Control Systems Courses

Evolution and Development of the Earliest Land Plant Rooting Systems

Explore the evolution of plant rooting systems, from ancient unicellular rhizoids to complex multicellular structures, and their impact on Earth's climate and ecosystems over 400 million years.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tokens and Complex Systems - Part 2

Explore the intersection of complex systems and blockchain technology, including AI DAOs, token design, and agent-based simulations for innovative ecosystem development.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Complex Adaptive Systems and the Depopulation of Mesa Verde

Explore how complex adaptive systems reveal factors behind Mesa Verde's depopulation, including resource overuse, high population density, and environmental vulnerabilities in the face of prolonged droughts.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Complexity of Economics - Exploring Markets as Complex Adaptive Systems

Explore the intersection of complexity science and economics with experts discussing agent-based modeling, behavioral economics, and machine learning to gain insights into real-world economic systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Information Edge: Collapse and Rebirth in Complex Systems - Lecture 2

Seth Lloyd explores the Information Edge's role in cosmic destruction and rebirth, from black holes to mass extinctions, and how complex systems regain balance after collapse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Complex Systems and the Brain: From Networks to Dynamics and Function

Explore complex systems in neuroscience, from network analysis to brain dynamics. Learn about connectomics, brain mapping techniques, and models of functional connectivity across various species.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Challenge of Obesity and a Systems Approach to Solutions

Explore the complex obesity epidemic, its global impact, and innovative systems approaches for prevention and policy solutions. Learn about multifaceted factors and cutting-edge research in this field.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Stability in Complex Financial Systems - Lessons from Ecology - Lecture 2

Exploring financial system stability through an ecological lens, examining how to design efficient yet robust capital distribution systems without hidden costs and fragility.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Effective Theories for Computational Systems - Lecture 2

Explore effective theories for computational systems, covering aggregation, finite state machines, regular languages, and emergence in complex systems modeling.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Computation in Natural Systems - Mesoscopic Theories and Information Processing

Explore computation in natural systems, from primate behavior to physics, examining how information processing occurs across scales and the implications for understanding complex systems.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Parables from Complex Systems and Their Possible Meanings for Our Lives - Lecture 2

Explore complex systems through parables, examining prediction models, chaos theory, and market dynamics to gain insights applicable to everyday life and decision-making.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Parables from Complex Systems and Their Possible Meanings for Our Lives - Lecture 1

Explore complex systems through parables, uncovering insights into human life and society. Gain a unique perspective on interconnectedness and emergent behaviors in various systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forecasting Natural Disasters in Complex Earth Systems - SFI Lecture

Explore forecasting natural disasters using satellite data, nonlinear dynamics, and numerical simulations. Learn about ensemble forecasting and pattern methods for predicting extreme events.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Decline of Classic Maya Civilization - A Systems Perspective

Explore the systemic factors behind the decline of Southern Maya Lowlands cities around 800 AD, challenging previous collapse theories and examining new archaeological and environmental insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Big Data, Global Development, and Complex Systems

Explore how big data from everyday technologies can reveal human behavior patterns and societal trends, with applications in global development, health, and socioeconomic analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video