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Systems modelling

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Maps and plans, architects and engineers, drawings, graphs and tables: all are models we use in everyday life. This free course, Systems modelling, will introduce you to the modelling process, enabling you to recognise that systems models may be used in different ways as part of a process for: improving understanding of a situation; identifying problems or formulating opportunities and supporting decision making.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Preamble
  • 1 Preamble
  • 2 An introduction to models
  • 2 An introduction to models
  • 2.1 Defining ‘model’
  • 2.2 Mental models: implicit and explicit
  • 2.3 Some general categories of model
  • 2.4 Models as part of systems work
  • 2.5 A model of systems modelling
  • 3 Systems modelling in practice
  • 3 Systems modelling in practice
  • 3.1 The steps to systems modelling
  • 3.2 Why quantitative models
  • 3.3 Types of quantitative systems model
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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3.8 rating at OpenLearn based on 8 ratings

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    Enrique Enriquez @EEnriquez
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    This free course delivered precisely as described, offering a clear and structured introduction to systems modelling. The content was well-paced, with the stated duration aligning accurately with the material. I appreciated the availability of the certificate of completion on demand, which added value to the learning experience. Overall, the course provided a positive and professionally presented foundation in systems thinking, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to access such high-quality material at no cost.
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