Republic of the Philippines

RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Cities of Mandaluyong and Pasig

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

COURSE SYLLABUS

VISION I. COURSE BACKGROUND

A leading technology-driven university responsive to the developmental Program Master of Public Administration
needs of changing societies.

MISSION Course Title Design, Systems, and Future Thinking

To develop globally competitive and socially responsible professionals Course Code COMMON201 Course Credit 3.0 Units
through technology-driven instructions, innovative researches, sustainable Contact Hours 3.0 Hours Lecture
extension programs that will enhance the lives of people in the communities. Pre-requisite None

COLLEGE GOAL Co-requisite none

1. Cultivate an environment where discipline, integrity, mutual respect and honesty
prevail above all. Semester First/Second/Summer Academic Year
2. Heighten appreciation for the sciences and stress its importance in shaping the Created July 22, 2022 Updated February 2024
world of tomorrow.
Instructor/
3. Uplift the aesthetic, cultural and literary taste through the exposure in the fields of Helen Mercedes C. Asturias
arts and letters Professor
4. Develop basic skills of comprehension, communication and critical thinking geared Department Master of Public Administration
Cdf9towards illustrating the interrrelationship between various dimension through
research and extension program.
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
5. Proclaim and affirm the ideas of a free society while preserving the fundamental
rights of the human being. Design, Systems, and Future Thinking is an interdisciplinary course that
explores innovative approaches to problem-solving, strategic planning,
COLLEGE OBJECTIVES and organizational development. Students will learn about design thinking
principles, systems theory, and futures studies to address complex
1. Facilitate the development of the community through research and extension
services.
challenges in various contexts. The course will emphasize creativity,
2. Enhance students’ aesthetic appreciation and literary taste through exposure to collaboration, and foresight in designing solutions for the future. Through
the world of politics in a culturally diverse society; case studies, projects, and interactive workshops, students will develop
3. Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills and initiate free practical skills and mindset to navigate uncertainty and drive positive
exchange of substantial ideas in various academic and professional settings;
4. Unfold the general concepts and principles, supremacy of the law, purposes of the
change in organizations and society.
government, the constitution and other laws in everyday living.
5. Utilize a cause and effect analysis of different societal, governmental and individual issues
and phenomena which can help the students develop their critical thinking skills.

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III. COURSE OUTCOMES PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9
1. Distinguish different interpretations and approaches to
globalization; I

2. Describe the emergence of global economic, political, social, and

E
cultural systems;
3. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization;
D
; and
4. Articulate personal positions on various global issues and ethical
implications of global citizenship.

IV. LEARNING PLAN

Distance Learning-Based
Session/ Distance Learning-Based Teaching-Learning Activities, Output/
Learning Outcomes Content/Topic
Week Assessment Tasks and Tools Educational Technology, and Requirement
Instructional Materials
▪ LO1: Use of moodle or e-rtu • Vision, Mission, Institutional • Present University video 1. Personal
Explain the Mission, Vision, Outcomes and Course of the clippings Concept Map
objectives of the College; Utilization of Facebook page and Fb Study • Presentation of University VMGO 2. “Who Am I”
▪ LO2: messenger for communication • Present University video essay for their
Acquaint oneself with the clippings personal
different topics and Use of zoom/google meet Virtual Classroom policies • Presentation of University VMGO introduction.
1 contents of the course. • Brief lecture with the aid of
▪ LO3: Utilization of email platform for output 1. Introduction and Course PowerPoint presentation,
List expectations for the purposes. Overview provide an overview of the
course subject Contemporary world
▪ LO4: • Classroom sharing
Recall course rules (Introductions)

