Title: Propose models of complex systems.
Course: Modeling and Simulation Technology (21015) > Section: Evaluating Complex Systems

Proposal should account for

- accurate reflection and description of a real or conceptual system (e.g., a predator-prey relationship using difference equations; a discrete event simulation for customer service in a salon; the operation of traffic lights using finite-state machines; the biological response of an ecosystem to a new species of fish using systems dynamics)
- model specifications, including
  - concept, input, and process variables
  - M&S methods (e.g., systems dynamics, discrete event simulation, agent-based modeling, multimethod)
  - M&S software
- strategies for validation and verification
- documentation of those systems in a standardized system, such as UML.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What role(s) do complex systems play in improving society?
- How do models help humans make predictions?
- How can models help humans make responsible decisions?