Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-06 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish namePraktik för Internationell logistik
- CodeMMS115
- Credits15 Credits
- OwnerTSILO
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingUG - Pass, Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 81121
- Maximum participants60
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0120 Project, part A 12 c Grading: UG | 12 c | ||||||
| 0220 Written and oral assignments, part B 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Martin Larsson- Programansvarig, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Automation, Design along with Shipping and Marine Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
At least 60 credits from the International logistics programme.The credits must be registered in Ladok 45 days before the course begins. The department instructing the course is responsible for checking prerequisites before registration.
Aim
Project (Part A): To allow students practical application of previously acquired theoretical knowledge under realistic conditions and to provide a solid foundation and understanding of future studies. The practical part is also intended to allow students to reflect on their own learning.Assignment (Part B): The assignment takes the form of report writing and should by relating to previously obtained theoretical knowledge to describe how they are applied in practice. The report shall also include an analysis of the specific market and the company's role / position in its segment to put it in a larger context. The course concludes with a presentation of the report.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Subject specific learning outcomes- Independently acquire relevant information about the company and industry
- Describe the company and the segments it operates
- Explain the company's position within a particular segment
- Identify and explain the factors that control the company's operations (goal, vision, strategy)
- Write about the company's position within the segment and factors that govern the company's business
- Summarize and give examples of factors that control the company's business and its position in the segment
- Related to own learning within the program
- Reflect on fellow students' experiences from their internships
- Reflect on fellow students' experiences from their internships
Learning outcomes related to report writing and communication
- Plan and structure a report text using the instructions
- Master the basic operation of sources in the text
- Critically evaluate references and materials
- Critically comment on other student reports by the response work
- Orally effectively present report
Content
- Introductory lecture (in reading period before the course)- Internship
- Hand-in assignment
- Report (feedback, peer-response, examination)
- Presentation
- Hand-in assignment
- Report (feedback, peer-response, examination)
- Presentation
Organisation
The student applies for internship according to instructions on course webpage.The student and the host company is planning contents during practice along the company's circumstances. Planning must be approved by the department.
Prior to undertaking clinical practice begins held an introductory lecture (subject content and writing instructions).
About halfway into the course a first text is handed in for feedback given by department of Language and communication with the main focus on the text, structure, and continued writing process.
A revised text submitted for the so-called peer-response online. Department of Language and communication and department of Mechanic and Maritime Science (M2) is available as a resource and controller, but the main work is done in response groups according to instructions.
Submission of examination takes place at the end of the study period. M2 assesses the report's content and department of Language and communication assesses the text itself. Credits in the course is reported provided the assignment and acceptable report is submitted. Revision on content and text can still be required.
Presentation of internship and report is made in exam week in present reading period and judged by M2.
Literature
Instructions and criteria is available on course homepage.Chapter 1-2 in 'Den nya affärsredovisningen'
Examination including compulsory elements
Part 0108 (12 hp, Del A) is examined by internship and assignment on course homepage.Part 0208 (3 hp, Del B) is examined by approved peer-response, report and presentation.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.