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INTEGRAL INNOVATION 2018 BERGISCHE UNIVERSITÄT WUPPERTAL
BERGISCHE UNIVERSITÄTWUPPERTAL
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BERGISCHE UNIVERSITÄTWUPPERTAL
INTEGRAL INNOVATION 2018
Dear students,
The Chair of Engineering Design and the Center for Continuing Studies of the University of Wupper-tal, Germany invite you to participate in the Certificate Program INTEGRAL INNOVATION at the University of Wuppertal (Bergische Universität), Germany.
The Certificate Program is scheduled for March 05, 2018 – May 25, 2018.
SHORT FACTS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMINTEGRAL INNOVATION 2018AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WUPPERTAL
Course: Integral Innovation
Duration: 12 weeks full-time program
(including 3 weeks free time for traveling, self-learning and
project work)
Date: 2018-03-05 – 201-05-25
Traveling block: 2018-04-30 – 2018-05-20 (self-organized)
Course fees: 2,600 €
Please consider: Traveling costs as well as accommodation costs are
not included in the course fees.
Location: University of Wuppertal, main campus ‘Grifflenberg’,
Department of Engineering Design, Wuppertal (Germany)
Accommodation: The accommodation has to be organized by the participants
themselves.
Language of instruction: English
Invited participants: - Students of the School of Design and Arts and Mechanical
Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
- Students from Germany (contingent)
Application deadline: 2017-12-29
Contact: [email protected]
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UNIVERSITY OF WUPPERTAL – CITY OF WUPPERTAL ........................................................... 4
CENTER FOR CONTINUING STUDIES ..................................................................................... 5
KEY CONCEPTS OF INTEGRAL INNOVATION ........................................................................ 6
TEACHING PROFESSORS OF INTEGRAL INNOVATION ........................................................... 9
PROGRAM STRUCTURE OF INTEGRAL INNOVATION ......................................................... 10
PROGRAM CHARGES – FINANCIAL DETAILS ...................................................................... 11
FIND YOUR ACCOMMODATION ................................................................................................ 12
APPLICATION .......................................................................................................................... 14
CONTENTS
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Wuppertal
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Wuppertal is located in the center of Europe. During the 18th and 19th century the city was the heart of one of the biggest industrial regions in Europe. Wuppertal currently has about 349,000 inhabitants and is located in the lovely narrow valley of the river Wupper. The scenery in this area is particularly delightful, with its wooded hills, meadows, gardens and fields.
In Wuppertal you will also find the famous suspension monorail, the Wuppertal Schwebebahn.
Some 22,000 students benefit from the high-level academic environment of the university and its commitment to research and international collaboration. The University of Wuppertal was founded in 1972.Its 9 faculties contain a total of 31 departments.
UNIVERSITY OF WUPPERTAL CITY OF WUPPERTAL
Teaching and research are focused in 6 inter-disciplinary teaching and research profiles:
(a) BUILDING BLOCKS OF MATTER, EXPERIMENT, SIMULATION, AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS(b) EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE IN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS(c) HEALTH, ILLNESS PREVENTION AND MOVEMENT(d) LANGUAGE, NARRATION AND EDITING(e) NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ENGINEERING AND SAFETY(f) BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC CHANGE
Mechanical engineering has been taught in Wuppertal for 150 years (since 1863). It was one of the founding disciplines of the university in 1972.
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Find more detailed information on: www.uni-wuppertal.de
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The University of Wuppertal provides a large number of programs for international students.Continuing studies and certificate courses are offered by the Center for Continuing Studies (ZWB).
In cooperation with the faculties and departments and with the assistance of the International Office, it coordinates further training opportunities for both local and international students and offers different types of certificate programs. Certificate courses are designed to meet the present requirements on science, society and profession. They have a highly specific substantial orientation and are commonly organized in modules.
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International exchange programs during undergraduate studies are built upon previous academic achievements.
Continuing studies enable students to get in touch with new methods, models and results of research, theory and practices.
A sociocultural framework offer complements and accompanies all programs, containing i.a. an intercultural training, a German language course and excursions.
CENTER FOR CONTINUING STUDIESZENTRUM FÜR WEITERBILDUNG (ZWB)
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KEY CONCEPTSOF INTEGRAL INNOVATION
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INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRAL INNOVATION
CONTENT& AIMS
This course aims to provide students with an introduction to the key concepts of integral innovation: innovation space, the relationship between the coordinates of innovation space, conceptual innovation, the implementation level of technical and formal innovation, the conceptual level, and implementation redundancy. The course also deals with product ontogenesis, the cross-cultural history of the search for innovative solutions to specific problems, and the general history of inventions. Participants will be introduced to a range of creativity techniques and basic conceptual principles in practical exercises and workshops.
