Practical Training in Petroleum Engineering (PET695)

Practice work/ Internship


Course description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Course code

PET695

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 topic learning takes place in a professional environment outside the university,for example in a technology company or at a research institute or as part of a major project work. The student must find the appropriate workplace on their own. The course aims to give students practical experience and the opportunity to immerse themselves in selected issues related to practice. In cooperation with the student, workplace and lecturer, an agreement/contract and plan is deviced for how the internship and supervision is conducted. The evaluation will be made on the basis of a report from the student and a presentation. The report should contain a discussion of a specified issues related to business practices, as well as documentation on the work performed and certified timesheets.

Learning outcome

The course is a supplement to other topics, and when the student has completed the course, the following objectives will be achieved:

Knowledge: Increased insight into selected topics and issues and in working life practical challenges. Account for tasks and working methods in the current company

Skills: Increased ability in professional collaboration, as well as specialization in certain topics and present them in a convincing manner.Inserting into assigned tasks and solve these

General competence: Reflect on their own knowledge and learning, and reflect on their own role in collaboration with othersAdapt with the requirements that are set in working life

Required prerequisite knowledge

Passed 40 credits in accordance with the approved education plan.

Contact the course coordinator before registering the course.

Recommended prerequisites

Relevant knowledge relating to the work places practical needs.

Exam

Report and oral exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Report 1/2 Passed / Not Passed
Oral exam 1/2 30 Minutes Passed / Not Passed

• Report: The student must deliver a critically reflective report on their practical training individually.
• Scope of work: The student must spend 250 - 300 working hours on the course in total. 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. NOTE: According to Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger section 3-10 point 2, a student has 2 attempts in this course, with the opportunity to apply for a 3rd attempt.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Dan Sui

Head of Department:

Øystein Arild

Method of work

Practical and /or theoretical work in external instituation under supervision according to agreement/contract.

Open for

Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme

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 subject 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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