SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
LTP253	SUMMER INTERNSHIP	3	0	0	2

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SEÇİL KIRLANGIÇ ATAŞEN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the summer internship is to enable students to reinforce their professional knowledge and skills in relevant institutions, to develop work habits in accordance with professional ethics, work discipline, environmental awareness, and quality processes, and to improve teamwork, communication, responsibility-taking, and problem-solving skills. In addition, the internship aims to ensure that students comply with occupational health and safety regulations and are able to evaluate their own professional development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Within the scope of the summer internship, students participate in professional activities in relevant institutions for 30 working days. During this period, students apply occupational health and safety and professional ethics rules, become familiar with institutional operations, develop teamwork and communication skills, transfer theoretical knowledge into practice, produce solutions to professional problems, work in compliance with environmental awareness and quality processes, and prepare reports on the internship process.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Demonstrates behavior in accordance with professional ethics, discipline, and confidentiality principles.
Explains occupational health and safety rules and applies them in the working environment.
Takes responsibility within a team-working environment.
Communicates effectively in the workplace by using professional communication skills.
Analyzes professional problems encountered during work processes.
Develops appropriate solution methods for the problems encountered.
Plans and manages time management and work planning processes effectively.
Develops a working approach that complies with environmental awareness and quality processes.
Reports the activities carried out during the internship period.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Orientation	Field Orientation Including Occupational Health, Quality Processes, and Environmental Awareness	Lecture Method
2	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
3	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
4	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
5	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
6	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
7	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
8	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
9	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
12	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
13	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
14	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
15	Preparing an Activity Plan	Workplace Practice	Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
IGU Internship Guidelines

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts of mathematics and natural sciences.				3
2	Defines the basic concepts and theoretical knowledge used in laboratories.						5
3	Explains the properties and operating principles of instruments, materials, and chemicals used in laboratories.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has knowledge of current laboratory practices, scientific literature, and emerging technologies.						5
2	Explains laboratory safety and occupational health principles in a systematic manner.						5
3	Explains national and international standards used in laboratory fields in detail.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the data collected through sampling, experimentation, and analysis processes.						5
2	Interprets the data obtained from laboratory instruments on a scientific basis.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses laboratory equipment and tools appropriate for the experiment effectively.						5
2	Prepares solutions required for experimental studies using accurate calculations.						5
3	Applies modern laboratory methods used in food, water, plant–soil, and medical analyses.						5
4	Determines the chemical, physical, and biological properties of samples (food, water, medical, soil, and plant) using various analytical methods.						5
5	Uses chemical substances in accordance with safety rules and occupational health and safety regulations.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively with the laboratory team by supporting teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrates awareness of the importance of lifelong learning by keeping up with developments in science and technology and continuously improving oneself.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies laboratory safety and emergency procedures during work processes.						5
2	Uses techniques related to laboratory technology and laboratory instruments, equipment, and devices appropriately and effectively.						5
3	Performs analyses of food, water, plant, soil, chemical, microbiological, and medical materials.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	6	8	48
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	6	0	48