Course

Practical Training in Mechanical Engineering (MSK390)


Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.

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

Semesters

Facts

Course code

MSK390

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

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 Exam system Withdrawal deadline Exam date
Report 1/1 Passed / Not Passed — 01.10.2023 —


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.

Course teacher(s)

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Knut Erik Teigen Giljarhus

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Practical Training in Mechanical Engineering (MSK390_1) , Practical Training in Structural and Mechanical Engineering (MSK690_1) 10
Practical Training in Engineering, City Planning and Infrastructure (BYG270_1) , Practical Training in Mechanical Engineering (MSK390_1) , Practical Training in Structural and Mechanical Engineering (MSK690_1) 20

Open for

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

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.

Contact

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Course coordinator:

Knut Erik Teigen Giljarhus

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1