STPS400 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
| Course Code: |
8310400 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Science And Technology Policy Studies |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
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| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
The concepts of science, technology and innovation (STI); definition, nature and determinants of Research and Development (R&D) and innovation activities; modes of technological knowledge production; impact of new technologies on economic activity and work; reasons and nature of government intervention in STI in historical perspective; expIoring different generations of innovation models; the concept and implications of innovation ecosystems; place of firms in innovation ecosystems; elements of innovation management in firms; technological innovation strategy in firms; design thinking; the concept of system of innovation in a historical perspective
