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SOD5 Advanced SOD practice and methods

Credits: 
7,5
Full course name in Norwegian Bokmål: 
Advanced SOD practice and methods
Course code: 
SOD5
Level of study: 
Executive Master
Teaching semester: 
2026 Spring
Assessment semester: 
2026 Spring
Language of instruction: 
English
Year: 
2026
Maximum number of students: 
25
Person in charge
Birger Sevaldson
Jonathan Romm
Course content

The first year of the programme centres on students developing their own projects and receiving a thorough introduction to systems-oriented design. This module delves deeper into systems-oriented design and entails a focused study of relevant publications and literature.

Learning outcome

A more nuanced understanding of systems-oriented design and theory in the field

Working and learning activities

The module consists of lectures, brief introductions to exercises and practical work in groups of students who encounter similar problems in their own work situations. The module is comprised of two seminars.

Evaluation
  • Home exam on the presented theory (pass/fail) in form of a written abstract to submit to the 2026 RSD conference.
Curriculum

Sevaldson Page 159-422
Midgley: Whole section II page 101 to page 267
Relevant articles linked to methods and practice found at the RSD conference

Form of assessmentGroupingGrading scaleComment
Home ExaminationIndividualPass / fail
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Form of assessment:Home Examination
Grouping:Individual
Grading scale:Pass / fail
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