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610
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Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical
Methods (3)
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Exploration of the elements of decision making and problem
solving, Concepts and analytical techniques in assessment of science and
technology , and intellectual property development and implementation process.
Topics cover systems, legislation, policy, socioeconomic, probability and
statistics, deterministic models, variate testing, central tendency theory,
analysis of variances, comparative analysis, ranking, and selection, influence
diagrams, decision criteria, utility, multi-objectives tradeoff and selection,
and sensitivity analysis. Case studies, research readings, and problem
solutions.
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620
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Survey of Socioeconomic Analytical
Theory (3)
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Survey of advanced economic analysis methods to solve
science, technology, and intellectual property problems. Industrial case
studies and problem solving methods. Topics cover economic analysis
techniques, cost estimating methods, capital to productize and commercialize,
the competitive price system and its adjustments, socioeconomic case studies,
research readings, and problem solutions.
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630
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Business Planning for Success (3)
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Exploration of business strategy and market analysis for
successful productization and commercial implementation of intellectual
property. Topics cover establishing objectives, setting priorities, allocating
resources, strategic plan, business plan, market plan, program plan, cost and
schedule plan, baseline control principles and practices, collaborations,
cooperations, and group agreements. Case studies, research readings, and
problem solutions.
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640
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Introduction to Encryption Technology
(3)
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Introduction to advanced encryption technology. Elements of
voice and data communication security. Introduction to industrial encryption
regulations, public policy, and issues both domestic and international. Case
studies, research readings, and problem discussions.
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650
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Introduction to Multimedia Technology (3)
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Introduction to multimedia technology. State of regulations,
public policy, and issues both domestic and international. Case studies of
socioeconomic impacts and discussion of alternatives.
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660
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Introduction to Information System
Technology and Security (3)
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Introduction to information systems security technology.
Study of technological change and impacts on industrial operations both
domestic and international. Elements of industrial and national security. Case
studies, research readings, and discussion of alternatives.
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670
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Introduction to Telecommunications and
Network Infrastructure (3)
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Introduction of telecommunication and network
infrastructure. Elements of data and voice communication technology. Topics
cover technology of architectures, computers, software, networks, and
components. Elements of application of wireless, data bases, hand held,
business terminals, and home market technology. Case studies, alternatives,
and research readings of domestic and international problems.
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710
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Technology Transfer and Deployment:
Theory and Methods (3)
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Exploration of the innovation process leading to the
creative process of patented inventions, copyrights, trade marks, trade secret
and mask works. Mechanisms in forming various multiparty agreements for
collaborations and cooperative research and development among industry,
academia, and government. Program analytical methods and models to develop and
evaluate successful agreements. Case studies. research readings, and problem
solutions.
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720
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Intellectual Property and Domestic
Public Policy (3)
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Exploration of research and development assessment methods
over the product life cycle. Comparative study of science and technology and
intellectual property policy and impacts among competing industry, academia,
and government organizations. Exploration of intellectual property impact on
industrial commerce and economic growth. Topics cover commitment to
productization and commercialization, licensing and royalty, joint ventures,
export and control, national security, nonproliferation policy, and industrial
espionage, security and control. Models of technology transfer including
impacts due to legislation, policy and procedures. Case studies, research
readings, and problem solutions.
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730
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Intellectual Property and International
Relations (3)
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Exploration of movements in science and technology between
developing nations and impact on trade, economic growth, treaties, policy and
relationships. Exploration of changes in international organizations and
affairs. Emphasis on the innovation process to trade, export, and markets
issues that arise from science, technology, and intellectual property affairs.
Topics cover critical technologies of the United States and foreign nations.
Case studies, research readings, and problem solutions.
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740
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Economic Assessment of Intellectual
Property (3)
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Classification of intellectual property. Intellectual
property development and life cycle process. Legislation and policy impacts on
domestic and international intellectual property. Topics cover title,
ownership, field of use, and implementation considerations. Exploration of
international intellectual property variation in process, policy, constraints,
and control. Case studies, research readings, and problem solutions.
