Environmental Engineering MA, Innovation Systems and Diffusion of Technology, 7,5 Credits
Syllabus:
Miljöteknik AV, Innovationssystem och teknikspridning, 7,5 hp
Environmental Engineering MA, Innovation Systems and Diffusion of Technology, 7,5 Credits
General data
- Code: MÖ002A
- Subject/Main field: Environmental Engineering
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Natural science, Design, and Sustainable Development
- Approved: 2008-01-14
- Date of change: 2022-11-29
- Version valid from: 2023-01-01
Aim
The objective of the course is that a student should acquire an understanding of barriers and opportunities to diffusion of innovations
Course objectives
At the end of the course a student should be able to:
- Explain a technology transition process
- Analyze barriers and opportunities to technology transfer
- Apply systems of innovation concept to explain various factors facilitating and obstructing creation and diffusion of innovations
- Identify adopter categories and attributes of an innovation that affect speed of diffusion of that innovation
- Describe the role of change agents and information channels in diffusion of innovations
- Analyze decision-making process of an individual to adopt an innovation and how such decisions can be influenced
- Analyze factors affecting adoption of innovations in organizations
Content
The course provides an overview of the concept of systems of innovation and a thorough understanding of theories of diffusion of innovation process.
Entry requirements
Degree of Bachelor of at least 180 credits (180 ECTS) or equivalent, with at least 30 credits (30 ECTS) in total from one or several of the following fields of study:
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Technology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Law
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The teaching is given as lectures, seminars and various excercises. Computer applications may be included. Attendance may be compulsory for some of the teaching.
Examination form
L100: Literature seminars, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
P100: Project, written and oral examination, 3.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
T100: Writen examination, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
The course is offered in English.