系統理論認為真實世界是由物件（Object）、事件（Event)與關連（Relation）所組成，透過系統理論的協助可以有效的解構複雜環境問題的時間與空間架構以及互動關係，因此藉由系統思維與數學工具的協助，各種複雜的環境決策與環境管理問題將可被有效解決。本課程介紹環境系統工程的各項決策工具，並以書報閱讀、分組討論與專題實習的方式，使同學了解這些系統決策工具的應用方式，以及如何系統性的解決環境工程與管理問題。

Systems theory believes that the real world is composed of objects, events, and relationships. With the help of systems theory, the time and space structure and interactive relationships of complex environmental problems can be effectively deconstructed. Therefore, with the help of systems thinking and mathematical tools, various complex environmental decision-making and environmental management problems can be effectively solved. This course introduces various decision-making tools in environmental systems engineering, and uses book and newspaper reading, group discussions, and special internships to enable students to understand the application of these system decision-making tools and how to systematically solve environmental engineering and management problems.

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