BSNS 2423 Internship Experience Syllabus 9I0 Spring 2026

Credit Hours 3.00 Lecture Hours 0 Clinical/Lab Hours 15
Type of Credit
CIP Code
52.9999
Course Description
The student will apply his/her knowledge in a selected career field by working a minimum of 240 hours at a cooperating employer under the supervision of a training sponsor at the employer and a KCC representative. This course may be repeated twice for credit. AAS: Business elective.
Prerequisites
Approval of 16 semester hours of KCC coursework - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
General Education Outcomes

General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:

  1. Communication

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Robert Babich
Faculty Email
Faculty Phone
8158028656
Faculty Office Number
D-329
Faculty Student Support Hours

M-Th 8-11

Faculty Information

Instructor: Robert Babich 
Office Phone: ext. 8656
E-mail: RBabich@kcc.edu

Course Information

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Build his or her career by engaging in professional development and demonstrating human relations competencies.
  2. Read basic drawings for manufacturing
  3. Recognize the manufacturing processes in the manufacturing industry.
  4. Explain the key elements of machine shop theory and safe practices.
  5. Identify the tools, equipment and practices of the manufacturing industry
  6. Recognize the types of production and materials used in manufacturing
  7. Explain the key elements of machine tooling and machine operations
  8. Describe the mechanical principles of manufacturing
  9. Explain the key elements of mechanical linkages and their functions.
  10. Describe the key elements of the equipment procedures, machine tooling, and machine operations
  11. Describe the key elements of production workflow, production planning, and production control.
  12. Recognize the careers available in manufacturing
  13. Be familiar with the various types of welding (oxy-acetylene, gas metal arc, and spot).
  14. Recognize safe welding practices.
  15. Explain the fundamental concepts of electricity
  16. Recognize electrical circuit components and the input/output devices
  17. Perform a role on a team project or committee
  18. Recognize a safe manufacturing workplace.
  19. Use appropriate protective clothing for the job
  20. Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action.
  21. Operate hand and power tools in a safe manner
  22. Identify industrial gases and know safe handling practices
  23. Demonstrate an understanding of quality practices and measurement
Textbook/s and Course Materials

None

Methods of Evaluation

Grade Evaluation

Attendance 30 percent

Supervisor's evaluation 30 percent

Weekly activity reports 20 percent

Semester report 20 percent

Total 100 percent

Academic Division

Business, Technology & Human Services

Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650

College Policies, Resources and Supports

College Policies

For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide. 

Resources

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  • Clubs and organizations
  • Counseling and referral services
  • Office of disability services
  • Student complaint policy
  • Transfer services
  • Tutoring services, etc.