INFS 3027 Social Computing and Systems Thinking
INFS 3027 Social Computing and Systems Thinking (10 Credit Points)
This subject critically examines the dynamic relationship between digital technologies and systemic analysis, exploring how digital tools empower communities - both traditional and those aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Indigenous communities.
Students will engage with advanced systems thinking methodologies, including causal loop diagrams, the iceberg model, and system dynamics simulations, to develop comprehensive models of information flow and value exchange. The curriculum fosters a deep understanding of digital communication patterns, trust dynamics, ethics, and the evolving paradigms of value creation in the digital era.
By integrating theoretical insights with practical applications, this subject equips students with the analytical skills and innovative mindset required to design and implement socially enabled computing solutions. It serves as a pathway for those aspiring to lead in developing transformative digital strategies that drive ethical, sustainable, and impactful societal progress, including within Indigenous communities.
Level: Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s): INFS 3023 (this pre-requisite ONLY applies to students commencing in the 2025 version of the following programs 3687 3688 2800 2801 3744 3745 2841 2842)
Equivalent Subjects: INFO 3011
Restrictions: Please see the Subject Details page for any restrictions for this subject