ARCH380 Work Placement/Internship
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Architecture
Zeynep Nihan Malčinović
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
To introduce students to the real working environment. To familiarize students with real building construction sites and building techniques. To introduce students to the design office environment.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Reading list will be determined by design topic.
Additional Literature
-Teaching Methods
Students will make a detailed written record of daily activities together with diagrams, drawings, photographs, etc
The report will be submitted at the beginning of the next semester
Total 30 days (15 in an office + 15 days in the construction site)
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural design studio office activities | |
| 2 | Architectural design studio office activities | |
| 3 | Architectural design studio office activities | |
| 4 | Construction site activities | |
| 5 | Construction site activities | |
| 6 | Construction site activities | |
| 7 | - | |
| 8 | - | |
| 9 | - | |
| 10 | - | |
| 11 | - | |
| 12 | - | |
| 13 | - | |
| 14 | - | |
| 15 | - |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH380.1 | Course | - | - | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 16:00 | A F3.12 | |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 15:00 | A F3.12 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Internship Report
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Assignments
48 hours ⏳ (6 week × 8 h)
Home Study
54 hours ⏳ (9 week × 6 h)
Project / Presentation
48 hours ⏳ (6 week × 8 h)
150 Total Workload Hours
6 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ARCH380] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Feb 02, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| ARCH380 | Work Placement/Internship | 0 | 3 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | Junior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Zeynep Nihan Malčinović | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 13:00-16:00 Thursday: 13:00-15:00 |
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| znihan-malcinovic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | To introduce students to the real working environment. To familiarize students with real building construction sites and building techniques. To introduce students to the design office environment. |
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| Textbook | Reading list will be determined by design topic. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Students will make a detailed written record of daily activities together with diagrams, drawings, photographs, etc. The report will be submitted at the beginning of the next semester. Total 30 days (15 in an office + 15 days in the construction site). | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Architectural design studio office activities | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Architectural design studio office activities | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Architectural design studio office activities | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Construction site activities | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Construction site activities | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Construction site activities | |||||||||
| Week 7 | - | |||||||||
| Week 8 | - | |||||||||
| Week 9 | - | |||||||||
| Week 10 | - | |||||||||
| Week 11 | - | |||||||||
| Week 12 | - | |||||||||
| Week 13 | - | |||||||||
| Week 14 | - | |||||||||
| Week 15 | - | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Internship Report | 1 | 100 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Assignments | 8 | 6 | 48 | Home Study | 6 | 9 | 54 | |||
| Project / Presentation | 8 | 6 | 48 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 17/02/2026 | |||||||||