Practical Training in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering (BYG390)
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
BYG390
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
This course is a practical training course where the the student participates in a professional environment outside the university, for example in a company.The student must find a workplace or project that is interested in accepting a student in the company's ongoing work. Internships in a student project must be agreed with the responsible staff of the study program. The course aims to give the student practical experience and to enable immersion into selected topics connected to the company's practice. An agreement between the university and the company, describing tasks and supervision has to be signed.
Learning outcome
The course is a supplement to other courses, and when the student has completed the course, the following lelarning oiucomes should be achieved:
Knowledge:
Explain work tasks and working methods in the company
Reflect on the practical challanges n the work life
Skills:
Increased ability for professional colloboration
Immersion in given topics and to be able to present these in a convincing way
Familiarize with assigned work tasks and apply methods from the study to solve these problems
General competence:
Reflect around own knowledge, learning and team work abilities
Follow demands and requirements in the working life
Required prerequisite knowledge
Must have completed a minimum of 90 credits according to approved education plan. Other academically relevant courses outside the education plan can also be approved after assessment by the department.
In addition, the following courses must be passed: BYG140, BYG150, BYG205, BYG200, BYG220
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1/1 | 1 Semesters | Passed / Not Passed | All |
The student must prepare a report on their internship work (incl. a signed timetable).The student must spend 250 - 300 working hours on the course in total. The student must submit a signed timesheet together with the report.No continuation options are offered on the report. Students who do not pass the subject must take the subject again next time the subject has regular teaching
Coursework requirements
The student will give a compulsory oral presentation that must be approved min. 3 weeks prior to submission of report.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Samarakoon Mudiyansele S M K SamarakoonCourse coordinator:
Sudath Chaminda Siriwardane Siriwardane ArachchilageHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindePractice
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.