48081 Innovation Processes
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): ( 48080 Introduction to Innovation OR (48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals AND (120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10067 Bachelor of Engineering OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09067 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09066 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours))))
Anti-requisite(s): 49016 Technology and Innovation Management
Description
Successful technological innovation – the development and application of new technologies and ideas – is essential for maintaining and improving quality of life. Technological innovation is the primary driver of economic growth in developed nations. In addition, new technologies have the potential to address many of the world's problems such as hunger, disease, and energy and environmental challenges. However, processes for innovation are complex and successful technological innovation requires a systems-level multidisciplinary approach. Innovation processes must consider needs, priorities for funding, standards and policies, risks, skills and capabilities, technology development trends and likely future scenarios to inform decisions related to engineering projects and scientific research. This subject develops students' ability to apply a multidisciplinary perspective to manage technological innovation. It is the final engineering innovation subject for the Innovation Engineering major and is available as an elective to late-stage engineering students. The subject brings together the main innovation themes and introduces new technology management methods and tools. Students gain experience with engineering innovation processes through class activities, assignments and an individually designed innovation project or research task.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | demonstrate an ability to evaluate problems and apply appropriate engineering innovation methods and tools. |
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| 2. | critique, compare, customise and combine innovation methods and tools. |
| 3. | generate a customised decision process to identify, evaluate and balance relevant information to support innovation decisions. |
| 4. | formulate a research question, develop and apply an approach to address the question. |
| 5. | predict future technological developments. |
| 6. | Identify relevant information sources, analyse information, document findings and present outcomes. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Socially Responsible: FEIT graduates identify, engage, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs and cultural perspectives, establish priorities and goals, and identify constraints, uncertainties and risks (social, ethical, cultural, legislative, environmental, economics etc.) to define the system requirements. (B.1)
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
Content (topics)
Welcome to 48081 Innovation Processes. This 6 credit point subject is a required subject for engineering students majoring in Innovation Engineering. The subject has also been designed to be an elective for other engineering students. For Innovation major students the prerequisite is 48080 Introduction to Innovation. The prerequisites for other engineering students are Design Fundamentals and the completion of 120 credit points of study.
This subject meets once per week. It focuses on the methods and tools used in innovation processes. Topics and readings are detailed in the following schedule.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Class exercise preparation and performance
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, D.1 and E.1 |
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| Type: | Exercises |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 15% |
Assessment task 2: Assignment 1: Innovation Process Assignment
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1, D.1 and E.1 |
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| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 3: Assignment 2: Research Project
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 4, 5 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, D.1 and E.1 |
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| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed |
| Weight: | 45% |
| Criteria: | Assignment -2 is a group based assignment, which is assessed based on a group and individual performance. |
Assessment task 4: Final Quiz
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): B.1, C.1 and D.1 |
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| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Required texts
Most of the lectures are from the book "Strategic Management of Technological Innovation By Melissa A. Schilling".
Classroom activity questions will be distributed in class for each topic. A list of the titles of the readings will be posted and updated on UTSOnline.
Recommended texts
Strategic Management of Technology Innovation By Melissa A. Schilling.
Innovation Management Context, Strategies, Systems and Processes By Pervaiz.K. Ahmed and Charles D. Shepherd.
Managing Innovation Inegrating Technological, Market and Organizational Change By Joe Tidd and John Bessant.
Other resources
UTSOnline
UTSOnline will be used as a resource and communication centre for the subject.
See the Innovation Processes UTSOnline site for:
•Copies of all assignments, this subject outline, and lists of other class handouts.
•General announcements, changes to office hours, schedules for presentations.
•Links to useful resources and web sites.
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