Practical Training in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering (BYG390)


Course description for study year 2023-2024

Facts

Course code

BYG390

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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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. In addition, the following courses must be passed: BYG140, BYG150, BYG205, BYG200, BYG220, BYG310

Exam

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

The student must submit a 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 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.

Coursework requirements

Oral presentation

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Samindi Samarakoon

Course coordinator:

Sudath Chaminda Siriwardane Siriwardane Arachchilage

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student 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 course 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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