BIO370 Work Placement/Internship
BIO370 Work Placement/Internship
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Genetics and Bioengineering
Altijana Hromić-Jahjefendić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
An internship experience provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying knowledge, skills and competences gained in the classroom in a work setting. The experience also helps students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional networks. *Students must be properly registered and complete minimum of 150 of work hours to receive course credit for their internship. The internship could be evaluated as ACCEPTED, REJECTED or INCOMPLETE. In order for students to receive 6 ECTS, their internship report needs to be ACCEPTED.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Procedure and Rules for Work Placement/Internship: https://www.ius.edu.ba/sites/default/files/procedure_and_rules_for_internship_summer_training.pdf
Additional Literature
Additional scientific publicationsTeaching Methods
On the job training
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Familiarise yourself with the IUS Procedures and Rules for Work Placement/Internship | |
| 2 | 2. Arrive at work as scheduled, ready to work, and stay for the agreed upon time | |
| 3 | 3. Present yourself in a professional manner at all times, including being appropriately dressed for your workplace. | |
| 4 | 4. Communicate any concerns with your supervisor and the internship coordinator in a timely manner and respectfully. | |
| 5 | 5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in what you are doing; ask questions and take initiative as appropriate. | |
| 6 | 6. Complete and submit your internship file by designated deadlines. | |
| 7 | 7. Keep track of and accurately report internship hours worked. | |
| 8 | TBD | |
| 9 | TBD | |
| 10 | TBD | |
| 11 | TBD | |
| 12 | TBD | |
| 13 | TBD | |
| 14 | TBD | |
| 15 | TBD |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 11:00 | A F1.28 | |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 10:00 | A F1.28 |
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Internship Report
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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:
Practical Work
144 hours ⏳ (4 week × 36 h)
Report
6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 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 [BIO370] 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 Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| BIO370 | Work Placement/Internship | 0 | 14 | 6 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | Senior Standing | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Altijana Hromić-Jahjefendić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 8:00-11:00 Thursday: 8:00-10:00 |
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| ahromic@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | An internship experience provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying knowledge, skills and competences gained in the classroom in a work setting. The experience also helps students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional networks. *Students must be properly registered and complete minimum of 150 of work hours to receive course credit for their internship. The internship could be evaluated as ACCEPTED, REJECTED or INCOMPLETE. In order for students to receive 6 ECTS, their internship report needs to be ACCEPTED. |
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| Textbook | Procedure and Rules for Work Placement/Internship: https://www.ius.edu.ba/sites/default/files/procedure_and_rules_for_internship_summer_training.pdf | |||||||||
| 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 | On the job training | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | 1. Familiarise yourself with the IUS Procedures and Rules for Work Placement/Internship | |||||||||
| Week 2 | 2. Arrive at work as scheduled, ready to work, and stay for the agreed upon time | |||||||||
| Week 3 | 3. Present yourself in a professional manner at all times, including being appropriately dressed for your workplace. | |||||||||
| Week 4 | 4. Communicate any concerns with your supervisor and the internship coordinator in a timely manner and respectfully. | |||||||||
| Week 5 | 5. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in what you are doing; ask questions and take initiative as appropriate. | |||||||||
| Week 6 | 6. Complete and submit your internship file by designated deadlines. | |||||||||
| Week 7 | 7. Keep track of and accurately report internship hours worked. | |||||||||
| Week 8 | TBD | |||||||||
| Week 9 | TBD | |||||||||
| Week 10 | TBD | |||||||||
| Week 11 | TBD | |||||||||
| Week 12 | TBD | |||||||||
| Week 13 | TBD | |||||||||
| Week 14 | TBD | |||||||||
| Week 15 | TBD | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Internship Report | 1 | 100 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Practical Work | 36 | 4 | 144 | Report | 6 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 27/03/2026 | |||||||||