▪ LO5: Use of moodle or e-rtu INTRODUCTION TO DESIGNS, • Quiz on the reading

Students will learn the SYSTEMS, AND FUTURE THINKING • PowerPoint Presentations of the materials
definition, scope, and Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Understanding user needs and Subject Matter • Recitation
historical view of designs, messenger for communication empathy in design thinking • Reporting
systems and future • Ideation, prototyping, and
thinking. Use of zoom/google meet iteration in the design process
• Design thinking tools and
2 Utilization of email platform for output techniques
purposes.
▪ LO6: Use of moodle or e-rtu DESIGN THINKING PRINCIPLES AND • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
3 Students will understand METHODOLOGIES materials
the principles and • Recitation
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 methodologies of design Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Understanding user needs • Reporting
thinking. messenger for communication and empathy in design
thinking
Use of zoom/google meet
• Ideation, prototyping, and
Utilization of email platform for output iteration in the design
purposes. process
• Design thinking tools and
techniques
▪ LO7: Explain the systems Use of moodle or e-rtu SYSTEMS THINKING AND ANALYSIS • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
theory and dynamics. • Basics of systems theory and • Group report materials
▪ LO8: Analyze and map the Utilization of Facebook page and Fb systems dynamics • Recitation
systems in organizational messenger for communication • Feedback loops, causal loops, • Reporting
4 contexts. and systems archetypes
Use of zoom/google meet • Analyzing and mapping
systems in organizational
Utilization of email platform for output contexts
purposes.
▪ LO9: Identify future studies Use of moodle or e-rtu FUTURE STUDIES AND SCENARIO • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
and scenarios planning. PLANNING materials
Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Introduction to futures studies • Recitation
messenger for communication and foresight methodologies • Reporting
5 • Scenario planning techniques
Use of zoom/google meet for anticipating future trends
and uncertainties
Utilization of email platform for output
purposes.
• LO10: Apply future studies Use of Google classroom and Google • Applications of futures studies • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
in strategic planning. forms in strategic planning • Group report materials
• Recitation
Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Reporting
messenger for communication
6
Use of zoom/google meet

Utilization of email platform for output

purposes.
• LO11: Understand the Use of Google classroom and Google CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
creativity and innovation forms • Understanding creativity materials
processes. and innovation processes • Recitation
Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Reporting
7 • Techniques for fostering
messenger for communication
creativity and generating
Use of zoom/google meet innovative ideas

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 Utilization of email platform for output
purposes.
Use of Google classroom and Google • Building a culture of • Quiz on the reading
▪ LO12: Learn how to build a forms innovation in organizations • Lecture/discussion materials
culture of innovation in • Recitation
organizations. Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Reporting
messenger for communication
8
Use of zoom/google meet

Utilization of email platform for output

purposes.
MIDTERM Use of Google classroom and Google COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING • Midterm
forms • Importance of collaboration • Midterm
▪ LO13: Understand the and teamwork in design and
collaborative problem- Utilization of Facebook page and Fb innovation
solving. messenger for communication • Strategies for effective
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collaboration in interdisciplinary
Use of zoom/google meet teams

Utilization of email platform for output

purposes.
▪ LO14: Identify what are the Use of Google classroom and Google • Tools and platforms for virtual • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
tools and platform for forms collaboration • Group Report materials
virtual collaboration.
Utilization of Facebook page and Fb
messenger for communication
10
Use of zoom/google meet

Utilization of email platform for output

purposes.
▪ LO15: Understand the Use of Google classroom and Google ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN • Quiz on the reading
ethical considerations in forms DESIGN AND INNOVATION • Lecture/discussion materials
design and innovation. • Ethical frameworks and • • Recitation
Utilization of Facebook page and Fb principles in design and • Reporting
messenger for communication innovation
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• Addressing ethical dilemmas in
Use of zoom/google meet design thinking projects

Utilization of email platform for output

purposes.
▪ LO16: Learn social Use of Google classroom and Google • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
12 responsibility and forms materials
• Recitation

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 sustainability in design and Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Social responsibility and • Reporting
innovation. messenger for communication sustainability in design and
innovation

▪ LO17: Identify the design Use of moodle or e-rtu • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
DESIGN THINKING IN PRACTICE
thinking in practice. materials
Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Case studies of successful • Recitation
messenger for communication design thinking projects • Reporting
13 • Guest lectures from
Use of zoom/google meet practitioners in design and
innovation
Utilization of email platform for output
purposes.
▪ LO18: Understand Use of moodle or e-rtu • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
workshop on applying • Workshop on applying design materials
design thinking to real- Utilization of Facebook page and Fb thinking to real-world • Recitation
world challenges. messenger for communication challenges • Reporting
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Use of zoom/google meet

Utilization of email platform for output

purposes.
▪ LO19: Identify what are the Use of moodle or e-rtu SYSTEMS THINKING IN ACTION • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
strategies for applying materials
systems thinking to Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Applying systems thinking to • Recitation
complex organizational messenger for communication complex organizational • Reporting
15 problems
problems. Use of zoom/google meet
• Group exercise: systems
Utilization of email platform for output mapping and analysis
purposes.
▪ LO20: Identify strategies for Use of moodle or e-rtu • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
systems change and • Film Viewing materials
• Strategies for systems change
intervention. Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Recitation
and intervention
messenger for communication • Reporting
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Use of zoom/google meet

