Saint Louis University

School of Engineering and Architecture

Department of Civil Engineering

REF SEA-BSCE-TECHNO101/L-2020

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

TECHNO101/TECHNO101L: Technopreneurship 101

1 Name of Course Technopreneurship 101 and Technopreneurship 101 Lab

2 Course Number TECHNO101/TECHNO101L
3 Semester and Year 1st Semester, 3rd Year
Offered
4 Credit Units 2 units lecture and 1 unit laboratory
5 Contact Hours 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory
6 Pre-requisite/s (if GEntrep
any)
7 Co-requisite/s (if Techno101 with Techno101L
any)
8 Course Description This course is designed to explore the entrepreneurial mindset and culture,
utilizing technology from an engineering context. The course provides the
background, tools and life skills for engineering students to participate in the
entrepreneurial process.
9 Program Learning Upon the completion of the program, the Louisian civil engineering graduate shall
Outcomes be able to:
3. design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constrains such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability in accordance with standards;
4. work effectively as a member and leader in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
7. apply an in-depth understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental and societal context;
8. communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
10. apply current trends and developments in the field of engineering;
11. use appropriate techniques, skills and modern engineering tools for engineering

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practice;
12. demonstrate a keen awareness of contemporary issues and their impact on the
practice of engineering profession
13. participate in the generation of new knowledge and developmental projects
1 Course Learning CLO 1: Demonstrate Concepts of the Entrepreneurial Way
0 Outcomes CLO 2: Demonstrate the steps in idea creation and feasibility analysis
CLO 3: Demonstrate the steps in business planning and execution

11. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with the SLU Graduate Attributes

SLU Graduate Attributes Course Learning Outcomes

Christian Spirited CLO 1, CLO2, CLO3
Socially Involved CLO 1, CLO2, CLO3
Professionally Competent CLO 1, CLO2, CLO3
Creative and Critical Thinker CLO 1, CLO2, CLO3

12. Learning Plan

Topic Learning Content/Topic Time Learning Strategies Assessment

Outcomes Allotted
MIDTERMS
TLO 1: Demonstrate THE INNOVATION 6 hrs.  Lecture Activities:  Essay
innovation and MINDSET Lecture 1. Empathy Video  Canva Poster
technopreneurial mindset 9 hours 2. Essay on Empathy  Video Blog
and explain its  Empathy Laboratory 3. Lecture on
importance in business  What is a  Empathy and
and social development technopreneur? Engineers and
 VUCA, a brave  What is a
new world technopreneur?
 The “Sirib ken  Vuca
Sigkat” framework  Sirib ket Siglat

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 A word on social Framework

entrepreneurship  Social
Entrepreneurship
4. Conversation Napkin
and Tea Party
5. Video Blog
 Laboratory Activities:
1. Introduction to techno
challenge lab.
SELF: strength and
weakness assessment
activity
2. Form teams: Rejection
Therapy Activity

TLO 2: Create a value VALUE PROPOSITION 6 hrs.  Lecture Activities:  Design Thinking
proposition on a specific  Design Thinking Lecture 1. Design Thinking Video Exercise Output
innovation designed to  Value Proposition 9 hours 2. Brain Storming  Video Blog
solve an existing problem Laboratory Techniques  Design
in the immediate 3. Explain Challenge
community  Design Thinking output
 Value Proposition  Value
4. Design Thinking Proposition
Exercise Canvas
5. Video Blog
 Laboratory Activities:
1. Team formation:
THE DESIGN
CHALLENGE
2. Team Presentation
TLO 3: Identify and KNOWING YOUR 4 hrs.  Lecture Activities:  Interview
define the customer base MARKET Lecture 1. “How to Identify my feedback

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for a specific start-up or 6 hours Target” video  Video blogs

social enterprise Laboratory 2. Interview activity
(Individual)
3. Explain SWOT Analysis
and Market Estimation
4. SWOT Analysis and
Market Estimation
(Individual)
5. Video Blog
 Laboratory Activities:
1. THE CUSTOMER: Team
Interview Activity,
SWOT Analysis, Market
Size Estimation
2. Team Presentation

TLO 4: Create a business 4 hrs.  Lecture Activities: 

plan for a new start-up or Lecture 1. Making Sense of MVP 
social enterprise  6 hours Video
 Laboratory 2. Business Model
EXECUTING YOUR Canvass Video
PLAN
 3. Explain Business Model
Video blogs
Prototype V2.0 Canvass
Team Pitch
Business Model 4. Pitch Deck Video
Canvass 5. Video Blog
The Pitch Deck  Laboratory Activities:
1. MVP and Business
Model Canvass
2. The Pitch Deck

FINALS
TLO 5: Perform Financial BACK OF THE 4 hrs.  Lecture Activities:  Case Analysis
Analysis of a new-start- ENVELOPE Lecture 1. Review of Midterm  Mockup Product

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up or social enterprise ACCOUNTING 6 hours Activities  Video blog

