[bioundgrd] Fwd: Changes for Fall 2008 for Course 15.871/874 (System Dynamics)

[Janice Chang]

>From: "Scott Alessandro" <salessan at MIT.EDU>
>To: <gradadmins at mit.edu>
>Subject: Changes for Fall 2008 for Course 15.871/874 (System Dynamics)
>Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:01:27 -0400
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>Hello All.
>
>Apologies for the mass email but wanted to make sure I reached 
>everyone who may be interested/impacted by this change.
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>Starting in Fall 2008, there will be a change in course number for 
>System Dynamics (formerly 15.871/874). 15.871 will still be the H1 
>version of System Dynamics, but 15.872 will be the H2 continuation 
>version of System Dynamics. Thus, if a student wants to take a full 
>semester of System Dynamics, they would register for 15.871 and 
>15.872, rather than 15.874. This change will make it easier for 
>students to adjust their schedule and give them more time to decide 
>if they want to continue on in System Dynamics in H2 or even take 
>System Dynamics II in a subsequent semester.
>
>Below are the revised descriptions for 871 and 872.
>Note:  874 is now 872; the name of 874 is the simpler "System 
>Dynamics II" rather than "System Dynamics for Business Policy"
>
>Please email if you have any questions.
>
>15.871 Introduction to System Dynamics
>
>Prereq: Permission of instructor
>G (Fall, Spring)
>2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
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>Introduction to systems thinking and system dynamics modeling 
>applied to strategy, organizational change, and policy design. 
>Students use simulation models, management flight simulators, and 
>case studies to develop conceptual and modeling skills for the 
>design and management of high-performance organizations in a dynamic 
>world. Case studies of successful applications of system dynamics in 
>growth strategy, management of technology, operations, supply 
>chains, product development, and others. Principles for effective 
>use of modeling in the real world.  Meets twice weekly plus a weekly 
>recitation session.
>
>J. D. Sterman, N. P. Repenning, Staff
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>15.872  System Dynamics II
>
>Prereq: 15.871
>G (Fall, Spring)
>2-0-4 H-LEVEL Grad Credit
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>Continuation of 15.871, emphasizing tools and methods needed to 
>apply systems thinking and simulation modeling successfully in 
>complex real-world settings. Uses simulation models, management 
>flight simulators and case studies to deepen the conceptual and 
>modeling skills introduced in 15.871.  Through models and case 
>studies of successful applications students learn how to use 
>qualitative and quantitative data to formulate and test models, and 
>how to work effectively with senior executives to implement change 
>successfully.  Prerequisite for further work in the field.  Meets 
>twice weekly plus a weekly recitation session.
>
>J. D. Sterman, N. P. Repenning, Staff
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>Best,
>Scott
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>_____________________________________________
>Scott Alessandro
>Associate Director, Sloan Educational Services
>
>Massachusetts Institute of Technology
>Sloan School of Management
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