in the
propaedeutic phase of a full-time study programme on 1 February of his/her first year
of enrolment. No binding study advice can be given to a student who enrolled on
1 February, in the first year of his/her enrolment in the propaedeutic phase of a fulltime study programme, if the enrolment was terminated before or on 1 September.
4.14.7 Before rejecting a student, the Dean must issue a written warning to the student
giving them a reasonable time within which to improve their academic performance.
4.14.8 Before proceeding to reject a student, the Dean must give the student the opportunity
to be heard. The Dean may delegate the hearing to an officer or body of the school.
4.14.9 If a student pleads personal circumstances, no negative study advice shall be given
until the appropriate student counsellor and/or tutor has been heard. The personal
circumstances which are taken into consideration are described in article 4.16.1.
4.14.10 A binding study advice is issued to the student in writing, giving reasons. It shall
mention the possibility of lodging an appeal with the Student Appeals Board.
Article 4.15 Qualitative Requirements and the Study Advice
Notwithstanding the provisions of article 4.14.4, a study advice may be accompanied by a
rejection if the student’s academic performance does not meet the qualitative requirements
stated in the Teaching Regulations. These requirements may stipulate that one or more
examinations or units of study must be completed before a certain reference date. The
qualitative requirements must be published in the Teaching Regulations of the programme
in question and, if applicable, its intranet.
Article 4.16 Personal Circumstances that may affect the Study Advice
4.16.1 Personal circumstances as referred to in article 4.14.3 include:
- illness;
- physical, sensory or any other functional disorder;
- pregnancy;
- exceptional family circumstances;
- membership of the Hanze UAS Representative Council (HMR), a School
Representative Council (SMR) or a Study Programme Committee;
- being an officer of a recognised student organisation, as referred to in Appendices
2a and 2b relating to the Joint RUG-HG Fund (Student Officers) Regulations and
the Student Assistance Fund II (Student Officer/Representative Bursaries and Fees)
Regulations, respectively.
4.16.2 If a student pleads personal circumstances, as referred to in article 5.3.1, he/she must
inform the student counsellor or his/her tutor of these circumstances as soon as they
arise, if possible, and in any case before the study advice is issued.
4.16.3 The student must communicate the information referred to in article 5.3.2 to the
Examining Board in writing in a timely manner.
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Article 4.17 Legal Protection (See also chapter 10 Legal Protection.)
A student may appeal any decision regarding the implementation of the Examination
Regulations with the Student Appeals Board.
Chapter 5 Examination Protocol for Students
Article 5.1 General
5.1.1 This chapter contains rules for the proper conduct of examinations as referred to in
Section 7.12 of the WHW Act.
5.1.2 The examiner determines:
- the time available for taking the examination or the latest date at which
assignments to be assessed must be handed in;
- any aids and materials students may use during examinations.
5.1.3 The examiner prepares the assignments and question papers, draws up assessment
criteria, administers the examination and determines the result.
5.1.4 In principle, no more than five per cent of a text excluding any appendices may
consist of quotations, unless otherwise provided in the assignment. Quotations and
paraphrases must be clearly recognizable as such and the source must be referenced
correctly.
5.1.5 Oral examinations are open to public attendance. However, the examiner or the
Examining Board may, in exceptional circumstances, decide that an oral examination
must be held behind closed doors. The Examining Board can also decide that a
second examiner be present at an oral examination. Students can request a second
examiner to be present at the oral examination as well and, if this request cannot be
met, the examination will be recorded on tape. The student must submit such a
request to the Examining Board, no later than five working days before the oral
examination will be held.
Article 5.2 Examination Sign up Procedure
5.2.1 For examinations such as those referred to in the second and third paragraphs of
article 3.8, students must sign up via Osiris. The sign-up period is announced on the
University intranet.
5.2.2 The dates of examinations that are held in the first or second study period of the
academic year are announced at the beginning of the year. The dates of examinations
held in the third study period are announced at the beginning of the second period,
and those of the fourth period at the beginning of the third period.
5.2.3 The timetable stating the start and finish times and the location of each individual
examination is announced by the Dean, no later than ten working days before the
examinations begin. A term of at least five working days applies to resits held during
a study period.
5.2.4 If a student was unable to register for an examination within the time limit because
of circumstances beyond their control, they can ask the Examining Board of their
study programme to be placed on the sign-up list stating the circumstances.
5.2.5 A student who has not signed up for an examination in accordance with the
provisions of this article is excluded from participating.
