Entry requirements

30 credits on advanced level in Earth science

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to give an opportunity to develop a stronger foundation for professional employment in earth sciences

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• apply advanced knowledge and methods of general significance for earth science activities in the practical workplace
• describe the host company or institutions activities in terms of wider significance, objectives and strategy, societal impact, organisation and regulations
• use the applied working methods of the work place
• demonstrate the ability to constructively receive instruction and cooperate with the supervisor and other staff at the work place
• present the work experience orally and in writing

Content

Participate in the daily work at the host company or institution under the guidance of a supervisor on site. The tasks must be related to the education in earth sciences.

Assessment

Written presentation of work performed during the internship.In addition the supervisor must submit a certificate about the student's participation.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

Finding a suitable internship is mainly the responsibility of the student. Before work placement begins, the internship, the supervisor and the work plan must be approved by the department.