Describe the steps in Laboratory 2. Formula to Write a
obtaining intellectual Solid Business Plan
property protection in the 3. Back of the Envelope
local and national setting Accounting
4. Complete Power Point
Template
5. Video Blog
 Laboratory Activities:
1. PREPARE FOR DEMO
DAY
2. DEMO DAY
4 hrs.  Lecture Activities: 
Lecture 1. Intellectual Property 
6 hours Code Video
TLO 6: Describe the
Laboratory 2. Readings on RA8293,  Business model
steps in obtaining PROTECTING YOUR
RA11337 and RA11293 Sprint Story
intellectual property IDEAS
3. What is Intellectual board
protection in the local
Property Video blog
and national setting
4. Video Blog
 Laboratory Activities:
1. QUALIFIERS FOR TBI

13. Learning Resources:

Laptop, Audio-Visual Equipment, Power-point Presentation, Video Presentation, Journals

14. Final Course Requirement

Course Learning Outcomes Required Output Due Date

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CLO 1: Demonstrate Concepts of the Entrepreneurial FINAL COURSEWORK: To be presented

Way by presenting a value proposition for a specific Prototype/mock prototype of one week before
innovation to solve a carefully identified problem product and the pitch final examinations
using the appropriate technology
CLO 2: Demonstrate the steps in idea creation and
feasibility analysis
CLO 3: Demonstrate the steps in business planning
and execution

15. Assessment and Grading System

PRELIM GRADE MIDTERM GRADE TEMPORARY FINAL FINAL GRADE

GRADE
Lecture: Lecture: Lecture: 30% Prelim +30%
Midterm +40% Final
Class Standing(video Class Standing(video Class Standing(video blog): Grade
blog): 70% blog): 70% 70%

Examination: 30% Examination: 30% Examination: 30%

Laboratory: Laboratory: Laboratory:

Group output: 100% Group output: 100% Group output: 100%

16. Course References

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References
9 News & Current Affairs. (2014, Ferbruary 14). Legal HD Episode 64 - Intellectual Property Code. Retrieved from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwEeTscHdng

Balachalandran, B. (2018, May 29). Technopreneurship: Whati it is? What it is not? Retrieved from Entrepreneur India:
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/314142

Eli, W. (n.d.). Design Thinking Handbook.

Ewing, H. (n.d.). MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION -- What does it all mean?

InVision. (2020, January 29). 5 Stages of Design Thinking. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ySx-S5FcCI

Juravic, J. (2019, April 24). How do you teach Empathy?

Korte, R. (2018). The Role of Empathy in Entrepreneurship: A Core Comepetency of the Entrepreneurial Mindset. Advances in Engineering
Education.

Nisperos, A. (2020). Impact-first: Social Enterprises in the Philippines Innovate to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic.

REPUBLIC Act No. 112931 AN ACT ADOPTING INNOVATION AS VITAL COMPONENT . (n.d.).

REPUBLIC Act No. 113371 AN ACT PROVIDING BENEFITS AND PROGRAMS TO . (n.d.).

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8293 AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CODE AND ESTABLISHING THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE,
PROVIDING FOR ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (n.d.).

Slidebean Startup 101. (2018, August 16). Startup Pitch Video: How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors. Retrieved from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco

Sprouts. (2017, November 28). Brainstorming Techniques: How to Innovate in Groups. Retrieved from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXZamW4-Ysk

Stiftung, S. (2016, March 30). How to identify my Target Market? Use the Target Market Analysis Tool - empowering people. Onsite. Retrieved
from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2AboI8Pzp4

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Strategyzer. (2011, September 1). Business Model Canvas Explained. Retrieved from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoAOzMTLP5s

Strategyzer. (2017, March 7). Strategyzer's Value Proposition Canvas Explained. Retrieved from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReM1uqmVfP0

STRICKLAND, L. (2016, June 28). Use This Formula To Write A Solid Business Plan In 30 Minutes Or Less. Retrieved from Fast Company:
https://www.fastcompany.com/3061315/use-this-formula-to-write-a-solid-business-plan-in-30-minutes-or-less

Systems Innovation. (2019, August 15). Whati is VUCA. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQh9t-VLIY

The CRM Team. (2016, August 1). Making sense of MVP (Minimum Viable Product). Retrieved from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P7nCmln7PM

VentureWell. (2018, June 28). What is Value Proposition. Retrieved from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA6TG4wMcUU

World Intellectual Property Organization. (n.d.). What is Intellectual Property.

Worstell, J. (n.d.). Motivation, Resources, Market:.

Revised and Updated: Date: May 2020

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

________ ______ ________ ______ ________ ________

Engr. Caroline M. Bautista
Engr. Jeffrey Des B. Binwag Engr. Winston V. Abobo Engr. Cynthia L. Posadas, Ph.D
Engr. Marie Kathlyn B. De Guzman Department Head SEA Dean
Faculty
_____________________
Engr. Jeffrey Des B. Binwag

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School-based QA Officer

Annexes:
A. Alignment Matrix
B. Assessment tools/rubrics
C. Table of Specifications per term