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Southern Utah University
Fall Semester 2025

Internship (Face-to-Face)

TECH 4890-01

Course: TECH 4890-01
Credits: 3
Term: Fall Semester 2025
Department: ET
CRN: 33790

Course Description

A course designed to allow students to receive credit during an assigned unpaid work-related experience. Credits will be assigned according to work hours. A written report/paper is required to complete the credit. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours may be taken and do not replace major/minor requirements. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12 Registration Restriction(s): None

Required Texts

Textbook: No textbook is required.
Software: Students are expected to utilize all AI tools and software previously used throughout their degree coursework. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Apply academic and technical knowledge in a real-world industry setting, demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and task ownership in the workplace.
2. Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors, clients, and coworkers, using appropriate industry terminology and AI-assisted editing and presentation tools.
3. Document and reflect on internship experiences through structured weekly reports or journals, supported by AI-based writing tools for clarity, structure, and accuracy.
4. Prepare and process key project documentation, including:
  • Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Submittals and shop drawings
  • Change order requests
  • Incident and accident reports
  • Inspection reports
  • Daily logs and field notes
  • Transmittals and correspondence tracking
5. Participate in field-based activities, including:
  • Site inspections and quality checks
  • Jobsite safety reviews
  • Material receiving and documentation
  • Surveying, layout, or equipment operations as appropriate
6. Track and measure productivity, using digital tools and AI platforms to monitor progress, forecast timelines, and evaluate labor or equipment efficiency.
7. Support construction budgeting tasks, including quantity takeoffs, unit price tracking, and preliminary cost analysis, integrating AI-enhanced estimating tools where appropriate.
8. Assist in resource management, including:
  • Monitoring labor, materials, and equipment
  • Participating in allocation and scheduling discussions
  • Using AI or digital systems for resource leveling or forecasting
9. Prepare and maintain project schedules, observe scheduling meetings, and use AI-supported scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or Procore) to understand project timelines and updates.
10. Observe and participate in project controls, including:
  • Budget tracking
  • Change management
  • Schedule updates
  • Subcontractor coordination
11. Identify and evaluate safety practices and risks, and reflect on how AI-powered hazard detection or site monitoring technologies can support a safe work environment.
12. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, understanding the role of design professionals, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers in project execution.
13. Evaluate construction technologies and digital workflows, including AI-driven systems for estimating, document management, field reporting, and communication.
14. Reflect critically on professional growth, assessing how the internship experience contributed to academic, technical, and interpersonal skill development.

Course Requirements

To successfully complete TECH 4890, students are expected to engage in active, consistent documentation and reflection of their internship experience through weekly updates, monthly reports, and a final presentation. This course uses Procore or equivalent platforms to track field activities, reports, and communication. The total course grade is based on 1,000 points, as outlined below:

1. Roll Call Attendance – 100 points
Participation is tracked through attendance confirmation and engagement with the course Canvas module and assigned internship activities.

2. Weekly Internship Progress Reports and Presentations via Procore – 390 points (13 × 30 pts)
Students are required to submit weekly reports and present their work using Procore, detailing tasks completed, hours worked, challenges encountered, AI tools or software used (if applicable), and professional reflections.
Each report is worth 30 points, totaling 390 points

3. Monthly Reports – 225 points (3 × 75 pts)
Formal summaries are submitted at the end of each internship month, highlighting:
  • Key activities and accomplishments
  • Documentation such as RFIs, submittals, change orders, inspections, daily logs, etc.
  • Reflection on progress toward learning outcomes
Each monthly report is worth 75 points.

4. Final Report – 145 points
A comprehensive written report summarizing the full internship experience, including:
  • Scope of work performed
  • Skills gained (technical, managerial, AI tools used, etc.)
  • Reflections aligned with course learning outcomes
  • Documentation examples (photos, RFIs, timecards, etc.)

5. Final Presentation – 140 points
Each student will present their internship experience to faculty and peers, demonstrating:
  • Project involvement and specific responsibilities
  • Key learning outcomes and how they were met
  • Use of construction management tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, RSMeans, AI apps)
  • Communication skills and professionalism

Total: 1,000 Points
Students are expected to:
  • Consistently submit all reports on time via Canvas and/or Procore
  • Maintain professional conduct throughout the internship
  • Communicate proactively with the instructor about issues or changes
  • Use AI and construction software tools where applicable to improve task performance and documentation

Course Outline

1. Course Components
  • Orientation and introduction to course expectations and deliverables
  • Confirmation of internship placement and supervisor information
  • Access to and training on Procore or equivalent construction/project management software
2. Ongoing Activities
  • Regular student-faculty meetings to review weekly internship activities
  • Student presentations of tasks completed during the week
  • Discussions of field experiences, including RFIs, submittals, daily logs, inspections, and change orders
  • Weekly submission of internship progress reports using Procore or other approved platforms
3. Monthly Reports
  • Monthly reflection reports summarizing experiences, challenges, technical documentation, and learning progress
  • Reports may include supervisor feedback and project insights
  • Emphasis on the use of construction technologies, project planning, and field communication
4. Faculty–Supervisor Coordination
  • Periodic meetings between faculty and internship site supervisors
  • On-site or virtual observations of intern activities
  • Collection of feedback on intern performance and professional growth
5. Final Deliverables
  • Final written report summarizing the whole internship experience
  • Final oral presentation including key responsibilities, technical work samples, and reflections
  • Presentation delivered to faculty and/or peers using visual and documentation tools
6. Topics & Skills Emphasized
  • Preparation of RFIs, submittals, change orders, incident reports, and daily logs
  • Conducting inspections and tracking progress
  • Measuring productivity and documenting work
  • Budget preparation and cost control
  • Resource management and material tracking
  • Use of Procore and AI tools for documentation and reporting
  • Effective communication with supervisors and team members
  • Application of jobsite safety procedures and reporting protocols
  • Development of professional presentation and reporting skills

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work

  1. Missed Lectures: Students are responsible for all material covered in class during an absence. Students who are absent from a lecture should ask a classmate or the instructor for lecture notes. The PowerPoint slides do not cover everything discussed in class. 
  2. Missed/Late Assignments: Contact the instructor to check about missed assignments. Students are responsible for completing assignments made on time during their absence. Assignments handed in late will be penalized 15% of the total point value for each class day late.
  3. Missed Quizzes: Quizzes are usually given during the first 10 minutes of class. There will be no makeups for missed quizzes. 
  4. Missed Labs: In-class portions of the labs cannot be made up. An absence will result in a 0 for that day’s lab activity, and the lowest lab grade will be dropped. When students are asked to finish a lab at home, labs handed in late will be penalized 15% of the total point value for each class day late.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is required if you are registered for a Face-to-Face, Synchronous Remote, or Hybrid course. If you are ill, you may request that a faculty member record the class and share it with you or request other reasonable accommodations. Your instructor will work with you to develop a plan for completing coursework. To receive academic accommodations and ensure that your request is communicated to faculty, you must submit this self-report form.

Course Fees

N/A

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Academic Freedom

SUU is operated for the common good of the greater community it serves. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic Freedom is the right of faculty to study, discuss, investigate, teach, and publish. Academic Freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.

Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.