ISM 510 Information Management Analysis and Desi
This course covers a wide variety of systems-oriented approaches to solving complex problems. Illustrative examples are chosen from a wide variety of applications. Mathematical tools are only introduced to the extent necessary to understand the technique and its application to the problem. Topic areas include probabilistic and decision theory models, simulation, morphological analysis, cluster analysis, structural modeling, and dynamic system models. The role for the computer in applying these techniques to complex problems will be discussed. The student is exposed to some of the fundamental controversies concerning the appropriateness or validity of systems approaches to human problem solving. Prerequisite: None.