Om kursen
Objectives
The course introduces the students to the fundamental principles of systems theory, and provides a foundation for further exploration and application of systems concepts and systems thinking. The course content is a base for the students to find a suitable systems-theoretical approach for their research. A further goal is to provide the students with a framework for comparing and contrasting their own research field to other relevant research fields, and to provide ideas and frameworks for addressing systems-view paradigms in academic writing.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the successful student should be able to:
Learning activities
The course introduces the students to the fundamental principles of systems theory, and provides a foundation for further exploration and application of systems concepts and systems thinking. The course content is a base for the students to find a suitable systems-theoretical approach for their research. A further goal is to provide the students with a framework for comparing and contrasting their own research field to other relevant research fields, and to provide ideas and frameworks for addressing systems-view paradigms in academic writing.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the successful student should be able to:
- Recognize systems theory in a variety of scientific fields
- Use and apply systems theory concepts and terminology correctly
- Summarise and present a systems theory
- Critically reflect on and judge the relevance of systems theories to own area
- Implement and present a systems-theoretical approach into own research
- Discuss and reason about scientific matters using a systems-theoretical approach
Learning activities
- 10 seminars, consisting of 2h lecture and 1h exercise
- 3 home assignments (A, B & C)
- 2 oral student presentations based on assignments
- 1 extra home assignment to receive 2,5 more credits (D)
Mer information
lars-ola.bligard@chalmers.se
Föreläsare
Lars-Ola Bligård
Cecilia Berlin
