DA4481 System Dynamics Modeling for Planning and Design

This course will teach the basic concepts of system dynamics and modeling/simulation of dynamic systems. Real world applications and military case studies will be used to illustrate the value of system dynamics and students will be given the opportunity to model various real world problems of particular interest for the DoD/DoN .

Prerequisite

DA4480

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

2

Course Learning Outcomes

• Be able to describe basic concepts of positive (reinforcing) and negative (balancing) feedback loops, delays, and system structures that contribute to complex behavioral outcomes in dynamic systems.
• Be able to identify system boundaries, endogenous and exogenous impacts, identification and implementation of feedback loops, time horizons, and an appreciation of the delays and time frames required to provide a sufficient understanding of relationships within and between dynamic systems.

• Design a simple system dynamics model that could be used in a specific systems engineering context (concept development, acquisition, supply chain logistics, life cycle analysis).