KBMINT300 Internship
Credits (ECTS):10
Course responsible:Hilde Vinje
Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås
Teaching language:Engelsk, norsk
Course frequency:Annually, in all teaching periods.
Nominal workload: 250 hours of which
Teaching and exam period:This course has teaching/evaluation in August block, Autumn parallel, January block, Spring parallel, and June block in agreement with the course responsible. .
About this course
Work practice / internship in a company (or external research unit) relevant to own study within KBM's subject areas. The stay will provide work experience and increase the contact area for you as a student, which is very beneficial in terms of further work. The student will be part of the daily work at an external institution and during the internship period will be able to link theory and research to the daily operations at the internship. The work is regulated in accordance with an agreement between an external institution and KBM
Prior to start-up, the student must:
- Establish contact with a person at a relevant company (research unit or company) that will be an external supervisor.
- Find a professional supervisor at KBM (internal supervisor) and suggest which subject areas / companies you want to do an internship within.
- Write an agreement between an external company and KBM. The agreement is to be written by both the external and internal supervisor and must be approved by the Faculty before enrolling in the course. The agreement describes learning objectives, learning outcomes and which methods / projects the student will be involved in.
- Student advisors ensure registration for the course after the agreement has been approved.
A reflection report must be written and presented to a relevant professional environment and an examiner at the end of the period. In the report, you should link theory, methodology and practice as well as reflect on your internship and your practice-based learning.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
- Know how a company/organization is organized and/or how a research project is carried out.
- Have the ability for reflection and practice-based learning.
- Have practical knowledge of different work techniques or research methods.
- Have knowledge of health, environment and safety matters in the company.
SKILLS
- Can integrate theory and practice in real work
- Can compile and elaborate knowledge and skills acquired in the study
- Can work independently in the company, and participate in the business as a team member.
- Can identify relevant literature, analyse, formulate, describe and communicate the practical work
COMPETENCE
- Has insight into practical issues in work situations.
- Can document the project work in a correct professional / scientific way.
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