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"In some of the best adult classes it is sometimes difficult to discover who is learning most, the teacher or the students." (Eduard Lindeman)
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Rex N. Fisher Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department, BYU-Idaho |
ECEN 398 Engineering Internship |
IMPORTANT: Schedules, assignments, and policies are subject to change, but students will be given advance notification of any changes.
Course Description:
Full-time employment as an electrical engineering intern or a computer engineering intern for one semester or more.
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. Apply correct principles to make ethical decisions.
6. Learn contemporary issues.
Course Prerequisites:
1. Successful completion of ECEN 250.
2. Consent of Advisor and Engineering Internship Coordinator.
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)
Required Computer Hardware and Software:
Internet access and Email
Class Score Calculation:
Progress Reports: 30%
Evaluations: 30 %
Ethics Assignments 40%
Total: 100%
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-
