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Course Description: This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate into a real engineering work environment for an extended internship period. The aim is to familiarize them with the requirements of professional practice in engineering fields and to understand the nature of problems and challenges faced by engineers in their workplaces. The course focuses on connecting theoretical knowledge acquired in the program with practical applications, as well as engaging with systems, equipment, and technical procedures at the training sites. It aims to develop the ability to analyze engineering problems and propose appropriate solutions. Furthermore, the course enhances teamwork skills, professional communication, responsibility, adherence to professional ethics, and the preparation of technical reports and oral presentations related to the internship experience.

Credits: 7

Objectives of the course :

The aim of this course is to:
Enable students to become familiar with the actual requirements of the engineering work environment and its associated problems.
2. Providing students with direct practical experience in a real professional environment.
3. Training students to deal with real-world engineering problems, analyze them, and think systematically to solve them.
4. Developing teamwork skills and promoting a spirit of cooperation and integration in the work environment.
5. Connecting theoretical background acquired during studies with practical applications in engineering and industrial sectors.
6. Familiarize students with the systems, equipment, and engineering devices used in various work environments.
Develop the ability to prepare professional technical reports and present and discuss training outcomes.

Course outputs :

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understanding fundamental engineering principles, concepts, and applications in a professional work environment.
2. Identification of the equipment, machinery, and engineering systems used at the training site.
3. Understand the operating characteristics of engineering systems and equipment related to the field of training.
4. Identify testing methods, maintenance procedures, and operational procedures for engineering equipment and systems.
5. Identifying and analyzing real-world engineering problems and proposing appropriate solutions.
6. Reading and interpreting drawings, charts, and engineering designs related to the training environment.
7. Understanding the operating mechanisms of engineering systems and equipment, and their operation and maintenance methods.
8. Use appropriate engineering tools and techniques to accomplish training tasks.
9. Applying the theoretical knowledge acquired in the program to practical situations in the workplace.
10. Using information and communication technologies in collecting, organizing, and utilizing technical information for report preparation.
11. Use basic mathematical and statistical methods when needed to analyze data or support technical decisions.
12. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the workplace and with supervisors and technical teams.
13. Prepare a detailed training report clarifying the nature of the training entity, the tasks performed, the problems studied, the skills acquired, and the results and recommendations.
14. Deliver a professional oral presentation demonstrating the outcomes of the training experience and discussing the associated technical and practical aspects.
15. Adherence to professional and ethical responsibility in various engineering situations.
Work effectively within a team and assume responsibilities associated with training tasks.
17. Demonstrate seriousness, discipline, reliability, and commitment to attendance and work hours.
18. Building professional and effective working relationships with colleagues and supervisors at the training site.
19. Making appropriate career decisions, taking into account relevant technical, economic, environmental, and societal aspects.
20. Recognizing the importance of continuous learning and professional skill development to keep pace with the demands of the job market.

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Last updated: 2026-05-20