- 担当教員
- Michael Reber
- 使用教室
- 月3-4(W9-203)
- 単位数
- 講義：2 演習：0 実験：0
- 講義コード
- 66065
- シラバス更新日
- 2011年9月26日
- 講義資料更新日
- 2011年9月20日
- 学期
- 後期
講義概要
This is a student-centered class conducted entirely in English for the learning of systems thinking principles.
The class consists of 15 sessions. By the end of the course students will have an understanding of systems thinking principles, processes, and applications using business case studies and free market economics learning activities.
講義の目的
The purpose of the course is for students to learn and understand systems thinking principles and applications.
講義計画
1: Course Introduction. Systems Thinking Basics: Concept, Context, and Principles
2: Systemic Structures: Behavior Over Time Graphs (BOTs) & Causal Loop Diagrams (CLDs)
3: Unit 1: The Broken Window
4: Unit 2: The Demobilization
5: Unit 3: Taxes
6: Unit 4: Theaters and Fine Arts
7: Unit 5: Public Works
8: Unit 6: The Middlemen
9: Unit 7: Complex Systems: Restraint of Trade
10: Unit 8: Complex Systems: Machines
11: Unit 9: Credit
12: Unit 10: Algeria
13: Unit 11: Complex Systems: Thrift and Luxury
14: Unit 12: Complex Systems: Right to Employment
15: Complex Systems Student Presentations
教科書・参考書等
Required Book:
What Is Seen and What Is NOT Seen: Fun Systems Thinking Activities with Frederic Bastiat: Supplementary Economics Activity Book to Systems Thinking Basics. College Station, TX: VBW Publishing, 2011. By Michael Reber. ISBN 978-1-60264-689-6
Supplementary Book:
Systems Thinking Basics: From Concepts to Causal Loops (Workbook) by Virginia Anderson and Lauren Johnson, 1997. ISBN 1-883823-12-9
関連科目・履修の条件等
Not applicable
成績評価
Student grades will be based upon the regular letter grade system as described below:
AA= Excellent- 90-100%
A= Very Good- 80-89%
B= Good- 70-79%
C= Average- 60-69%
XX= Failing based upon coursework grade.
X= Failing based upon not attending 2/3 of class sessions (Fourth absence is automatic failure)
Grades are based upon the following:
1) In-Class Participation and Attendance: 50%
2) Final Exam: 50%
Total for Semester: 100%
その他
*The student must participate in all class sessions unless otherwise excused. The student must complete all assignments, attend regularly, take notes, and work with others in a congenial manner.
*It is highly recommended that students do outside reading on issues discussed in class.
