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This track includes a study program of 32 credits. The program consists of courses in core subjects: surface and ground water hydrology, field trips, methodological courses in models and field methods and a seminar course in Hydrology. All other required credits should be completed from the list of optional courses in hydrology and the general optional courses of the program.
Note that not all courses are held every year. If a compulsory course is not given for some reason, it will be replaced by another course, with the approval of the program head. All study programs require approval of the program head.
Duration of the program is 4 semesters. In some cases, the curriculum can also be completed in three semesters, depending on course selection. Students can choose to commence their studies either in the first (winter) or second (spring) semester.
A selection of at least one course from each category in Table 1 is required, with a total sum of at least 16 credits. Additional courses from Table 1 can be taken as optional courses.
Table 1. Compulsory Courses
The student must complete 32 credits from the compulsory courses specified in table 1, from optional courses in hydrology (table 2) and additional optional courses in table 3 and 4.
Table 2. Optional Courses in Hydrology
Table 3. General optional courses in the Faculty of Science and in the Faculty of Social Science in Jerusalem
Table 4. General optional courses in the Faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot
The thesis is based on research in a defined field of hydrology and water resources, performed by students under the supervision of one or more professors from the program. This work is summarized by the student in a detailed written scientific work. Finding a supervisor for the research work is a prerequisite for registration for the program.
After two semesters, the student must submit the research plan and pass a selection exam in which the research plan is investigated by the accompanying committee set by the program. Registration to the third semester without submitting a research proposal is not possible.
After four semesters, the student must submit the thesis and pass a final exam which will test the general knowledge and understanding in the issues of the student's expertise. A special committee will be appointed to examine the student and evaluate the thesis work.
The final grade is made up of 40% course grades, 30% thesis grade, 15% research proposal exam, 15% Master's degree final exam.
Qualification requirements for the Master's degree: Grade in each course: 60, final exam grade: 65, thesis grade: 65, general final score: 65.
As part of the application process, candidates must find a supervisor for the research work from the list of the program members. The supervisor's approval for guiding the student in his research work is required. Finding a supervisor is a prerequisite for registration, but does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
Prerequisite: a grade of at least 85 in the Bachelor's degree in related fields. Supplementary studies will be set if necessary by the head of the program according to courses completed during the student's Bachelor's degree.