Technology Forecasting1 Dr. David Pratt Course Introduction

Technology Forecasting2 About the Course  Advancing technology impacts all of us in our businesses in our personal lives  Some industries are under constant pressure to keep pace with advancing technology computers telecommunications

Technology Forecasting3 About the Course  Others are impacted more slowly pulp and paper  The impact may be positive, negative, or (most frequently) both the Internet robotics nuclear power

Technology Forecasting4 About the Course u In this course we are going to examine technology forecasting as a process and explore a set of conceptual tools and methods & techniques to make this processes more effective and efficient. u Technology Forecasting is a broad and diverse subject area. l We will only scratch the surface

Technology Forecasting5 Course Administration u There are a variety of students and delivery media in this course l off-campus MSETM u live at multiple locations u CD l on-campus IEM and other

Technology Forecasting6 Course Administration u To the extent possible I would like to handle the paperwork for the course via and the course web page. l My is Web Page u Fax is also available at l make sure you include "Dr. Pratt" on the header page

Technology Forecasting7 Course Administration u Your first task (Assignment 0) l Send me an acknowledging your enrollment in this class u Name u Company or University & Program u Job Title and/or Degree Program Status u address(es)

Technology Forecasting8 About Timing and Due Dates u I am flexible with timing and due dates l If you have business or personal circumstances that require you to delay completing an assignment - let me know. l Grades are due to the registrar by Aug 6th u if you have all assignments and the exam to me no later than July 30th, I will assign a letter grade u if you have completed at least assignment 0 but not the remainder, I will assign an “I” which you have one year to remove u otherwise, I will assign an "F"

Technology Forecasting9 Some Course Details u Let’s walk through the syllabus

Technology Forecasting10 Course Administration u Your second task l Visit the web site and download a copy of the Syllabus and Assignment 1 l Send me an if you have any questions or concerns.

Technology Forecasting11 One Last Thing u Before we begin our journey into Technology Forecasting, let’s consider your thoughts on the following: u What is “technology”?

Technology Forecasting12 Technology u