Course - External practice 2 - BIA3001
BIA3001 - External practice 2
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 100/100 |
Course content
The course will vary according to which kind of company the student has practice in. Themes that should be included are the company's place in the value chain, innovation focus and sustainability perspectives. There must be a significant degree of variation in the work tasks. Throughout the internship period, the focus is on innovation opportunities.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the students:
- have knowledge of the workplace's activities and place in society
- are able to discuss and assess innovation opportunities within the field of practice
- are able to discuss and assess current health, environment and safety (HSE) aspects
Skills - the students:
- are able to carry out an internship in a company and master the challenges this entails
- can relate theoretical knowledge from the study up to the field of practice
- are able to reflect on the practice in a supplementary written report
- are able to plan and conduct interviews / interviews with relevant professionals at the practice site
Competence - the students:
- have insight into different work areas and into corporate culture in a company adapted to the study
- are able to understand and apply relevant terminology for current field of study
- are able to plan and conduct interviews / interviews with relevant professionals at the practice site
Learning methods and activities
Pedagogical methods: Three weeks of practice in a company that amounts to about 120 hours of a total work load of 200 hours. The internship must be approved by the department before the internship starts. A daily log of work tasks must be kept during practice. A report shall be prepared to present the workplace's place in the value chain. The student will discuss the workplace's innovation focus and potential. The report shall include a discussion of the company's point of view / focus on UN`s sustainability goals. Conduct at least 2 interviews with relevant professionals to obtain information for the practice report.
The company approves the internship period by filling in an evaluation form that is submitted to the professors.
Mandatory attendance 90%. Report of 1200-1500 words.
Compulsory assignments
- Attendance at site (minimum 90 %)
Further on evaluation
Approved internship and report. The report will comprise of approximately 1200-1500 words and will be presented orally. The company approves the work by filling out an evaluation form. Internship report with answers to the exercises approved by the professors.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Aquaculture - Engineering (BIHAV)
Biomarine Innovation (298BMI)
Recommended previous knowledge
Building on previous courses in the study
Required previous knowledge
BIA2003 Internship 1 or equivalent after application.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Biotechnology/Aqua Culture
- Internationalization
- Work Environment and Safety
- Aqua Culture
- Biology
- Marine Topics
- Ecology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund
Examination
Examination arrangement: Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Report
100/100
Release
2024-11-15Submission
2024-11-22
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Report 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"