Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Grow personally and professionally.
• Present the appropriate knowledge and skills to the teaching profession in upper secondary school (for students in the teaching sector); present the appropriate knowledge and skills for professions using the skills of physicists (and other) in different sectors of society (for everyone).
• Have developed the skills that will enable them to continue to acquire knowledge independently.
• Have a creative and rigorous scientific approach
• Gather and interpret relevant scientific data and critically analyse it, distinguising working hypotheses of proven facts.
• Apply their knowledge, understanding and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments and in multidisciplinary contexts related to physical sciences.

Learning Outcomes of UE

- Understanding what innovation is and its major impact on society
- encounter with subjects from the social sciences
- a basic understanding of what a company is as a social organisation
- the importance given to sustainable development and its applications in the business world (responsible innovation, sustainable finance, corporate social responsibility)
- reflection on the link between innovation and progress

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Innovation is a concept that has many dimensions, all of which include the idea of novelty, progress (new technologies, new products, new organizations, ...) but also the creation of value and wealth (for shareholders? for society? for citizens? ...).The course proposes an overview of these multiple facets, clarifies the differences between innovation, research, creativity, inventiveness, etc... It focuses on the innovation process in companies, sheds light on the issues related to major societal challenges and sustainable development (e.g. ecological transition, digital transition) and how technologies can either provide solutions or negatively affect the lives of citizens, without forgetting gender issues in innovation.The aim of the course is to provide science students with the basic concepts to equip them to take a critical look at the (mainly technological) evolution of our societies.At the moment, the lecture is supported by slides, complemented with some audio or video material. Table of content Chapter 1: Innovation, why talk about it?Chapter 2: Value and growthChapter 3: Innovation tools in manufacturing companiesChapter 4: Sustainable Development* Part 1: General principles of sustainable development* Part 2: Setting the scene* Part 3: Implementing a Sustainable Development StrategyChapter 5: Sustainable Development (continued)* Part 1: Sustainable development and responsible innovation* Part 2: Responsible innovation and emerging technologiesConclusion The examination will be divided into two parts, both of which are oriented towards an exchange of views. On the one hand, on a book chosen from a list of references (summary, why this choice, what lessons, consequences or actions to draw from it) such as for example "Le développement non durable", "maîtriser le progrès économique et technique" published by the Académie de Poche. On the other hand on a personal reflection linked to the near future of the student and based on some questions listed below or one or the other question that the student would like to be asked. The idea is to mobilise the notions that we have covered in the course. Question 1: Let's suppose that, after graduation, you have the choice between different employers:- What values would attract you to one company or administration rather than another? Question 2 :Let's assume that, after graduation, you have found a job, either in a company or an administration for example, or as an entrepreneur:- What action would you like your employer to take to address major societal challenges (climate change, energy problems, loss of biodiversity, etc.)?- What action would you like to take yourself? Do you think it would respond to major societal challenges (climate change, energy problems, loss of biodiversity, etc.)? If not, what should be done? Question 3 : Is all innovation Progress?

Prior Experience

Not applicable