Course

Practical Training in Engineering, City Planning and Infrastructure (BYG270)

Practice work/ Internship


Course description for study year 2020-2021. Please note that changes may occur.

Semesters

Facts

Course code

BYG270

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

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 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

Engineering Course introduction - Construction (ING110)

Recommended prerequisites

Relevant knowledge relating to the work places practical needs.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
1/1 Passed / Not Passed


The student hands in a report (incl. signed time sheet) on her/his internship. This report is presented to the students and teachers at an agreed time and place.

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Course coordinator:

Ari Krisna Mawira Tarigan

Method of work

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

Open for

Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
City and Regional Planning - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme. Five Years

Course assessment

Formand / or callsaccording tocurrent guidelines.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1