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COURSES& TEACHING STRUCTURES
Theory of Integral Innovation (Examination Component)
KENOTOMY:• Ideation – Generating Ideas• Innovation Space • Need String Analysis (Research Seminar)
SEMINALITY:Innovation Culture (Examination Component)• Product Ontogenesis • Comprehensive History of Inventions and Design
Technical Realization• Introduction in Processes of German Mechanical Engineering• Requirement Engineering• Technical Product Development
3D Modeling and Rapid Prototyping• Concept Simulation • Laboratory Workshops included• Different Techniques for Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing
Entrepreneurship• Development of Business Models• Market Analysis• Marketing• Financial Planning Semester Projects
Travel DocumentationThe Certificate Program aims to introduce students to the field of Integral Innovation and to additional fields, such as entrepreneurship, industrial design and mechanical engineering, to develop the skills required to communicate concepts. Courses are taught in form of lectures, seminars and tutorials (for in-depth discussion of theory). Participants are required to prepare and consolidate course subject matter in independent study and exercises on the basis of the learning materials and literature.
The program is based on a practical approach and on participants’ ongoing project work. In addition to lectures, the program also involves seminars, short projects, improvised (extempore) projects, workshops, and creativity sessions. Independent group work is supported through team building.
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REQUIREMENTS Admission regulations ensure that the participants are selected according to established quality standards. No additional requirements need be fulfilled for this course. Students are also expected to acquire knowledge of recommended texts during the course. A certificate of competence in English (TOEFL or equivalent) is desired.
NUMBER OFPARTICIPANTS
The minimum number of participants is 21. If the required number of participants is not reached, the course will be cancelled.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
The Certificate Program INTEGRAL INNOVATION aims to provide an introduction to fundamental concepts of integral innovation. The program may also be taken as a detached unit, particularly by participants who seek knowledge in this area for research into invention and creativity from the perspective of integral innovation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD OF CREDIT POINTS
Credit points are awarded if the examination requirements have been fulfilled. The program examination consists of the following component:
ComponentsOral examination (20 minutes)and further course examinations (i.e. written essays and presentations)
A total of 30 ECTS (credits) are awarded for the course.
This course is taught in English.It will take place between the 5th of March and the 25th of May 2018 (12 weeks).
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TEACHING PROFESSORSOF INTEGRAL INNOVATION
Prof. Dr. Peter Gust, Chair of Engineering Design, University of Wuppertal.The Department of Engineering Design at the University of Wuppertal – directed by Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Gust – offers extensive industrial and research experience in the field of drive engineering, simulation, and the entire process of product development.
Ecological aspects and sustainability are among our core competencies. The Department works closely at the interface between science and industry and brings in broad experiences, in addition to professional expertise from cooperation projects.
Other research interests are in the fields of robust design of mechatronic products, and product ergonomics, as well as perceived quality and innovation management.
Prof. Gust is Deputy Director of the Institute of Product Innovation (Solingen).
Prof. George Teodorescu, Director of Institute for Integral Innovation, and President of Danube Alps Ecosystem, DAC, for Integral Innovation, based in Meran, Italy.The Institute for Integral Innovation is dedicated to Kenotomy, the Art of Creative thinking, a comprehensive theory of original approaching and in depth understanding of problems and speculative, inductive reasoning.The integral innovation methodology relieves the original problem solving, by addressing specific fields and their core problems. It is a think tank of creative synergy and refreshing mental perspective.
From 1992-2012 Prof. Teodorescu, the author of this theory and methodology, directed a Master’s Education Program in Germany. In the current Certificate Program INTEGRAL INNOVATION he continues his didactic activity in cooperation with the Chair of Engineering Design and the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Wuppertal.
Prof. Teodorescu is an international consultant and frequently invited keynote speaker. He has been a jury member for design and innovation awards, and Visiting Professor at universities in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
From 2001-2005 he was an Executive Board Member of the world design organization ICSID and is currently its European consultant, as well as an adviser of ALADI - Latin America.
He is innovation adviser with companies such as STIHL, TRUMPF, ROCHE, INFICON, Singulus, etc.
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Further information will follow after the applications deadline.
PROGRAM STRUCTUREOF INTEGRAL INNOVATION
PLAN COURSECREDIT POINTS (CP) & WEEKLY HOURS
TOTAL HOURS
Subject 1 Theory of Integral Innovation6 CP, 4 44
Lecturer Prof. George Teodorescu
Subject 2 Culture of Innovation2 CP, 2 22
Lecturer Prof. George Teodorescu
Subject 3 Technical Realization4 CP, 3 33
Lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Gust
Subject 4 Entrepreneurship2 CP, 2 22
Lecturer N.N.
Subject 5 3D Modeling and Rapid Prototyping4 CP, 3 33
Lecturer Dr. Frank Mersch
Subject 6 Semester Projects10 CP, 4 44
Lecturer Prof. George Teodorescu
Subject 7 Travel Documentation2 CP, 1 11
Lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Gust
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PROGRAM CHARGESFINANCIAL DETAILS
COST REPORT
* Since the participation in the introductory week is obligatory, there are no additional costs.** Additional fee may occur for administrative efforts by the BIT.*** Amount to be paid in cash locally.**** Please make sure that you have a valid health and safety insurance cover during your stay.
