Course Objectives
- To develop an understanding of the basic framework of research process
- To identify various sources of information for literature review and data collection
- To develop an understanding of the ethical dimensions of conducting applied research
Course Outcomes
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Understand research problem formulation |
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Analyse research related information |
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Follow research ethics |
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Understand that today’s world is controlled by Computer, Information Technology, but tomorrow world will be ruled by ideas, concept, and creativity. |
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Understanding that when IPR would take such important place in growth of individuals & nation, it is needless to emphasis the need of information about Intellectual Property Right to be promoted among students in general & engineering in particular |
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Understand that IPR protection provides an incentive to inventors for further research work and investment in R & D, which leads to creation of new and better products, and in turn brings about, economic growth and social benefits |
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Skills Acquired:
Research problem identification, solution strategies, research ethics, report writing, IPR
Meaning of research problem, Sources of research problem, Criteria Characteristics of a good research problem, Errors in selecting a research problem, Scope and objectives of research problem. Approaches of investigation of solutions for research problem, data collection, analysis, interpretation, Necessary instrumentations
Effective literature studies approaches, analysis Plagiarism, Research ethics.
Effective technical writing, how to write report, Paper, Developing a Research Proposal, Format of research proposal, a presentation and assessment by a review committee
Nature of Intellectual Property: Patents, Designs, Trade and Copyright. Process of Patenting and Development: technological research, innovation, patenting, development. International Scenario: International cooperation on Intellectual Property. Procedure for grants of patents, Patenting under PCT.
Patent Rights: Scope of Patent Rights. Licensing and transfer of technology. Patent information and databases. Geographical Indications.
New Developments in IPR: Administration of Patent System. New developments in IPR; IPR of Biological Systems, Computer Software etc. Traditional knowledge Case Studies, IPR and IITs.