This course builds on the Complexity and Strategic Design course and delves more deeply into design using computational and mathematical modeling techniques. These range from algorithm design to graph theory and spatial analysis. Two fundamental building blocks for this work are Information Theory and Resilience Engineering, which we only introduce in this course.
Students who complete “Dynamic Modeling and Public Policy” should demonstrate the ability to:
- Understand the complexity of the context in which they are operating
- Understand the nature of the problem set they are trying to manage
- Understand the linkages between problem sets and between problem sets and context and the mental models they are using to understand these linkages
- Use basic vocabulary of knowledge management as a frame of reference for studying wicked problems
- Demonstrate basic ability in several types of modeling
- Use design thinking, modeling techniques, and creative problem-solving skills to identify and frame difficult societal problems with more discipline before considering alternative solutions
- Design innovative, holistic policy responses
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