Practical Training in Mechanical Engineering (MSK390)

This is a practical training course where the student performs work in a company or student project. 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. The student is responsible for finding a relevant internship.


Course description for study year 2025-2026

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

MSK390

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 instance in a company or as part of a larger, approved student project such as Ion Racing/Drillbotics. A suitable position or project must be found by the student. Student projects must be agreed with the responsible staff for the student project. The intention of the course is 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

Knowledge:

  • Account for tasks and working methods in the company
  • Reflection around practical challenges in the work life

Skills:

  • Increased ability to work in teams in a professional environment
  • Immersion in given topics and to be able to present these in a convincing manner
  • Apply methods learned in the study program to specific tasks

General competence:

  • Reflect around own knowledge, learning and team work abilities
  • Follow demands and requirements in the work 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: MSK100, MSK200, MSK210, MSK220

Exam

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

Coursework requirements

Practice

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Knut Erik Teigen Giljarhus

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

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.

Open for

Mechanical Engineering - Vocational Path, Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

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