| Model Building and System Dynamics (OR203) |
Undergrad |
Fall/Spring |
3 |
10-25 (per term) |
A selection of topics from:
1- A Course in Mathematical Modeling, By: Douglas Mooney and Randall Swift. Published by: The Mathematical Association of America.
2- Mathematics for Dynamic Modeling, 2nd Ed. By Edward Beltrami, Published by: Academic Press.
3- Thinking with Models, Mathematical Models in the Physical, Biological and Social Sciences, By Thomas L. Saaty and Joyce M. Alexander.
4- System Dynamics Modeling, By R. Geoff Coyle.
5- System Dynamics Methods: A Quick Introduction, By Craig W. Kirkwood.
6- A First Course in Mathematical Modeling, By Frank R. Giordano and Maurice D. Weir.
7- The manuals of Vensim PLE and STELLA.
Course Main Content:
1- Introduction to Systems and System thinking.
2- Mathematical Models Examples.
3- General Principles of Model Building using Vensim PLE and STELLA.
4- Statistical Models.
5- Estimation of Model Parameters using Microsoft Excel and Curve Expert.
6- Case Studies.
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