Responsibilities

The roles, responsibilities and expectations for the three principal participants in the Industry Project courses are presented below.

The Student's Responsibilities:

In COMM 3342

  • Independently find an Industry Sponsor.
  • Work with the Industry Sponsor to identify a civil engineering problem that will be solved and reported on over the course of CIVL 4090.
  • Prepare and submit a Project Outline.
  • Produce a formal Project Proposal describing the project objectives, resources, methods and deliverables.
  • Maintain a log book following prescribed guidelines.

In CIVL 4090 and COMM 4442

  • Carry out the project proposed in COMM 3342, working independently under the guidance of the Industry Sponsor and Faculty Advisor as necessary.
  • Continue recording activities in the log book from COMM 3342.
  • Produce and deliver a written Client Report to the Faculty Advisor and Industry Sponsor.
  • Prepare a Poster Display (also a COMM 4442 requirement) of the project and present it at the Industry Sponsor Reception.

The Industry Sponsor's Responsibilities:

In COMM 3342

  • Outline a realistic civil engineering project that the student can carry out taking no more than approximately 125 hours.
  • Provide guidance to the student in developing the project proposal.
  • Provide a letter of support on company letterhead confirming his/her involvement and willingness to sponsor the student throughout the academic year.

In CIVL 4090 and COMM 4442

  • Meet with the student a few times to provide guidance on carrying out the project.
  • Provide or lend in-kind resources required to carry out the project if such resources are not available through BCIT.
  • Review the Client Report prepared by the student and provide feedback to the student; communicate comments on the report to the Faculty Advisor if contacted.
  • Attend (optionally) the Industry Sponsor Reception in May at BCIT's Burnaby campus as an invited guest.

The Faculty Advisor's Responsibilities:

In COMM 3342

  • Review the scope and feasibility of the student's proposed project as submitted in the Project Outline and provide feedback on required changes, if any, to satisfy the CIVL 4090 course objectives.
  • Review and provide feedback on the student's Project Proposal with special attention to the project scope and deliverables—ensure the proposal is clear on what is and is not included.
  • Check that any required revisions have been made when the student submits the Record Copy of his/her proposal.

In CIVL 4090

  • Assist the student on technical issues that the student is unable to resolve through independent work or with the Industry Sponsor's assistance.
  • Review and mark the student's Client Report.
  • Contact (optionally) the Industry Sponsor for comments on the student's Client Report.
  • Review and grade the student's Poster Display as prepared for COMM 4442.