Course syllabus Introduction to Military Thinking
Swedish name: Introduktion till militärt tänkande
Course code:
2FS032
Valid from semester:
Autumn Term 2023
Education cycle:
Second cycle
Scope:
7.5 credits
Progression:
A1N
Grading scale:
Three-grade scale
Main field of study:
Systems Science for Defence and Security
Department:
Department of Systems Science for Defence and Security
Subject:
Systems Science for Defence and Security
Language of instruction:
The teaching is conducted in English.
Decided by:
Forsknings- och utbildningsnämndens kursplaneutskott (KUS)
Decision date:
2022-06-14
Entry requirements
A minimum of 180 credits including a thesis work of at least 15 credits.
English equivalent to English 6/English B.
English equivalent to English 6/English B.
Course content and structure
Capability for defense and security is a central object of study in the subject of defense systems. To study it requires an understanding of the technical and social components and how they interact in the special context of the defense and security sector.
Engineers have the tools of engineering science to use to evaluate the use of technology and technical systems in society. This course lays the foundation for the student to develop that ability in a military context and creates an understanding of military science approaches. This creates the conditions for a developed understanding of the technical and social components and how they interact in the special context of the defense and security sector, which is not achieved with just an engineering perspective.
The course explores the contribution of important thinkers within the military field in order to provide a foundation in military theoretical knowledge for further study, and also includes an introduction to the design of military operations.
Type of Instruction
Engineers have the tools of engineering science to use to evaluate the use of technology and technical systems in society. This course lays the foundation for the student to develop that ability in a military context and creates an understanding of military science approaches. This creates the conditions for a developed understanding of the technical and social components and how they interact in the special context of the defense and security sector, which is not achieved with just an engineering perspective.
The course explores the contribution of important thinkers within the military field in order to provide a foundation in military theoretical knowledge for further study, and also includes an introduction to the design of military operations.
Type of Instruction
- Seminars
- Lectures
- Group Work
- Literature Studies
Objectives
After completed course the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding:
Competence and skills:
Judgement and approach:
Knowledge and understanding:
- explain central theories, concepts and principles for warfare,
- explain purposes, phases and activities in an established planning process for a military operation.
Competence and skills:
- take part in and contribute to the process of planning a military operation.
Judgement and approach:
- analyse military passages in a historical or contemporary context with support from central theories, concepts and principles for warfare.
Examination formats
Planning a Military Operation, 1,5 credit, two-point rating scale
The examination includes to participate in a practical group work activity applying a planning method, and to submit an individual written report.
Written Home Assignment 6 credits, three-point rating scale
The examination includes one individual written home assignment.
The examiner may decide that supplementary work is required in order for a pass grade to be achieved. Examination papers submitted late will not be graded, unless there are special reasons, which have been approved by the examiner. Supplementary assignments are to be submitted no later than five working days after the notification of results and the supplementary assignment for the examination in question, unless there are special reasons, which have been approved by the examiner.
Grading
Grading takes place through a three-grade scale: Fail (F), Pass (P) and Pass with Distinction (PwD).
Grading criteria are reported at the latest at the start of the course.
In order to achieve a Pass (P) for the course, a Pass (P) is required for the group work assignment, planning a military operation, together with a Pass (P) for the written home assignment.
In order to achieve a pass with merit (PwD) for the course, a Pass (P) is required for the group work assignment, planning a military operation, together with a pass with merit (PwD) for the written home assignment.
The number of examinations is not limited.
The examination includes to participate in a practical group work activity applying a planning method, and to submit an individual written report.
Written Home Assignment 6 credits, three-point rating scale
The examination includes one individual written home assignment.
The examiner may decide that supplementary work is required in order for a pass grade to be achieved. Examination papers submitted late will not be graded, unless there are special reasons, which have been approved by the examiner. Supplementary assignments are to be submitted no later than five working days after the notification of results and the supplementary assignment for the examination in question, unless there are special reasons, which have been approved by the examiner.
Grading
Grading takes place through a three-grade scale: Fail (F), Pass (P) and Pass with Distinction (PwD).
Grading criteria are reported at the latest at the start of the course.
In order to achieve a Pass (P) for the course, a Pass (P) is required for the group work assignment, planning a military operation, together with a Pass (P) for the written home assignment.
In order to achieve a pass with merit (PwD) for the course, a Pass (P) is required for the group work assignment, planning a military operation, together with a pass with merit (PwD) for the written home assignment.
The number of examinations is not limited.
Transitional provisions
When the course is no longer given or when the course content has changed substantially, the student has the right to be examined once per semester during a three-term period in accordance with this syllabus.
Other regulations
The course cannot be included in a degree with another course whose content fully or partially corresponds to the content of this course.
If a student has a decision from the Swedish Defence University on special educational support due to a disability, the examiner may decide on alternative forms of examination for the student.
On the completion of the course, an evaluation will be conducted under the auspices of the course director, which will form the basis for any changes to the course.
This is an edited version of the syllabus, created to transfer the original to the education database Ladok education planning. For originals, refer to the archive.
If a student has a decision from the Swedish Defence University on special educational support due to a disability, the examiner may decide on alternative forms of examination for the student.
On the completion of the course, an evaluation will be conducted under the auspices of the course director, which will form the basis for any changes to the course.
This is an edited version of the syllabus, created to transfer the original to the education database Ladok education planning. For originals, refer to the archive.