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WS 2013/14 - WS 2015/16

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Open Source and IP in the Digital Society

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Blind, Knut

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Portfolioprüfung

Zugehörigkeit


Fakultät VII

Institut für Technologie und Management

37335100 FG S-Professur Innovationsökonomie

Betriebswirtschaftslehre

Kontakt


H 47

Essoun, Brigitte

brigitte.essoun@tu-berlin.de

Learning Outcomes

The course analyzes the influence of Open Source and Peer Production from an economic, political and societal point of view. In particular, it will deal with the potential conflict between Open Innovation and traditional formal protective rights, the motivation and organization of Open Source communities, and the economic impact of Open Source. The participants will learn about the implications of using and contributing to Open Source projects in enterprises. The course will enable them to assess and evaluate the use of Open Source products, and develop strategies for cooperation and collaboration with Open Source communities.

Content

1. Introduction: Open Source, Free Software and IP 2. Innovation, IP and IPR 3. Markets, firms and peer production 4. Economic characteristics of the software development process 5. Software production in Open Source communities 6. Open Source licenses, derived works and software stacks 7. Business models around Open Source 8. Cooperative strategies: Open Source Foundations 9. Case studies: Linux Foundation, Qt Project 10. Working the system: defensive strategies of Open Source communities 11. Open Source and Open Standards 12. The wider scope of „Open Everything“ and freedom (Creative Commons, Open Data/Hardware/Innovation/Government/...)

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course NameTypeNumberCycleLanguageSWSVZ
Open Source and IP in the Digital SocietySEM73 51 L 51WiSe/SoSeEnglish4

Workload and Credit Points

Open Source and IP in the Digital Society (SEM):

Workload descriptionMultiplierHoursTotal
Assignment1.030.0h30.0h
Class attendance15.04.0h60.0h
Preparation and revision15.04.0h60.0h
Preparation of presentation1.030.0h30.0h
180.0h(~6 LP)
The Workload of the module sums up to 180.0 Hours. Therefore the module contains 6 Credits.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

The form of teaching depends on the educational goals of the individual sessions. There is an interactive alternation between presentation and explanations of the lecturer and talks prepared and elaborated by the students. The students prepare a written assignment in individual or group work, and present their work in the lecture.

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

Basic Knowledge of lectures in Innovation Economics and IP Management.

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

This module has no requirements.

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Portfolio examination

Type of portfolio examination

No information

Language

English

Test elements

NamePoints/WeightCategorieDuration/Extent
Presentation50No informationNo information
Written report50No informationNo information

Grading scale

No information

Test description (Module completion)

The portfolio examination consists of the following elements, adding up to a maximum of 100 credits. The grading follows the joint conversion key of the School of Economics and Management (decision of the school's council dated May 28, 2014 - FKR VII-4/8-28.05.2014).

Duration of the Module

The following number of semesters is estimated for taking and completing the module:
1 Semester.

This module may be commenced in the following semesters:
Winter- und Sommersemester.

Maximum Number of Participants

The maximum capacity of students is 30.

Registration Procedures

To participate in the courses, registration with the secretariat is required. For more information, please visit our website.

Recommended reading, Lecture notes

Lecture notes

Availability:  unavailable

 

Electronical lecture notes

Availability:  available
Additional information:
www.isis.tu-berlin.de

 

Literature

Recommended literature
Literature and references can be found on our website www.inno.tu-berlin.de.

Assigned Degree Programs


This module is used in the following Degree Programs (new System):

Studiengang / StuPOStuPOsVerwendungenErste VerwendungLetzte Verwendung
This module is not used in any degree program.

Miscellaneous

No information