Intellectual Property Law for Engineers Minor

Required Courses (19 credits)

Course ID Course Title Course Description Credit Hours University Catalog
ENGL42100 Technical Writing This course teaches the practice and principles of technical writing. The course emphasizes rhetorical approaches to research and writing, teaching concepts such as usability and accessibility. Students write diverse technical documents such as memos, technical reports, documentation and websites. 3 Learn More
ENTR20000 Intro Entr & Innov This course introduces students to the process of turning ideas, inventions, and innovations into new business ventures. It covers foundational entrepreneurial concepts and practices, as well as the leadership, teamwork, and communication skills required of individuals who choose to become entrepreneurs or to act entrepreneurially in established organizations. It serves as the first required core course for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. 3 Learn More
ME55400 Intellectual Prop For Engrs Survey of the law of patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights, with special emphasis on the process of defining inventions broadly and diversely. Obtaining, registering, licensing, and litigation of intellectual property. 1 Learn More
POL42800 The Politics Of Regulation Politics and policies of federal and state regulatory agencies. Explanations of regulatory agency behavior, arguments for and against government regulation, and alternatives to government regulation. 3 Learn More
ME49200 Technology And Values The impact of science and technology on personal and societal value systems. The special responsibility of engineers. Practical methods for using human values to guide future technological developments. Societal problems considered: warfare, energy, overpopulation, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. Interdisciplinary approaches stressed. Offered in alternate years. 3 Learn More

 

Elective Courses Credit Hours University Catalog
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