Course Description
A focused study of the mathematical theory of environment, termed Environ Theory, and the analytical methodology emerging from it.
Athena Title
SYSTEMS & ENGR ECOL
Prerequisite
ENGR 6940 or ECOL 8580-8580L or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To provide students with a fundamental understanding of - holistic concepts of environmental systems - the mathematical basis for environ theory - the analytical methodology of environ theory - systems theory applications in environmental systems analysis - quantitative and qualitative techniques associated with both environ theory and systems theory.
Topical Outline
Causal bonds, chains, and networks Environmental systems as networks Network indirect effects Complexity as a function of environmental pathways Cycling within environmental systems Homogenization and amplification as environmental system properties Environmental systems as complex adaptive systems Mathematical foundations for determining control, synergism, mutualism and aggravation in environmental systems