Utilization of email platform for output

purposes.
▪ LO21: Understand future Use of moodle or e-rtu FUTURE THINKING AND STRATEGIC • Lecture/discussion • Quiz on the reading
thinking and strategic PLANNING materials
planning. Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Integrating future thinking into • Recitation
17 messenger for communication strategic planning processes • Reporting

Use of zoom/google meet • Developing a future-oriented

mindset and resilience
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 Utilization of email platform for output
purposes.
▪ LO22: A project about Use of moodle or e-rtu • Independent research and • Quiz on the reading
future-oriented strategic
• Final project: Future-oriented
writing or case study materials
strategic plan or scenario
plan or scenario analysis. Utilization of Facebook page and Fb • Recitation
18 analysis
messenger for communication • Reporting

Use of zoom/google meet

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS/OUTPUT VI. GRADING SYSTEM (may apply institutional/college grading system)
(Lecture)
Major Examination 35%
Quizzes 20%
(Assignments, Essays, term paper, and research paper) Class Practice 20%
Assignment and Project 15%
Attendance/ Deportment 10%
Total: 100%

VII. REFERENCES and OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (OER)

Other Suggested Readings:

Boylston, S. (2019). Designing with Society: A Capabilities Approach to Design, Buchanan, R. (1992). Wicked Problems in Design Thinking. Design Issues, 8(2), 5-21.
Systems Thinking and Social Innovation. https://www.routledge.com/Designing- https://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1162/desi.1992.8.2.5
with-Society-A-Capabilities-Approach-to-Design-Systems-Thinking-and-Social-
Innovation/Boylston/p/book/9781138554337 Meadows, D. H. (2008). Thinking in Systems: A Primer. Chelsea Green Publishing.
https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/thinking-in-systems/
Shetty, S. N. (2017). Design the Future: Simplifying design Thinking to help you. . .
Notion Press Inc. https://www.amazon.com/Design-Future-Simplifying-Thinking-
Dunne, A., & Raby, F. (2013). Speculative Everything: Design, Fiction, and Social
Help/dp/1644296209
Dreaming. The MIT Press. https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/speculative-everything
Brown, T. (2008). Design Thinking. Harvard Business Review, 86(6), 84-92.
Boulding, K. E. (1956). General Systems Theory—The Skeleton of Science.
https://hbr.org/2008/06/design-thinking
Management Science, 2(3), 197-208.
https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/abs/10.1287/mnsc.2.3.197
Sterling, B. (2005). Shaping Things. The MIT Press.
https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/shaping-things
Norman, D. A. (2013). The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded Edition.
Basic Books. https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/don-norman/the-design-of-
Dorst, K. (2011). The Core of 'Design Thinking' and its Application. Design Studies,
everyday-things-revised-and-expanded-edition/9780465050659/
32(6), 521-532.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0142694X11000184

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Meadows, D. H. (2009). Thinking in Systems: A Primer. Chelsea Green Publishing. Fry, T. (2008). Design Futuring: Sustainability, Ethics and New Practice. Bloomsbury
https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/thinking-in-systems/ Academic. https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/design-futuring-9781845207510/

VIII. DISTANCE LEARNING POLICIES

1. Student Responsibility: All assignments must be turned in before or on the due date. Late work will receive a 20% deduction every day it is late and
it will be graded accordingly. There are no makeup exams except under extreme circumstances.
2. Academic Integrity: It is the responsibility of the students to know what plagiarism is and that it is an unacceptable practice, but here is a
clarification. “All academic work will be done by the student to whom it is assigned without unauthorized data or help of any kind. A student who
supplies another with such data or help is considered deserving the same sanctions as the recipient. Specifically, cheating, plagiarism, and
misrepresentation are prohibited.”
3. Utilizing the work of others without responsible and accurate citation only serves to harm the ability of the students to understand the material and
produce their own creative work. Any questions about proper citations please ask the professor/instructor or refer to a highly regarded manual.
We are more than eager to help you honestly avert charges of academic dishonesty.

IX. CONSULTATION SCHEDULE

Day Monday Tue-Fri
Hour 09:00A – 10:00A

X. COURSE COMMITTEE

Prepared:

DR. HELEN MERCEDES ASTURIAS DR. NESTOR PILAR DR. AMELITA DE GUZMAN

Checked: Recommending Approval: Approved:

CURRICULUM REVISION COMMITTEE

Chair, CRC DR. HELEN MERCEDES ASTURIAS DR. KATHRYN D. TRIA
Program Chair/Department Head Dean

(TEMPLATE FOR PURE LECTURE COURSES)

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