B_SSM Systems and systems thinking

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Stanislava Mildeová, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Stanislava Mildeová, CSc.
Department of Computer Science and Mathematics – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ivana Plačková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_SSM/cAPH: Tue 12:15–12:59 E128, Tue 13:00–13:45 E128, except Tue 12. 12. ; and Tue 19. 12. 14:00–15:30 E303PC, S. Mildeová
B_SSM/pAPH: Tue 10:30–11:14 E128, Tue 11:15–12:00 E128, except Tue 12. 12. ; and Tue 5. 12. 14:00–15:30 E129, S. Mildeová
Prerequisites
The course has no specific entry requirements.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to become acquainted with the concepts of modern systems theory; to teach students the skills of systems thinking for the right solutions of problems related to applied informatics. Active mastering of the course content is realized through a case study of the design of the systems model using specialized software.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able: • to apply a systems approach to solving problems related to applied informatics, • to create own systems models in a specialized software InsightMaker, • to manage systems thinking skills and tools.
Syllabus
  • 1. Systems theory, Kybernetics 2. System, formalized system definition, categorization of systems 3. Information system as a special case of the system 4. Concept of structural and functional system, system separability 5. Principles of systems thinking,systems archetypes 6. Systems thinking in information management and systems integration 7. Model, model types, modeling of dynamics of systems 8. Mathematical model, discrete and continuous modeling 9. Design and implementation of a computer model 10.Experiment, verification and validation 11.Project of model creation in software InsightMaker
Literature
    required literature
  • BUREŠ, Vladimír: Systémové myšlení pro manažery. Praha: Professional Publishing. 2010. ISBN 264978-80-7431-037-9.
  • INSIGHTMAKER. TUTORIALS. 2016. https://insightmaker.com/tutorials
  • MILDEOVÁ, Stanislava. Systémová dynamika: tvorba modelu. Praha : Oeconomica, 2012. ISBN 978-80-245-1842-8.
    recommended literature
  • MILDEOVÁ, Stanislava. Systémová dynamika: disciplína pro zkoumání komplexních měkkých systémů. Acta Informatica Pragensia [online], 2013, roč. 2, č. 2, s. 112–121. ISSN 1805-5516. http://aip.vse.cz/index.php/aip/article/view/54/35.
  • BELLINGER, Gene. Systems Archetype. 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgCpbYLPd28
Teaching methods
The course combines traditional methods of academic teaching and innovative methods of creative and experiential learning: 1. Classic teaching methods lecture, training 2. Activating methods discussion, heuristic methods, methods of situational and staging, educational games 3. Comprehensive methods group and cooperative learning, individualized instruction, critical and systems thinking, brainstorming, project teaching in teams, teaching computer-assisted, simulation modeling and experimentation
Assessment methods
Lectures in full-time study. Managed consultations and tutorials in part-time study. Minimal required participation is 75% in full-time study and 50% on tutorials in part-time study. Course completion: Credit and exam. Credit will be given for correctly solved the case study. Exam is evaluated by the number of points - ie the sum of points for semester work and its presentation and written test. In the written test the student succeeds in achieving at least 60 points out of 100 possible. Scoring: 90-100 points A 80-89 points B 70-79 points C 60-69 points D 50-59 points E 0-49 points F
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 10 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2016, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020.
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