NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Business and Industry

Department of Industry

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Mark Nelson, Assistant Professor

Office: B6 Practical Arts Building

Work Phone: 456-5511 ext. 2969

E-mail: nelsonms@.nsuok.edu

Office Hours: Posted on door or by appointment

COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: IOM 3023 Emerging Technology

PREREQUISITES: None

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

A study of developments in technology that affect the lives of people living in an advanced industrial society. The course will further treat the relationship of technology to people at work in a socio-technical system with special attention to this technical-human interface.

COURSE PURPOSE:

This course has been designated as an approved liberal arts course. It provides exposure to new and emerging technologies which impact the socio-technical-cultural realm of our modern society. Attention is given to the research and development component as a contributor to technological innovation in the business, industrial, and educational setting. The entrepreneur's role and management's function in creating an environment conducive to technological innovation and development is studied.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

To develop an understanding how management can integrate technological strategy into business strategy; the role of innovations, new ventures, issues, corporate research, and R&D infrastructure as links to entrepreneurship and business success; and the globalization of markets and industries in the twenty-first century. The student will be expected to achieve the following objectives:

• Identify the various types of innovations and their effect on markets and competition.

• Apply the practice and principles of innovation and entrepreneurship to modern management strategies, which effectively promote both, within large and small corporations.

• Through theoretical and actual problem solving activities demonstrate competence in the development and use of a business plan.

• Develop an understanding of the phases in the longevity of industrial technology and their relationship to product life cycles.

• Identify the technology effects on the structural relationships within an industry and its marketing strategies.

• Analytically review the managerial strategy in flexible manufacturing systems and the simultaneous culture of factories of the future.

• Acquire a working knowledge of the objectives of corporate research and development and its relationship to scientific technology.

• Identify the macro and micro levels of innovation process and the research relationship between industry, universities, and government and their impact on the long-term technological capability of a nation.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Text (required)

Markert, Linda R. "Contemporary Technology," Tinley Park: Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. 1997.

UNITS OF INSTRUCTION:

1. Technological Literacy

2. Genetic Engineering

3. Artificial Intelligence

4. Information Technologies

5. Space Exploration

6. Drawing Aids

7. Breakthroughs in Medicine

8. Manufacturing and Production Developments

9. Technology Transfer

10. Global Energy Resources

11. Environmental Issues

12. International Defence

13. Social Responses to Technological Changes

STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES:

Attendance is expected and required for your successful completion of this course. Three absences will result in a grade reduction of one letter grade. Six or more absences will result in a two letter grade drop. ALL HOMEWORK TURNED IN ONE CLASS PERIOD LATE WILL RECEIVE A 50% DEDUCTION, NO HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED IF TURNED IN LATER THAN ONE CLASS PERIOD. Helping a fellow student with their homework is encouraged, however copying homework from one disk to another is cheating and appropriate measure will be taken (reduction in grade to dismissal from class).

STUDENT EVALUATION:

Grade will be based upon formal written examinations, periodic quizzes, class participation, and assigned homework.

Written exams 25% A - 90-100

Quizzes 10% B - 80-89.99

Participation 10% C - 70-79.99

Term Paper/presentation 15% D - 60-69.99

Summaries/written assignments 15% F - Below 60

Final 25%

• Final examination will be Friday, August 3.

2. Students are advised that the last date during the semester when they may drop a course with an automatic "W" will be Aug 2^nd. If you decide to drop after this date, you will receive the grade you have earned up to the drop date. The grade of "W" will be assigned if your grade is a "D" or higher; and an "F" will be assigned if you stop attending and have not turned in assignments or have not taken scheduled exams prior to the drop date.

3. Students wishing to visit with the professor about their standing in the class may visit him in his office which is located in the Practical Arts Building, Room PA-B6. Office hours indicated above are also posted adjacent to the door.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations of any nature whatsoever, the instructor will work with you and the University's Office of Student Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the instructor of such disability and the desired accommodations at the first class attended.

INCLEMENT WEATHER / DISASTER POLICY:

The following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at Northeastern State University:

1. Classes are expected to be held if at all possible.

2. It is the student's responsibility to receive the information when weather is questionable.

3. Neither students nor faculty are expected to risk life or limb.

4. Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.

Policy: During times of inclement weather, decisions concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media to be notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home. Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.

The following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:

Radio Stations: Television Stations:

KRMG 740 AM Tulsa KJRH Channel 2 Tulsa

KAYI 107 FM Tulsa KOTV Channel 6 Tulsa

KTLQ 1350 AM Tahlequah KTUL Channel 8 Tulsa

KEOK 102 FM Tahlequah KFSM Channel 5 Fort Smith

KBIX 1490 AM Muskogee Cable Channel 96 Tahlequah

KMMY 97 FM Muskogee

KVOO 1170 AM Tulsa

The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.