Model-based Socioeconomic Planning
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
| Schedule | Schedule |
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Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
GEO-SD302 or corresponding
Learning Outcomes
Students learn how to use system dynamics-based national planning models to design and test policies for complex socioeconomic problems, particularly in developing countries.
Contact Information
Department of Geography
studieveileder@geog.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Exam offered (semester)
Spring
Language of Instruction
English
Course Unit Level
Master/PhD
Aim and Content
In this course, the students are introduced to system dynamics-based models designed for studying and managing complex, dynamic socioeconomic problems in developing countries. Developing countries often struggle with long-lasting, comprehensive problems that seem immune to quick fixes. Students use the planning models as an aid to identifying the structural origin of such problems and designing and evaluating policies for their alleviation. The model-based analysis extends to macroeconomic, social, and environmental issues. While the focus is on problems in developing countries, some of the model-based insights also apply to problems faced by industrialized countries.
Learning Outcomes
Students learn how to use system dynamics-based national planning models to design and test policies for complex socioeconomic problems, particularly in developing countries.
Pre-requirements
GEO-SD302 or corresponding
Recommended previous knowledge
Teaching Methods
Lectures, seminars, lab exercises and advisory sessions
Mid April - Mid May (4 weeks)
40 hours (lectures) 40 hours (assignment consultations).
80 hours in total
Assessment methods
Project graded (100%)
Grading Scale
Grading A-F
Course Unit Evaluation
GEO-SD321 will be evaluated minimum every third time it´s taught.
Contact Information
Department of Geography
studieveileder@geog.uib.no