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Behavior Validity Testing Software (BTS)
This is a software developed by
former SESDYN members for testing the behavioral validity of system
dynamics models. It consists of multiple tools and tests suitable for
measuring typical dynamic pattern components (slopes, periods,
amplitudes, phase shifts, mean, variance, etc) and comparing them with
real data when available
Follow the link to download the software.
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Behavior Validity Testing Software II (BTS-II)
BTS-II is an enhanced version of BTS. It has several new tools and
capabilities in addition to all found in BTS. Although we recommend
BTS-II, it is still a beta version in the sense that a couple of
features may yield unexpected errors in some platforms, and its user
guide and help tool are not yet complete.
Follow the link to download the software.
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Dynamics of Socio-Economic Systems (Boğaziçi University - IE 550)
The course uses computer simulation as an experiential platform to study
and analyze the dynamics of socio-economic problems. The course has two
broad objectives: The first one is to learn dynamic systems approach and
systems simulation as a methodology to study and understand complex,
dynamic socio-economic problems. Students will learn the concepts of
stocks and flows, negative and positive feedback loops, structure and
causal-loop diagrams and various typical behavior patterns. The second
objective of the course is to expose the students to a variety of real
socio-economic case studies and demonstare how systems approach and
simulation can be used to tackle such problems. A systems simulation
software will be heavily utilized through the course.
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Dynamic Systems Modeling and Analysis
(Boğaziçi University - IE 602)
Systems concepts; basic quantitative techniques used in systems approach;
use of computers in modelling, industrial dynamics, econometric
modelling; case studies on selected large scale systems.
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System Theory (Boğaziçi University - IE 533)
This is a course on the philosophy, science and tools of systems theory, emphasizing various mathematical and quasi-mathematical techniques used in dynamic modeling and analysis of complex systems. Examples from socio-economic, managerial and other living systems are modeled and discussed. Low order and linear systems are initially used to introduce the main concepts, but special emphasis is eventually placed on realistic, non-linear, time-delayed complex models. Student projects and other assignments play a major role in the course. Simulation software will be used in analysis of large-scale models.
Simulation Gaming and Decision Experimentation (Boğaziçi University - IE 484)
This course has a dual objective. The first objective is to teach fundamentals of systems thinking and system dynamics simulation method to analyze complex, dynamic socioeconomic management problems. The second interrelated objective is to teach simulation gaming and decision experimentation method to analyze peoples’ mental models and decision heuristics used while dealing with dynamic decision problems (ex. managing inventory levels, making capital investments, harvesting renewable resources, mitigating pollutant emissions, fire fighting and etc.). Systems Modeling for Environmental Dynamics (Boğaziçi University - Esc 577)
The purpose is to introduce the basics of dynamic modeling and environmental systems with a focus on learning and management of dynamically complex environmental and resource problems. This course is legible for all students with natural sciences, engineering and social sciences backgrounds interested in managing environmental systems, systems inquiry and computer simulations.
Systems Modeling for Sustainable Development (Boğaziçi University - Esc 578)
This is a series of seminars on applications of "System Dynamics Method" on various problems related to the “Sustainable Development” concept. In technical and operational terms it is about "inter-generational transfer of natural and manufactured capital stocks that would be adequate and no less than the one that exists now in terms of quantity and quality". The dynamic, long-term problem orientation of the System Dynamics, and closed-loop thinking and stock-flow concepts in model conceptualization promises to be useful in the analysis of social and environmental sustainability issues.
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Courses at Other Universities
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