The course contains i) systems thinking building blocks, ii) deeper understanding in system dynamics, agent-based modelling and game theory, and iii) computer simulation or writing of a report based on research interest. The courses consists of seminars, literature reading and modelling or report writing.
FMJ3751 Systems Thinking for Innovation in a Complex World 12.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FMJ3751 (Spring 2018–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FMJ3751 (Spring 2018–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The purpose of the course is to study and practice systems thinking and modelling for the analysis of complex real world problems, with a focus on the analysis of interrelated system. After finishing the course, the student should be able to:
- describe the amin aims of systems thinking, modelling and simulation
- understand and describe soft and hard systems
- use systems thinking to conceive complex systems and find the interrelationships between the variables in a system
- have a comprehensive knowledge fo the systems principles (feedback loops, stock, flows, dynamic equilibrium etc.)
- have the ability to understand and deal with complex systems
- be able to design and conduct group model-building projects
- have a deeper knowledge in system dynamics, agent-based modelling and game theory
- understand the mathematical formulation of models
- understand computer modelling and simulation or analytical writing
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for third-cycle education.
Literature
Will be announced on the course homepage in advance of the course start.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
G
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Education cycle
Third cycle