|
Lecturer(s)
|
-
Mrázek Petr, Ing. et Ing.
-
Vilhelmová Andrea, Ing. Ph.D.
|
|
Course content
|
Basic concepts and approaches of systems theory and cybernetics - an introduction and examples. Systems dynamics: feedback in the technical, social and economic systems, Synergetics, complexity, chaos theory, nonlinear problems, fuzzy systems. Applications in Management. Systems approach to problem solving. Case studies. Modeling and Simulation. Systems design: objectives, priorities, risks, ethical aspects. Systems monitoring, measurement problems in the socio-economic systems. Forecasts, scenarios, technology foresight. Technological and economic trends, competitiveness, growth and employment. System links in the globalization process. Theory of games in economy and management Knowledge-based society, innovation, learning. Soft Skills: creativity, problem solving,mind maps, intellectual property Industry 4.0, Society 4.0
|
|
Learning activities and teaching methods
|
Project-based instruction, Students' portfolio, Task-based study method, Seminar classes, Individual study, Lecture
- Contact hours
- 39 hours per semester
- Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
- 25 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 40 hours per semester
|
| prerequisite |
|---|
| Knowledge |
|---|
| Follow interdisciplinary relations |
| Skills |
|---|
| Work in MS Windows environment |
| Competences |
|---|
| N/A |
| N/A |
| N/A |
| learning outcomes |
|---|
| Knowledge |
|---|
| Explain basic concepts and approaches of systems theory and cybernetics. |
| Apply the systems approaches to problem solving . |
| Critically evaluate the various solutions and case studies. |
| Model and simulate behaviour od dynamic systems. |
| Skills |
|---|
| To simulate complex nonlinear systems with feedbacks using program VENSIM |
| suggest alternative ways of problem solution, evluate their suitability and demands |
| Competences |
|---|
| N/A |
| N/A |
| Learning from practice using case studies. |
| teaching methods |
|---|
| Knowledge |
|---|
| Lecture |
| Task-based study method |
| Project-based instruction |
| Individual study |
| Students' portfolio |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Textual studies |
| Theoretical knowledge will be augmented by practical application in case studies. |
| Skills |
|---|
| Practicum |
| Skills demonstration |
| Students' portfolio |
| E-learning |
| Discussion |
| Competences |
|---|
| Task-based study method |
| Textual studies |
| assessment methods |
|---|
| Knowledge |
|---|
| Continuous assessment |
| Test |
| Project |
| Skills |
|---|
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Seminar work |
| Group presentation at a seminar |
| Project |
| Competences |
|---|
| Peer evaluation of students |
|
Recommended literature
|
-
System dynamics.
-
JANÍČEK, Přemysl; JÍŠA Marek. Expertní inženýrství v systémovém pojetí. ISBN 978-80-247-4127-7.
-
Janíček, Přemysl. Systémové pojetí vybraných oborů pro techniky : hledání souvislostí : učební texty. I. Vyd. 1. Brno : Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7204-554-9.
-
Kerzner, Harold. Project management : a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. New York : John Wiley & Sons, 2001. ISBN 0-471-39342-8.
-
Mildeová, Stanislava,; Vojtko, Viktor. Systémová dynamika. Vyd. 2., přeprac. Praha : Oeconomica, 2008. ISBN 978-80-245-1448-2.
-
Senge, Peter M. Pátá disciplína : teorie a praxe učící se organizace. Praha : Management Press, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7261-162-1.
-
Vodáček, Leo; Vodáčková, Oľga. Synergie v moderním managementu. Vyd. 1. Praha : Management Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7261-190-4.
|