The Enterprise of Technology

3 Hours

Studies the basis for assessing emerging technologies. Describes the process of technology commercialization, including identifying marketable technologies, defining products, and matching products to markets. Also studies intellectual property protection and strategy, and the steps and processes necessary to the successful design and manufacture of a product or service. Mechanical Engineering 395 and 397 (Topic: Enterprise of Technology: Laboratory to Market) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.