System Dynamics Simulations With AnyLogic

Name: System Dynamics Simulations With AnyLogic
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Learn how to develop robust System Dynamic models with AnyLogic

Created byFelipe Haro

Last updated 6/2023

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What you'll learn

System Dynamics Simulation Modeling using AnyLogic

Course content

8 sections • 64 lectures • 8h 18m total length

Presentation1:55
who am I? What is this course all about? Learn that here
Introduction to System Dynamics6:57
Learn what System Dynamics is about here
The Process of Building a Model15:15
Learn the process of building a model here:
•Define the problem
•Map the Dynamic Hypothesis
•Develop the Stock and Flow Model
Stock and Flow Diagrams7:57
Get a notion of the mathematics and logic behind stocks and flows
Differential Equations13:06
Learn how to approximate differential equations with Euler and RK4 approximation methods

AnyLogic Basics7:22
Learn AnyLogic basics to get started with the software
Course Structure2:31
A description of the course structure and content
Stocks and Flows13:35
Learn how to use stocks and flows in anylogic
Stock and Flows Custom Differential Equations16:47
Learn how to customize your differential equations in AnyLogic
Causal Loop Diagrams7:22
Learn the building blocks of Causal Loop Diagrams
Assignment - Building a CLD based on a text
First Order Feedback Loops15:00
Learn about feedback loops. A fundamental concept in system dynamics
Assignment - Differential Equations - AnyLogic vs Vensim10:36
Consolidate your RK4 and Euler knowledge.
Clarification on RK4 equations2:53
If you didn't completely understand RK4 equations, now you will.
Basic Functions8:16
Learn the most basic functions: pulse, pulse train and step.
Generic Structures - S Shape7:27
Learn how to build a structure based on an s-shaped behavior
First Order Delays17:42
Learn the difference between material delay and information delay
Third Order Delays14:00
Learn the difference between different delay orders
More on Delays13:49
Become a delay expert
Generic Structures - Oscillations4:22
learn how to build a structure based on a oscillating behavior
Higher Order Feedback Loops5:17
Learn how to build and the effects of higher order feedback loops
Assignment - From Text to Model21:29
Try to build a real System Dynamics model based on a description of a problem.
Validation Tests8:27
Learn the different techniques used to validate your models
Assignment - Crop Rotation System
Saving your graph data1:51
Learn some AnyLogic tips in order to complete next assignment
Assignment - Coal Consumption

Parameters10:01
Learn how to effectively use parameters in System Dynamics and the difference between parameters and constant dynamic variables.
Parameter Variation Experiment13:39
Learn how to experiment with your model
Parameter Variation Exercise - Infection in an isolated community0:37
Practice your experimentation skills
Table Functions I11:31
Learn Table Functions
Table Functions II10:28
Learn special table functions tricks to build robust consistent models
Table Functions III3:38
Learn about typical table functions mistakes
Assignment - Restaurant Management
Generic Structures - Overshoot and Collapse8:13
Learn how to build a structure based on an overshoot and collapse behavior
Generic Structures - Damped Oscillations2:32
Learn how to build a structure based on damped oscillations behavior

Intro to the Advanced Section0:50
Functions - Forecasting8:21
learn how to use the forecast function
Functions - Net Present Value5:21
Learn how to use the NPV and NPVE functions
Functions - Trend4:24
Learn how to use the trend function
Dimensions1:36
Why do we need dimensions
Dimensions as Categories4:38
Learn about dimensions
Arrays with Enumeration Dimensions18:55
Get started with arrays
Arrays with Range Dimensions and Sub-Dimensions11:03
learn how to use sub dimensions to build your arrays
Assignment - Third order delays with arrays0:16
Put in practice your array knowledge
Multidimensional Arrays14:02
add multiple dimensions to construct more complicated arrays
Databases for Table Functions and Parameters9:23
learn how to add databases to build your parameters and table functions

Importing a Model From Vensim4:15
Learn how to import a model from Vensim
Sensitivity Analysis13:20
Learn how to do sensitivity analysis to validate your models
Parameter Calibration16:36
Learn how to calibrate your models
Compare Runs3:43
Learn how to compare runs
SD AnyLogic Tutorial1:31
Do the SD tutorial and learn about events and the optimization experiment
Editing Variables with JAVA4:24
Use a bit of java to change your variables

Intro to Archetypes1:36
Learn what archetypes are
Limits to Growth5:19
learn about the limits to growth archetype
Eroding Goals6:05
Learn about the eroding goals archetype
Tragedy of the Commons5:56
learn about the tragedy of the commons archetype
Escalation11:23
learn about the escalation archetype
Shifting the Burden15:33
learn about the shifting the burden archetype
Assignment - Seeking the Wrong Goal0:58
learn how to build your own archetype model based on the archetype idea
Exponential Successful7:16
learn about the Exponentially successful archetype
Fixes that Fail5:43
learn about the fixes that fail archetype
Assignment - Balancing process with delay0:24
learn about the balancing process with delay archetype
Growth and Underinvestment7:34
learn about the growth and underinvestment archetype

Requirements

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Description

On this course you will learn how to develop simulation models using AnyLogic, with total focus on the System Dynamics paradigm. You will learn all the tools and concepts required to model advanced scenarios to solve complicated business questions from a System Dynamics perspective.

This course doesn't require any previous knowledge and you will:

Understand the mathematical background of the System Dynamics theory
Learn how to develop conceptual models using causal loop diagrams
Learn all the System Dynamic building blocks
Good practice concepts to build robust models
Generic structures and archetypes that you can apply directly for your particular problem
Experiments to validate and optimize your models
Learn functions to simplify model development and to understand the models behind these functions
Integrate databases to populate your model
Special AnyLogic techniques to improve the functionality of your SD models
How to integrate System Dynamics with other simulation methods

There's a final capstone project for an additional price.

Who this course is for:

Simulation Professionals or Students who haven't learned System Dynamics yet
AnyLogic users with experience in Agent-Based or Discrete-Events modeling
People interested in adding Systems Thinking as part of their professional toolkit
System Dynamics Enthusiasts

System Dynamics Simulations With AnyLogic

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Course content

Introduction to System Dynamics5 lectures • 45min

System Dynamics Fundamentals18 lectures • 2hr 59min

System Dynamics - Intermediate8 lectures • 1hr 1min

System Dynamics - Advanced11 lectures • 1hr 19min

Experiments6 lectures • 44min

Archetypes11 lectures • 1hr 8min

Hybrid Models3 lectures • 18min

Final Project2 lectures • 5min

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