SOD4 Complexity and Sustainability
Emnenavn på Norwegian Bokmål:
Complexity and Sustainability
Credits:
7,5
Course code:
SOD4
Level of study:
Executive Master
Teaching semester:
2023 Autumn
Assessment semester:
2023 Autumn
Language of instruction:
English
Year:
2023
Person in charge
Andreas Wettre
Birger Sevaldson
Course content
It is impossible to find innovative solutions to complex problems without incorporating a sustainability perspective and the notion of the circular economy as well as a life-cycle assessment (LCA), which is a natural aspect of systems-oriented design.
Interesting developments are underway in research on complexity in organisations and large systems. This module takes a deeper look at sustainability, regenerative design and complexity.
Learning outcome
- Comprehension of the use of scientific data in regenerative design, sustainability and preparation of an LCA
- Knowledge of system changes to achieve a more circular economy
- Understanding of modern thinking on complexity and organisations
- Management of complexity
- Success in applying methods for visualisation of complexity
Working and learning activities
The module is comprised of two seminars and a final presentation of an LCA.
- Seminar I – AHO in Oslo: Review of methods and tools for sustainability and regenerative design and subsequent incorporation into the students’ own projects
- Seminar II – digital via Zoom: Exploration of complexity in organisations in connection with the development of students’ own projects and the introduction of sustainable solutions
Curriculum
An updated reading list will be available at the time of admission.
| Form of assessment | Grouping | Grading scale | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Examination | Individual | Pass / fail | |
| Oral presentation | Individual | Pass / fail |