Nanotechnology-Future Products & Business Opportunities (15op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

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 (Weeks 36-40)
• Nanomaterials: Products, Services, and Innovation Process 5 cr (Weeks 41 & 43-45)
• Multidisciplinary Group Assignment on Nanotech Topic of Choice, 5 cr (Weeks 46-50)

Tavoitteet

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.

Toteutustavat

The study module is implemented as integrated teaching in English. To complete the module, students are required to participate actively in classroom and group work and to do the assigned tasks. The bulk of the workis done in groups and each unit of 5 cr consists of contact sessions, group work, workshops and reporting. There is no exam. All assignments (both spoken and written tasks) combine elements of nanotechnology, communication & business. Web-based tools and social media are utilized both in the group work and reporting (reporting in different forms, such as posters, blogs, elevator pitches, simulations of product launch, or the like).

The study tasks simulate different working life communication situations (such as team meetings, short presentations to potential financiers, or emails to customers.)

Sisältö

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

Aika ja paikka

Weeks 36-50, Lemminkäinen

Oppimateriaalit

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

Opetusmenetelmät

The study module is implemented as integrated teaching in English. To complete themodule, students are required to participate actively in classroom and group work and to do the assigned tasks. The bulk of thework will be done in groups and each unit of 5 cr consists of contact sessions, group work, workshops and reporting. There is no exam.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

There is no exam.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Team-based learning in international student groups by resolving tasks. Teachers plan the content together, and technology, communication and business are integrated in all tasks . Information retrieval from journal and patent databases has a central role.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

All assignments (both spoken and written tasks) combine elements of nanotechnology, communication & business. Web-based tools and social media are utilized both in the group work and reporting (reporting in different forms, such as posters, blogs, elevator pitches, simulations of product launch, or the like).
The study tasks simulate different working life communication situations (such as team meetings, short presentations to potential financiers, or emails to customers.)

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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)

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.