Code
GE495
Title
Industry placement/Project work
ECTS Credits
20.00
Language of Instruction
Compulsory within BSc-Resource Geology
Semester
Third year, spring. The practical part of the placement can be carried prior to the third year of study.
Aims
The Placement should provide the student with first hand insight into a real work situation within relevant industry in praksis and theory. A report has to be delivered related to the thematical framework of the placement.
Alterntively, the students might take part in project work related to ongoing research activities at the HSF University College. A report has to be delivered including the description of the scientific framework and interpretation of data gained througout the project work.
Prerequisites
All basic topics within the BSc-Resource Geology
Contents
Industry placement: Practical training adjusted to the study profile of the single student. The student should become familiar with the practical working situation within the chosen industry according to the requirements at the Faculty of Engineering and Science. A report has to be delivered on (part a) the daily work including description and application of methods and (part b) the evaluation of a scientific topic related to the placement work.
OR
Project work: The procejt work has to be developed together with a supervisor at the HSF. Normally the student will take part in one of the research projects the HSF University College is involved in according to the requirements at the Faculty of Engineering and Science.
Teaching Methods
The period of placement should cover at least 6 weeks of normal working time (i.e. 5 days a week with 7.5 working hours per day) succeeded by the time to be needed to finish the report. The student will have a supervisor at both, the placement industry and the HSF. The contents of the report has to be worked out in cooperation with at least one of the supervisors.
OR
The project work consists of an independent student work under scientific supervision. Up to four students might work together within one project.
Work Experience Placement
Expenses during industry placement and project work covers according to the HSF rules and regulations on coverage of accomodation and travel expenses during practical training.
Studieopphald i utlandet
There will be an opportunity to carry out the industry placement or the project work at HSF-partner universities and colleges in Europe or the U.S.A. Contact the international coordinator at the Faculty of Engineering and Science for information.
Course Requirements
Industry placement of a minimum duriation of 30 working days, corresponding to 225 working hours. The working load on project work has to be agreed on with the local supervisor at the HSF.
Assessment
Industry placement: scientific report. Passed/Not passed.
Project work: scientific report. Passsed/Not passed.