Perspectives in Technology

CT003-4-0-PT

TOPIC 01
INTRODUCTION
 Aims of this module

• To introduce the basics concepts in

Technology and its various divisions
• To introduce the role of technology in modern
life and also its impact towards its
surroundings
• To provide sufficient understanding of the
fields of technology that will enable students
to make informed choices concerning future
areas of study and career in technology
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 Learning Outcomes
• Describe the different technologies
• Analyze the usage of different technologies,
alternative applications, costs and future prospects
• The role of IT involved in all areas of technology
• Consider the usage in society and business
• Relate technology to its surroundings, political,
social, economical environment
• Ethical considerations of technology where
applicable

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 Topics we will cover
• TECHNOLOGY
• TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY
• BIOTECH
• INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
• POWER AND ENERGY
• PROCESS AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
• TECHNOLOGY LIFE CYCLE
• TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND ACQUISITION
• TECHNOLOGY EVOLUTION
• EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY
• TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS
• TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
• TECHNOLOGY PLANNING
• ETHICS AND TECHNOLOGY

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 How will you be assessed?

• Assessments components (SAIS)

– Incourse (40%)
• Group Portfolio (40%)
– Group will consist of only 3 to 4 members
– Hand out date : Week 1
– Hand in date : Week 13
– Final Examination (60%)

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 Tutorials

• Tutorial 1
– Weekly Task Handout
– Weekly Task Submission (Presentation)

• Tutorial 2
– Tutorial Question Handout (Individual @ Group)
– Discussion of Tutorial Question
– Discussion of Weekly Task

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 What support is available for you?
• Consultation hours
• Email
• References
- Management of Technology; The Key to Competitiveness
and Wealth Creation, Tarek M. Khalil, United States of
America, McGraw-Hill Co. Inc. (2005), ISBN: 007336149X
- Technology Management; Text and International Cases,
Norma Harrison and Danny Samson, New York, McGraw-
Hill Co. Inc. (2006), ISBN: 0071251278
- Internet Resources; Journals/Articles/News
• Learnfinity
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 What is expected of you?

• Behavioral code
– Punctuality : Late and Absent
– Mobile Phone
• To be switched off or in silent mode
• Not to be used during lectures or tutorials
• Answer calls outside class (only when necessary)
– No eating in class
– Adherence to the college dress code
– Timely submission of tasks

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 What is expected of you?

• Plagiarism
– Avoid at all cost
• Student participation in class
– Group discussion
– Presentation
– Quiz
– Research
– Always ask questions!!

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 What is expected of you?

• No unnecessary internet surfing

• No listening to MP3, MP4 players, iPODs,
mobile phones, etc

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 Incourse (40%)

• Briefing of group assignment

– Decide area of research (Technology)
– Choose a company/organization
– Presentation for Tutorial 1/Tutorial 2 – Justify area
of research and choice of company

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 Tutorial Question –
What is Technology?
• Find out the meaning of the term
“Technology”
• Provide examples to support your definition

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 Question and Answer session

Q&A

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