Aalto University: Dual-use technologies, 3 ECTS.
Is the dual-use of civilian products for defense purposes good or bad? Who can become a supplier to the defense industry? Is research funding available from the defense sector? Welcome to the studia generalia seminar series led by Research Director Tatu Koljonen, which is open for anyone interested in the topic via FITech.
Course contents
General differences of consumer products and defense technology
Benefits and challenges of dual-use technologies
Examples of interventions at public sector
Learning outcomes
After the course, students
-know the basic concepts and examples of dual-use technology
-have knowledge of taking dual use into account both from technical and economical viewpoints in the professional life.