This course is designed to be a fun and accessible introduction to the topic of systems theory. Systems theory describes a number of fundamental concepts that undergird a broad array of phenomena across many different social, political and natural arenas. It is from this broad applicability that the course derives its title: Pets (social), politics (political and economic) and Pandemics (natural).
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Pets, Politics and Pandemics
Columbia UniversityAbout this Course
There is no prior knowledge required for this course.
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Understand and apply intuitive concepts about abstract systems and system theoretical methods
Analyze things you may have been studying already for a while through new insights
Grapple with social justice issues, climate change, propaganda and disinformation, the origin of the unidirectionality of time
Skills you will gain
- Social Justice
- Education and Propaganda
- Systems Thinking
- equity and equality
- Climate Change
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Getting Started and Course Overview
Life’s Problems, What Is a System, and Who Cares Anyway?
Understanding Scientific Systems
Applying your Knowledge to Real World Situations
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