SYDE 535Computational Simulations for Societal and Environmental Systems

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Systems Design Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course will introduce and apply the fundamentals of computational simulation for complex systems. Data collection and analysis, conceptual modelling, computational modelling, output analysis, and communication of results to non-expert audiences will be covered extensively. Students will develop computational simulations to explore potential solutions for complex societal problems, identifying emergent scenarios, costs, and benefits with the goal of informing decision-makers.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 3A or higher
- Complete 1 of the following
  - Enrolled in H-Software Engineering
  - Enrolled in a BASc program

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- SYDE599

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	5097	0 / 50	M 12:30–14:20 F 12:30–13:20
LEC 701	2054	46 / 9999	Online or by arrangement
TUT 101	5098	0 / 50	F 13:30–14:20

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