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IE405 System Dynamics

This document provides information on the System Dynamics course IE405, including its objectives, syllabus, outcomes, textbook, and exam structure. The course aims to teach tools for modeling dynamic systems, developing mathematical models of real-world systems, and optimizing system dynamics models. Over seven modules spanning a semester, topics include system concepts, causal loop diagramming, fundamental modes of dynamic behavior, simulation modeling, dynamics of growth, delays, rate equations, case studies, and software packages. Students will learn to apply these concepts to engineering and business scenarios and follow a step-by-step modeling approach. The exam consists of two internal assessments and one final exam evaluating understanding across the modules.

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IE405 System Dynamics

This document provides information on the System Dynamics course IE405, including its objectives, syllabus, outcomes, textbook, and exam structure. The course aims to teach tools for modeling dynamic systems, developing mathematical models of real-world systems, and optimizing system dynamics models. Over seven modules spanning a semester, topics include system concepts, causal loop diagramming, fundamental modes of dynamic behavior, simulation modeling, dynamics of growth, delays, rate equations, case studies, and software packages. Students will learn to apply these concepts to engineering and business scenarios and follow a step-by-step modeling approach. The exam consists of two internal assessments and one final exam evaluating understanding across the modules.

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Course Course Name L-T-P -Credits Year of

code Introduction
IE405 SYSTEM DYNAMICS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To study the tools for modeling dynamic systems.
 To evolve mathematical model and conduct dynamic analysis of real world systems.
 To validate and optimize the system dynamic models.
Syllabus
System concepts- Elements of System Dynamics modelling – Behaviour of linear low order
systems – Fundamental modes of dynamic behaviour – Steps in system dynamics modelling –
Dynamics of growth – Case studies – Optimization with SD models – Software packages

Expected outcome.
After the completion of this course, students will:
i. Be able to apply system dynamic modeling concepts on various engineering and business
scenarios.
ii. Be able to follow a step-by-step approach towards modeling real world systems.
Text Book:
 Sterman , Business Dynamics, McGraw Hill
Note: Statistical Tables are allowed for use in the examination
References:
1. Mohapatra, System Dynamics , PHI
2. Ogata, System Dynamics , 4th Ed., Pearson Education
Course Plan
Sem. Exam
Module Contents Hours Marks
System characteristics, classifications, System theories,
Evolution of System Dynamics as a System Enquiry
Methodology.
Elements of System Dynamics Modeling: physical
I 7 15%
flows, information flows, level & rate variables, flow
diagrams, delays, information smoothing, table
functions and table function multipliers.

Tools for systems thinking: Causal loop diagramming.


Analytical approach to behavior of linear low-order
systems - First order positive and negative feedback
II systems, Pure second order positive and negative 7 15%
feedback systems. Introduction to complex feedback
systems.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION


Structure and Behavior of Dynamic systems:-
fundamental modes of dynamic behavior – Exponential
III growth, goal seeking, oscillation and process point – 7 15%
interactions of fundamental modes.
Principles of simulation modeling, Developing model
equations, Algorithm for Euler integration, Hand
IV 7 15%
simulation of system dynamics models.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION


Dynamics of growth:- S-Shaped growth – Epidemics,
V Innovation Diffusion and Growth of new products. 7 20%

Tools for modeling dynamic systems: delays,


formulation of rate equations, formulation of nonlinear
relations.
Case of new product growth, price stabilization,
Manpower flow in R&D organizations, environmental
VI 7 20%
impact analysis, the manufacturing Supply Chain, etc.
Policy design, Optimization with system dynamics
models.
Introduction to Software packages for System
Dynamics modeling and simulation.
END SEMESTER EXAM

End Semester Examination Question Paper Pattern:

Examination duration: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 100

Part A (Modules I and II):

Candidates have to answer any 2 questions from a choice of 3 questions. Each full question
carries a total of 15 marks and can have a maximum of 4 sub questions (a, b, c, d). No two
questions shall be exclusively from a single module. All three questions shall preferably have
components from both modules. Marks for each question/sub question shall be clearly
specified. Total percentage of marks for the two modules put together as specified in the
curriculum shall be adhered to for all combinations of any two questions.

Part B (Modules III and IV):

(Same as for part A )

Part C (Modules V and VI):

(Same as for part A, except that each full question carries 20 marks)

Note: If use of tables and charts are permitted for the university examination for this course,
proper direction of the same should be provided on the facing sheet of the question paper.

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