Practical training in Computer Science (DAT330)

The student works in a company or in a larger project at the university to get more experience-based knowledge in computer science.

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.

Facts

Course code

DAT330

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

In this course, learning takes place partly in a professional environment outside the university, for example in a hospital or in a company producing or delivering medical equipment. The student must find a workplace that is interested in accepting a student in the company's ongoing work. The course aims 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 student, workplace and subject teacher, a more detailed plan is prepared for how the course will be carried out in practical terms and how the supervision of the student will take place. The evaluation will take place on the basis of a report from the student, and it is assumed that the content of the report is also agreed before the internship period begins. The requirement for the report may, for example, be that it contains a discussion of a more specific issue related to the company's practice + documentation of work performed + certified timesheets, but this is agreed in more detail in each individual case.

Learning outcome

This course is a supplement to other courses. After this course is completed, the student is expected to have the following knowledge, skills and competencies:

Knowledge:

The student should know

  • How the knowledge and competencies of the student can be used in the workplace
  • How to apply for work
  • How to perform relevant tasks, cooperate with other employees or customers.

Skills:

The student should be able to

  • Use the knowledge from past courses in a real work situation
  • Form an impression on how the company is organized
  • Relate the knowledge from past courses to the situation in the company or organization that the student is now working for
  • Reflect on the student's own competence and discuss the practical application of this competence

Competences:

  • Experience a real application or employment process
  • Write technical reports in the student's subject based on the needs of the employer
  • Critically evaluate the student's own practice work

Required prerequisite knowledge

DAT120 Introduction to Programming
The student must have completed a minimum of 90 credits in accordance with the approved education plan. Other academically relevant courses outside the education plan can also be approved after assessment by the department.

Recommended prerequisites

All compulsory computer courses in 1st to 4th semester: DAT120, DAT310, DAT200, DAT250, DAT320, DAT220, DAT230

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written report 1/1 1 Semesters Passed / Not Passed All

The student must prepare a report on their internship work (incl. a signed timetable). The report is assessed as passed / failed.If several students work in the same company with similar tasks they can deliver a joint report (up to 3 students). There will also be a conversation about the status in the middle of the training period.

Coursework requirements

Practice

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Vinay Jayarama Setty

Head of Department:

Tom Ryen

Study Program Director:

Erlend Tøssebro

Course teacher:

Karl Skretting

Course teacher:

Trygve Christian Eftestøl

Course teacher:

Tormod Drengstig

Course coordinator:

Tom Ryen

Method of work

Practical or theoretical work under supervision after agreement.

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.

Open for

Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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