5.2.6 If signing up via Osiris is not possible for technical reasons, the student must contact
their programme with due observance of the time limits stated in article 5.2.2.
5.2.7 After signing up for an examination, the student may cancel their registration via
Osiris up to two days before the examination date.
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Article 5.3 Inability to Attend
A student who has the right to take an examination but is unable to attend due to
circumstances outside their control, is entitled to an additional opportunity to take
the examination, which they must apply for, if it would be clearly unfair to reject
their application.
5.3.2 To retain this right, the student must submit a written application to the Examining
Board, accompanied by evidence if possible. The Examining Board will decide on the
application and inform the student of its decision in writing, giving reasons in case of
refusal and stating the date, time and place of the examination if the application is
granted.
5.3.3 The application referred to in the preceding paragraph must be submitted no later
than two weeks after the student was unable to take the original examination because
of circumstances outside their control. If these circumstances persist beyond the
period stated in the previous sentence, the term of two weeks takes effect from the
day that the circumstances no longer apply.
5.3.1
Article 5.4 Procedure
Students are required to be present five minutes before the start of the examination
in the examination room and to take their seats. If necessary the invigilator will
conduct the student to a seat.
5.4.2 Students are required to follow the instructions of the Examining Board, the examiner
or the invigilator, which are made known before the start of the examination, and any
other instructions given during or immediately after the examination.
5.4.3 If a student ignores any instructions referred to in the second paragraph of this
article, the Examining Board, the examiner or the invigilator may exclude him/her
from further participation in the examination. Exclusion entails that no grade is given
for the examination. Before a decision to exclude a student is taken, the student will
be given the opportunity to be heard by the Examining Board.
5.4.4 In urgent cases the Examining Board may take a provisional decision to exclude a
student on the basis of an oral report by the examiner or the invigilator. If possible,
the student is heard before the provisional decision to exclude him or her is taken.
The Board will ensure that this report is put into writing immediately after the
examination and that a copy is sent to the student.
5.4.5 Students are required to display their (valid) Hanze UAS student cards on their desks
for inspection by the invigilator. If a student is unable to produce their student card,
identification may also take place on the basis of a valid driving licence, passport,
identity card, residence permit or personal public transport chip card (OV#chipkaart). A
student who is not able to identify him/herself in one of these ways must leave the
examination room and is barred from participation in the examination. The
invigilator shall note such events in the examination record. If the student refuses to
leave the examination room, this will also be recorded by the invigilator. The record is
sent to the Examining Board of the study programme in which the student in
question is enrolled.
5.4.6 If a student is not in possession of a valid identity card because of circumstances
beyond his or her control, a police report of fire, theft or loss of the identity card will
suffice.
5.4.7 Students are required to sign the attendance roll.
5.4.8 When taking a written examination students should check the question paper to see if
the copy they have received is correct and complete.
5.4.9 In written examinations, students are required to write the following details on their
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5.4.10
5.4.11
5.4.12
5.4.13
5.4.14
5.4.15
examination papers:
- their name,
- their student number,
- the code of the unit of study (subject),
- the name of the lecturer teaching the subject being examined,
- the date of participation in the examination.
A student who has received the questions of the written examination or computer
examination or has signed the attendance roll is considered to have participated in the
examination.
Students are not allowed to leave the examination room during the first thirty
minutes of the examination.
Students arriving not more than fifteen minutes after the start of the examination are
allowed to participate.
Students must hand in their papers to the invigilator before they leave the
examination room. Question papers and rough work must also be handed in before
leaving the room if this is stated on the question paper.
At the end of the examination students may only leave the examination room after
the invigilators have collected all papers.
For arrangements concerning extra time or extra facilities during examinations, see
article 5.8.
Article 5.5 Prohibitions and Disturbances
In written examinations it is prohibited to make the examination on paper other than
that supplied by the invigilator. Students requiring extra paper should make this
known to the invigilator by raising their hands. Students are not allowed to fetch extra
paper themselves.
5.5.2 Written examinations written in pencil do not qualify for assessment, excepting
answer forms for optical readers, which do have to be filled in pencil.
5.5.3 All forms of communication between students are prohibited during examinations.
Students are also not permitted to see each other’s work or to talk. Telephone use is
not allowed. Mobile telephones must be switched off and kept in a closed bag or case.
The ringing of a mobile telephone is regarded as a disturbance and will lead to
expulsion from the examination room. Wearing a watch may be forbidden.
