- Internship in Diesel Technology Units: 0.5-6

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to provide diesel power technology students with the opportunity to supplement course work with practical work experience related to the student's Program Session I classroom and lab experience. The course is an extension to and application of the classroom learning through work experience under immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the industry work site. A qualified faculty member directly supervises the student's internship experience by working closely with the student and the employer through telephone contact, site visitations, student reports and reports from the student's supervisor. Credit is awarded (at a rate of 75 hours of work per credit) for the accomplishment of individualized specific occupational learning objectives written by the employer, student and faculty member; maintenance of time sheets; and final report. Student grades will be assigned as a cooperative effort between the faculty member and the job supervisor. May be repeated for 12 credits.