Systems science has been instrumental in breaking new scientific ground in diverse fields such as meteorology, engineering and decision analysis. However, it is just beginning to impact public health. This seminar is designed to introduce students to basic tools of theory building and data analysis in systems science and to apply those tools to better understand the obesity epidemic in human populations. There will also be a lab in which students will use a simple demonstration model of food acquisition behavior using agent-based modeling on standard (free) software (netlogo). The central organizing idea of the course is to examine the obesity epidemic at a population level as an emergent properties of complex, nested systems, with attention to feedback processes, multilevel interactions, and the phenomenon of emergence. While the emphasis will be on obesity, the goal will be to explore ways in which the systems approach can be applied to other non-communicable diseases both nationally and internationally.
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Systems Science and Obesity
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Top-Bewertungen von SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND OBESITY
Tough to understand for someone from a non-math background. However basic concepts are easy to discern and learn in relation to obesity
Very interesting and useful tools for analyzing complex networks and designing interventions.
Good course, the lab classes can be improved further.
not easily comprehensive
enjoyed the course and learning about systems science soft ware.
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