Semester

8

Course Code

MA5800

Course Name

Sustainable Technology and Economic Development

Credit Value

3

Pre-requisites

None

Core/Optional

Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Theory

Small Group Activities/Assignments

Independent Learning

10

40

100

Course Aim(s): To provide background information on managing technology for sustainable development.

Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course, students should be able to:

➢      explain the impact of technology on the economy, society and environment.

➢      discuss the role of transferred technology on existing technology.

➢      explain the process of technology innovation and evolution.

➢      reflect goals of green and appropriate technology in mega projects and at workplaces.

➢      apply technology management concepts in developing Sri Lankan Technology.

Course Content: (Only main topics & subtopics)

➢      Role/Impact of Technology: Positive and negative impacts of technology on society, economy, and environment; sustainable development.

➢      Technology Acquisition and Transfer: Technology as a source of competitive advantage; insourcing and outsourcing; managing core competencies; the role of the transferred technology.

➢      Technology and Innovation: Invention and innovation; innovation systems; selection of projects; managing technological assets.

➢      Evolution of Technology: Effective utilisation of resources; project externalities; waste and environmental pollution exploitation.

➢      Green/ Appropriate Technology: Green economics; goals of green and appropriate technology.

➢      Group Project: Improvement of Sri Lankan technology for sustainable development.

Teaching/Learning Methods:

➢      Lectures

➢      Student Based Activities

Assessment Strategy:

Continuous Assessment
50%

Final Assessment
50%

Small Group Activities 30%

Group Project 20%

Theory(%)

50%

Practical(%)

-

Other (%)

-

Recommended Reading:

➢      Audretsch, D.B., Lehmann, E.E., Link, A.N., Starnecker, A. (2012). Technology Transfer in a Global Economy. Springer.

➢      Thomas A. Easton. (1997). Taking sides: Clashing Views on controversial issues in science, technology and society. Brow .A. & Benchmark.