Practical training in City and Regional Planning (BYG650)

Practice work/ Internship


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

BYG650

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Content

In this topic learning takes place in a professional environment outside the university, for example in a construction firm, an advisory consultant office or a municipal or government office. The student must find the appropriate workplace on their own. The course aims to give students practical experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in selected issues related to practice. In cooperation with the student, workplace and lecturer, an agreement/contract and plan is deviced for how the internship and supervision is conducted. The evaluation will be made on the basis of a report from the student and a presentation. The report should contain a discussion of a specified issues related to the workplaces practices, a reflection on the students own contribution to the work Places activities, as well as documentation on the work performed and certified timesheets.

Learning outcome

The course is a supplement to other topics, and when the student has completed the course, the following objectives will be achieved:

Knowledge:

  • Increased insight into selected topics and issues and in working life practical challenges.

Skills:

  • Increased ability in professional collaboration, as well as specialization in certain topics and present them in a convincing manner.

General competence:

  • Empowerment in theoretical and creative academic work.

Required prerequisite knowledge

The student must have completed a minimum of 40 study points according to the approved education plan.

Recommended prerequisites

Relevant knowledge relating to the workplaces practical needs.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Practical training 1/1 1 Semesters Passed / Not Passed All

The student must submit a indvidual, critically reflective report (incl. signed timesheet) on their practical training. This report is presented to students and teachers at an agreed time and place.The student must make a presentation about internshipThe course has a continuous assessment. All parts must be passed to obtain a final grade in the course.NOTE: According to Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger section 3-10 point 2, a student has 2 attempts in this course, with the opportunity to apply for a 3rd attempt.The student must spend 250 - 300 working hours on the course in total. The student must submit a signed timesheet together with the report.Report and presentation assessment criteria: pass/not pass.Both the presentation and report are individual assignments.Presentation should be approved before the assessment of the report.

Coursework requirements

Oral Presentation
The presentation needs to be approved in order to hand in final report.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Ari Krisna Mawira Tarigan

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Method of work

Practical and /or theoretical work in external instituation under supervision according to agreement/contract.

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
City and Regional Planning - Master of Science Industrial Asset Management - Master of Science Degree Programme Marine and Offshore Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme Societal Safety - Master's Degree Programme

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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