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Introduction to Systems
What Is A System?
Examples of systems
A Non-System
More Examples of Systems
More Examples of System
More Examples of Systems
More Examples of System
More Examples of System
System Structure and Function
Generalized System Notation
Generalized Ecosystem Notation
Simple Mountain Ecosystem
Don't Panic!
System Components
Components of a Rangeland Ecosystem
Generalized System Notation
System Processes
Relationship of Components to Processes
The Concept of Control
Driving Variables
Driving Variables (Continued)
Ecosystem Driving Variables
Feedback
Sample Problem
Sample Problem
Box and Arrow Diagram -- Process Controls (Valves and Feedback)
Problems
Ready To Go On?
Collaborative Ecosystem Management - Roadmap
SAM - Roadmap
Ecosystem Tutorial - Roadmap
Some Key Metric Conversions
Some More Key Metric Conversions
Answers