For further information see “Application”.
OBLIGATORY CHARGES
Tuition fee €2,500
Registration fee €100
Introductory week (obligatory) obligatory + inclusive *
German compact course obligatory + inclusive *
Intercultural guidance & training obligatory + inclusive *
TOTAL €2,600 **
RECOMMENDED EXTRAS
Estimated food expenses approx. €10/day
Regional public transport ticket approx. €223 ***
Common Budget for class activities approx. €50 ***
Health & safety insurance approx. €115 ****
Library and literature system Free
Wi-Fi & mailing Free
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FIND YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Please consider:• You need to investigate and arrange the accommodation during your stay by yourself.• The following table displays some accommodation possibilities. The list proposes only a selection of accommodations and is therefore incomplete. Moreover, these are only suggestions; you are free to choose any accommodation facility which matches your requirements.• Due to the length of your stay, you should ask for a personal offer to obtain better conditions.• Don’t forget to ask for the equipment of the apartment!• Don’t forget to check the distance between your accommodation and the University of Wuppertal.• It is possible to switch language on the websites; the majority of websites are available in English language.
FURNISHED APARTMENTS (WITH KITCHENETTE)
Apartments ‘am Kleeblatt’ www.appartements-am-kleeblatt.de/welcome Former accommodation of the INTEGRAL INNOVATION’s participants in 2015.
Apartments ‘Ringeltaube’ www.ringeltaube.com/en
HOTEL ROOMS(WITHOUT KITCHENETTE)
Ibis Hotel Wuppertal www.ibis.com/en/hotel-3169-ibis-wuppertal-city/index
B&B Hotel Wuppertal www.hotelbb.de/en/wuppertal
McDreams Wuppertal www.mcdreamshotels.de/wuppertal-en.html
Hotel Astor www.hotel-astor-wuppertal.de/en/home
Hotel Arcade Wuppertal www.arcade-hotel.de/en
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FURTHERACCOMMODATIONS
Search engine for private rooms in the Wuppertal region by the Students Ser-vices Wuppertal
tl1host.eu/SWW/index.html#privateroom
Airbnb(Community marketplace for ac-commodations)
www.airbnb.com
liv•us Student & Micro Living
www.livus.de/objekte/wuppertal/apartments
WG-GESUCHT.de(Platform for share apartments, flats or houses for rent or short term rent)
www.wg-gesucht.de/en/
gloveler(Platform for booking private ac-commodation)
www.gloveler.com
WIMDU(Portal for city and holiday apart-ments)
www.wimdu.de
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APPLICATION
Dear Students,
Participants in the Certificate Program INTEGRAL INNOVATION must take the following steps:
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STEP 1
Apply to the University of Wuppertal for the Program:• Fill out the application form available on: www.zwb.uni-wuppertal.de/intinno • A copy of your passport and your student ID• Copies of following records: - Proof of your B.A. or B.Sc. in Industrial Design, Mechanical Design or comparable program - Proof of English language skills (at least TOEFL level B1 or certificate of equal value)
Please, scan these documents as well as the signed application form and return them rolled into one PDF-document to [email protected] until December 29, 2017 at the latest.
A minimum of 21 applications is required for the Certificate Program INTEGRAL INNOVATION to take place. The program will not be launched for a smaller number of participants.
Your documents will be checked due to completeness. If the required number of participants has been reached, you will receive a registration confirmation along with the invoice for the course fee by e-mail in early 2018.• Please don’t do the bank transfer before.
STEP 2
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After receiving your payment we will send you a formal letter of acceptance regarding your application to the Certificate Program INTEGRAL INNOVATION at the University of Wuppertal.You need this letter in order to apply for a German visa.
Apply at the German Embassy for a short stay visa for students which is valid for 90 days.• Information concerning insurance offers can be found at: https://de.tlscontact.com/cn/splash.php .
For the visa application you need:• A copy of the application confirmation• Your invitation letter from the University of Wuppertal and evidence of your ability to finance your participation in the program (e.g. by a scholarship, or by showing you have already transferred the money for the program)• A confirmation by the Hotel/Youth Hostel/B&B etc. containing information about your residence during the stay
Please take care for health insurance cover for the time of your stay in Germany.Information concerning insurance offers can be found at:
www.mawista.com/zh-hans/krankenversicherung-fuer-auslander-in-deutschland/mawista-student/
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STEP 4
If you have any questions, please contact us via e-mail: [email protected]
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Chair of Engineering DesignGaußstr. 2042119 WuppertalGermanyTel: +49 (0)202 439-2046http://konstruktion.mbau.uni-wuppertal.dewww.uni-wuppertal.de
Center for Continuing StudiesLise-Meitner-Str. 1342119 WuppertalGermanyTel: +49 (0)202 31713-267Mail: [email protected]
Status as of December 2017
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