Course Number and Title:
ELC 290 Engineering Internship
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: ELC 111 and ELC 125 and ELC 126
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
1 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This internship course integrates practical work experience with the cumulative knowledge and skills obtained throughout the Engineering Technology Program. Students develop personal, professional, and additional technical competencies during the internship.
Additional Materials
None
Disclaimer
This course requires a minimum of 90 hours of work-based learning experience in an engineering technology-related setting approved by the department. Many workplace experiences require that a student must pass a criminal background check and, for some positions, a health screening (this cost is to be paid by the student). Students must provide their own transportation to and from the work-based learning experience site and seminar.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Demonstrate career readiness by developing a professional resume and enhancing interview techniques. (CCC 1,4)
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as expected in the Electronics engineering technology industry. (CCC 2,3,4; PGC 1,2,3,4,5)
- Apply content knowledge and skills from the Electronics Engineering Technology Program in a professional work setting. (CCC 2,3,4; PGC 1,2,3,4,5)
- Evaluate the internship experience in terms of personal, educational, and career goals. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC 1,3,4,5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Demonstrate career readiness by developing a professional resume and enhancing interview techniques.
- Prepare a resume tailored to the desired role by highlighting relevant experiences, skills, and accomplishments that align with the job requirements.
- Display skills necessary to successfully complete a mock or actual interview for an internship position.
- Write a goal statement outlining three specific objectives to achieve during the internship
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as expected in the Electronics engineering technology industry.
- Display appropriate workplace dress and behaviors.
- Demonstrate appropriate work habits in the areas of neatness, efficiency, organization, meeting deadlines, and punctuality.
- Collaborate with team throughout the internship experience.
- Communicate and collaborate with a wide range of audiences using oral, print, and multimedia strategies.
- Apply content knowledge and skills from the Electronics Engineering Technology Program in a professional work setting.
- Use critical thinking to troubleshoot and find solutions to engineering problems.
- Read and interpret technical information.
- Demonstrate effective technical skills in the areas of professional standards, technical knowledge, use of equipment, technical language, and quality of work performed.
- Follow all site-specific safety protocols, including general, electrical, and fire safety standards.
- Evaluate the internship experience in terms of personal, educational, and career goals.
- Reflect on how the internship has boosted personal development, including confidence, self-discipline, and interpersonal skills, with specific examples of these improvements.
- Assess how the internship has influenced career goals by reviewing the alignment of tasks with aspirations and any new insights gained.
- Assess how the internship has deepened understanding of academic concepts through practical application and enriched learning.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
Final Internship Evaluation | 30% |
Professional Portfolio | 20% |
Internship Presentation | 10% |
Career Readiness | 20% |
Formative Assessments |
Weekly Journals (equally weighted) | 10% |
Mid-term Internship Evaluation | 10% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Apply practical knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics engineering technology problems.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret electrical wiring, schematics and technical documentation.
- Utilize programming concepts to develop solutions for electronics engineering technology problems.
- Operate, integrate, and configure electronic components, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety and design specifications.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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