Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameIntroduktion till globala system
- CodeSEE070
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKGBS
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyGlobal systems
- ThemeEnvironment 3 c,MTS 1.5 c
- DepartmentSPACE, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENT
- GradingUG - Pass, Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 74114
- Maximum participants65
- Open for exchange studentsNo
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0120 Project, part A 5 c Grading: UG | 2.5 c | 2.5 c | |||||
| 0220 Project, part B 2.5 c Grading: UG | 2.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Fredrik Hedenus- Professor, Physical Resource Theory, Space, Earth and Environment
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Aim
The overarching purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the problems motivating us to study global systems, how global systems can be delimited and how we can gain knowledge about the systems. The course gives an overview of different global systems and how they differ. Further the course should provide basic knowledge about what science, knowledge system and models are.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Characterize and define global systems, and to describe the challenges for mankind related to them.
- Describe and apply basic systems thinking.
- Use basic concepts from theory of science to reflect upon how to study global systems scientifically.
- Together with others write an analytic text.
Content
- Basic concept from theory of science such as knowledge, science, falsifiability and the distinction between facts and values.
- Basic concept from systems science, such as components, surrounding and system boundaries.
- Descriptions of some global challenges and the systems need to understand them (For instance climate system, the socio-technical system and food production).
Organisation
The course consists of five different parts:1) Lectures about concepts in systems analysis and theory of science.
2) Lectures that describes different global systems and practical work that is informed by knowledge about global systems.
3) Seminars that is prepared in groups, where concepts is applied to concrete global systems
4) Report writing in groups where students are to describe a global system and how it may be studied
5) Oral presentations of the reports.
Literature
Handout material and web-resources. Details will be published on the course homepage.Examination including compulsory elements
Active participation in 75 % of the seminarsApproved report
Approved oral presentation
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.