Systems Science

System Concepts are the axioms, assumptions, and premises on which systems can be treated within a systems approach . In this Knowledge Area we will organise these concepts into those which apply to an identified system of interest (soi) and those which apply to the relationships between systems in a wider system context . We have also included a topic on complexity and emergence.

Topics

The topics contained within this knowledge area include:

• Overview of System Concepts
• Complexity
• Emergence

Primary References

Checkland, P. 1999. Systems Thinking, Systems Practice, New York, John Wiley & Sons.

Hitchins, Derek K. 2007. Systems Engineering: A 21st Century Systems Methodology Edited by A. P. Sage, Wiley Series in Systems Engineering and Management. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Page, S. E. 2009. Understanding Complexity. The Great Courses. Chantilly, VA, USA: The Teaching Company.

Sheard, S. A. & Mostashari, A. 2008. Principles of Complex Systems for Systems Engineering. Systems Engineering, 12, 295-311.

Weaver, W. 1948, Science and Complexity, American Science, 36 pp 536-544.

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