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OSR 506 - Systems - An Overview of Theory and Perspectives

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Students develop an overview of the development and principles of systems theory and systems thinking, understanding the shift from the mechanistic paradigm to one of holism and interrelatedness. Key principles such as context, boundaries, feedback, interdependence, complexity, emergence, and paradox are explored. Students learn how to see systems and collectively comprehend their interactions. Required.

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Lecture
School: College of Arts & Sciences


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