SYDE 151Introduction to Systems Thinking
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
- Subject
- Systems Design Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Engineers frequently bring people and technology together to address complex situations in an equitable way that benefits people and the environment. The course objective is to provide the students with a conceptual toolset to bridge disciplinary modes of thinking and elicit critical thinking. It introduces systems thinking to critically contemplate components, interactions, assumptions, and modes of engagement. The course will emphasize critical thinking about how the concepts and methods are applicable.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 1A or higher
- Enrolled in H-Systems Design Engineering
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 8150 | 107 / 110 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
| TUT 101 | 8151 | 107 / 110 | F 14:30–15:20 |
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them
Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2026–27 (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar