ENS 325 Environmental Modeling & Systems Thinking
Environmental systems can be complex, but simple system dynamics models using Stella (or VenSim or R) can aid in the understanding of these complex systems and how systems change over time. Systems thinking topics will include stocks, flows, controls, feedback, delays, and more. Case studies will include examples from sustainability sciences, natural resource management and policy, hydrology, ecology, and climate change. Prerequisites:
ENS 210 or
ENS 215;
MAT 130 or
MAT 165 strongly preferred.