Practical training course in Bioscience (BIO340)
The student works in a company or in a larger project at the university to acquire experience-based knowledge within bioscience.
The registration deadline for the practical training course is 20. August. The application is assessed by the faculty, and approved if the prescribed prerequisites are met.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BIO340
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
In this course, learning takes place in a professional environment outside the university, for example in a company. The student must find a workplace or project that is interested in accepting a student in the company's ongoing work. Internships in a student project must be agreed with the department's academic responsible for the relevant student project.
The purpose of the course is to give the student practical experience and the opportunity to delve into selected issues related to the company's practice. It is assumed that, in collaboration between the intermediate student, workplace and subject teacher, an agreement / contract and plan is prepared for how the internship work is to be carried out in practice and how the supervision of the student is to take place. The evaluation will take place on the basis of a critically reflective report from the student as well as a presentation. The report shall contain a discussion of a more specific issue related to the company's practice, a reflection of its own contribution to the workplace's business, as well as documentation of work performed and certified timesheets.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Increased insight into selected topics and issues and into the practical challenges of working life
- Explain work tasks and working methods in the company
Skills:
- Increased ability for professional collaboration, as well as in-depth study of given topics and be able to present these in a convincing way
- Familiarize yourself with assigned tasks and solve them
General competence:
- Reflect on one's own knowledge and learning, and reflect on one's own role in collaboration with others Comply with the requirements that are set in working life
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1/1 | 1 Semesters | Passed / Not Passed | All |
Practical training is assessed based on the following criteria:
• Report: The student must deliver a critically reflective report on their practical work.
• Scope of work: The student must have 250 - 300 working hours in the course included practical training and writing of the report. The student must submit a signed timesheet together with the report.
No re-sit opportunities are offered on practical training. Students who fail can complete the practical training at the next opportunity, normally the next time the practical training is carried out.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Daniela Maria PampaninHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreMethod of work
Practice
Practical training is compulsory. The student has to submit a certified timesheet in order to get the practical training approved. Practical training has to be approved in order to be able to submit a final report and receive assessment in the course.
There must be a formal contract between the practical training institution, the student and UiS. This must be signed and submitted to the course coordinator by September 1st.