Modelling Complex Systems for Civil Engineering

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

This course explores the application of systems thinking to civil infrastructure challenges. Key topics include systems theory, complex adaptive systems, systems tools, and systems approaches. The course will emphasize the role of computational modelling and simulation as a central tool for applying systems thinking to civil engineering challenges. Students will learn techniques for modeling structural frameworks and transportation and water resources networks, including dynamic interactions and time-dependent behaviours. Students will become familiar with tools to optimize performance and inform decision-making. The importance of quantifying uncertainty and managing risks will be emphasized.