This MOOC is the second part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. These PART II is very recommended (but not obliged) to take after the PART I and before the PART III. Once you understood the main concepts and visions of Urban Health, and the best practices of observation in PART I, you are ready to think about theories and to practice models for this PART II.
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This PART II lasts 4 weeks, comprising two modules of 2 weeks each. The number of credits is 2 ECTS. To obtain these credits, you should achieve all the statements required each week. The final elaboration of a model (in the Holistic System Analysis & Modelling© software) on your proper urban health question, will be specifically evaluated.
What you'll learn
- Theories of complexity
- Different Methods of Modelling: individual (ABM)aggregated (Dynamic systems)
- Practice of Holistic Systems Modeling
Syllabus
Welcome and introduction
WEEK 1 : Theoretical frameworks to conceive models of urban health systems - PART 1
WEEK 2 : Theoretical frameworks to conceive models of urban health systems - PART 2
WEEK 3 : Tools for Modeling - PART 1
WEEK 4 : Tools for Modeling - PART 2
