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System dynamics is a versatile analytical framework to understand and tackle problems which involve complex interactions among multiple variables and constraints. This course introduces the basics of systems thinking and system dynamics modeling and analysis. Qualitative and quantitative tools are discussed. Students will learn to identify and formulate system's structure and simulate their behavior using specialized software in order to develop potential intervention strategies. Fields of applications include engineering, climate change, resilience, logistics, public policy analysis, business, and decision-making.