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750
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Assessment of Emerging Science and
Technology (3)
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New innovative developments in science and technology
explored using models and comparative analysis methods. Topics cover
automation, energy, health care, biotechnology, aerospace, agriculture,
transportation, information infrastructure, social science, advanced computers
and software, manufacturing, and advance materials. Emphasis on assessment of
impact to society, markets, business sectors, and economic growth. Exploration
of the role of science and technology in the influence on paradigm changes.
Study of the innovation process of impacts of incremental, distinguish, and
break through developments. Case studies, research readings, and problem
solutions.
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760
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Management of Intellectual Property
Assets (3)
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Comprehensive and systematic approach to management of
issues, legislation, policy, procedures, and practices of intellectual
property in the industrial and government environment. Role and responsibility
of the patent attorney in management of science and technology leading to
intellectual property. Exploration of management principles and practices with
emphasis on leadership qualities and effective interpersonal methods for
success. Case studies, research readings, and problem solutions.
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770
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Elements of Science and technology
Contracting (3)
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Study of scientific and technological contracting process.
Exploration of initial to operating budget preparation, justification, budget
approval process, funding authority and control, execution factors, and
administration practices to successful completion. Key decision milestones and
required oversight by the patent attorney including plans and legal documents.
Case study, research readings, and problem solutions.
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780
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Elements of Science and Technology Law
(3)
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Exploration of legal principles and practices of science and
technology leading to intellectual property. Topics cover domestic and
international legal systems, contracts, agreements, specifications, ethics,
liabilities of professionals and organizations. Exploration of specific
intellectual property topics resulting from multiple partnership agreements.
Topics cover product liability, preferences, competitiveness, march in rights,
documentation, national and industrial security, proliferation, control,
export, freedom of information, and title and ownership of intellectual
property. Case studies, research readings, and problem solutions.
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810
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Security of Intellectual Property Assets
(3)
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Exploration of security principles and practices in science
and technology development process. Study of national security and industrial
security affairs. Intelligence gathering models. Impacts on innovation process
and intellectual property due to security. Domestic and international
practices and policy related to security. Case studies, research readings, and
problem solutions.
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820
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National Information and Computer
Infrastructure (3)
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Contextual background and innovations in information and
computer infrastructure of both domestic and international entities. Emphasis
on science and technology innovations for making the information and computer
infrastructure a reality and study of impact due to technological change.
Exploration of traditional systems and methodologies used in the development
of information systems and computers with relationships to networks and
infrastructure as well as economic growth. Assessment of technology impact,
methods of forecasting, and assessment of issues and innovation changes. Case
studies, research readings, and problem solutions.
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830
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Multimedia Technology Assessment (3)
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Exploration of advanced multimedia technology and concepts.
Elements of analytical study methods and development of program analysis
methods to quantify technological impacts. Study of regulations, public
policy, and issues of domestic and international marketplace. Case studies,
research readings, and projects.
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840
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Encryption Technology Assessment (3)
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Exploration of advanced encryption technology assessment
methods. Elements of assessment of encryption technology. State of
regulations, public policy and issues. Case studies research readings, and
alternatives.
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850
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Encryption Technology and Public Policy
(3)
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Elements of assessment of advanced encryption technology and
public policy. Study of issues and alternatives. Emphasis on analytical study
of related domestic and international public policy. Case studies, research
readings, and projects.
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860
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Multimedia and Public Policy (3)
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Exploration of advanced multimedia technology and public
policy. Elements of telecommunications of data and voice communication
technology. Topics cover teleconferences, entertainment, personal shopper,
business and industrial communication environment both domestic and
international. Exploration of related domestic and international regulations,
public policy, and issues. Case studies, research readings, and projects.
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870
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Management of Information Systems (3)
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Exploration of management principles and practices of
advanced information systems and public policy. Topics
cover policy and program analysis of computer terminals, software, networks,
standards, and infrastructure technologies. Extensive study of management
principles and practices with cause and effect interpersonal impacts. Case
studies, research readings, and projects.
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