•     Epic Challenge - Orientation to Innovation LUP7001-3006 18.04.2023-04.06.2023  5 cr  (TOP22_23) +-
    Learning objectives
    Product development methods and techniques learned on this course:

    - creative concept generation using morfological table
    - Pugh method, i.e. use of decision making matrix as complex problem solving method
    - use of requirements in ideation, testing and decision making
    - problem abstraction as a creativity technique
    - experiment design
    - IFF - intelligent fast failure - experimentation philosophy
    - BBA - building block approach - product development philosophy
    - uncertainty-guided knowledge capture
    - R&D teamwork: reporting and meetings
    - R&D teamwork: multidisciplinary, international
    Contents
    On this course, you will focus on one of the available challenges related to future technologies and human habitation of Mars.

    This course has been developed together with NASA astronaut Dr. Charles Camarda.You will learn to solve complex real-life problems.You will learn to work in a multidisciplinary team in a professional manner. You will get to interact with experts and company representatives.

    More information about the program here: www.epicchallengejoensuu.com and epicchallenge@karelia.fi. Also, check out www.facebook.com/epicchallengejoensuu/ for regular updates. Participation to this course does not require any prior experience or skills in technology or sciences. All who register can join the course.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    The entire course is implemented remotely. This course begins with four lectures, during which various early-stage problem-solving and innovation methods are introduced. The teaching of the methods makes use of examples related to the development of the technologies needed to inhabit the planet Mars. After the lectures, students will have the opportunity to observe and participate in a real problem-solving process led by professionals to develop a solution to a real problem. CHALLENGE: The challenge that will be the focus of this course will be published in spring 2023. More information about this course epicchallenge@karelia.fi

    Responsible person

    Heikki Immonen

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Teaching language

    Finnish

    Internationality

    This course is conducted in collaboration with the Epic Education Foundation from U.S. The course is origanally based on the Epic Challenge program developed by former NASA astronaut Charles Camarda. This course is also part of the INVEST University Alliance.

    Timing

    18.04.2023 - 04.06.2023

    Enrollment

    01.10.2022 - 03.04.2023

    Groups
    • TOP22_23
    Small groups
    • Pienryhmä (schedulingGroup) 1 (: 30. : 30.)
    Teachers

    Heikki Immonen

    Degree Programmes

    Degree Programme in Business Economics

    R&D proportion

    5 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5