5.5.4 Students are not allowed to borrow books or calculators from each other during
examinations. They are allowed to exchange other items but only after consulting the
invigilator, whose attention they should attract by raising their hands.
5.5.5 The use of textbooks, law codes, dictionaries, diskettes, electronic calculators, graphic
calculators, mini PCs, translation aids, smartwatches, etc., is not permitted in the
examination room except as stated on the examination question paper. Students may
if they wish inquire, well before the examination, which aids or materials are
permitted.
5.5.6 Items not mentioned as aids as referred to in the preceding paragraph, may not lie on
the table during the examination, with due observance of the provisions of article 5.8.
5.5.7 A student who causes a disturbance during an examination or is caught cheating, as
referred to in article 5.6, will be removed from the examination room. A student who
is removed within 15 minutes of the start of the examination will be escorted by the
invigilator to a location designated by the Student Administration Department. The
invigilator shall note such incidents in the examination record. If a student refuses to
leave the examination room, this will also be recorded by the invigilator. The record is
sent to the Examining Board of the student’s study programme.
5.5.8 A student who is removed from the examination room will have their completed
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work collected. The Examining Board may take action and will also take a decision
about the collected work. The provisions of articles 5.6.4 up to and including 5.6.9
apply by analogy in such cases.
Article 5.6 Academic fraud
Academic fraud is defined as any act or omission on the part of a student (or external
student) which is intended to wholly or partly obstruct the proper assessment of the
student’s knowledge, understanding or skills; this includes cheating at an examination.
It is also considered fraud for a student to act, or desist from acting, with the purpose
of partially or wholly obstructing the proper assessment of another student’s
knowledge, understanding or skills. A specific form of academic fraud is plagiarism.
5.6.2 Plagiarism is the copying of another person’s work and passing it off as one’s own. In
all cases where academic fraud is suspected, the Examining Board is notified.
5.6.3 The Examining Board may take appropriate measures against students who commit
academic fraud, including exclusion of the student from participation in examinations
at Hanze UAS or any of its departments for a period not exceeding one year.
5.6.4 In the event of repeated cheating or other acts of academic fraud, the Examining Board
may take a more severe measure with due observance of the maximum term
mentioned in the preceding paragraph.
5.6.5 In serious cases of academic fraud, the Executive Board can terminate the student’s
enrolment permanently on the recommendation of the Examining Board.
5.6.6 The Examining Board will give the student the opportunity to be heard before it takes
a decision as referred to in the third paragraph of this article.
5.6.7 In urgent cases, the Examining Board may take a provisional decision to exclude a
student on the basis of the oral account of the examiner or the invigilator. If possible,
the student will be heard before the provisional decision to exclude him or her is
taken. The Board will ensure that this account is put down in writing immediately
following the examination and that a copy is sent to the student.
5.6.8 If an irregularity is discovered after the end of an examination, the Examining Board
may withhold the student’s diploma or decide that the diploma may only be awarded
after the student has taken one or more resit examinations, in which case the
Examining Board will determine what examinations must be resat and how they will
be administered.
5.6.1
Article 5.7 Examination Room Facilities
Students are allowed to go to the toilet during examinations after notifying an
invigilator who will escort them. No more than one student at a time may be outside
the examination room. Visits to the toilet are not permitted during the first sixty
minutes and the last thirty minutes of the examination.
5.7.2 The lateral distance between desks used at examinations shall be at least 75 cm.
5.7.3 Eating and drinking are allowed during written examinations provided that the
student does not cause any nuisance.
5.7.4 Any bags or cases brought by a student must remain closed and must be stored at a
place indicated by the invigilator.
5.7.1
5.8.1
5.8.2
Article 5.8 Studying with a Language Deficiency or a Functional Disability
The regulations for written examinations apply in the first place.
Students whose native language is not Dutch, but who meet the NT2 (Dutch as a
second language) admission requirement, have the right to extra time at examinations
during their first year of enrolment. Requests for additional time are decided on by
the Examining Board, which will send a copy of its written decision to the
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5.8.3
5.8.4
5.8.5
5.8.6
5.8.7
5.8.8
5.8.9
Examinations Unit of the Student Administration Department.
Students whose native language is not Dutch, but who meet the NT2 (Dutch as a
second language) admission requirement, have the right to use translation dictionaries
during examinations. Requests to use translation dictionaries are decided on by the
Examining Board, which will send a copy of its written decision to the Examinations
Unit of the Student Administration Department.
