MA5800 – Sustainable Technology and Economic Development

MA5800 – Sustainable Technology and Economic Development Course Information Semester 8 Course Code MASS10 Course Name Sustainable Technology and Economic Development Credit Value 3 Pre-requisites None Core/Optional Optional

Hourly Breakdown

Theory 10 Small Group Activities 30 Practical – Assignment 10 Independent Learning 105

Course Aim

To provide background information on managing technology for sustainable development.

Intended Learning Outcomes

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 and 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: –