SPT-E1050 - Systems Thinking for Sustainable Living Environment D, Lecture, 2.11.2021-10.12.2021

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

As an outcome of the course, the student will achieve understanding of the large scale systemic principles and the multi-dimensional interdependencies of sustainability.

The student will learn to define and discuss the key concepts related to systems thinking in the context of sustainable living environment.

The student will get skills to apply systems thinking in the context of sustainable living environment.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.11.2021 - 10.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Raine Mäntysalo, Alpo Tani

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Theoretical foundation for the large scale systemic principles and the multi-dimensional interdependencies of sustainability.

    Complex adaptive systems and the key concepts related to systems thinking in the context of sustainable living environment. Applying systems thinking in the context of sustainable living environment.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, peer teaching, learning diaries, selected readings and other methods. Some practical applications from the field of living environment will be included to the course program, when possible. Evaluation criteria will be specified during the course..

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The cource work consists of lectures, peer teaching and other exercises and individual work.  

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The literature of the course will be specified during the course. Some readings will be given as a pre-task to the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II

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