4 ECTS credits
120 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4012660FNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
1st and 2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
Registration for the Internship in Photonics is allowed if one has already successfully accomplised 50 ECTS of the MA in Photonics Engineering program or the MA ingenieurswetenschappen: fotonica program.
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Extinguishing
Yes
Faculty
Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen
Department
Applied Physics and Photonics
Educational team
Heidi Ottevaere (course titular)
Geert Morthier
External teachers
Geert Morthier
Activities and contact hours
120 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

The training period allows the student to get actively involved in the professional world and to gain engineering competences in real life situations.

The training can take place in a company inside or outside Belgium. The theme of the training is related to the professional life of an engineer in this enterprise. The training can take place in a laboratory or a research institute outside Belgium. The theme of the training is related to the professional life of a researcher in this institute. University laboratories within Belgium are hereby excluded.

Note that the master thesis can be carried out with the same company or research institute. However, during the training, the activities that are related to the thesis research should be of secondary nature: tasks that are not directly related to the thesis should be attributed to the trainee.

The duration of the training period is minimum 5 weeks or 25 working days (4 ECTS credits).

Additional info

Co-lecturer UGent: Prof. Geert Morthier

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

This traineeship focuses on the industrial engineering activities of the student. The student is mastering the knowledge and possesses or acquires the technical skills needed to successfully accomplish a variety of tasks. The training entity supervisor assigns a wide range of tasks to the trainee to broaden the student’s experience and horizon. In a hands-on way, the student thus familiarizes with the company’s task chain. The student is a versatile trainee able to analyse problems and implement solutions. The student’s communicative ability is well-developed and he/she can work in a team. The student is a responsible person showing the necessary reliability, autonomy and initiative.
The student can use all the above mentioned skills to perform an internship and act as is expected from a young engineer.

This course contributes to the following learning outcomes:

  • Master and apply advanced knowledge in the own field of engineering in case of complex problems
  • Select and apply the proper models, methods and techniques
  • Analyse own results and results of others in an objective manner
  • Use own knowledge in a creative, target-oriented and innovative way when it comes to research, conceptual design and production
  • Reflect on own way of thinking and acting and be aware of the own expertise
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing professional circumstances
  • Exhibit eagerness to learn about fundamental scientific and technical fields which are closely related to photonics
  • Project planning: ability to formulate objectives, report efficiently, keep track of end-goals and progress of the project
  • Ability to work in a team in a multi-disciplinary working-environment and start to take the lead
  • Report on technical or scientific subjects orally, in writing and in graphics
  • Function as a member of an international team
  • Act in an ethical, professional and social way
  • Be aware of the most important corporate and legal aspects of own field of engineering
  • Have an insight in the photonics industry and in the role of photonics in the scientific and technological evolution of society
  • Understand the safety standards specific for photonics engineering
  • Pay attention to all aspects of reliability, safety and ergonomics
  • Insight in and awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship in society
  • Show assertiveness, drive for innovation and a sense for the creation of added value

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
SELF Internship determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the SELF Internship category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Internship, written rep., eval with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: During semester: graded project reports. Second chance: Not possible

Additional info regarding evaluation

During semester: graded project reports.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Photonics Engineering: On campus traject