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ME C184, C284, C384, C483, C484
Cooperative Education Practice I-V (Each 1 cr.) |
Effective Fall 2003 |
More About Cooperative Education Practice
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| Prerequisites: |
Sophomore standing, minimum 2.7 GPA, and program advisor approval.
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| Description: |
Cooperative education is a true partnership between academic institutions and the practical world
of work. For students, it is a formal education and practical experience in business, industry or government
agency, a blend of theory and application, new skills and knowledge, a competitive salary, and a validation
of career choice. Cooperative education is different from internship. A coop student alternates semesters of
work and full-time study. Students may do coop work for 3 to 5 times during their undergraduate education.
A comprehensive written report on each coop practice is required.
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| Guidelines: |
One full semester of coop with full-time employment (no less than ten weeks in summer) may be credited towards ME elective in the program, if the student
registers for coop courses through the School. Three credit hours of ME elective credit will be awarded
when a student completes three coop courses, each with one credit hour. Faculty advisor’s approval is
required before registering for the coop course in order to get ME credit.
During the third coop session, the student must also work on a work-related project in collaboration with
a faculty member. The student must complete the project according to the company and faculty advisor’s satisfaction
and, in addition to the coop report, give a formal oral presentation to faculty and fellow students following
the completion of last coop session. A maximum of 3 credit hours (one ME elective) is allowed in the BSME curriculum through the coop
program.
A pass or fail grade will be assigned for each course by the faculty advisor.
Note: A special fee is required for each coop course.
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Outcomes
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