Students who believe they are entitled to extra examination time or other special
facilities at an examination because of a (temporary) functional limitation need to
make an appointment with one of the student counsellors.
The student should bring the following document(s) to the appointment:
- in case of dyslexia, an official certificate of dyslexia;
- in the case of other functional limitations, a medical certificate.
Students with a functional limitation who desire extra time or other special facilities
at an examination should send their application to the Examining Board of their
study programme no later than 4 weeks before the start of the examination. The
Examining Board decides on the application with due observance of the advice given
by the student counsellor. Students with chronic functional limitations need to
submit an application only once during their studies.
If the student’s application is granted by the Examining Board of his/her study
programme, the student will receive a letter from the Examining Board stating his/her
right to extra facilities. The Examining Board will send a copy of its decision to the
Examinations Unit of the Student Administration Department.
The student must indicate before the start of the examination period, via Osiris,
which examinations he/she wants to take.
The registration referred to in the preceding paragraph must be made no later than
ten working days before the start of the examination.
Article 5.9 Legal Protection (See also Chapter 10)
Students can appeal decisions regarding the implementation of the Examinations
Protocol to the Student Appeals Board.
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Appendix 4: Forms-Request for exemption examination board
APPLICATION FORM FOR AN EXEMPTION
This form needs to be submitted by the LECTURER to the Examination Board
Requesting an exemption on false grounds will be considered an irregularity according to
the education and examination regulations. (see student charter chapter 5.6)
STUDENT DETAILS
Name
Course
Cohort
Student number
SUBJECT DETAILS
Subject name
ProgRESS code
Number of Credits
Date of submission
Signature student
The student requests exemption based upon the following arguments : (to be filled in
by the student and approved by the lecturer responsible for examination of the relevant
progress code)
Attach copies of any relevant certificates or other documents.
Number of attachments :...............
Approval lecturer
(date, name and signature)
Approval chair of the Examination board
(date, name and signature)
•
•
If the exemption is granted, then the lecturer responsible must be informed. (S)he is then
responsible for informing the student and entering the exemption in Osiris.
This document must be filed in the students file.
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Appendix 5
Assen – based staff - alphabetical list
Name
Appel, Hans
Bruining, Joke
Christoffers, Trea
Elburg, van Ronald
Feenstra, Fenna
Guzman Munoz, Paco
Hekman, Johan
Keulen, Thies
Knobbe, Jan-Wiepke
Koldam, van René
Kozielska-Reid, Magdalena
Mostert, Chris
Noordhof, Yteke
Vertelman, Esther
Vries, de, Eti
Vogt, Corina
Vos de, Marco
Williams, Bryan
Wilson, Julian
Profession
Professor
Head of Education
Educational Support
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Practical Instructor
Practical Instructor
Lecturer
Practical Instructor
Lecturer
Practical Instructor
Educational Support
Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer
Professor
Lecturer
Lecturer
Phone 050 595
7558
7665
7610
2431
7659
2554
7607
7607
7658
7607
4036
7607
7675
7611
7638
7379
7683
7656
7608
Code
APJP
BJOK
CHTR
ERON
FEFE
GUFO
HEJO
KEHT
KNJA
KOLR
KOZM
MOCH
NOOH
VEEE
VETA
VOGC
VOSC
WIBA
WJUL
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Room
1.13
1.10
1.10
1.06
1.07
1.06
3.01
3.01
1.06
3.01
1.13
3.01
1.10
1.13
1.13
1.13
1.10
1.07
1.06
Email
j.p.l.h.a.appel@pl.hanze.nl
jo.bruining@pl.hanze.nl
t.r.christoffers@pl.hanze.nl
r.a.j.van.elburg@pl.hanze.nl
f.feenstra@pl.hanze.nl
f.j.guzman.munoz@pl.hanze.nl
j.hekman@pl.hanze.nl
h.t.keulen@pl.hanze.nl
j.w.knobbe@pl.hanze.nl
r.van.koldam@pl.hanze.nl
m.a.kozielska-reid@pl.hanze.nl
c.mostert@pl.hanze.nl
h.y.noordhof@pl.hanze.nl
e.j.m.vertelman@pl.hanze.nl
e.w.de.vries@pl.hanze.nl
c.b.vogt@pl.hanze.n
c.m.de.vos@pl.hanze.nl
b.d.williams@pl.hanze.nl
j.m.wilson@pl.hanze.nl