Spring 2018  |  PA 5712 Section 001: Science to Action: All Paths (54905)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
1.5 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option No Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018
Mon 04:00PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 15
Enrollment Status:
Open (15 of 25 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Understanding best practices for translating science to action for the common good, integrating action across multiple sectors: i.e., coordinating action by communities, government, for-profit, non-profit/NGO and academia. Case studies and theories are discussed to address societal grand challenge topic.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?kelle644+PA5712+Spring2018
Class Description:
This course empowers students to explore multiple strategies for translating science to action for the common good. Student teams will select challenging problems to research and develop entrepreneurial and policy-based strategies for solving the problems. We will also identify ways to coordinate action by communities, businesses, governments, non-profits/NGOs and researchers to address the societal challenges.
Learning Objectives:
1. Acquire hands-on practice with and understanding of recognized methods for leading science into action, including: identifying user needs, developing user empathy, generating a value proposition, applying lean startup and business model generation methods to for-profit ventures and social ventures, and developing public action campaigns.
2. Design science to action solutions that incorporate one or more of the above methods and reflect an understanding of theory of change, complex systems, and implementation challenges
3. Practice evaluation of the methods in use in light of prominent theories related to translating science to action, including participatory methods, deliberation and ethical and democratic constraints on expert-led solutions
4. Use graphic applications and other methods to communicate ideas
5. Collaborate effectively in a small team
Grading:
15% Class discussion/participation
60% Team assignments
20% Value Proposition Canvas and Business Model Canvas
20% Business Model Canvas
20% Public Action Campaign Plan
15% Team presentations
5% Individual reflections
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54905/1183
Syllabus:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/kelle644_PA5712_Spring2018.pdf
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
21 February 2017

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