Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge about which analytical, numerical and/or
experimental methods for analysis of advanced tasks within the
field of the specialisation that apply in the external
organisation
- Understand the connection between theory and practice in the
external organisation
- Have knowledge about the organisational structure and the work
of an organisation seen from an engineering/managerial
perspective
Skills
- Be able to compare and evaluate assumptions, limitations and
uncertainties related to the methods applied in connection to
finding solutions of advanced challenges within the field of the
external organisation
Competences
- Be able to handle development oriented situations in connection
to either studying or working
- Be able to use the correct terminology in oral, written or
graphical communication and documentation of challenges and
solutions within the field of the external organisation
- Be able to analyse the academic, professional and social
benefits of the project oriented study in the external
organisation
- Be able to evaluate the learning result of the project oriented
study in the external organisation
Type of instruction
The student works in an external organisation providing
experience in solving advanced and relevant engineering tasks on a
level corresponding to the 3rd semester of the study programme and
with a progression in the degree of difficulty of the tasks during
the period. The type of work must allow for a reflective report
containing:
- A description of the external organisation, including structure
and areas of work
- An overview of the work areas in which the student has been
involved
- A small summary report of the actual work performed by the
student
- An analysis of how the student has benefited from the project
oriented study in the external organisation - academically,
professionally and socially
- The student’s experience with the project oriented study in the
external organisation, including any possible suggestions for
changing the curriculum, procedures, etc.
- A reflection on the exchange of knowledge between the external
organisation and the study programme
- An evaluation of the learning outcome of the
traineeship
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 10 ECTS project module, the work load is expected
to be 300 hours for the student
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Project Oriented Study in an External Organisation |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
An oral and individual examination based on the reflective report.
The examination is held jointly with the project module
N-APEL-K3-1a: Advanced Control in Industrial Electronics. |
ECTS | 10 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |