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SGN-6306 COMPLEX SYSTEMS I, 6 cr
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Person responsible
Béla Patkai, Pauli Rämö
Lecturers
Béla Patkai, Researcher, room K3223B, bela.patkai@tut.fi
Pauli Rämö, Researcher, room TF312, pauli.ramo@tut.fi
Risto Ritala, Professor, room SH210, risto.ritala@tut.fi
Marjatta Maula, Professor, room FB313, marjatta.maula@tut.fi
Juha Kesseli, Researcher, room TF312, juha.kesseli@tut.fi
Implementation rounds
Implementation 1
| Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 | Period 5 | Summer | Language of instruction | |
| Lecture | 2 h/week+ | 2 h/week | - | - | - | - | In English only |
| Exercise | 2 h/week+ | 2 h/week | - | - | - | - | In Finnish and English |
| Exam | In Finnish and English | ||||||
Objectives
Introduce the field of Complex Systems with examples.
Introduce and practice some of the basic tools necessary for Complex System modeling.
Develop a systemic view of engineering problems and methods.
Encourage systemic and skeptical thinking.
Prepare students for advanced courses (e.g. “Complex Systems 2” seminar series in the spring, Agent-Based Modeling in the winter) and projects e.g. thesis work) in Complex Systems and related fields.
Contents
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Modeling complex systems with examples in various fields of science | ||
| 2. | Mathematical tools in complex systems | Fractals, iterated maps, non-linear dynamics, chaos, cellular automata, power laws, complex networks, autonomous agents, game theory, agent based modeling. | |
| 3. | Systemic view of engineering problems and methods |
Requirements for completing the course
Written examination
Attendance of lectures (min. 50%)
Attendance of laboratory exercises (min. 50%) and successful laboratory work
Assessment criteria
Examination. Students may earn extra points for the exam with laboratory exercises.
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL, edition, availablitity... | Exam material | Language |
| Lecture slides | Lecture slides | lecturers | Yes | English | ||
| Other literature | Exercises | Pauli Rämö | Yes | English |
Additional information related to prequisites
Basic math courses passed.
Other comments
| Last modified | 18.08.2005 |
| Modified by | Pauli Rämö |