SEC 450 - Transdisciplinary Thinking for Innovation, Value and Impact

Course Description

This course introduces the principles of transdisciplinary thinking and offers a comprehensive exploration of emerging technologies such as big data, blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy storage. In the course, students delve into the methods and frameworks used to assess the potential, impact, and ethical considerations of emerging technologies. Through teamwork and case studies, they critically analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and present perspectives on these technologies to inform decision-making processes.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify transdisciplinary perspectives
2. Explain transdisciplinary perspectives relevant to emerging technologies
3. Employ transdisciplinary thinking strategies
4. Analyze emerging technologies using relevant transdisciplinary thinking strategies
5. Evaluate emerging technologies by synthesizing relevant perspectives
6. Create a transdisciplinary decision-making tool for emerging technologies