Internship Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Internship
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-4-22-10A
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 30
Purpose and description of the content of education:
In the fourth semester Internship can be carried out in the laboratories of the University of Le Mans or in the home university. The language of the module is English. Completing the module in France is a prerequisite for obtaining a double diploma. The module (210 hours, 30 ECTS) includes the following classes: • Master’s laboratory - 180 hours (27 ECTS), • Master's seminar - 30 hours (3 ECTS) During Master’s laboratory student: • Under the supervision of the supervisor is familiar with the problem implemented as part of the thesis, research methodology and professional literature • Undertakes research in terms of realization of the topic of master's thesis • Develops, interprets and discusses the obtained results During Master’s seminar student: • Presents each part of MA thesis with emphasis of the obtained research results • Discuss and interprets the problems presented in MA thesis Master thesis: • Presentation in writing of the obtained research results and their interpretation • Presentation of prepared thesis before the joint Polish-French examination board • Language of presentation: English. • For students who will conduct internship at home university the examination board is consisted of only polish members but the language of presentation is English.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
understands the importance of physics and its applications in the progress of science and the development of new technologies [E1]
 KF_W01 [4/5]
has a profound knowledge of condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, statistical, theoretical and experimental physics [E2]
 KF_W02 [3/5] KF_W03 [3/5]
knows theoretical models and mathematical formalism as well as computer methods necessary to solve the problems undertaken in the master thesis [E3]
 KF_W05 [5/5] KF_W06 [5/5] KF_W07 [5/5]
is able to use the research equipment, carry out experiments, and select the correct measurement method for a specific problem and the expected effect [E4]
 KF_W08 [4/5] KF_U04 [4/5] KF_U05 [4/5] KF_U06 [4/5]
can make a critical analysis and interpretation of research results [E5]
 KF_U08 [4/5] KF_U09 [4/5] KF_U10 [4/5]
is able to independently prepare the development of research results, assess their significance against the background of other results obtained from the literature, draw conclusions and formulate opinions [E6]
 KF_U11 [4/5] KF_U12 [4/5]
is able to prepare written work and multimedia presentations in English in the field of research [E7]
 KF_U15 [4/5] KF_U16 [4/5] KF_K07 [4/5]
can listen to a different opinion and undertake substantive discussions on a given issue [E8]
 KF_U15 [4/5] KF_K07 [4/5]
understands the need for further education, is able to implement the process of self-education [E9]
 KF_U17 [5/5] KF_K01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
internship [FZ1] 180 Internship [e05]  course work E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E9
seminar [FZ2] 30 Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05]  course work E6 E7 E8
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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