Portland-State-University 2014-2015 Bulletin

SySc 513 Holistic Stategies for Problem Solving

This course focuses on the application of Systems ideas and practitioner skill development across disciplines. Readings and diversified class sessions explore topics including the meaning of "holistic," multiple levels of analysis, multiple perspectives, values, learning organizations, frameworks/processes for problem-solving, and use of tools like graphic representations and causal-loop diagramming. Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as SySc 413 and may be taken only once for credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisites: upper-division standing and completion of one SySc cluster course or permission of instructor.
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