Course syllabus Theory, Systems Science for Security and Defense
Swedish name: Teori, försvarssystem
Course code:
2FS038
Valid from semester:
Autumn Term 2023
Education cycle:
Second cycle
Scope:
15.0 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:
2022-08-23
Entry requirements
Passed courses of at least 180 credits that include
\- written thesis project including of at least 15 credits,
\- written thesis project including of at least 15 credits,
- and knowledge corresponding to English 6 (B).
Course content and structure
The course covers theoretical approaches emanating from social, behavioral, as well as engineering science, addressing the development of systems. Particular attention is paid to theories that includes both the systems' technical and social (human) components and how these interact, i.e., apply a sociotechnical perspective. A central purpose in the course is to demonstrate how these theories have been applied, or might be applied, to the study of systems for defence and security. The course also aims to develop the students' own analytical ability and understanding relating to the course content.
The course is divided into four parts. Parts 1-3 treats the basic theoretical approaches covered in the course in three separate parts depending on their origin. These are each examined by individual written assignments. The fourth, and concluding, part integrates the theoretical perspectives covered, and is examined by an individual, by the student independently, but within the course goals, formulated task. This task requires the student to independently search for relevant literature, and is reported as an individually written assignment.
Teaching will be conducted in the form of lectures, and seminars in which the students are offered the opportunity to, with teacher support, discuss and reflect upon the course material.
Type of Instruction
The course is divided into four parts. Parts 1-3 treats the basic theoretical approaches covered in the course in three separate parts depending on their origin. These are each examined by individual written assignments. The fourth, and concluding, part integrates the theoretical perspectives covered, and is examined by an individual, by the student independently, but within the course goals, formulated task. This task requires the student to independently search for relevant literature, and is reported as an individually written assignment.
Teaching will be conducted in the form of lectures, and seminars in which the students are offered the opportunity to, with teacher support, discuss and reflect upon the course material.
Type of Instruction
- Seminars
- Lectures
- Independent Study
Objectives
After completing the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
Competence and skills
Judgement and approach
Knowledge and understanding
- describe and explain theoretical approaches relevant to the study of systems for defence and security covered in the course
Competence and skills
- apply and combine the theoretical perspectives introduced in the course to address problems related to the development of systems for defence and security
Judgement and approach
- review, compare, and evaluate different theoretical contributions to the study of systems for defence and security, from a sociotechnical perspective.
Examination formats
Part 1, 3 credits
Examination will be through one individual written assignment.
Part 2, 3 credits
Examination will be through one individual written assignment.
Part 3, 3 credits
Examination will be through one individual written assignment.
Part 4, 6 credits
Examination will be through one individual written assignment.
Grading
Grades are set according to a three-grade scale: Pass with merit (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U).
A passing grade (G) in the course requires a pass (G) for all of the four individual written assignments.
A pass with merit (VG) in the course requires in addition to the requirements for pass (G) at least a pass with merit on 12 of the possible 15 credits.
The examiner may decide that supplementary work is required in order for a passing 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 criteria are released at course start, at the latest.
There is no limit on the total number of examination opportunities. The total number is restricted to one ordinary examination and two retakes in any two-term period, unless special circumstances exist that are acceptable to the examiner.
Examination will be through one individual written assignment.
Part 2, 3 credits
Examination will be through one individual written assignment.
Part 3, 3 credits
Examination will be through one individual written assignment.
Part 4, 6 credits
Examination will be through one individual written assignment.
Grading
Grades are set according to a three-grade scale: Pass with merit (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U).
A passing grade (G) in the course requires a pass (G) for all of the four individual written assignments.
A pass with merit (VG) in the course requires in addition to the requirements for pass (G) at least a pass with merit on 12 of the possible 15 credits.
The examiner may decide that supplementary work is required in order for a passing 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 criteria are released at course start, at the latest.
There is no limit on the total number of examination opportunities. The total number is restricted to one ordinary examination and two retakes in any two-term period, unless special circumstances exist that are acceptable to the examiner.
Transitional provisions
When a course is no longer provided or when the content of a course has been significantly altered, the student retains the right to be examined in accordance with this course syllabus once per term during a three-term period.
Other regulations
The course cannot be part of a degree whose content is wholly or partly in accordance with the content of this course.
On the completion of the course, an evaluation will be conducted under the auspices of the course coordinator, which will form the basis for any changes to the course.
If the student has a decision from the Swedish Defence University on special pedagogical support because of disabilty, the examiner may decide on alternative forms of examination for the student.
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.
On the completion of the course, an evaluation will be conducted under the auspices of the course coordinator, which will form the basis for any changes to the course.
If the student has a decision from the Swedish Defence University on special pedagogical support because of disabilty, the examiner may decide on alternative forms of examination for the student.
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.