System Dynamics

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Department of Applied Informatics

Synopsis:

The principles of system dynamics approach. Methods for the description of dynamic behavior of systems. System analysis methods. The influence of feedback loops for the dynamic behavior. Examples of models for the solution of real problems.System dynamics games.

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Syllabus of lectures:

1.Explanation of key words (system, object, synergy)

2.System problem solving

3.Languages for system description

4.Soft system methodology

5.Introduction to system dynamics approach

6.Cause diagrams, feedback analysis

7.Elements of system dynamics models

8.Design of models, boundary identification

9.Models for defect elimination

10.Models for project management

11.Explanation of large scale web models

12.Model for building stock management

13.Summary

Syllabus of tutorials:

1.-2. System identification and description

3.-4. Exercise in soft system methodology

5.-6. System dynamics game I.

7.-8. System dynamics game II.

9.-13. Design of system dynamic model

Study Objective:

Understand the systems approach and formulate a system dynamics model to describe the dynamic behavior of primarily economic systems. To propose a policy leading to the solution of the problem.

Study materials:

J., D., Sterman, Business Dynamics - System Thinking and Modeling for a Complex World, McGraw-Hill, 2000

J., Morecroft, Strategic Modelling and Business Dynamics, Chichester: England John Wiley & Sons, 2008

R., J., Madachy, Software process dynamics, Wiley, New Jersey, 2008

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