BYU TLF

MFG 399R (Internship) Class Syllabus

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Our Office is here to guide you through your Practicum Internship. Please refer to this site for continued updates and information about Practicum and the TLF. You may use this site to submit most forms (including the weekly reports), and obtain additional information.

Getting an Internship

The TLF office will help students find internships any way we can, but the responsibility is ultimately the students.

The following information may help:

• The students in the MFG391R class and who are seniors are the TLF's main priority.
• MFG391R students will be notified of current openings by email.
• Students should be assertive and proactive. The list of Practicum Companies page lists companies that have had interns in the past. The contact information is not listed for privacy reasons, but you should be able to search for it.

Internship Requirements

• Registration for the class musts be done with an add/drop card. Come in to the TLF Office in 270 CTB to get a card filled out and signed.
• The internship must be completed during the semester the student is registered for the MFG399R class. Regular tuition applies for the 3 credit class.
• The Internship includes 180 hours (60 hours/credit) or more.
• The Internship should be related to manufacturing.

Getting Started: Before you begin your Internship

Provide the TLF with the following information. You can email it to mlf@byu.edu or bring it in to 270 CTB.

1. Full name
2. Net ID
3. The name and a brief description of the nature or function of the company you will be working for.

First Thing To do in the TLF Office (270 CTB)

• Complete the Student Agreement form
• Fill out and sign an Add/Drop card to register for the class. You must be registered for the class the semester you do your internship.
• If your company has not had BYU interns before, you will need to give them a copy of the Master Agreement before you start your internship. The Office of Academic Internships has a searchable list you can check.

After the secretary adds you into the system, you will have access to the online features.

First Thing To Do Online:

• Complete the Internship Information section.

Course Assignments

1. Submit five weekly reports explaining what you have been working on, projects you are involved with, problems you have encountered, etc. You will find a weekly report form online. Answer the questions and hit submit. The reports will be sent to the TLF office, read and comments will be emailed if necessary.

2. Final Paper

   • Length - Minimum of 8-10 pages
   • Format - Double-spaced, one inch margins, Times New Roman 12 point font.
   • Pictures may be included.
   • Content (a full description is available online once you are enrolled) - A summary of your internship including:
     • a brief description of what the company does
     • Your goals at the company
     • Any projects you worked on
     • Successes you had
     • Any other information you feel is relevant to your internship.
   • The paper is due in hard copy in the TLF office the last day of class of the semester you have registered for. If you are out of state, you must make arrangements with the TLF office to get your report in.
   • Should your internship company have classified information, please get clearance for your final paper from your supervisor before the paper is due.
3. Complete the Student's Evaluation of Employer Form (online).
4. Have your direct supervisor submit the Evaluation of Student form (online).

Grading

Grades will be based on completion of all required forms, submission and quality of weekly reports and the final paper.

Grade Distribution:

• 5% - Internship Information Form
• 5% - Student Evaluation Form
• 30% - Weekly Reports
• 60% - Final Paper

It is important that you remember to keep in contact with the TLF office during your internship. Let us know as soon as possible if we can be of any assistance to you.