DA4480 System Sciences for Strategic Analysis and Planning
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the Philosophy of Science and concepts of General Systems Theory, complexity and chaos theories, cybernetics, social network analysis, stakeholder analysis, systems approach to net assessment, Complex Adaptive Systems, and system dynamics as they apply to analysis and strategic planning. Some basic algebraic functions and calculus concepts and graphs that relate to system dynamics modeling and cybernetic systems will be discussed as they underlie system dynamics (and cybernetics), network theory, chaos theory, and cause and effect relationships that inform or contribute to a better understanding of systemic behavior over time. The focus will be on concepts rather than specific mathematic calculations.
Prerequisite
DA 2410
Lecture Hours
4
Lab Hours
0