LEARNING OUTCOMES
System Dynamics (SD) simulation. The course's objective is to provide capabilities to identify, model and understand a variety of economic, organizational and socio-technical systems. After the course, students will recognize principles of systems thinking and are able to apply them to study the system of interest. Students will also be able to construct a system dynamics simulation model for problem solving.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 03.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Risto Lahdelma
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
During the course, we will discuss the analysis and control of dynamic systems, model building and validation. We will also go through the basics of Vensim-software and present some practical applications.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Homework, project assignment and presentation
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact hours (lectures and exercises) 35h. Attendance is not compulsory.
Project presentation (preparation and seminar) 3h
Autonomous studies, including homework and project 90h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Topic I: Law, A.M. ja W.D. Kelton, Simulation Modeling and analysis, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Vensim manuals and tutorials
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 No teaching