Nanotechnology-Future Products & Business OpportunitiesLaajuus (10 - 15 cr)

Objective

The students are able to describe how nanotechnology will change manufacturing, materials, products and services in future.

The students are able to assess business opportunities related to nanotechnology and nanomaterials.

The students are able to communicate more effectively in different business situations and with actors from different fields.

Content

The study module consists of 3 units of 5 cr dealing each with how horizontal and multidisciplinary nanotechnology will revolutionize manufacturing techniques and enable new products, services and solutions, e.g., in the biotech, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, in electronics, ICT, production of energy, building materials, food products, cosmetics etc., and how nanotechnology combined with effective communication skills enables new business opportunities.
• What is Nanotechnology & Future Business Visions, 5 cr
• Nanomaterials: Products, Services, and Innovation Process 5 cr
• Multidisciplinary Group Assignment on Nanotech Topic of Choice, 5 cr

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to understand the basic concepts of nanotechnology and to describe the most common applications and innovations where nanotechnology is utilized and will be utilized in future. The student can use essential field-specific terminology and is also able to communicate (oral, written, email, social media) about nanotechnology.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to anticipate new nanotechnology-related trends and challenges in business and technology. The student is also able to describe how knowledge of nanotechnology is utilized in innovation processes. The student is able to discuss nanotechnology in different real-life situations (face-to-face and by using social media tools)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to utilize knowledge of nanotechnology in concept development, customer intimacy and business model development. The student shows critical thinking when describing how nanotechnology would affect the research and development in the particular nanotech field chosen by the student. The student can give a talk even on a complex nanotechnology related topic. In writing, the student is able to support his/her points with relevant references. S/h is generally active, meets deadlines and contributes to group work.

Materials

Material provided by the teachers or acquired by the student, web-based material linked to Optima.