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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
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ES 4840 - Science, Technology and Innovation Policy

Innovation and entrepreneurship have evolved from unstructured societal process to what is today a core principle of many private sector companies, a public policy goal of governments at all levels, and the primary mission of research organizations. Students examine both the theory and practice of how societies discover and create something new. Students examine the variety of processes through which ideas are generated, implemented and result in change to products, technologies, techniques, organizations, and policies. Students explore the concepts of environmental innovation and entrepreneurship.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe the role of the science in society.
  • Students will be able to explain current theories on technical innovation and drivers of change.
  • Students will be able to discuss the role of the public sector in innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Students will be able to apply the theories and concepts to a contemporary applied issue.
  • Students will be able to describe the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability and identify major sustainability challenges.


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