ETG 6933 Syllabus

Advanced Topics in Technology

About this Course

Advanced Topics in Technology has the following objectives;

 - Understand the impact (social, political, business, technical ) of new and emerging technology.

 - Have the ability to analyze technical advances for applicability in a particular business or academic field.

 - Be able to provide a critical analysis of technology to a particular application understanding both the capabilities and limitations of the technology.

Course Structure

The course is made up of three primary assignments, and a number (4-8) of secondary assignments. Assignments are supported by lectures and directed reading. Lectures are available as streamed video from this site. All assignments are either written (papers) or video based presentations. Students will have the flexibility to be creative in how the assignments are completed.

Grading

Course grading is based on the primary assignments (60%) and secondary assignments (40%). All primary assignments as defined in the course structure are equally weighted, All secondary assignments are equally weighted.

Text and Readings

There is no textbook for this course. Students will be given directed readings and also viewings as some materials they will use for the course are available in video format. Independent library research will also play a large role in the course materials. It is expected that students have an understanding of the science behind studied technologies and for some students this may necessitate extra readings.

Lectures

There will be a weekly video-streamed lecture. Lecture topics will range from an overview of technology, to specific business examples. These lectures are aimed at meeting the primary course objective. All lectures are posted on the lectures page of this site and will be available to all students. In addition students will be viewing selected external lectures from leaders in the technology field.

Collaboration

The course makes heavy use of technology to deliver course materials and also provide the ability to consult with the faculty and other students. Students will need to have access to a computer and high speed internet connection. Tools used will include video-streaming, Skype, Webcourses, Webex, and other custom tools.