In the System Thinking course, you will explore the following key concepts:
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Foundations of System Thinking: Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of system thinking. You will learn about emergence, function, and performance, which are core concepts in analyzing and improving systems.
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Relationships in Systems: Identify and describe the relationships that exist among entities within systems, drawing from your own experiences. This will enable you to comprehend how different components interact and influence the overall behavior of the system.
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Application of System Thinking: Explore how system thinking is applied in various technical environments, including logistics and transportation, project management, and computation. Understand how system thinking can enhance efficiency and performance in these domains.
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System Dynamic Method: Learn and apply the system dynamic method to gain insights into complex processes within systems. This method allows for a dynamic analysis of feedback loops, delays, and causal relationships, providing a deeper understanding of system behavior.
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System Modeling: Acquire the skills to create models of systems using network-based and dynamic-based approaches. These models serve as visual representations that help analyze and simulate system dynamics.
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Project Management Simulation: Engage in a project management simulation to practice and apply the concepts learned in the course. This simulation allows you to contextualize each concept in a real-world scenario and explore their practical implications.
By covering these key concepts, the System Thinking course equips you with a solid foundation in system thinking principles and their practical applications. You will develop the skills necessary to analyze and improve systems in diverse technical contexts.
For more detailed information, you may view the week-by-week schedule here.