教學大綱 Syllabus

每周課程進度與作業要求 Course Schedule & Requirements

Please make sure you are able to attend the first class on the 20th of February for taking this course.

This syllabus and the schedule are subject to change based on the needs of the class.

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• Teaching Activities
  The in-class lecture of this course contains both lecturing and discussion; therefore, students are required to be prepared and participate in class discussion. Please see the above weekly course schedule for each week's reading assignments and case studies. Students are expected to form into groups for pre-class discussion, and to work on a term project. Each team member should contribute equally to the group, while your contribution will also be evaluated by your team members.

• Paper/Case presentations
  An article/research paper and a case material will be selected for each week’s class. Please refer to the weekly course schedule for the articles and cases; however, they are subject to change with prior announcement. Each student or group (depends on the final number of students taking this course) will be assigned to provide introduction presentations for an article/paper and a case. The time for each presentation is about 15 minutes.

• Homework
  Each student should individually complete a one-page A4 memorandum (memo) each week for the week’s topic and assigned reading materials or case study. You will hand in the memos in class the day when the topic, reading and case are discussed. No late memo will be accepted. The memo should be typed, 11- or 12-point font size, double-spaced, with normal margins, pitch, etc. and should not exceed one page.

• Student Workload Expectation
  This course requires 3 hours of class time each week, while each student should spend 6 hours studying outside of class every week, including preparation and review.

• Independent Study
  In order for students to employ the knowledge, concepts, frameworks and tools to real cases with green innovation, this course requires students to conduct a team-based term project, and thus arranges three independent studies for students to carry out the projects. The first independent study is designed to develop group project proposals and prepare for mid-term presentations. The second independent study is designed for field work such as conducting expert interviews, while the third one is designed to analyze collected data and complete the project final report.

• Term Project Presentation and Report
  For the term project, students are expected to select a real case in the field of green technology innovation, and conduct a critical study on it. The purpose of this project is for student to explore the applications and practices of green technology innovation. Apart from secondary literature, students are suggested to conduct interviews with companies or organizations to collect data/information for the term project.

The term project includes three segments, including mid-term project presentation, final project presentation, and final project report.

1. Mid-term Project Progress Presentation
   (Presentation on 4/16/2024; Presentation slides due on tbc.)
   Each group will have 15 minutes to present the progress of their project, followed by 5 minutes Q&A. The presentation is suggested to start with the areas of study (company, product, service, process etc.) and motivation to study on these areas. The group leader should submit the presentation slides by the deadline.
    
2. Final Project Presentation
   (Presentation on 6/4/2024; Presentation slides due on tbc.)
   The team should prepare a 20 minutes presentation to introduce your case and analysis, followed by 10 minutes Q&A. The group leader should submit the presentation slides by the deadline.
    
3. Final Project Report (Due on 6/11/2024 at 23:59)
   Each group is required to submit a written report that contains a cover page. The report should be 20 to 30 pages in length (excluding tables, figures, and references). References should be properly cited. The group leader should submit the report (in Word or PDF format) by the deadline.

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Course Policy:

1. Assignment and Grading: 
   -    Assignment is due exactly at the prescribed time. NO late assignment is accepted.
   -    Any questions regarding the grading of an assignment or report must be raised within one week after the score is made available.
   -    All assignments and reports should be your original work/concept. 
   -    The grading policy will be strictly enforced. NO make-up examination/assignment will be provided.
   -    Students are responsible for their own learning and performance. The outcome will be reflected on your final grade. The lecturer is not responsible on any of student's arguments and will not change the grade.
2. Attendance:
   -    The attendance will be recorded in every single class.
   -    If you come in class late or leave early, your attendance counts a half only.
   -    Student leave (whether casual or sick leave) exceeding 3 classes in the semester will automatically results in FAIL in the final grade. Please follow the university's formal procedure for taking a leave, and notify the instructor by email beforehand or as soon as possible.
3. Seating: You are required to present your name tent in front of your seat for helping the lecturer record the attendance and in-class performance.
4. Penalty for cheating and plagiarism will be extremely severe. Use your best judgment. If you are not sure about certain activities, please consult the instructor. Standard academic honesty procedure will be followed, while active cheating and/or plagiarism automatically result in a FAIL in the final grade.
5. You are expected to come prepared to discuss the assigned readings for every class and responsible for everything discussed in class. Note your attendance and participation counts. You may receive a zero for absence or lack of participation.
6. Using laptop, tablet PC or mobile/smart phone is prohibited in this class unless instructor request for lecturing purpose. 
7. Pay very careful attention to your e-mail correspondence. It reflects your communication skills. Avoid using non-standard English in your e-mail message. In addition, it is recommended to indicate the class name and a brief summary of your question in the e-mail subject. For example, Subject: GTI - A question on homework. Anonymous e-mails will be discarded.
8. The ringing, beeping, buzzing of mobile phones during class time is extremely rude and disruptive to your fellow students and to the class flow. Please turn all mobile phones off or into silent mode prior to the start of class.
9. For any disability accommodations needed for the course, please do not hesitate to notify the instructor for assistance.
10. Information on this syllabus is subject to change with prior announcement. Any updates on the syllabus such as course topic, content or reading materials will be posted on this course's webpage in the NCCU Moodle.