Environmental Systems
Graphical Modelling
An introduction to causal loop and stock and flow diagrams.
At the end of this session you should be able to
At the end of this session you should be able to
- model very simple systems using stock and flow diagrams,
- recognize a feedback loop if you see one,
- determine if a given feedback loop is positive or negative,
- predict the system behavior on a single feedback basis,
- be fully aware of the rules regarding levels, rates and feedback.
A PDF of the slides is available for download in section Additional Resources.