Practical Training in Engineering, City Planning and Infrastructure (BYG270)
Practice work/ Internship
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
Course code
BYG270
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
In this course 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 business practices, 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
ING110 Engineering Course introduction - Construction
BYG100 Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Students must have completed a minimum of 90 ECTS according to approved education plan to be granted access to the practical training course.
Exam
Report
The student must submit a individual, 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 should spend 250 - 300 working hours on the course in total. The student must submit a signed timesheet together with the report.The report is an individual assignment.
Coursework requirements
The presentation needs to be approved in order to hand in final report.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Ari Krisna Mawira TariganHead of Department:
Tore MarkesetMethod of work
Practical and /or theoretical work in external institution under supervision according to agreement/contract.
Practice
The practical training is compulsory. The student have 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.
