Work Experience Course
Under de nio praktikveckorna skall du skicka in tre reflektioner/PM till din handledare vid SLU, ett efter varje avslutad tre veckors period. I dessa redogör och reflekterar du över utförda arbetsuppgifter och kopplar dina nya, praktiska erfarenheter till kunskap från utbildningen. Efter avslutad praktikperiod genomförs ett seminarium där alla studenterna som praktiserat under samma period, muntligt redovisar sin praktik. Under praktikperioden kommer du att få ett besök av din handledare från Alnarp. Vid detta besök ska du visa och berätta om dina arbetsuppgifter.
Under fliken Information från kursledare nedan finner du en detaljerad information om kursen.
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
LK0462 Work Experience Course, 15.0 Credits
Praktikkurs för landskapsingenjörer och trädgårdsingenjör - designSubjects
Landscape ArchitectureEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelAdvanced study in the main field
First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classifiedBachelor’s level (GXX)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 45 credits within the subject:- Landscape architecture
- Horticultural science
Objectives
Students will develop their knowledge about their professional role, reflect upon this knowledge, and link it to their education.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- describe the organisation where they participated in their placement as well as the aim of the activities conducted in their workplace
- identify and describe the role of the landscape construction engineer and horticulture management engineer where the student participated in their placement
- demonstrate improved oral presentation and written communication skills
Content
Subject-related content:
By participating on their placement, students will gain an increased familiarity with working with the design, function, maintenance and governance of our green outdoor environments. This work is to focus on biological, economic and social sustainability. Throughout the course, students will implement and deepen the knowledge they have acquired during their studies into their practical work on their placement.
Students will draw upon their practical experiences and reflect on the professional role of the landscape engineer or garden engineer in both the workplace and society. These reflections will be presented in a brief written report and oral presentation. Furthermore, students will reflect upon equality and its implementation in the workplace.
Students must arrange their own placement. Sometimes, they will need to consult with the course coordinator first and discuss planned tasks with the workplace. The course coordinator will then determine whether the tasks fall under the intended professional profile and approve the provider if appropriate.
Teaching formats:
The course comprises a nine-week compulsory placement, the equivalent of 40 hours per week. Students must submit a written reflection or report every three weeks to the course coordinator or assigned supervisor at SLU. Wherever possible, the course coordinator will visit the workplace where the student is conducting their placement. However, this will depend on the placement’s geographical location and travel possibilities. During the course coordinator’s visit, the student will present and discuss the tasks they have performed in the workplace. Upon completion of the placement, the student will present their experiences during a seminar together with the other students on the course.
To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used: Proficiency training, written assignments and oral presentations to promote student learning and discussion.
The course focuses on the following generic skills:
Problem solving, digital competence, critical thinking, teamwork, time planning and management, use of technology and ability to work autonomously.
The following course components are compulsory*:*
Nine-week placement, final oral presentation and three written reports submitted while the placement is ongoing.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Minimum attendance of 80 per cent, as well as three approved written reports, successful oral presentation and seminar participation.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
- Each student will have a contact person at SLU. They will read and comment on the student’s written reports and visit the student in their workplace.- The course is also available as a summer course.
- If the placement period is interrupted, the course coordinator and placement supervisor must be informed immediately.
Responsible department
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management