Course
Innovation in Research Projects (TN910)
The purpose of the course is to raise the PhD candidates' awareness of the practical implications of their research. This includes understanding how research results can lead to innovation, i.e. be implemented to achieve the intended benefits to society. Another purpose is to raise the candidates' awareness of wider societal implications of research and innovation.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2018-2019
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
TN910
Vekting (stp)
5
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
2
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
The course content is primarily aimed at PhD-candidates in the natural sciences and technology.
Among themes that will be covered are:
Various types of innovation, project and process models, disruptive innovation, stakeholders and social construction of technology, responsible research and innovation (RRI), research based innovation and commercialization.
Learning outcome
Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:
Understand central problems associated with managing complex cross-disciplinary work assignments and projects.
Assess the need for, take initiative to and manage innovation.
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursepaper | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed | — | — | — |
The students shall submit a paper that must be accepted in order to pass the course.
