The first course of the specialization ANALYZING COMPLEXITY will teach you what unifying patterns lie at the core of all complex problems. It advances your knowledge of your own field by teaching you to look at it in new ways. ANALYZING COMPLEXITY is constructed in the following way: Week I. "What is Complexity?" - What is at the core of all complex problems Week II. "Complex Physical Systems" - What complex problems all have in common in the inanimate world Week III. "Complex Adaptive Systems" - What complex problems all have in common in nature Week IV. "Complex Cultural Systems" - What complex problems all have in common in human society Week V. "Complexity, Fragility, and Breakdown" - Why complex problems arise Week VI. "Complexity in the Anthropocene" - What complex problems face us today
Defining Complexity as a Concept
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KK
Jul 11, 2020
The course is really knowledgeable, interesting and useful, particularly, for those who are interested in the domain of complexity.
AL
Nov 30, 2024
Comprehensive introduction to complex systems, from physical systems like stars, to complex adaptive systems like human systems.
Taught By
A/Professor Iain Hay
Director, Professional Learning and Engagement