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Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools

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Healthy Urban systems Part 2 : Theories, models and tools

Instructor: Prof. Céline Rozenblat

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Theories of complexity
Different Methods of Modelling: individual (ABM)aggregated (Dynamic systems)
Practice of Holistic Systems Modeling

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There are 5 modules in this course

This MOOC is the second part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. These PART II is very recommended (but not obliged) to take after the PART I and before the PART III. Once you understood the main concepts and visions of Urban Health, and the best practices of observation in PART I, you are ready to think about theories and to practice models for this PART II.

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What's included

1 video5 readings

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

5 videosTotal 39 minutes

1.1.1 Understanding processes behind urban health - General intro4 minutes
1.1.2 Frameworks, theories, and models in relation with the fundamental concepts10 minutes
1.1.3 Complex systems, Urban metabolism, Urban Ecology, Eco-system9 minutes
1.1.4 Fundamental concepts of complexity : Self-organization, emergence6 minutes
1.1.5 Transition and resilience 11 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Reference10 minutes
GLOSSARY10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz for 1.110 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Building systems with different paradigm visions60 minutes

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

6 videosTotal 58 minutes

2.2.1 Scaling effects in cities 15 minutes
2.2.2 Cognitive processes: Dissonance and mismatch10 minutes
2.2.3 Individual life history, theory, and models for cities7 minutes
2.3.1 Operational frameworks for modelling urban health 10 minutes
2.3.2 Participatory approaches9 minutes
2.3.3 Towards collective and systems intelligence 8 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

References10 minutes
GLOSSARY10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz for 2.2 and 2.310 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Multi-level complex processes (scaling) and collective intelligence60 minutes

What's included

7 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review

7 videosTotal 55 minutes

3.1.1 Introduction to Module 4 - Overview of Systems Modelling Framework of crossed 17 SDGs 7 minutes
3.1.2 Different Methods of Modelling (SD Simulation, Agent based, machine learning, holistic system modeling) / individual - aggregated8 minutes
3.1.3 Modelling an epidemic diffusion: Agent Based modelling vs system dynamics10 minutes
3.2.1 From a Playful approach / présentation of different models. WHO AirQ+ & CHEST8 minutes
3.2.2 The HEAT Model - Definiton of concrete Health Measures7 minutes
3.2.3 The WHO Heat Model - Description8 minutes
3.2.4. Ecopolicy6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

References10 minutes
GLOSSARY10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz for 3.1 and 3.210 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Introduction to modelling Healthy urban systems60 minutes

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review

6 videosTotal 36 minutes

4.3.1 Holistic System Modeling introduction - Eight iterative steps (example project)6 minutes
4.3.2 Holistic System Modeling: Research question, system boundaries & levels, variables, systemic relevance (step 1, 2, 3)7 minutes
4.3.3 Holistic System Modeling: From the variables to the effects: Cross Impact Matrix & Sensitivity Map (example BAU Project) - consensus (steps 4, 5)5 minutes
4.4.1 Holistic System Modeling: Visualization of effect System. Analysis of interconnections and feedback cycles (step 6)8 minutes
4.4.2 Holistic System Modeling: Development of measures with If-then Scenarios and Simulation (step 7)5 minutes
4.4.3 Holistic System Modeling: Biocybernetic evaluation of sustainability and viability. (step 8)6 minutes