Courses & Teaching Structures
Theory of Integral Innovation (Examination Component)
KENOTOMY:
• Ideation – Generating Ideas
• Innovation Space
• Need String Analysis (Research Seminar)
SEMINALITY:
Innovation Culture (Examination Component)
• Product Ontogenesis
• Comprehensive History of Inventions and Design
Technical Realization
• Introduction in Processes of German Mechanical Engineering
• Requirement Engineering
• Technical Product Development
3D Modeling and Rapid Prototyping
• Concept Simulation
• Laboratory Workshops included
• Different Techniques for Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing
Entrepreneurship
• Development of Business Models
• Market Analysis
• Marketing
• Financial Planning
Semester Projects
Travel Documentation
The Certificate Program aims to introduce students to the field of Integral Innovation and to additional fields, such as entrepreneurship, industrial design and mechanical engineering, to develop the skills required to communicate concepts. Courses are taught in form of lectures, seminars and tutorials (for in-depth discussion of theory).
Participants are required to prepare and consolidate course subject matter in independent study and exercises on the basis of the learning materials and literature.
The program is based on a practical approach and on participants’ ongoing project work.
In addition to lectures, the program also involves seminars, short projects, improvised (extempore) projects, workshops, and creativity sessions. Independent group work is supported through team building.
Program Structure
PLAN
COURSE
CREDIT POINTS (CP) & WEEKLY HOURS
TOTAL HOURS
Subject 1
Theory of Integral Innovation
6 CP, 4
44
Lecturer
Prof. George Teodorescu
Subject 2
Culture of Innovation
2 CP, 2
22
Lecturer
Prof. George Teodorescu
Subject 3
Technical Realization
4 CP, 3
33
Lecturer
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Gust
Subject 4
Entrepreneurship
2 CP, 3
22
Lecturer
N.N.
Subject 5
3D Modeling and Rapid Prototyping
4 CP, 3
33
Lecturer
Dr. Frank Mersch
Subject 6
Semester Projects
10 CP, 4
4
Lecturer
Prof. George Teodorescu
Subject 7
Travel Documentation
2 CP, 1
11
Lecturer
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Gust
Organizaltional Status
The Certificate Program INTEGRAL INNOVATION aims to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts of integral innovation. The program may also be taken as a detached unit, particularly by participants who seek knowledge in this area for research into invention and creativity from the perspective of integral innovation.
Requirements for Award of Credit Points
Credit points are awarded if the examination requirements have been fulfilled. The program examination consists of the following component:
Components
Oral examination (20 minutes)
and further course examinations (i.e. written essays and presentations)
A total of 30 ECTS (credits) are awarded for the course.
This course is taught in English.
