Practical training in Risk Analysis (RIS560)
In this course, the learning takes place partly in a professional environment outside the university. The purpose of the course is to give students practical experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in selected issues related to a company's practice. The evaluation will take place based on a critically reflective report from the student as well as a presentation.
The registration deadline for the practical training course is 20. August. The application is assessed by the faculty, and approved if the prescribed prerequisites are met.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
RIS560
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
In this course, the learning takes place partly in a professional environment outside the university, for example in a technology company or at a research institute, or as part of a larger project at UiS. Internships can also take place under the auspices of an approved student project at the Faculty of science and technology. The student must find a workplace or project that is interested in involving the student in the company's ongoing work. Internship in a student project must be agreed upon with the department's faculty staff/subject teacher responsible for the relevant student project. The purpose of the course is to give students practical experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in selected issues related to the company's practice. An agreement/contract and plans must be developed between the student, company, and subject teacher to set out practical aspects regarding how the internship will be carried out and how the supervision of the student will take place. The evaluation will take place based on a critically reflective report from the student as well as a presentation. The report shall contain a discussion of a more specific issue related to the company's practice, a reflection of the student’s own contribution to the company, as well as documentation about the work performed and certified timesheets.
Learning outcome
The course is a supplement to other courses, and when the student has completed the course, the following goals shall have been achieved:
Knowledge:
Increased insight into selected topics and issues, and into the practicalities of working life challenges
Explain work tasks and working methods in the current company
Skills:
Increased ability for professional collaboration, as well as in-depth study of given topics and abilities to present these aspects in a convincing way
Familiarise with assigned work tasks and solve these
General competence:
Reflect on own knowledge and learning, and reflect on own role when collaborating with others
Submit to the requirements set in the working life context
Required prerequisite knowledge
The student must have completed a minimum of 40 study points according to the approved education plan.
Recommended prerequisites
Knowledge related to the practical requirements of the relevant workplace.
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1/1 | 1 Semesters | Passed / Not Passed | All |
After the internship has ended, a report must be submitted to the course supervisor. The course supervisor can set up criteria for what this report must contain and announce this on Canvas at the start of the course.The student is expected to spend 250 - 300 working hours on the course in total. The report is discussed with the course supervisor but there is no oral exam.Continuation options are not offered on the report. Students who do not pass the report can take this part again the next time the subject has regular teaching.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Frederic Emmanuel BouderHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Practical and/or theoretical work in external company/student projects, with guidance according to agreement/contract.
Practice
Practical training is compulsory. The student has to submit a certified timesheet in order to get the practical training approved. Practical training has to be approved in order to be able to submit a final report and receive assessment in the course.
There must be a formal contract between the practical training institution, the student and UiS. This must be signed and submitted to the course coordinator by September 1st.