Course Description
Students develop skills and competencies in infrastructure deployment through embedding in multi-disciplinary project delivery teams that conduct planning, design, implementation, and operations and maintenance of projects that integrate natural infrastructure with engineered transportation, water resources, environmental, coastal, and flood protection infrastructure systems.
Athena Title
Nat Infra Intern
Non-Traditional Format
Variable credit based on one credit hour per 80 hours of work.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the hybrid and natural infrastructure design principles, concepts, methodologies, and project delivery process.
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply engineering and ecological principles to analyze, evaluate, and design effective infrastructure solutions.
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to assess the social, environmental, and economic impacts of hybrid and natural infrastructure designs and propose sustainable solutions.
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize appropriate tools, techniques, and technologies to collect, analyze, and interpret data relevant to natural infrastructure design.
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative and integrated natural infrastructure solutions.
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to communicate design concepts, analysis findings, and recommendations effectively through written reports, presentations, and visual representations.
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address challenges in natural infrastructure design.
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate the ethical implications and considerations associated with natural infrastructure design decisions.
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to reflect on personal growth and learning throughout the internship, recognizing the importance of lifelong learning and responsible engineering practices.
Topical Outline
- Providing assistance in identifying an appropriate internship site
- Discussing with the intern how learning will be evaluated: Weekly logs, assignments, progress on thesis
- Following up with student and employer: The faculty supervisor will meet with the student periodically and contact the employer at least once over the course of the term
- Evaluating student performance with the Employer Evaluation and the Student Evaluation: The Employer Evaluation helps to assess student performance, while the Student Evaluation provides the faculty supervisor with helpful information on the quality of the learning experience provided by the organization
- Submitting the final grade
