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SySc 512: Quantitative Methods of Systems Science

An introduction to the quantitative representation and investigation of systems with a focus that emphasizes tools more than applications. Topics include linear dynamics, optimization, and uncertainty. The level of presentation assumes familiarity and facility with calculus. Notions from linear algebra unify the topics and those notions will be presented. Required course work includes both calculations to be done on a computer (MATLAB or Octave will suffice) and calculations to be done by hand.

SySc 527/627: Discrete System Simulation

The mathematical basis for discrete system simulation (DSS) is probability theory and queuing theory. It is used extensively in the fields of operations research, civil engineering, industrial engineering, systems analysis, etc. Students learn how to use DSS to model systems of interest.

Emgt/SySc 553/653: Manufacturing System Simulation

The course focuses on using the ProModel discrete event simulation software to model manufacturing systems. Concepts include: a) overview of discrete system simulation and manufacturing simulation, b) data collection and prob. distributions, c) modeling material handling systems, d) job shop and production planning applications, and e) experimental design and output analysis. Relevant aspects of ProModel are also covered: locations, entities, processing logic, arrivals, path networks, resources, etc.

The course is designed to be of interest to students in Business, Engineering Management, Systems Science, Systems Engineering, and other programs; and to professionals in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering.

SySc 610OT: Organizational Theory & Dynamics

This course will teach students to apply Organizational Theory and System Dynamics principles and concepts to the study of organizations. Students will learn principles and concepts that focus on the organization as the unit of analysis. Students will be expected to apply these concepts to a real world organization in a consulting context. Students also will develop/enhance expertise in specific areas of organizational theory and system dynamics relevant their professional or research interests.

The course is designed to be of interest to students in Psychology, esp. I/O Psychology, Business, Systems Science, Engineering Management, and other programs; and to professionals in Organizational Development and Human Resources.