Certificate in Neurotechnology Innovation - Science and Technology Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship I
SCIE 4701 Science and Technology Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Capstone course providing an introduction to the processes and mindsets around innovation and commercialization of science and technology, including entrepreneurship. Experiential learning format; teams work to develop and pitch a viable business model for a scientific solution to a real-world problem. Complemented by lectures, case studies, and guest presentations.
NOTES: This course must be taken in the same academic year as
SCIE 4702.03 and no credit can be given for one course without the other. The work undertaken in
SCIE 4702.03 should be a continuation of that initiated in
SCIE 4701.03.
FORMAT:
- Lecture
- Lab
- Tutorial
- Experiential Learning
FORMAT COMMENTS: Team-based, project-centred experiential learning
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 1
COREQUISITES:
SCIE 4702.03
PREREQUISITES: Registration by instructor's permission. Undergraduates should have completed at least three full years (90 credit hours) of university study, and have previous exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship such as events offered by Dalhousie sandbox programs.
RESTRICTIONS: Registration by instructor's permission.
EXCLUSIONS:
NESC 4705.03/
PSYO 4705.03,
SCIE 5701.06