48080 Introduction to Innovation

6cp
Subject coordinator: Catherine Killen

This subject aims to provide students with an overview of innovation in engineering and technology. Students develop an awareness of the processes of innovation and commercialisation and an understanding of technology life cycles and technological change. Technology management skills are developed through a focus on the scientific concepts, development processes as well as commercial applications for selected technologies. Case studies are used to investigate particular applications, their underlying scientific basis, and the relevant aspects of the commercialisation process from a science and engineering perspective. External speakers with direct experience in the innovation process contribute to this subject.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,460.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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