Technology theories - BMEGT41MB52

The goal of this course is to introduce the theories of technology regarding: its place in a society, the possibilities of control, how it changes; how innovation happens and how it shapes the future. The main topics covered are push and pull innovation models; Schumpeterian innovation; risk and innovation; technology diffusion and adoption models; control and regulation of technology; technological startup theories. The course is facilitated by case studies. These may include: history of Kanban and agile methodology; history of AI; industrial revolutions; history of prizes like the X-prize; technological disasters; posthuman technology; internet; GMO; etc. This is an indicative list of case studies, some, but not all of these case studies will be discussed, based on student preference, and new ones may be introduced.

1. He is familiar with and understands the terminology, basics, and aspects of other areas related to the technical field and important for professional practice, primarily in environmental protection, quality assurance, legal, economic, and management fields.
2. He knows the interactions between humans and the built environment.

1. He is capable of cooperating with experts from different fields, understands their perspectives, and can provide appropriate technical solutions to emerging problems.

1. open to self-education and self-improvement
2. Committed to adhering to and enforcing the relevant safety, health protection, environmental protection, as well as quality assurance and control requirements.
3. Monitors trends related to the built environment necessary for the functioning of the economy.

1. Shows responsibility towards sustainability, workplace health and safety culture, and environmental awareness. Encourages colleagues and subordinates to practice their profession responsibly and ethically.

Lectures, seminars and classroom group work

• Rudi Volti. Society and Technological Change (8th Edition). Worth Publishers. 2017.
• Joel Mokyr: Levers of Riches, Oxford University Press, 1990.
• COLLINGRIDGE, David. The social control of technology. (1982). ISBN: 978-0312731687

Assessment of learning outcomes formulated in point 2.2: based on two midterm written performance evaluations and active participation in classes (optional, for extra points).

Summary academic performance evaluation: a complex, written assessment method for the subject and knowledge, skill-type competency components in the form of a closed-book exam. The exam focuses on knowledge elements, interpretation tasks, and inference tasks in a written question-and-answer format. The duration depends on the material and ranges from 30-60 minutes. To complete the subject, at least 50% of the available points must be achieved in every summary academic performance evaluation.

• 1st midterm exam: 50
• 2nd midterm exam: 50
• Additional points awarded (optional): 50
• összesen: 100

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Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.11.2023.

-Push & Pull; -Gartner and other cycles; -Schumpeterian innovation; -technological lock-in; -technology readiness levels; - leapfrog technology adoption; - risk and innovation; - technology impact analysis