Rex N. Fisher                             Computer Science and Engineering Department, BYU-Idaho

ECE 398 Engineering Internship

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[ECE 398 Assignments]    [ECE 398: Course Outline] 

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IMPORTANT: Schedules, assignments, and policies are subject to change, but students will be given advance notification of any changes.

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Course Description:

 

Full-time employment as a computer engineering intern for one semester or more.

 

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Course Objectives:

 

During this course students will:

 

1.         Observe the behavior and work-habits of experienced engineers.

2.         Write progress reports, detailing accomplishments and experiences.

3.         Recognize the need for and engage in lifelong learning.

4.         Get real-world experience in a related technical job, applying some of the principles

             learned in class.

5.         Learn contemporary issues.

 

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Course Prerequisites:

 

1.         Completion of first four semesters of computer engineering curriculum.  You must have

             completed at least three junior-level ECE courses.

2.         Consent of Advisor and Engineering Internship Coordinator.

 

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Recommended Texts:

 

You will be writing reports that must clear and concise.  They must also exhibit correct spelling, grammar, and formatting.  Some books that have been used in the past by BYU-Idaho writing courses:

 

The Brief Penquin Handbook (Custom Edition for BYU-Idaho)
(ISBN 0-536-82944-6)

 

Quick Access Reference for Writers by Troyka

(ISBN 0-13-022562-2)

 

Another good one:

 

Pocket Book of Technical Writing for Engineers and Scientists by Finkelstein

(ISBN 978-0-07-319159-1)

 

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Required Computer Hardware and Software: 

 

Internet access and Email

 

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Class Score Calculation:

 

Initial Report:               20%
Interim Reports:          40 %
Final Report:                20%
Thank You Letter:          5%
Self Evaluation:           15%

Total:                           100%

 

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Grading Scale:

 

93% - 100%  A
90% - 92%    A-
87% - 89%    B+
83% - 86%    B
80% - 82%    B-
77% - 79%    C+
73% - 76%    C
70% - 72%    C-
67% - 69%    D+
63% - 66%    D
60% - 62%    D-