IDENTIFYING DATA 2016_17
Subject (*) INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIALISM Code 17204209
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Electronic and Automation Engineering (2010)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Coordinator
CORREIG BLANCHAR, FRANCESC XAVIER
 E-mail xavier.correig@urv.cat
Lecturers
CORREIG BLANCHAR, FRANCESC XAVIER
Web http://moodle.urv.cat/
General description and relevant information This course deals with the processes of innovation and technology transfer organizations and companies . Describe the key elements that make up , such as creativity, surveillance technology , patents and project management. Emphasis will be also in the process of entrepreneurship related to business creation. There will be a practical part in which the student group must develop a project related to the process of innovation.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B2 Have knowledge in basic and technological subjects, which gives them the ability to learn new methods and theories, and the versatility to adapt to new situations.
 B3 Be able to solve problems with initiative, make decisions, be creative, use critical reasoning and communicate and transmit knowledge, abilities and skills in the field of industrial engineering, specialising in electricity.
 B5 Be able to analyse and evaluate the social and environmental impact of technical solutions.
 B7 Be able to organise and plan in the field of business, and other institutions and organisations.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
 C2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
 C3 Be able to manage information and knowledge
 C6 Be able to define and develop their academic and professional project

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B2 Know the techniques and procedures used in the design and implementation of an innovation process by an organisation.
 B3 Identify and develop an innovative idea creatively and autonomously.
 B5 Know how to calibrate the social impact of innovative and entrepreneurial processes.
 B7 Know how to organise and manage the innovation processes in a company.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1 Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
 C2 Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
 C3 Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
 C6 Develop resources and strategies that will ease their transition into working life.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Innovation in enterprises and institutions
Creativity in individuals and organizations
Technology monitoring
The technology transfer process
Intellectual property rights
Project design and management
Entrepreneurship
The national innovation program

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
B2
B3
B7
 14.5 33.5 48
Presentations / expositions
B2
B3
B7
C2
C3
C6
 4 19 23
Personal tuition
1 0 1
 
Objective multiple-choice tests
B2
B7
 1 0 1
Mixed tests
B2
B3
B7
 1 0 1
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Descripció de l'assignatura i el seu desenvolupament durant el curs
Lecture Explicació a classe, per part del professor, dels diferents temes i conceptes de l'assignatura
Presentations / expositions Presentacions per part dels estudiants de treballs pràctics
Personal tuition Atenció personalitzada al desptatx o per email.

Personalized attention
Description
Els alumnes que ho desitgin, tindran dret a rebre atenció personalitzada per part dels professors, ja sigui presencialment i/o mitjançant correu electrònic

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Presentations / expositions
B2
B3
B7
C2
C3
C6
 Preparation and presentation of practical works of the same púiblica 50 %
Objective multiple-choice tests
B2
B7
 Exam 15 %
Mixed tests
B2
B3
B7
 Mixed exam 35 %
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Do not allow the use of electronic devices with the ability to transmit data

The second round will consist of an exam will contain both theoretical and practical cases.

Sources of information

Basic

Bibliografía bàsica:

1. Gestión de la Innovación y la tecnología en la empresa, Ediciones COTEC, 2001 (disponible on-line)

2. Innovación Tecnológica, Ideas básicas, Ediciones COTEC, 2001 (disponible on-line)
Complementary

Recommendations
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.