Courses

This course is designed for students interested in an introduction to the biotechnology entrepreneurship, biotherapeutics R and D, and careers in the industry. Students should be interested in the impact of biotechnology on medicine and society, the history of the field (including individual scientists, entrepreneurs and companies), key methodologies, therapeutic product classes, entrepreneurship and innovation within the life sciences.Students will learn principles of drug and biologics discovery, development and commercialization, and will be exposed to the range of careers in the biopharmaceutical industry. Students should be considering careers in the biopharmaceutical and life sciences fields.

This course presents ideas and techniques for designing, developing, and modifying large software systems using Agile techniques and tools. Topics include: function-oriented and object-oriented modular design techniques, designing for re-use and maintainability including proper use of design patterns, behavior-driven design, test-driven development, user stories for requirements elicitation & documentation, verification and validation, cost and quality metrics and estimation, project team organization and management, analyzing and refactoring legacy code.

This course will explore the path from creative breakthroughs in science and technology through their (typically and unfortunately rare) successful impact on society. We will first explore models of creativity in science and engineering, managing the technical professional, and the differences between academic and industrial research. We will then discuss the pitfalls of technology push and academic research transfer, review the basics of Intellectual Property strategy[](http://guide.berkeley.edu/courses/engin/)

The course examines the challenges of innovation beyond new technology development: from the challenges of global expansion, to the issues of unintended consequences of technology and the ability of technology to support or hinder social justice. The course will provide examples in a variety of global locations (e.g., Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, China, and India), utilizing case examples (written and presented by speakers) that illustrate the challenges faced in a range of fields of engineering and technology, from water and transportation to information and communications technology, and from start-ups to major corporations, government entities, and policy makers.

This course provides engineering majors with the fundamental skills for effective technical communication. During the course of the semester, students will develop communications for public dissemination, covering a project or initiative within UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering. This work will call on students to: (a) cultivate interest in a broad range of topics related to Engineering; (b) become an engaged and critical reader of academic and general-interest science publications; (c) learn how to assess, plan for, and respond to a variety of communicative situations; (d) produce focused, and at the same time, narratively-rich, accounts of Engineering research.

This course will explore technology-based innovation from an interdisciplinary approach that integrates technology, business, and law. An intellectual property approach will be applied to emphasize the relationship among technology, market, and control positions required to analyze and develop intellectual property based business models. The course will contain a significant collaborative project that will require application of course concepts, through development and recommendation of a commercialization strategy for various external collaborators.

Sponsored by Dean Tsu-Jae King Liu and the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership; ENGIN 295 (SEC 14) Communications for Engineering Leaders, PhD level is a 2-day, 1-unit course in the fundamentals of authentic leadership with EQ, interpersonal communication and making presentations in today’s business environment. The course focuses on authenticity, persuasion, and advocacy. Each student will deliver several speeches (both impromptu and prepared) and will take part in several class exercises. Final written projects synthesize the in-class experience and provide students with an opportunity to practice written communication skills.

This course provides the framework for leadership development. The class focuses on development of self and emotional intelligence; identification of core values, creation of purpose statements; growth mind-set; ethical decision-making; inspiration of others, conflict resolution, goal setting and teamwork; global and cultural awareness; and development of plans of action. Weekly introspective reflections are required. The class comprises three parts: (I) Exploration of your leadership journey; (II) Discovery of your Personal Leadership Style; and (III) Development of a Personal Leadership Plan.

This course is meant for students in engineering and other disciplines who seek a challenging, interactive, team-based, and hands-on learning experience in entrepreneurship and technology. In this highly experiential course, students work in simulated start-up teams to create products or start-up ideas to address a broadly-defined need of an industry partner or social challenge.

This course explores the history of American labor, business, and economy from the colonial period to the present day.

This class is designed to teach the art and science of entrepreneurship to humanists, artists, scientists, and social scientists, imparting real-world skills that can be directly put into practice. Lectures will cover key topics in the entrepreneurial process: user-centric design; ethics and culture-setting; rhetoric and fundraising; lean startup path to product-market fit; customer acquisition and business models. Weekly guest lectures by thought leaders will offer direct guidance and models of success. Group projects will let students craft and pitch startup ideas. This course will instruct and inspire students to have an entrepreneurial mindset in their work in social ventures, non-profit organizations, and innovative startups.

The 190 series covers current topics of research interest in industrial engineering and operations research. The course content may vary semester to semester. Check with the department for current term topics. The 190 series cannot be used to fulfill any engineering requirement (engineering units, courses, technical electives, or otherwise).

The 190 series covers current topics of research interest in industrial engineering and operations research. The course content may vary semester to semester. Check with the department for current term topics.

This lecture series serves as an entry point for undergraduate and graduate curriculum sequences in entrepreneurship and innovation. The series, established in 2005, is named in honor of A. Richard Newton, a visionary technology industry leader and late dean of the University of California Berkeley College of Engineering. The course features a selection of high-level industry speakers who share their insights on industry developments, leadership, and innovation based on their careers.

Group studies of selected topics. Semester course unit value and contact hours will have a one-to-one ratio.

The goal of the course, Biomotion, is to involve students in a multidisciplinary vision of biology, engineering design, and computer science by learning the principles of how animals move in their environment.

Entrepreneurship plays an increasingly essential role in today’s global economy. New companies and startups play valuable roles in the formation of new industry, also spurring established incumbent companies towards further growth. This course is designed to explore the role of law in facilitating the development of entrepreneurial enterprises, paying special attention to the complex interaction between innovation and regulation. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a thorough foundation for understanding the role that law plays in the construction and growth of entrepreneurial enterprises.

This class is designed for startups seeking to address a large social or environmental challenge using a scalable business model (“Impact Startups or Impact Ventures”), have a different ethos, business design considerations, ecosystem and journey than conventional startups. Leveraging a proven cutting-edge startup launch method, the Purpose-Driven Design, students and their subsequent teams are led and supported through a series of ideation, problem discovery, offering validation, refinement and communication activities to build a well vetted impact venture. The curriculum and pedagogy provide a real-world innovation simulation environment to help participants explore the distinct design/management hurdles and opportunities inherent in creating and growing ventures that intend to deliver measurable financial and social/environmental returns to a diverse set of stakeholders.

This course will examine the social and cultural environment that enables or hinders the innovation process in business. The course starts by reviewing how companies can create and foster innovative cultures and organize for innovation, and reviews differences between countries in innovativeness. It continues by examining the factors which influence whether innovations are or are not adopted. It addresses some social and ethical issues of innovation, examines the social role and context of entrepreneurs, and closes with some case studies.

This course explores key entrepreneurial concepts relevant to the high-technology world. Topics include the entrepreneurial perspective, start-up strategies, business idea evaluation, business plan writing, introduction to entrepreneurial finance and venture capital, managing growth, and delivering innovative products. This course prepares technical and business minded students for careers focused on entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and high technology. Students undertake intensive study of actual business situations through rigorous case-study analysis. This course can not be used to fulfill any engineering requirement (engineering units, courses, technical electives, or otherwise).