In this module, students that are interested in Sustainable Development learn about the main sustainable development problems and challenges and about aspects of mathematics and system analysis. 

NOTE: following this module does not guarantee direct access to the master Sustainable Development.  

This module has one course taught in English and one taught in Dutch.

Programma
This module consists of two courses:

Period 1: Duurzame Ontwikkeling - 7,5 EC (NL)
Period 1: Mathematics and Systems Analysis - 7,5 EC (ENG)

Na afronding van de cursus Duurzame Ontwikkeling Innovatie is de student in staat om:

• een beschrijving te geven van de karakteristieken van de belangrijkste mondiale duurzaamheidsvraagstukken en van het multidisciplinaire karakter van deze vraagstukken;
• de oorzaken en consequenties van de vraagstukken en de complexiteit van het proces van zoeken naar oplossingen weer te geven;
• te reflecteren op de ethische en normatieve aspecten die daarbij een rol spelen.

After completion of the Mathematics and Systems Analysis course, the student is able to:

• solve simple differential equations;
• use several basis mathematical techniques, particularly: exponential- and square root functions, algebra, solving equations, functions, goniometry, linear algebra, differentiating and integrating;
• use numerical integration techniques to solve differential equations;
• use the basics of system analysis as a tool to solve environmental problems;
• formulate mathematical models for simple real-world applications;
• operationalize and analyse mathematical models by doing computer simulations;
• qualitatively analyse and construct a model by yourself.

• Having passed at least 120 EC from your Bachelor programme including the propaedeutic year
• Interest in societal challenges, such as sustainability
• Background in natural sciences at havo/vwo level

Voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling:

Tyler Miller & Scott Spoolman, 2016. Living in the Environment, 19th edition, ISBN 9781337094153

For Mathematics and Systems Analysis:

Jan Craats, All you need in maths, 2014, ISBN9789043032858

Syllabus System Analysis, available on Blackboard.

Information about the timetable can be found in MyTimetable. The timetable is definitively known approximately 4 weeks prior to a new teaching period.

Period 1: 2 September 2024 – 1 November 2024

Information about the assessment can be found under 'tests' in the OSIRIS course catalogue for each course. Per course, you can see which assessment methods will be used and how each component has been weighted.

It is important to know that when you register for a course, you are automatically registered for the first test options of that course.

There is a maximum of 5 places for this module. If there are more interested students, students will be placed in the order of application in OSIRIS.

You can hand in the learning agreement until 15 June 2024.