Information on individual educational components (ECTS-Course descriptions) per semester | |
Degree programme: | Contextual Studies |
Type of degree: | Intern |
Special-Time | |
Summer Semester 2023 | |
Course unit title | Systems Thinking |
Course unit code | 800101011200 |
Language of instruction | German |
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) | Elective |
Semester when the course unit is delivered | Summer Semester 2023 |
Teaching hours per week | 4 |
Year of study | 2023 |
Level of course unit (e.g. first, second or third cycle) | First Cycle (Bachelor) |
Number of ECTS credits allocated | 6 |
Name of lecturer(s) | Willy Christian KRIZ Werner MANAHL |
Prerequisites and co-requisites |
None. |
Course content |
Different forms of systems theory (chaos theory, synergetics, cybernetics) and their application to questions of the management. Systems-oriented definition and building of simulation models with causal-loop-diagrams and scenario-techniques and other methods. Further simulation of developed models with support of computer-simulation software (e.g. Heraklith III). Simulation of scenarios and definition of adequate decision-making strategies for management and change of simulated (and real) complex and dynamic systems (and related practical problems of actual systems processes and structures). |
Learning outcomes |
The students become acquainted with the fundamental principles of systems thinking and they can analyse systems behaviour in different disciplines and aeras of application. Students can build system-dynamics models and simulate the effects of decisions with integrated use of software-based simulations. Based o outcomes of different simulation- and scenario techniques students can give recommendations for decision makers for the change and further sustainable development of socio-technical systems. |
Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
Specialized input, reflections, exercises, system modelling with software, project group work, case studies, simulation games, scenario techniques. |
Assessment methods and criteria |
Seminar papers (individual and group papers) and presentations. |
Comment |
None. |
Recommended or required reading |
Will be provided in ILIAS. |
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning) |
Face to face with self learning phases. |
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