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Analysing Complexity
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 12 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Macquarie University
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The first course of the specialization ANALYZING COMPLEXITY will teach you what unifying patterns lie at the core of all complex problems. It advances your knowledge of your own field by teaching you to look at it in new ways. ANALYZING COMPLEXITY is constructed in the following way: Week I. "What is Complexity?" - What is at the core of all complex problems Week II. "Complex Physical Systems" - What complex problems all have in common in the inanimate world Week III. "Complex Adaptive Systems" - What complex problems all have in common in nature Week IV. "Complex Cultural Systems" - What complex problems all have in common in human society Week V. "Complexity, Fragility, and Breakdown" - Why complex problems arise Week VI. "Complexity in the Anthropocene" - What complex problems face us today

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BIG HISTORY FRAMEWORK: Complexity

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  • Complexity

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  • Specialisation Assessment Overview
  • A Preview of the Briefing Paper Assignment
  • Assessment Overview for Course 1: Analysing Complexity

ZOOMING IN: Defining Complexity as a Concept

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  • Defining Complexity as a Concept

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ZOOMING IN: Complexity and Energy Flows

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  • Complexity and Energy Flows

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FRAMEWORK SUMMARY: Complex Systems

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  • Complex Systems

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Assessment

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  • Multiple Choice - Mod 1
  • Short writing for Module 1: What is complexity?

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  • Assessments - Specialisation Overview

BIG HISTORY FRAMEWORK: Complexity in the Non-Living World

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  • Complexity in the Non-Living World

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ZOOMING IN: Cosmic Complexity

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  • Cosmic Complexity

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ZOOMING IN: Chemical Complexity

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  • Chemical Complexity

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ZOOMING IN: Planetary Complexity

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  • Planetary Complexity

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FRAMEWORK SUMMARY: Complex Physical Systems

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  • Complex Physical Systems

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  • Multiple Choice - Mod 2
  • Short writing for Module 2: Complex physical systems

BIG HISTORY FRAMEWORK: Complex Adaptive Systems

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  • Complex Adaptive Systems

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ZOOMING IN: Dissipative Structures

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  • Dissipative Structures

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ZOOMING IN: Cellular Complexity

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  • Cellular Complexity

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ZOOMING IN: The Complexity of Brains

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  • The Complexity of Brains

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ZOOMING IN: Complex Ecosystems

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  • Complex Ecosystems

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FRAMEWORK SUMMARY: Adaptive Systems and Ecosystems

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  • Adaptive Systems and Ecosystems

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  • Multiple Choice - Mod 3
  • Short writing for Module 3: Complex adaptive systems

BIG HISTORY FRAMEWORK: Human Complexity

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  • Human Complexity

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ZOOMING IN: The Evolution of Language

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  • The Evolution of Language

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ZOOMING IN: Social Complexity

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  • Social Complexity

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ZOOMING IN: Linguistic Complexity

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  • Linguistic Complexity

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ZOOMING IN: Complexity, Wealth, and Consumption

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  • Complexity Wealth and Consumption

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FRAMEWORK SUMMARY: Complex Cultural Systems

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  • Multiple Choice - Mod 4
  • Short writing for Module 4: Social complexity

BIG HISTORY FRAMEWORK: The Breakdown of Complexity

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  • The Breakdown of Complexity

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ZOOMING IN: The Breakdown of Stars and the Universe

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ZOOMING IN: The Breakdown of Organic Chemicals

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  • The Breakdown of Organic Chemicals

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ZOOMING IN: The Breakdown of Species

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  • The Breakdown of Species

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ZOOMING IN: The Breakdown of Societies

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  • The Breakdown of Societies

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ZOOMING IN: The Breakdown of Economies

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  • The Breakdown of Economies

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FRAMEWORK SUMMARY: Fragility and Collapse

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  • Multiple Choice - Mod 5
  • Short writing for Module 5: Limits to complexity

BIG HISTORY FRAMEWORK: The Anthropocene

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  • The Anthropocene

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ZOOMING IN: Measuring Sustainability in the Anthropocene

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ZOOMING IN: Global Politics in the Anthropocene

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  • Global Politics in the Anthropocene

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ZOOMING IN: Population Health in the Anthropocene

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  • Population Health in the Anthropocene

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FRAMEWORK SUMMARY: Increasing Complexity and the Anthropocene

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  • Increasing Complexity and the Anthropocene

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  • Multiple Choice - Mod 6
  • Short writing for Module 6: Complexity in the Anthropocene

Final assignment: Defining a problem

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  • Final assignment for Course 1: Analysing Complexity

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  • The Final Assignment

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Explore the intricate world of complexity with the "Analysing Complexity" course, designed specifically for the Business & Management domain. Led by Coursera, this foundational course reveals the unifying patterns that underpin all complex problems, enhancing your understanding by encouraging a fresh perspective on your field. Over a comprehensive 720-minute journey, the course is structured into six insightful weeks: 1. **What is Complexity?** - Understand the core principles of complex problems. 2. **Complex Physical Systems** - Dive into the commonalities of complex issues in the inanimate world. 3. **Complex Adaptive Systems** - Explore the shared aspects of complexity in nature. 4. **Complex Cultural Systems** - Examine the common threads in human societal complexities. 5. **Complexity, Fragility, and Breakdown** - Learn why complex problems arise. 6. **Complexity in the Anthropocene** - Investigate the complex challenges of the modern era. Ideal for beginners, this course is available through Coursera's Starter subscription, making it accessible to those eager to deepen their understanding of complexity in various contexts. Perfect for business professionals and managers, this course equips learners with the tools to navigate and address complex challenges in their careers and beyond.

A/Professor Iain Hay
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A/Professor Iain Hay