3. year students in Cybernetics, Telematics, Computer Engineering
All ICT subjects in the study programme must have been passed
Through indivudual practical work the students shall prove to have knowledge of and skills in decision making and limitation, analysis, development and production of an approved ICT solution of a relevant problem, approved by the employer.
Practical placement proejct presupposes that employer offers working place and necessary equipment, takes co-responsibility for the project and participates as supervisor during project period.
The normal credit load of this course is 15 credits. However, a load of 3, 6, 9 or 12 credits can be granted by written application.
Practical placement project shall offer the student a possibility to comprise and extend knowledge and skills obtained through his/her studies. Written thesis shall comprise project application, preliminary outline of project showing problem decisioning/limination and project plan, inerim progress reports and final thesis, including logg of experiences and copy of suggested solution.
Practical placement starts with an intensive period at the university college (approximately 4 weeks) with lectures in project planning and management of ICT projects.
Independent work to be carried out as industrial placement under supervision.
Practical placement project is normally independent, but group project may be applied for and must be approved in advance.
Approved project application, preliminary project report, interim reports and report from employer must be handed in before project presentation and handing in of final report.
Evaluation includes employer's report. Written material, work process, project presentation and suggested solution to be evaluated. Degree of difficulty, creativity and handling of underway challenges to be considered.
In case of group projects, individual grades may be given if the project proves different work loads between the members of the group.
