TEK2910 – Systems Thinking in Motion: From Concept to Implementation II

This course builds on TEK2900 – Systems Thinking in Motion: From Concept to Implementation I. In TEK2900, you selected a topic, which now serves as the foundation for this independent, project-based course experience.

Using the frameworks and approaches introduced in TEK2900, you will move from a conceptual idea toward a functional implementation while managing the full project lifecycle.

Based on the topic you chose in TEK2900, you will follow one of these tracks:

Project Topic: Healthcare Technology and Systems - Physiological Event Trigger (track 1)

• In this track, you will develop a Stakeholder-Driven Feedback Prototype. You will focus on user-centered problem definition, translating real-world healthcare needs into technical system requirements. By interfacing with wearable technology, you will create a system capable of detecting specific physiological activities and providing necessary feedback to users or providers.

Project Topic: Renewable Energy Systems - Data-Driven Energy Systems (track 2)

• This track focuses on how renewable energy solutions are designed and evaluated for real contexts. You will examine the link between daily energy use, carbon footprints, and regional energy systems. By engaging with real datasets, you will learn how technical, social, and environmental factors shape sustainable energy decisions.

Project Topic: Space Systems and Technologies - Mission Planning and Prototyping (track 3)

• In this track, you will prepare for hands-on participation in a space-focused competition or project, such as REXUS/BEXUS (rockets or balloons) or a space rover challenge. You will define mission goals, develop a proposal, and go through the full process of designing, building, and testing a prototype experimental payload.

Project Track 1: Healthcare Technology & Systems - Physiological Event Trigger

After completing this track, you will be able to

• identify and define physiological events relevant to a stakeholder's context
• translate complex human needs into technical system requirement specifications
• implement and iteratively refine event detection algorithms and feedback mechanisms

Project Track 2: Renewable Energy Systems - Data-Driven Energy Systems

After completing this track, you will be able to

• explain the link between systems thinking and energy transitions
• conduct data-driven analysis using real renewable energy datasets
• reflect on uncertainties, assumptions, and trade-offs in sustainable system design

Project Track 3: Space Systems & Technologies - Mission Planning and Prototyping

After completing this track, you will be able to

• demonstrate detailed knowledge of space platforms and their distinctive environments
• perform complex calculations and simulations to compare results against requirements
• apply a "safety mindset" and environmental awareness to experimental aerospace work

Regardless of the project you select, your work will be grounded in Systems Science & Engineering principles and the development of scientific literacy:

Knowledge:

• You will understand how to link customer needs to successful system design and development.
• You will gain knowledge of the engineering process from requirements to realization, including verification and validation.
• You will understand the professional and research ethical problems relevant to your field, such as GDPR or aerospace safety.

Skills:

• You will be able to transform stakeholder needs into a set of technical requirements.
• You will develop the ability to build prototypes, perform data-driven analysis (eg, using Python), and execute test plans.
• You will become proficient in writing structured technical reports and presenting findings to both specialists and the general public.

General competence:

• You will demonstrate the ability to work independently on practical and theoretical engineering problems under supervision.
• You will practice distributing responsibilities, meeting deadlines, and managing project milestones.
• You will be able to communicate solutions responsibly with an awareness of broader societal impacts and environmental factors.

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

This course is open for admission to students on the bachelor's programme Technology Systems: Science and Engineering. Please refer to the programme description for admission requirements.

Project Track 1: Healthcare Technology & Systems - Physiological Event Trigger

• Teaching involves technical implementation and iterative testing of system components. Assessment is based on your requirement specification sheet, the functional prototype, and documentation of design choices.

Project Track 2: Renewable Energy Systems - Data-Driven Energy Systems

• Teaching involves analytical tool training and team-based design. Assessment includes a structured scientific-style report and exercises using real datasets (eg, solar irradiance or load data).

Project Track 3: Space Systems & Technologies - Mission Planning and Prototyping

• Teaching involves guidance in scoping projects and technical support. Assessment includes a Preliminary Design Review (PDR), a final project presentation, and a comprehensive written project report.

The assessment is designed to evaluate both theoretical understanding and practical implementation and consists of the following:

• 70% of the grade is based on the technical code, written reports, and group presentations produced during the semester.
• A final oral examination counts 30% towards the final grade, testing the student's ability to defend their technical choices and understanding of ML theory.

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.